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Newspaper
Linneus Weekly Bulletin
Location
Linneus, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1875
Page
2
The issue notes Missouri state debt reduction of 908000 for the year, talks of Vice President Wilson’s Europe trip, and the May Senate convening for the Board of Equalization. It also covers local election results, party splits, and legislative activity including 262 laws passed mostly local. mentions pardons, salaries, and a new railroad commissioner bill.
The piece surveys a Republican rout in Connecticut amid debates over the Presidents third term and party leadership. It notes Democratic gains, GOP efforts by Blaine and Oglesby, and hints at national consequences for 1876 after losses in Connecticut and New Hampshire. It also touches on Missouri and St Joseph items and critiques of lax legislative focus on local laws.
The piece argues the Democratic party lacks a single leader yet shows this as empowering. It cites Thurman, Allen, Hendricks, and Gordon as bright figures but not undisputed chiefs. It views recent Democratic successes and Republican defeats as evidence of the party’s honesty, intelligence, and ability to redeem the country from Grantism with or without a formal leader.
From Columbia the Bulletin's cover page relays a casual report on events at Athens and Limaeus. The writer apologizes for rambling prose and signals potential future visits, noting a preference for restrained coverage and asking for more careful framing next time.
The Stephens College trustees relieved the college of a heavy debt and renewed leadership by Dr B S Dulin. The university's new board of curators, appointed by the governor, will meet in Columbia on Tuesday 13th to organize, with local officials reporting a busy political and civic scene.
From Brookfield a report notes Dr. F L Petlows is dangerously ill with hemorrhage of the lung. The town plans an Esther cantata in an event led by Prof assisted by local young ladies. The James boys are at large after shooting a ferrier named Askew near Kearney station. Sheriff and posse pursue. Towne resigns FH Lt role and moves to Atchison and Nebraska Road. Dr McFluker disputes rapid county population. millinery business grows with five first class shops.
The column reports rain sufficiency and harsh wheat conditions with winter chill. Rev. T B Supplied appointed after St Joseph conference. W. H. Finsen renovating his new residence. Revs Stauber Crampton preached well at M B E Church. Dill transferred to Omaha. Public school yard updated. teacher certificates awarded. districts seek qualified teachers for summer. Snow fell Monday. Benj Wilson and W H Myers elected Road Overseers.
In Meadville on April 14 1875 reports about rain reviving wheat came with other local items. Ads note new plowshare tempering by G Murrian and high lumber stock by L N Goodale. Bailey Co pay top prices for snipes plower and lumber while Jack Frost damages gardens. Personal mentions Ex Senator Wade of Ohio declines Ohio governor bid.
The Wheeling area reports a quiet election with officials elected including Prastee Jackson and others. A river voyage by the old dug-out crew aims for fur trade on Salt River, while Rev. Hales is reassigned to lead the M B E church circuit. Debating club covers fashion extravagance with a five act drama and a next topic on love versus hate. The H and St Joe Railroad unveils a lightning express train.
Cash paid for all kinds of produce in Linn County and Meadville markets. Raw listings show prices for butter eggs lard beeswax feathers hides sheep pelts and various produce items with values per dozen per bushel and per pound. The sheet notes dates April 15 1875 and April 13 1875 and lists multiple price entries with corrections by Rivwo Ewes and J H E. Duxn as the market scribes.
The New St. Catharine Market reports corrected weekly prices from Wa. HH Exitorrr with one paying rates. Butter scarce at 20e, eggs steady at 12. Corn 70e, wheat 3h, rye oats and feathers noted. Wool prices and livestock items listed. mink 150, skunk 100, fox 75e. Last week of fur market. shipment to New York planned next week.
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