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Newspaper
Jefferson Era
Location
Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1868
Page
6
Des Moines market report shows mixed wholesale and retail quotes for wheat corn and pork products. Wheat futures firm, spring wheat around 4.76, oats and rye priced. pork and lard wholesale and retail rates listed with vegetables and flour also noted.
The Greene County paper notes Roeco & Clark sold out dry goods at Court. Walton & Craufurd announce a successor firm. A district court term begins April 80 with other public notices. Marriages, Valentines promotions, and Ames Relator new paper push. Local weather, market remarks, and small ads fill the issue.
The Wright County Exchange notes a new paper start at Liberty by A. W. and Mrs. Mary Read, discusses a deputy editor, job openings for a printing apprentice, and mentions active local publishing in the region. It highlights ongoing debates on state law and local newspaper autonomy, plus community notices from Jefferson and Carroll counties.
A rural Iowa editorial page lauds women editors and presses for equal stand in journalism. It praises the State Register for supporting women and outlines the duties of county officers, while endorsing a new weekly paper focused on soldiers and veterans affairs.
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