Republican Ticket for Iowa County Convention in 1871
The Marion Register reports Republicans name candidates for governor lieutenant governor and supreme court in Webster Winnishiek Fremont Crawford counties. It notes Benton Linn counties will select delegates, urges roads through Shellsburg, and urges neighborly charity and civic work to spur local growth and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentie
Webster County
Awnry C. Bulls
Winnishiek County
ALDER
Supreme Courts
James Day
Fremont County
Pepsic
Alonzo Abernethy
Crawford County
Min Vori
Russell
Here
Ma+ Trion
Shellsburge
Ishellsburg
Shellsburg
Benton
Linn
House of Representatives
Onortaaee
Amatil Eopeare
John Russell
Eealtel
Pee Hill
Hess
Connley Gen. Milena
Rail links and grain flow drive Shellsburg growth toward Milwaukee
A historical editorial urges a direct rail to Milwaukee the world’s largest wheat market, noting Shellsburg’s grain shipments on the C.K. & GM line. It argues that two competing routes including the Saba, Ackley & Dakota project toward Marion could lower freight, raise prices, and centralize grain trade for the town and region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Odessa
Shellsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
St Louis
Prain Wade
Minnesota
Brazil
Mississippi
New York
New Orleans
Lake Michigan
Shellaburg
Sabua, Ackley & Dakota
Marion
Georgia tragedy and political musings flash in late era press
A Mraush in Georgia killed her three children with poison then suicide. The Boston Daily Transcript notes General Butler may win Massachusetts governor as the Dutch gap issue. Reports mock Connell Claus, merchant ploys in Clarinda, and a religious organ claim about the Greeley Zeldun title page. Ladies notes praise Gail Hamilton, Princess of Wales fashion, Susan Bathony lecture on marriage, and Mrs Croty Slenny June praised for attire.
Lords Crisis and Ballot Bill Turmoil in Britain
The article reflects on the English House of Lords losing standing amid Gladstone's army reform, noting tension between Lords and Commons over the ballot bill. It describes Salisbury's opposition, Disraeli’s provocation, and potential royal warrants or November recourse to force reconsideration, with remarks from Karl Russell on royal authority and governance.
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House of Lords
Gladstone
Marquis of Salisbury
Tonge
Vallegues
Commons
Mgr
Disraeli
Tord II
Letinox Wrs
Karl Russell
Enid
Pro Verbs for Printers From a Quaker Source and Notable Announcements
A quirky excerpt offers printer etiquette from a Quaker source stressing (1) never publish without author name, (2) avoid pestering editors or bouncing between offices, (3) respect the editor’s time and the proof sheet, and (4) prefer one’s own town paper and pay in advance. The piece notes Henry Ward Beecher’s participation in Bennington commemoration, Senator Wilson’s London reception, and ex-Senator Willels lectures. Also mentions fines for cigar makers in San Francisco and a push for women county supervisors in Waukon Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell & Co
American
Hineell
Pacific Express Train Schedule and Stop List
Chicago to Cedar Rapids and Clinton routes with departure times from Chicago and intermediate stops. The Pacific Express lists stop stations Clinton DaWitt London Mechanicsville MG Vernon Cedar Rapids Blairstown Belle Plaine Vania Marshall io Boone Moingona Grand Junction Jefferson Unrroll Denison Yinlip Lo gain ATo Valley Council Glalls and notes passengers may board without a ticket at the stopping point.
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Council
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Chicago
Wss
Connell Nuts
Cedarapide
Pacific Express
DaWitt
London
Mechanicsyile
MG Vernon
Blairstown
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Marion Register
BCID
Iowa
0.C. Srasuning
Towlstup
Towdler
Valtalo
Clinton College
Fairfax
Fayette
Franklin Ang
Jackson
Maine
Marien
Monroe Otter
Rapids
Springville
Washington
The
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Mraush
Georgia
Guicide
Boston Yreiscript
Feneral Butler
Massachusetts
Patter
Greeley
Cole
Zeldun
Gail Hamilton
Princess of Wales
Susan Ti Bathony
Mra. D. G. Croty
Slenny June
Ciditor of the World
C. R.& M. R.R. Cedan
Vmxpress
Wateloo
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Cedar Malls
Cedar Walls
Soutil
Chicago Express
Celar Falls
Pom
Cedar Rapidly
Cedar Pallarea
Waterloo Hilla
A. m
Burlington Division
Mail
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West Liberty
Bali
Liberty
Cedar
Peu
Mailand Express
Cedar Rapida
Burlingto Pt
Ceday Rapids
Maerion
M. Farley
Dubuque
Anamore
Anamosa
Scott
Farley
Srun
Marley
Laing
North-Western Railroad
Guing West
Bully
Cedar Rapids Station
Western Union
R. R. Crose
Freeport
Minors Central Railroad
Fulton
Chicazo
Northwestern Railway
Rael Island
Chicazo, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Rock Island
W& Now
Corncill Bluf
Omaha
San Francisco
Rock Isha
Clinton Nation
Ikhorn and
Rae ‘Cine Junction
Malton
J. A. Ounn
Supt
Paen
T. Vrain
Henry Ward Beeelwr
Battle of
Bennington
Wilson
Heli Ie J
Lurster
Witles
Jureau Parte York
Td Waukon Sentinel
TB. Watkins
ILD
Stanwood
Mass
Dallay
Alian
Leones Lylee
SAK Dollar Weekly Sun
Wyrof Cinib
Teen Dalluxa
Mar Bey Etter
Eit
Mhirty
Coles
Dally
Getty
Clubby
SUN
J. W.england
Buntice
Mirs
Zimmerman Milling
East Main
Eir
Botee
Marion Town
NTW Carriage Factory
P. E. Olmsted
AL East Main Street
Jas Grossi
Boots & Shors
Keres
Mens
Anata
Man
Baginens
Rena
Onubia Termina
Clothiers
T. S. Ovington & Son
Mave
Shilrs
Neakties
N No
East Main St
Mamenice
Marlon
Vietuity
Dustin
Shedd & Walace Dealers
Watn
Metidian
Evroy
Otimes
Subdd & Wallage
J. F. Hervey Successny
J. E. Worvay
Lothian & Mechel
Attorneys At Law
ANE
Hall
Storellnellwete
Mule Se
Mrrson Linn County
Linn County
Carvers
Queensware
Max
Ben H. Nott
Nott & Halmeéa
Sule
F. Wervey
Lvick
Jona
STOWE
VOI
Bikars
Molnanen
Callers
Mons
All Kluily
Epicea
Cosfith
Mackeral
White-fst
Trouses
FTV
Mes
Washington Street
John B. Graves
Corner
Main
Marion Sti
Hobi
Ugeriea
Rocerie Jogeares
Ork
Maks
Meachon
Kbuts
RO Uhvao
Tie
Kbs
Atyle
Graham
Bran
Rae
Anid Anil
Detiyer
Ordos
Whipple
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