29 Oct 1869
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Newspaper
Jefferson Era
Location
Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1869
Page
1
I. W. Wood and HL Money issue a Thanksgiving Proclamation. The document calls for public recognition and gratitude, outlining civic emphasis and observance reminders.
An invitation urges Eastern workers to move west to Iowa describing the benefits of homesteads near railroads and markets. It contrasts professions with farming and industry, urging capable workers to relocate for growth while noting a booming regional economy and prior railroad development. A dramatic example of large-scale construction is cited as context for progress.
The piece argues that third party tickets fail in elections across states and counties, driven by a single populist plank. It warns impatient reformers against abandoning the Republican path, asserting the party reflects the moral standards of most voters and advances only as needed.
J. J. Bruce treasurer elect of Pocahontas County writes to G. S. Tolliver praising his victory and the Republican ticket. He notes a weeping majority, expresses party confidence, and mocks Copperheads as hunted foes in the era after election. The tone is celebratory and reinforces party alignment.
Official returns announce this week the complete county and state ticket vote results after last week’s publication gap. Ballots counted include mayoral and council races with breakdowns by precinct and vote totals for each candidate.
The Copperheads of Marshall county aided by Republicans tried to undermine Republican nominees under temperance pretenses. Morrill wins by about 1,000 votes. county and township tickets go Republican. The Temperance Standard loses influence after moving to Marshalltown and facing financial self interest. The Navy Secretary’s annual report cites lower department expenses through September 80 with unspent balances and current appropriations.
A mosaic of Iowa notes from DegSioinas to Des Moines reports 19th and 26th century events. Goat arrivals, railroad builds, school elections, lumber trade, and local offices mix with insurrectionary Cuba, tariff debates, and state asylums figures. Names include Des Moines Mint, Burlington merchants, Mitchell county superintendent, and Clinton sheriff with salaries.
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