08 Oct 1869
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Newspaper
Jefferson Era
Location
Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1869
Page
1
Republican slate listed with names for governor auditor treasurer sheriff and other county offices. The Home Review assesses state politics, claims harmony for Republicans, accuses Democrats of exploiting independent candidates and trading patronage, and urges sticking to the straight party ticket nationwide.
A 1868 era appeal urges Greene County Republicans to turnout at Tuesday's election and back the party ticket. The message argues issues should stand on their merits, warns against Independent candidates, praises a large majority for the ticket, and critiques nonresident tax and a planned courthouse bond plan. It discusses local railroad opposition and urges caution against rival schemes while highlighting county prosperity from building a courthouse.
A desultory 1860 roster lists United States Commissioners for Iowa with post offices and counties. The document includes names such as Davenport, Keokuk, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, and many others, reflecting a reduced or corrected public record of officials and their locales.
The Iowa items note crowded Waterloo schools, a $60000 gas works plan for Clinton, and county funding details. Reports mention bridge projects at Council Bluffs, new brass bands in Anamosa, saloon expansions in Nevada Story County, and a State Fair editorial consensus. Also covered are population counts, railroad progress near Davenport and Ottumwa, church directories, and local civic notes on licenses, schools, and a bachelor sea captain anecdote.
A servant girl in Altoona tried whisky laced with sugar to kill rats. The bread was left in a cellar. soon a dozen rats appeared, frantically throwing potato pairings and dragging others to drink. The tale blends sensational detail with local color from 19th century journalism.
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