19 Nov 1869
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Newspaper
Jefferson Era
Location
Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1869
Page
1
The article surveys Spain's decline under royal excess and tax strains, Cuba's push for recognition, and US navy preparation off Cuban coasts. It also reports on finances, currency, and a President proposed return to specie payments, plus shipping and cable news and a quip about corsets and chignons affecting women’s health.
The Alabama Legislature approves the Fifteenth Amendment by 24 to none in the Senate and 9 to 16 in the House. A major snow storm disrupts telegraph and railroad lines across the East and parts of the West. Missouri River wrecks total 105 boats in 22 years. Frio Railroad Co agrees to pay 16 million for Atlantic and Great Western RR. legal actions dropped. President Baez may annex Haiti. St Domingo treaty likely to Senate next session. All new Alabama legislators seated. Wisconsin Governor race shows Fairchild ahead by 8,181. Jeff Davis to live abroad. New state constitution defeated by 50,000. Negro suffrage defeated by 25,000. Ohio River bridge traffic to resume December 7. Ramsey closes postal treaty with France. New York dry goods houses report strong business with western buyers.
A collage of Iowa notes reports factory openings depots and rail activity at Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs. It cites the Wing of the Blind Asylum completion the Capital City Bank opening and new engines for the D Y Railroad. Dr Inman credits elder remedies honey rum and lemon plus milk and rum for coughs.
The piece presents a dispute where a farmer and merchant clash over grain prices and credit. It argues against overreliance on credit in farming, warns that rigid payment plans hurt trade, and urges readers to maintain ready pay to preserve credit and prosperity.
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