Debated Issues and Political Gleanings in 1870 News
A collage of items notes the M K T railway gala from Seda I to Ft Scott 110 miles distant next week. It corrects public opinion on Paris defense power and critiques a Kansas war article. The Lexington Register hails a Republican victory in Missouri and names political shifts in Congress and state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Lexington Register
Missouri
Senate
the Register
Grosvenor
Shurz
Fletcher
Brown
Rodman
Kioy
Congress
Dyer
Blair
Benjamin
Tariff Reform Echoes in Protective Debate Across Nation
A historical letter voices sharp criticism of tariff protection as enriching a few at the expense of producers and laborers. It argues that once domestic industry matured, rates should fall to aid the broader public, asserting the press and politicians must pursue equal justice for all classes. Farmers and mechanics in the West seek fair profits while Eastern capital sources must share the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Pittsburg
Afl
Advertisers Build a City’s Business Reputation
A historical note extols local business leaders who advertise, arguing that liberal printer’s ink fuels trade and honest dealing. It praises prominent merchants like Stewart and others, urging readers to favor advertisers in the Realistex paper when buying goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Thanksgiving Observed In Iola With Charity Drive
National Thanksgiving was marked by prayer and feasting across the state and country. In Iola a large audience at the M E Church heard Rev N W Stratton preach, then contribute to aid the needy. a committee raised 75 dollars for bereft families, praised for generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola
M. E- Church
N. W. Stratton
Stratton
Lola
Smart Papers Distrust Election Reporting by Kansas Papers
The Atchison Champion scolds Kansas enterprising papers that publish days after an election without including their own precinct results. It mocks printers who delay vote returns and advises those newspapers to quit the business or switch trades, railing at their lack of understanding of what a newspaper is.
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Atchison
Kansas
U3a
Berkshire
South Pop
South
Missouri
Missouri Editorial Association
St. Louis
I. Jal. R. R
Tax following gentlemen at Gulf house visit
Hon John W Scott John Francis J F Ames L L Northrup W ST Coch ran G B Inge listed as citizens of lois stopping at the Gulf house on railroad business. The 2d regiment of Landwehrs famed for its siege of Strasbourg numbers over 3 000 men.
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Ola
Gulfhouse
John W. Scott
John Francis
J. F. Ames
L.L. Northrup
Landwehrs
Strasbourg
Humboldt Town Celebration Draws Kansas Guests
A Humboldt celebration impressed by civic effort and railroad progress. An excursion with eight coaches carried guests from Kansas City and nearby cities. Long’s Hall hosted a reception, tea, and a grand ball with dancing, followed by toasts to the Leavenworth Lawrence Galveston Railroad, capital, the press, and Lawrence the historic city, all praised by local leaders.
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Citiens
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Topeka
Ottawa
Garnett
Long's Hall
Lewis
O. Thacher
Goffiin
Earth
Kongas
Long
Lal
Galveston
Major Burleigh
Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston
Missouri and
Kansas
W. C. Ransom
Leavenworth, Lawrence ,& Galveston Railroad
Jwalker
Wood
Baldwin
Capt
C. B. Peet
Ward Darlin
The
Press of Kansas
S.O. Thacher
Gentle counsel on marriage and politics from a phrenological note
A letter to the Phrenological Journal urges gentle conduct toward wives before and after marriage, warns against neglect, smoking, drinking, and vulgar company, and promotes a Christian domestic life. It also quotes a Pennsylvania legislator’s speech and notes Kansas political margins and state population with party counts.
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Phrenological Journal
Marriange
Papa
Horrible Missouri murder shocks Washington County
A family in Washington county near Potosi was killed in a violent spree after a dispute at a cabin. John Armstrong and Charles Jolly drank in town then attacked David Lapine’s family, killing Lapine, his wife, another sister, and two children before burning the cabin. A posse hunts the killers as authorities pursue arrests.
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London
Paris
Gustaves Florens
National Guards
Guard Moriiles
Dreux
Landwehr
Chatillon
Chateau Villa
Touns
Loire
Brussels
Independence Bulge
Versailles
Cinermati
Wasumatoy
Lennox
War Office
Pall Mall
Admiralty
Whitehall
Duke of Cambridge
Souae
Russia
Naval Reserve
Coast Guard
St. Louis
Potosi
Iron Mountain
Washington County
John Armstrong
Charles Jolly
David Lapino
Armstrong Land Jolly
Lapine
Mr. Lapine
Jolly
Working for Others in the Christian Life
The text urges believers to adopt a public duty of laboring for others souls beyond personal salvation. It links sharing faith with church revival and community renewal, arguing humility gentleness and long suffering grow through using one’s sympathy as a persuasive power. It notes that those lacking Christian depth often miss this outward-focused practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Ring the Bell Softly and Honor the Departed
A letter by Dexter Smith narrates a Boston post office scene, urging quiet respect for the departed. It recalls an emblem of mourning at Nu Ashburton Place and invites readers to ring the bell softly as crape marks the door. The verse reflects sorrow, longing, and heavenly peace.
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Dexter Smiths
Boston Posts Office
Prishe
Gollen Shore
Aleep
Heven’s
Bright Shore
Collection of Taxes in Allen County 1870 Tax Roll
Treasmen s Office Allen County announces tax collection for the year A D 1870. Taxpayers to appear at township locations on listed dates via deputy or in person. Rates per hundred dollars include county general, state general, jail interest, and school taxes across numerous townships and school districts.
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Dangey
Welnesday
Deer Creek
Geneva
Geners Township
Deer Creek Township
Calola
Humboldt Township
Cottage Grove
Elsmore
Shiem
Osage Township
Humboldt City
Ola City
Schagel
Sch. Dist
Woodson Co
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Um i
National Defense
Chinanjan
M. ¥. Ledger
Pomeroy
Border
Sytters
Mesara
Blood
Morrow
Kansas War
Sratas
Ela
California
Realstex
Humboldt- Rejeleeth
L. L
Bond
Humboldt
Legislature of
Pennsylvania
Swhmun
Spoaker
Europe
Cincinnati
England
Beecher
Heeven
Tockivs
Bagven
Thors
Treasmen’s Office
Allen County
Salem Township
Stumboldt Township
Iola Township
Whitesafe
Zobberb
Chemicat S
Uss
Bay of Us
L. L. Northrup, Seca and Retail
Mlgurton
Rane
Jola
Scott Brothers
Washington Ave
Madison St
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