Non-partisanship and party loyalty in local politics
A critique of political figures who pose as non partisans while pursuing personal gain. The piece centers on Mansfield M. Sturgeon, his bids for County Judge and school superintendent, and argues parties should reject leaders who shift allegiances for personal advancement. It warns against demagogues and emphasizes firm principle.
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Fair
Li Epenient
Wun Partizan
Ord
Waite
Mansfield M. Sturgeon
Republican Party
Anxioug
Sturgeon
Tenth
Adams
Striking Headlines From the Midwest and Beyond
Reports of violent events and political shifts span Western Tennessee to Ohio. Armies ravage regions, a mob executes a jailed suspect near Oxford. Bridges and rail strikes disrupt traffic as unions press for pay and conditions. Census of deaths and burials accompany discoveries from Lake Hamburg to Ohio.
Rapids City Rambles on Fair Attendance and Local News
The village notes a quiet period with Davenport fair attendance and settlers preparing homesteads. Local business changes include Metord and Sturthff selling stock to Mr Johnson and Frank Jones selling his city house to A Hoffstetter. Building activity rises as new residences and kitchens go up. Political talk highlights delegates, Crompton for treasurer, and laborer respect in public office.
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Davenport
Mesars Metord & Sturthff
Johnson
Cordova
Frank Jones
Cracraft
He.el
John C. Vogel
W W Gilling
G J
A J Rowe
Sterling
Cromptop
Tresaurer
Crompton
Rock
Maline
Actouls
Tax Review
Tilitoghash
Rotation in Office and Merit in Public Service
A historical letter argues for rotation in office and modesty in leadership, urging that competent individuals not retain power indefinitely. It emphasizes rotating duties to prevent entrenchment and to uphold the convention’s good sense, citing Mr Sturgeon as an example.
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Sturgeon
Soma
Port Byron notes Cow Agricultural Fair hailed as grand success
The Reviews Port Byron reports the Cow Agricultural Fair as a grand success with local support and attendance. It also notes civic improvements, new businesses, school openings, a funeral, a death on a train, and editorial travels highlighting community life in Port Byron.
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Port Byron
D & Hobart
H. C. Trent
Ged. McNeal
Hobart
J Sd Ruthwell
Ellinghaw
Lassa Sheppard
James Hall
Johm Kyle Sheppard
Davidson
Clern
Alex Mitchell
J A. Sheppard
Oak Grove
Commodore Davidson
Northern Line
Capute
William Blio
Codra
Nate Tote Gates
Lee
J Seble
Id Sweeney
Sweeney x Jackson
Gawnon Lursday
Germany
Kanda City
Waa
Crerk
Sweeney
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