05 Nov 1869
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Newspaper
Jefferson Era
Location
Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1869
Page
1
The piece criticizes calls linking women's suffrage to racial voting rights. It argues women must prove intelligence to vote, contrasts grounds for suffrage with men's, and questions tying female enfranchisement to black male votes. It cites statements from suffrage advocates and political rhetoric, noting regional figures and opinions.
The report shows the Republican lead expanding to about 39,000 with several counties still uncounted. It notes a 27.5 percent share of the total 1808 vote, compares it to 26.8 percent last year, and suggests Republicans sustain a proportionate majority amid mixed state results including New York and Wisconsin figures.
A wide array of notes from Iowa: Sioux City forms a Library Association. Tim Town Legislature meets January 6. Wayne county youths form a Young Men's Redemption Society. Hon. Geo W Bassett of Fort Dodge features in winter events. Jasper county yields a two pound copper nugget. sheep upkeep costs estimate $1.50 yearly. Des Moines River Railroad Company aims Des Moines to Montana. Iowa private road ruling upheld by Supreme Court. census shows Iowa population growth toward 1.2 million by 1870. notable deaths and reflections on the season from newspapers.
A Chicago Tribune dispatch discusses Henry Cooper as a potential successor to Andrew Johnson in Tennessee politics and contrasts him with Johnson, noting Cooper’s Whig and Unionist background and current Democratic alignment. The piece also covers a Delano decision on cattle brokers, inquiries about Westward life, and a nostrums pitch for Johnson’s Anodyne Liniment amid winter illness.
A reflective piece argues fortunes do not await simply by going west as industry and economy are needed to gain skills. It cites Western journals urging capable, honest youths to work for bread, noting room above but no skies drop fortunes. It also comments on American political ferment and moral campaigns amid social change.
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