Republican gains sweep Michigan Ohio elections and Iowa caucus
The Express reports Republicans win principal municipal races in Michigan and Ohio by large margins and notes a small Otumwa caucus led to a May 21 Democratic State Convention in Council Bluffs. It criticizes Democrats and Greenbackers and covers the Army Bill vote and Treasury funding of 37 million in five-twenty bonds.
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Congress
Michigan
Ohio
Ottumwa
Council Bluffs
Otumwa
Juige “Johnstone
Keokuk
Conger
House
Greenback
Treasury
Senate
Hayes
Democratic Party
Debate Over Moral Sense Reflected in Newspapers
The discussion argues that a newspaper mirrors the moral sense of a community it serves. It contends publishers influence views on theology and prohibition, and that credible papers represent a reasonable portion of readers while pursuing profit.
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Booth
The
Zureka
John
Express Cnters
Tait Express
Iowa
Express
Blanchard
the Express
Tom
Media Morality and Its Public Duty in Anamosa
The piece argues newspapers shape and reflect public sentiment while criticizing scandal mongering papers. It notes publishers profit from prurient content, readers justify censure while consuming, and concerns over moral degradation in communities like Anamosa. It questions readers' responsibility and the press's influence on ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Robert Collyer
Anamosa
California Labor and Kearney Critique Sparks Debate
A reader from Osborns to expresses dismissal of Kearney and the Sand Lot as labor leaders while endorsing the Workingmen's Party principle of anti political rings and Chinese immigration limits. The letter argues east coast bias harms white workers and calls for honest officeholders.
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California
Kearney
Sand Lot
Workingmen's Party
East
Chineo
Hubbard
Car
County Seat Question Prompts Citizen Letter in 1879
A Monticello letter to the editor argues the removal of Jones County seat to Wyoming is premature. It urges public meetings in all townships, full discussion of needs, and a county funded courthouse built after settling the issue to avoid rival cities. The writer cautions against hasty action amid railroad influence.
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Anamosa
Wyoming
Monticello
Col. Shaw
Davenport
Midland
Center Junction
Manchester
Nazareth
Zekel Zekel Apharsim
Sahara
Giasticatus
Anamosa Journal
Tom Exeness
Wyo
Jones County
Jackson County
Ofs Whittemore
Monticenso
Backwoods Letter Rebukes Enquirer Over Christ's Divinity
I defend the record of Christ against denial by contrasting it with Confucius and other authors. The letter argues belief in Jesus includes belief in miracles, resurrection, pardon, and judgment, while criticizing the Enquirer for undermining Christian truth. April 4 1879 Clay township Canada is noted with local road and bond matters listed after the main argument.
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Christ
God
Lis
Confucius
John
Milton
Shakespeare
Euclid
Isaac Newton
Jesus Christ
Paul
Temple
Historias
Lannibal
Canada
Rome
Pharisee
Saduece
Scribe
Saul
David
Jonathan
Lord Jesus Christ
Icitanop
Canapa Backwoods
Jones County Supervisors Proceedings April 7 1879
The Jones county Iowa Board of Supervisors met April 7 1879 in Anamosa with M C Walters presiding. Actions included tax remissions for 1878 on land in section 88 town 85 range 4 and for taxes paid in error. Several petitions were referred to committees on equalization roads and bridges swamp land indemnity and field notes matters were tabled or laid on the table.
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Chicago
Devonport & Northweatero
Town Midland
Justice Bonds
Wm. Atherton
J. D. Barnhill
H. V. VanDusen
M. R. Gurney
John Cleghorn
Wyoming Township
Ed. M. Moore
Castle Grove Township
James Dalby
Hale Township
J. W. Kirby
Greenfield
C.F. McCrew
Bonda
Thomas English
C. F E. Cohoon
Palo Alto
Nnane
B. F. Shaw
C. H. Derr
Rome Township
B. H. White
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Iowa
Towa
Anamosa
M. C. Walters
SH. Clark
M. C. Freeman
J. Schoonover
John Bates
John E. Lovejoy
T. R. Brcanbrack
J. T. Brickley
Cramer, Grinnell & Co
Committee On Finance
James Sloan
Committee On
H. D. Hunna
Kitty Creek
Scotch Grove Township
Geo. A. Loehr
Bickerstaff’s Creek
Greenfield Township
Elstrou
Mills & Co
Field
D N W Railroad Conspiracy Claim Denied
In Wy oming speech Hon J Q Wing quoted attorney Grant on a plan to shift the D N W into M B and S P L R lines and extend to Cresco for a Davenport St Paul trunk route. Grant’s partner Whit called the statement “the most enormous lies” and said no transfer is probable.
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Wyoming
Jones County
Anamosa
J. Q. Wing
Grant
D.& N. W. Railroad
Cresco
Davenport
St. Paul
Canton
Heralid
Judge Grant
W. M. Grant
March Revenue Collections in District by Major Farwell
The summary lists internal revenue collections for March by Major Farwell in the district. Totals include Spirits 1,061.20, TOBACCO 86.24, CIUPAYS 4,051.65, Beer 4,519.83, Special taxes 186.25, TOU 11,040.10. It notes spirits produced at Town City distillery could have yielded $36,000 but were shipped to New York for export, so the tax wasn’t collected locally.
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Farwell
I Balay Pds
Town City
New York
Imposing Cordicontes for Wyoming Court House Corner Stone
A movement aims to lay the corner stone of the Wyoming Court House around June 15. Trains from Monticello and Martelle Greenfield township will carry residents and visitors to Wyoming for free rides and a free dinner. The event seeks to showcase the building design to Jones County residents and visitors alike.
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Court House
Wyoming
Monticello
Martelle
Greenfield Township
Jones County
New John Stuart Mill Manuscripts Published in 19th Century Socialism
The late John Stuart Mill began a major socialist work in 1869. Surviving manuscripts are nearly complete and drawn into public discussion by London Review and Library Magazine of New York. Published in book form April 25 by the American Book Exchange New York. Cloth 50 cents paper 25 cents. A work of interest to students and citizens.
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John Stuart MII
London Review
Library Magazine of
New York
American Book Exchatcr
Collector's Notice for Monticello Township Taxes 1879
Taxpayer notice from Monticello Township Jones County Iowa. Tax list for 1878 received. Collector B A Stuart will receive tax payments weekly from January 1 1879 to March 1 1879 at his office from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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Monticello Township
Jones County
Iowa
B.A. Stuart
High Priced Butter Color Praised by Editor and Dairy Farmer
A dairy owner and editor extol Wells, Richardson & Co. perfected butter color noting superior strength, purity, and cost. He urges farmers with white butter to try the product and directs inquiries to Soetje & Tiarks, Monticello druggists, and local merchants.
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A. W. Crikeven
Hi. Farmer
Wells, Richardson & Co
Old Country
Soetje & Tiarks
Monticello
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
Retired physician claims a vegetable cure for Consumption Bronchitis Catarrh Asthma and nervous complaints after testing in thousands of cases He offers to mail free of charge the recipe and instructions in German French or English to those who request by sending a stamped letter to W W Sueran 149 Powers Block Rochester NY cow20-13
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East India
W. W.sueran
Powers Block
Rochester
N.Y
Guard Against Consumption With Parker's Ginger Tonic
The advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a preventive and remedy for coughs colds sore throats and lung pain. It claims benefits for digestion nervous symptoms and liver function and promotes a one dollar bottle or fifteen cent sample from Soetje Tinrks with monthly testimonials.
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Parker
Soetje & Tinrks
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Cccereica Collec
Mra. Thomas
B. W. Wirrie
Supervisors’ Proceedings
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T. J. Peax
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