The Prolific New West Untold Wonders and Railroads Ahead
A sprawling, period voice describes vast western lands once deemed desert now as treasure of gold, seas of mineral riches, fertile vales, and forests. It touts healthful climate, expects national growth, and previews rail routes from Fort Waiver to the Rocky Mountain frontier, inviting investment and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manourd
Pacific Coast Range
Platen
Auryoghina
Rocky Mountain
Simone
Tonya
Nationa
South Park
Cront
W.doxon
Vgn
Rattles
Phodial
Developmenta
Atone
Pradt
Congress Chases Reconstruction in Final Civil Era Legislation
A digest from the Chicago Tribune outlines Congress’s late session outcomes. It highlights budget cuts in Army and Navy appropriations, new policies for Indians, eight hour work shifts, and a revised Chief Justice duty line. It notes revenue tax reforms, tariff shifts, and the sweeping reconstruction actions including ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ula Adatom
Chicago
Army
Navy
United
Supreme Court
Washington
Jean Clad
FBGB
Sane Congress
Gongreas
Hariab
Andrew Johnsan
Jon
Louishina
Alabama
Florida
Northam South Qaraling
Ph Cleorgla
Pio
Janngey
United Staters
Manhood Suffrage and Vaccination Debate Exposed
A fragmented editorial style piece argues for universal enfranchisement tied to education and warns against Democratic obstruction. It contrasts Republican aims with war era gains and hints at social tensions, referencing race, religion, and political loyalty amid a charged suffrage discussion.
Congress in Recess Amid Election Anxiety and Grant Prospects
A Confederate era column discusses Congress delaying adjournment from August to September to report to constituents. It argues Grant's presidency would bring peace and prosperity, while Seymour or Osier would trigger civil conflict, reopen the slavery question, and court upheaval, favoring continued Union strength and northern prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxacer
Grant
Rebles
Copperheads
Vallandighama
Vic Brick
Seymour
Osir
South
Inwa
Congress
Northwest
Oma
Prophetic Election Revelations and Wartime Echoes
A long desultory paragraph from a Cincinnati Commer newspaper column warns of prophetic predictions about a presidential election and civil conflict. It discusses politicized fear, assassination, and the fate of the Union, referencing General and Northern versus Southern factions, with scattered notes on historical figures and a hospital scene describing two venerable elderly residents, one Irish and one French, plus a mention of a giant gypsum block shipped from Fort Dodge destined for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
New York
Ushannat
Port Dodge
Wobater
Health and town notes from a July 23 1868 letter
A correspondent from July 23 1868 writes about Korres or Exas and the town’s health and prospects. He praises the location and railway access for a new court house site, describes local landscape and a growing, industrious population, and warns of a widespread illness among men. The piece mocks physicians reliance on Spirit Femuentus and laments liquor use, urging wiser medical care and strong local growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerrenaux
Korres
N Nojourner
M.D
Mehrrick
Tnt
Ediors
Faiirr
Verdigris River settlement letter from 1868 frontier claim rush
A long letter from a settler on the Verdigris strip describes the Government land near Osages and Cherokees, timbered creeks, and farming hopes. He notes onion creek claim, 160 acres, town plans, schoolhouse, county seat, ferry, post, and health good as Indians are moved. He signals rapid growth ahead and mentions local advertising as key to business success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eax
Les
Des Moines
Greene County
Hardin
Onion Creek
Verdigris River
O. K
Lawrence
Notice of fraud conveyance suit in Greene County
The petition of the plaintiff seeks to set aside a fraudulent conveyance of the east half and northwest quarter of section 33 township 82 north range 29 west in Greene County Iowa. Defendant Daum is notified to appear before noon on the second day of the September term 1868 or a default will be entered and judgment rendered against him. Attorneys Pinan Garon and Putas signed for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daum
District Court
Grevne County
Iowa
Greene County
Thervon, Pinan, Garon, & Putas
PIU
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Hefferson
Dnesday
Satimal Vain
Tike
Cen
Ulysses
Crant
Schuyler Colfax
Onsanngen
Tomesoy
Blocters of Large
L. Glasgow
Wayne
J.B. Young
Tonn
Puweahlek
L. D. Ingersoll
Muscatine
Betebes Lyctors
Dia
T. Lane
Beatt
W. Rogens
Fayette
Jon Meyer
Jaapur
M. Hale
Sis
BT H. Tapfft
Hioboldt
Atala
Mie
Weet
Coda
Jonn A. Flier
Mitchell
Maat
Maj
Bamaet “Ee Hankins
Heglater
Ae A
Webster
Stormer Gy Urneral
Majon Niesuy v Connem
Dernier
Eeiten
WM Smyth
Lan
Mbsatedia
Loughridge
Mahax
Polk
Mopile Iicam Party
al Tuwacin
Amapaalyen
Chopulbican Party
Tee Mutt
Polley
Nevortha Leen
Lune
Nationel Dayermiert
Atom
Daoek
Tne
Raneas Duelfla
Palut
Fort Waiver
Republican Party
Lawa
Dlyation
Tanwisisa
Seston
Anna
Saroer
Biase
Perdonsl
Cincinnati
Frank Belete
Gaia
Yedson
Apekacperntet
Difon Republi
Betas
Colles
Shambertige
Gastia
Conrax
Afatus
Nepoleon
de Patite
Axox
Indianola Journal
Gex
Ep Waratt
Cedar County
Bond
Seward
Auburn
Naw Yyonk
Augusta
IL Dawn
Nancy Gaense
Towa
Sally
A.D
Barnes
Married
Legore & Henderson's
Fiat
Grant & Colfax
Tecis of
Glass
Queensware, Stoneware, &c
IPR Yisionewy
Wes
Jefferson
Leeds
Sossail Carpenter
General Commission
Washington Street
Vie
LS. F. Mammer
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