Political column laments and defenses split Iowa era factions
The Express comments on Iowa politics and Tammany influence, noting Gov Gear, ex State Treasurer Holmes and Senator Harlan debates. It analyzes the saloon substitute debate sparked by Wilson and critiques biblical verse usage on marriage while praising or challenging regional papers in a broad partisan context.
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Tre Monticeno Express
Tressurer Holmes
Wyoming Journal
James Harlan
Hiram Price
Tlarlan
Harlan
Tank Express
Muscatine Journal
Price
the Express
Solomon and the changing meaning of the good wife
The article contrasts Solomon’s polygamous era with modern marriage. It argues the “good thing” of Solomon’s time allowed many wives, while today’s wife is not accommodating and resists, creating tension. Preachers misuse ancient data to claim modern standards derive from biblical times.
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Ble
Cain
Salomon
The Senatorship Again
An Iowa letter writer rebuts praise for James F. Wilson, arguing the contest with Gov. Gear is close on ability yet favors Gear's practical experience. It defends Wilson's war record while condemning sycophantic supporters and notes Gear's superior grasp of state needs and leadership.
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Town State Register
James F. Wilson
W.G. IK
Atlantic
Tun MosticEnno
James FP. Wilson
Towa
Tite Express
Wilson
Gear
Tang
Mr. Wilson
Gov. Gear
WG. IK
Aga Wander
Senate
Grimes and
Kirkwood
Wilgop
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Express
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Chase
Seward
Iate
Sumner
W. G.I
Schuyler Colfax
Harlan
Mmade
Keokuk Gate City
Geor
Swift
South
Wilsom
Iowa
Old Sam
W.G. KK
Vast Kansas Tales From Cloud County Letters
From Kansas, April 17 1881, a reader details jack rabbits on the plains, dog chases, and farm life. He notes climate swings from 104 below zero to summer heat, remarks on wheat rye and crops, wind patterns, and irrigation, and reflects on emigration and restless western settlement. He contrasts native restlessness with settled foreign migrants and closes with a personal sign off.
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Ginasco
Kansas
the Express
Jones County
Constantinople
John Bright
Dows
Mr. Brights
Tennessee
Gulf of Mexico
Colorado
Dreath
Secretary of
T. S. of
The Saloon as Social Factor and Civic Responsibility
Ex Congressman James S Wilson argues in Kia Tracr Chipper that a town of 1,000 relies on three churches costing $5,000 yearly, while saloon drinkers symbolize weakness. He urges a societal cure through moral reform, constitutional change, and greater responsibility by the paying class to redeem their fellows.
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Congressman Wilson
Sumon
Wilson
Iowa
Mr. Wilson
James S Wilson
Kia Tracr
Ing
Republican Party
State House
Tuwa
Cassimeres
Christ
Wimmssif
Altevel
Pioneer Pimples Cascade and Local Notices
Kendall Parker travels to Dubuque to open a case against Ube and feather. The defense hires Pollock and McNulty for a spirited fight. Noted rumors about McManus of the hotel de Ferring burn his shirt. W. C. Hurlburt returns to Bowens Prairie after a Nebraska trip and visits the office. Mrs. Hurlburt visits Warrensville in Dupage. G G Banghart health improving and pleased with weather in Not Springs. Mrs. Runkel prepares to move from Belleville to Florence Wisconsin with family.
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Kendall Parker
Dubuque
Ube Far and Feather
Pollock
McManus
W.C. Hurlburt
Bowens
Prairie
Nebraska
Wiseconsin
Mr. Runkel
Wisconsin
Snag's Corner Fights Rail Line Proximity Demand
A Detroit Free Press item recounts Mr. Snag from Snag's Corners challenging a Michigan railroad survey crew over the proposed line's distance from his hamlet. He boasted local business growth and threatened legal action while insisting the railroad must include Snag's Corners in its plans.
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Pine Woods
Sand Hills
Snag
Ts Snag
Tgiv
Mr. Snag
Jodeon
Detroit
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