Iowa farmers seek direct Des Moines to Galveston rail link
Letter argues a southern route from Des Moines to Galveston would give Iowa farmers nearer markets, boosting exports to Cuba, Brazil and the West Indies. It cites 1865–69 trade figures, notes the need for navigable rivers and a railroad to Jefferson, and urges a belt of direct Southern and Gulf connections to open vast markets.
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Des Monnca
New York
Iowa
Des Moines
Galveston
Texas
New Orfeata
West
West Indies
Mexico
Central
South America
Cuba
Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Rio de Janeiro
South Americ
New Orleans
Brazil
Rio
Central America
Lowa
Des Moines Valley
Jefferson
States
South
Rippey
Lincoln's Views of Congress in 1818 and Lincoln's Early Politics
In 1818 while a U S Representative Abraham Lincoln advocated respecting the will of the people as expressed through Congress and debated national issues such as a National Bank tariff river and harbor improvement and government policy. Dr Holland notes Lincoln argued Congressmen represent diverse local views and cannot fully know local wants beyond their districts. New York Evening Post reports this discussion.
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Lincoln
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
House of ‘Representatives
Holland
Sie
General Taylor
Preaklency
Allison
Heanawem
Rmine
Ray
New York Fivening Post
Western travel and railroad progress in the United States
An Eastern traveler comments on Western settlers and honesty as a virtue while noting rapid railroad expansion. The piece reviews U.S. railway growth, with miles and costs across New York, Pennsylvania, and New England states, and describes a luxurious Chicago and North Western Company car. It also mentions plans for a Detroit tunnel under the Carrot River and a Missouri bridge to connect major lines.
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Ohio
Surat
Tim Progress
Rarinoans
United States
New Mayland
New York
Pennsysvania
Pennsylvania
Detroit
Carrott River
Michigan Central
Canada
Duivan Oven
Missouri
Chicago Republican
Chicago and Northwester
Union Pacific Railroad
Bible Mouse quack doctor ridiculed by American Bible Society
The American Bible Society issues a cannon to the public against a quack doctor who advertises his nostrum from the Bible Mouse in New York and claims a church connection. A stationary station is noted. A schoolmaster asks Jonathan about self conversation and two seasons of talk. Railroad men test a brake on the New Jersey Railroad to stop a train at forty five miles per hour in sixteen seconds.
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Tunne Newton
Daniel
Hig Tine
Voltare
Biblo
The
American Bible Society
Quack
Bible Mouse
New York
Voat
New Jersey
State OF
Iowa
Cnennn
Alsolom B. Wiliaina
Avnals Williams
District Court of
Xald
Qreene
William L. Ewing & Co
Gard Absalon
Willams
William T. Ewing & Co
G. Ewing & Co
Absolom DB. Williams
Greene
Tews
Absolom B. Williams
Anna Y Williams
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Southern
Botron
Bouthern Riates T
Towa
vAmerican
Natronomers
Valentia
Ireland
Europe
America
Waller
Chicago and Northweston Railroad
Omo. Cooves
Chicinnati Fe
Clovelaind
Columbus
Dayton
To- Sedo
Springfield
Stoupenville
Hartford
Conn
Thast
Land Agency
Mickel & Tiead
Feffé
Geene
Yaoreen
Gronne
Curtaining Counties
Tows
Creone Cod
Chicago & North Western Railroad
Allettara
Aate
Rovehea
Cata
Alco
Nenry & Cobtan
Broadway
N.Y
D. F, Coadykoonta
Cod
Wynkoop & Do
Korey
Denry Tt
Depot
Bronsway
B. Bloodykoonts
J. Wyntroop & Co
Jefferson, Low
Watts, &E
All Deuggleta
Wenry BR
Gostar
Deveginta
Stonry KR
D. F. Goodykounte
C. J. Wynkoop
Jolymaon
Henry R. Costar
Way
N. Koonty
Henry QR
Star
Droadway
D. F. Gealy‘Ropats
C. D. Wynkoop & Co
JeMorson
Jmeilerson
Locks & SO
Ric
Jerordon
O. J. White
Jefrenson
Witcilhe
Frank Millar
Court House
Jefferson, Town
S Head & Russell
Attorney &Ohhlon UN
Polk, Warren, Madison
Dallas
Boone
Jasper
United States Circuit Court For
Supreme Court of the State
Albert Lead
Great Western
Emporium
Dr. C. 3. Wynkoop & Co
Opstaciy Ws
Pereumertes
Maylug
Wynkoop
Town
Universal Suffrige
JoMerain
Pure Drugs & Medicines
Yankee Notions, &c
Wlatine
Stork
Jefferson, Towa
Fan
D. F, Goody Koonts
Jefferson Drug
STOR
Public Square
M'Bride
Birehard
Wes
Wholesale and Setan
Wikci Tor
Biankk
Toyshooka
Muotograph
Noto
Cawetter
Donpare
OK Jefferson Driug
Jeffers
McDride & Mncnard
ADP
Crockery
C. H. Reading
Queensware
Wholesale & Retail
Chicago
East Side Public Square
Jeeferson
Yowa
James
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