01 Oct 1869
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Newspaper
Jefferson Era
Location
Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1869
Page
1
The excerpt attacks independent candidates and criticizes self styled reformers. It argues party loyalty over personal ambition and warns that nominating independents weakens the Republicans. The text reflects intra party friction and calls for discipline.
A fragment from an engines novel is recalled to illustrate a political jest. Two solitary horsemen symbolize the democracy of the county, misread as a prophetic clue. The author notes the joke lies in mistaking defeated candidates riding up Salt River, a dry road.
A local newspaper addresses claims about a fifth resolution adopted at the Yateaville Convention. It asserts the resolution was drafted by a third party ally, adopted with most delegates absent, and not endorsed by the paper. The editors defend their stance and challenge opposition tied to county politics and Greens County references.
The piece notes grave seriousness on two Democratic hopefuls as they ponder the doctrine of Election. It cites vague doubts about their calling and election, plus a local story of a marriage couple in Dubuque and a street incident with Michael Moon. Mentions Johnson's Anodyne Liniment and Sheridan Cavalry Condition Powders for travelers with horses.
ALR. Mus. argues Greene County needs a new court house to project public spirit and attract settlers. He warns that a grand building boosts virtue and attracts foreign tax money, urging voters to act on October 12 with pride in their county’s future.
Remark notes that over five million bottles of Plantation Barrels have sold in the past year, described as strong proof of their medicinal qualities. Warns readers to avoid imitations and to obtain the genuine Magnolia Water Superior to imported Germin Cologne at half price.
A county audience argues for a three mill tax to build a new Court House, arguing non residents own most land and would pay the bulk of the levy. They claim bonds can be issued at modest rates and that population growth will raise future revenue to retire debt, preserving records and boosting county image.
Greene County taxes are broken down by township and residency. Residents own 844,818 acres taxed across townships, with Washington and Jefferson showing marked disparities between resident and non resident land values and tax amounts. Cedar Townships also reflect large gaps between resident and non resident property values and tax payments.
Sheriff Clinton DeWitt issues notice to voters of Greene County Iowa to assemble in townships for the October election. Voters will elect governor lieutenant governor Supreme Court judge superintendent of public instruction representative for the 89th district county treasurer auditor sheriff surveyor superintendent of common schools coroner and electors. Clerks of election will observe the process. Jefferson September 16 1869.
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