29 Apr 1869
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Newspaper
Jefferson Era
Location
Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1869
Page
1
Disjointed articles report lawmakers salaries and depictions of new state laws. Fort Dodge nominations, legislative pay raises, and secretary appointments mix with Osceola temperance talks on forming a unified prohibition party and a statewide canvass plan.
The Fort Dodge Northwest reports Hon Chas Yameroy returned from Washington D C on Piura day evening in good health and undaunted by the short term. He helped pass a bill funding the Lake Massacre claims amounting to about 910,000 and introduced a homestead proof bill to require final proof in the county of residence. The session was brief, but proponents expect action early next winter.
The Senate concurred with the Assembly by a full party line vote, ratifying the Fifteenth Amendment. A list shows states ratifying or likely to ratify, including Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and others, with Ohio and California mentioned as possible. The note discusses progress toward incorporating the amendment into the federal Constitution and predicts broad national ratification.
Notice to mechanics offering a brick school house 80 by 40 feet two stories high at Lake City Iowa. Plans and specs in District Secretary office Calhoun Township Calhoun County Iowa. Public auction Saturday April 24 1809 at 10 oclock A M. Reserve right to reject bids. contractor to provide bond for performance. H Parker Sub-Director Division No 1 Calhoun Tp Calhoun Co Iowa.
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