Fragmented Iowa column remarks and political notes
A collage of 1880s political squibs and letters to the editor. misattributions and corrections about local officials, a critique of protectionism, partisan battles in Congress, and editorials from Missouri papers. Mentions Tom Young, James Bowman, Deputy Clerk Arnold Ewing, and figures like Blaine with a reader sense of sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bowman
Lafayette County
Tom Young
Lexington
Arnold
Arnold Ewing
Joseph Bowman
Free trade and western self interest urge broad markets
The speaker advocates securing markets worldwide for western crops and buying goods cheaply. He argues free trade will lower costs for lumber, hardware, furniture, and agricultural implements, and insists the west must pursue reciprocity with all nations to protect regional welfare and avoid further tariff-induced poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
James G. Blaine
Preston B. Plumb
Champion
West
Winkuufacturera
Gunestar
Nono
Missouri State Banks Report Details 398 Banks in Missouri
The Hannibal Journal reports to the secretary of state that Missouri has 394 state banks, including 14 in St. Louis and 12 in Kansas City, with totals for paid up capital, surplus, deposits, and loans. Private banks add 97, bringing aggregate figures to about 15.7 million capital, 7.5 million surplus, 67 million deposits, and 60 million in loans. Also noted are overdrawn accounts, real estate holdings, and the notable Bank of Hannibal among others. The piece closes with aphorisms on bank character and local business diversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
SUL
St. Louis
Kansas City
Keneas City
Banka
Butler
Boatman’s
St. Louia
Ite
Greene County
Springfield
Hannibal
Exchange Bank
Springfeld
Mexico
Stratton
Nevada
United States
Millere Sud
Linn
Hickory
Bass
Mound
City
Lee's
Mount
Vernon
Grove
Arkio
Garden
Lemonade and Buttermilk as Warm Weather Beverages
A Cincinnati physician praises lemonade and buttermilk as excellent coolants for hot weather. They quench thirst and act as stomach tonics with a stimulating effect, but should not be ice-cold. Avoid ice in the drink to prevent temporary stomach paralysis and possible severe complications in extreme heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times-Star
Tarsney to bring on heavy artillery
Congressman Tarsney departs for Holden to rally tariff supporters in a mass meeting. He plans a brisk campaign, aiming to bring Crisp of Georgia Young, of Indiana, and Springer of Illinois before the election to address districts of these men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarsney
Kansas City Star
Holden
Crisp
Georgia
Youmh
Indiana
Springer
Lilnois
Tarewey
Quay Defended by Pennsylvania Republican Convention
Harper's Weekly depicts the Pennsylvania Republican Convention backing Senator Quay amid public charges of misusing state funds. It condemns the convention as unprincipled and servile, contrasting private suspicion with party loyalty and calling for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Quay
Washington
Sogeihet
Alexander Hamilton
Trnnsylvania
Admission of new states reshapes senate balance
From Harper's Weekly a note on Washington Montana North and South Dakota joining the union expanding Senate GOP edge from two to ten and Idaho Wyoming pushing it to fourteen. The piece argues state admissions were about party advantage, not public welfare. It also lists humorous London Fun quips about various professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Larrison
Washington
Montana
North
South Dakota
Senate
Idaho
Wyoming
New England
New York
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Meng
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Chas
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Franklin Ave
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W. K. Bruns
Poland
LI Stouuk
China
Mrecord
Aduless
H. Bina
Leacaris
Luwieh Kow
JuneTif
A. Geyer
Franklin Avenue
Albert Loins
Wood Grocery
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Scurges
WEN Pworth Male Academy
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Terie
Moe Anyechwal
Bine Ib
Neal Deanlon
Jondive
Sandford Seliees
Rere Peet
Central Female College
Westie Way
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Tives
A. Jones
R. K. Hinford
Ard
Wlipyoor
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Jalyius
Pollege
Ohio
Fayette
Alud
Teobner & Aull
Prope
WM. H. Stevenson
Mweeadquarters For
W.h.stevenson
G. C. Graham
Stroves
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Peoria
Darling Oaks
Prioon
Hell Rock
Franklin and
Laurel Streets
Catron & Moreland Lesigton
MONLY
Goumthouse
Musgrove
Main
16Th Street
W. Gd. Musgroye
Medicine Lodge
Kansas
Won.O's Diarexiang Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
Pillets
Jobn Ss. Blackwell
AD Vrney
Moganie
Kigg & Shield
Alure
Xenophon Ryland
Iis
Liebreate Court
Lafaryette County
T.J Duling
Aree Atlaw
Olce
J. D Sukwalter
K. Wherom
Lesington
Hundas City
Shewalter
Wallace
Wallace & Chiles
Xington Savings Bank
Lafayette
Supreme Court
State of Missouri
U.S. Gircuit
H. J. Dooley
Nigwinewith
Tilobe Clothing Mower
Higgineville
Monpraugling Houser
Digginevare
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Juy Ti
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Courthonie Apt
Edouard Blitz
L. D. S. Suse
Lexington Savings Bank
Lexingom
Hassell
Commercial Bank
Xington, Mo
J. W. Meng
Urgeon
Ofioo
Taire
Leeingvalk
J. J. Gheer
Aees Haa
Lafayette County Bank
Tucker
Lee
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Hannaily
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Kegan City
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Ding
Chicago
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Medline
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Comeardia
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Loomis
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Hixginaville
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Chariton Courier
J. H. Brandon
Fulton Sun
Moore
Peirce City Democrat
Raumaaif
Lebanon
Commissioner of Pensions
John Raum
Green B. Raum
Childers
Troy Free Press
J. M. Seibert
Hen. W. E. Coleman
Grand Old
R. W. McMallen
Hillsboro
Mirror
Jefferson County
B. F. Blanton
Monroe
Monroe County
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Howard County
Chariton
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Walden
Republican Party
Blaine
Jim
Middleton
Stivers
Congress
South Carolina
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Turkey
Lewis Lamkin
Lee’s Summit Journal
Post Office Department
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Craig Leader
Fife
Walt
Inter-Ocean
Northwestern Church
Logly
Gione
Death
Love
Forte
Ind
Herald
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Spruce Street
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Missouri State Banks
Hannibal Journal
Baltimore Sun
Liamlet Bayahal
Harper's Weekly
New States
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