Petterson Era Calls for Iowa River Improvements to Boost Wool Industry
In a 1867 appeal from H. C. Rippey of Greene County, the article urges damming rivers and building reservoirs to power woolen and flour mills near Jefferson. It argues improved water power could create up to twenty manufacturing establishments, add wealth, provide a local wool market, and reduce imports.
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Bartons
Iowa
Greene County
New England
Lowa
Jefferson
Alto & Good
Des Moines
Missouri
Rivera
Greeno
H.C. Rippey
Storm and political notes from 1864 era News
Severe snow blocked travel in New York on the 16th. Reports say New Orleans riot findings were released. Petitions against currency contraction flooded Congress while Clinton Iowa bridge project passed. The 40th Congress convened March. Kas son’s bill to criminalize coerced servitude in theft punishment advanced. Fort Phil Kearney massacre full account awaited. Rosth diary shows Confederate agent funding. Cave Gulch riot in Montana dated December. Pierce declared for weeks. Constitutional amendment ratified by West Virginia Maine and others.
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New York
Congress
Mississippi River
Clinton
Iowa
Kasson
Fort Phil
Kearney
Grant
J. Wilkes Rosth
Cave Gulch
Montana
Pierce
West Virginia
Maine
Indisana
Michigan
Minnesota
Report on Freedmen and Southern Conditions Under Homestead Act
Maj. Gen. Howard notes a decline in freedmen across the South since 1800, totaling 3 063 000. Du Buque Times reports rising effort by freedmen to claim Homestead benefits, while whites commit violence and courts resist Civil Rights rulings, creating a perilous environment for industrious freedmen and ongoing struggles over contracts and wages.
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Howard
Dubuque
Rapino
Stellaswith
Ical Alayerypaula
Obsequies of Gen Curtis Held in Keokuk
Gate City chronicles Gen Curtis funeral in Keokuk with a large, cold procession from his residence to Chatham Square Church. The Episcopal service by Rev N W Woods preceded Knights Templar rites and a long procession to the cemetery, amid veterans and mourners.
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Curtis
Keokuk
Knights ‘Templar
Main
Kuventh
Chatham Square Chrch
N. W. Woods
St. John's Church
Knights Templar
Clarch
Fifth
Stain
Union
Tie Ie
Aldo
Gmva Ut
State Agricultural Society elects officers and picks site
The State Agricultural Society held its annual meeting at Des Moines on the 10th. Officers elected include President J B Wright Lucas County Secretary A M Bhaffer Jefferson County Treasurer Geo Apringue Butler County and directors Robert Seevers Mahaska County TR Shantland Dubuque Philos Cadwell Harrison Bo Hewitt Wright and J B Bacon Washington. Clinton won the bid to host the next State Fair starting September 24 for three days in that city.
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Des
Maines
I Pecantor Melendy
Black Hawk
Lucas County
A. M Bhaffer
Jefferson County
Geo. Apringue
Butler County
Robert Seevers
Political pledge signed by state officers in capitol
At a racial meeting in the Capitol Supreme Court Room the outgoing and incoming Star Officers and Deputy Officers signed a pledge to abstain from beverage views and to oppose its use in committees. Dated Jan 6 1867 the list includes W M Stone Governor James Wright Sec of State Ed Wright Sec of State elect John Elliott and many others.
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Des Moines Register
Supreme
Capitol
Y Dea Moulnea
W. M. Stone
James Wright
Sec
Ed. Wright
John A. Elliott
C. C. Cole
O. Faivile
J. A. Harvey
W. IL Whotmes
N. J. Faker
F. W. Palmer
Edward W. Stiles
Milla
T. F. Withrow
J. J. Coulter
Linderman
G. Pissell
Berddas
Carpenter
A. Ayre
Solin M. Davis
D. E. Jones
West Fleming
M.C. Wright
Issac Brandt
Holmes
R R Deal Nearing Settlement and Bridge Debate
The Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad deal faces junctions with Messia Dilar and Ames for the Village and Roux City line, while Illinois Central advances lease talks. A bridge site on the river and Missouri terminal plans are key terms, with settlement expected within thirty days. Guthrie County sales prompted a $1000 payout noted by the Jefferson Enquirer and Guthrie Vedette.
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Dubuque
Sioux City
R. R. Onur
Messia, Dilar & Ames
Village & Roux City Railroad
Chilcago & Northwestern Company
Iowa
Tillnois Central Company
Dubuge & Sioux City Company Inglat
Nm Binding
Sts Minsouri
Central
Tims
Dulage
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Butrick’s Creek
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ALSQ
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Pauiaveret Tucker
Jefferson Township
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I. D. Howann
Dist. Court
Groone Co
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James & J.C. Harker
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Pol Ont
Mbribe
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Turo
Swain Manufacturing Companie
Lt Is
Ware
Francia Arnott
Kendrick Tor
Towa
Banda
Greene
Harvy Potter
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