24 Sep 1869
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Newspaper
Jefferson Era
Location
Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1869
Page
1
The piece critiques independent candidates and argues for measured political action. It discusses a county reform, notes opposition to Toliver, and urges using reason in public decisions. It presents tax figures for a new court house and county improvements, arguing the burden falls on nonresidents and speculators.
An East versus West exchange questions moral standards, alcohol, and progress, citing Iowa work ethic and western leadership. The piece references regional political figures, a forthcoming military history, and a third party temperance ticket in Marshall County with listed candidates.
A political rally text mocks the county courthouse as a disgrace and urges voters to back a county-wide reform at the upcoming election. It blends Civil War memories with calls to protect homes and archives, urging courage and fiscal responsibility.
From Canton Herald to Sioux City Journal reports note Kirkwood the town horse sold for thirty thousand dollars. August railroad earnings near 1600 in Des Moines and a steam ferry, bridge work in progress, with Waverly and Bremer County schooling six hundred children. References to Nashua factory prospects, Atlantic county seats, and civic plans blend with local politics and agricultural mentions.
A fragmented 1867 era notice set includes medical testimonial language for a patent remedy Sharp Sheirdan Cavalry Condition Powder, public-works critique on press publication costs, and various endorsements from Maine merchants and officials. It also mentions building activity in California and a warning about widows with red-top plants.
Public sale slated by the Greene County District Court in Iowa to satisfy a debt of 568 210 00 owed by Bates and Laura Bates to Love Hart. The sale covers the north half of the northeast quarter of section 20 in township 33, range 30 west, Greene County, at the Jefferson courthouse on October 21 between 9 am and 4 pm. The sheriff will sell the property to the highest bidder for cash to cover the debt, interest, and costs.
Greene County sheriff to conduct sale on property tied to defendant Claxton Dewitt in Greene County Georgia. Public auction to settle a judgement with terms per state law and official court order.
Proclamation to Greene County voters announcing a proposed court house in Jefferson and a plan to borrow forty thousand dollars to build it. It outlines tax levies, interest rates not to exceed ten percent, and election procedures for the October general election. The notice defines ballots with three yes or no questions about erection, borrowing, and tax levies and details election canvassing.
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