Political Conventions and Regional Notes From Monticello
The piece reports on the Jones County Republican Convention to nominate officers including Representative and Treasurer at the Opera House in Monticello on August 17 1881 with delegate tallies. It also covers weather, crop drought in Kentucky, political rumors in Ohio, a gubernatorial candidate, a horse disease in Madison County and local caucus results in Rome township with Easterly narrowly beating Derr.
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Jones County
Republican Convention
Vachuey
Opera House
Monticcilo
Dal A.W Tull
Tote
Cassie
Eeli Castle
Cray
HA le
Green Feni
Madixon
Monticelio
Oxford
Toekland, Rone
Seateh Wrashingdon
Wayne Oo
Wyoming
Rome Township
L. Easterly
C. A. Derr
Easterly
Derr
Jonkwalter
Ohio
Garfield
Prbuque
Catire
Flanigan
The
St. Paul Railroad
Plague in Russia and politics mix in a tangled report
The article surveys a Siberian plague likened to anthrax with livestock and human impact, debates vaccination, then shifts to Maine prohibition results, crime and prison stats, and political friction over Bradlaugh and Democratic candidates in Ohio. It cites voter humor, education and turnout, and notes inexact claims about illiteracy and party strength.
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Egypt
Russian Empire
Indiana Literacy Gap and Political Consequences in 1875
A discussion estimates 14 per hundred illiterate white male adults in 71,135 in select Indiana counties, contrasting with stronger literacy elsewhere. It links literacy to Republican majorities and Democratic gains, criticizes Deacon Baldwin, and critiques party tactics and education, while promoting a county fair in Jones County with details on dates, costs, and activities.
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Indiana
New York
New Haven
Bridgeport
Jersey City
Mason
Dixson
Deacon Baldwin
John Blanchard
Tis Montvern
Dex
Rliss
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Baldwik
Democracy
Hity Aya “High Roller
Ife
Congress
Jie
Belive
Oul Gsimester
Clackley
Vena
Knavish Institut
Despairing Gambler Upstages Pious Deacon in Shameful Scene
The passage portrays a ruined gambler facing the country, while Deacon Baldwin defends the broken man. The description emphasizes tragedy and pity, noting the painful subject is not continued in the next installment.
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Baldwin
Council Proceedings Coenen Rooms August 8 188%
Council notes July weighmaster report with 105 ten cent drafts totaling 19.50 accepted and receipts approved. Unanimous claims allowed for Whittig White Stila Datin Moulton Young Vag Lomo Aradstreet and others for salaries repairs and services. Orange Street extension referred to Street Committee. Street repairs ordered without delay. Adjournment by Mayor Sam Stairs. Recorder J R Swineman attests.
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Wood
Lisser
O. P. Whittig
Ceee Ee
White
Murey
Sandhouse & Ee
S.A. Stila
Snax Recordur
G. Datin Bine
A. Ee LD
Cassady
H.W Starks
M.M. Moulton
Timo
Sal Arshial Ae
Young
Mukhig Derrick
Lomo
Sal
Extra World
Y. Aradstreet
Derrick
Johnson
Orange Street
Sam
J. R.swineman
New Element in Poker Shocks Brooklyn Eagle Parish
A New Lots farmer reports church trouble over a poker game between Deacon Skitch and a parson to decide if he should quit. The game exposes theological stances as stakes. The parson loses with two pair as the minister pledges sermons on doctrine amid a restless congregation.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Lots
Deacon Skitch
Keerds
Tim
Jim
Deacons
Skutch
Parston
Deaton
Phat
Keerd
Deacon Skates
Local notes and a tax valuation change in Jones County
Fragmented items report community gossip and updates from Cascade and surrounding areas. It notes Deacon Skutch references, Price leaving for Washington, and a five percent rise in Jones County real estate valuation to 5 068 050 with land and forest exemptions excluded, affecting the fall levy.
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Raisee & Pee
Site Board of
Jones County
Ure
State Board
Dubuque County
Burckit
Attorneys Advertise Abstract Books for Jones County
Liemley and Hreanbrack of Anamosa announce prepared Abstract Books of all finds in Jones County. Abstracts furnished promptly and Real Estate practice is a specialty.
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Anamosa
Jones County
Dream Story of White Bronze Monument Request
A letter from Mrs Kare Eustorr dated June 15 from Mn asks for a Nost White Bronze Monument she believes would be superior to any war bronze she has seen. The writer expresses a strong preference for white bronze and requests consideration.
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Axamosa
I. Haano
Plese
Kare Eustorr
Louis Cook Wagons Offer At Anamosa Store
We announce a single low price offer on a car load of Louis Cook Celebrated Standard Wagons with style finish and durability. Warranted. also in stock light and heavy harness of oak tanned leather. Visit Prrewen McKay at Main street west of Watters Meat Market Anamosa Iowa for low prices.
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Louis Cook
Watters
Main Street
Anamosa, Towa
Prrewen & McKay
White Bronze Monuments Endure Strong Praise From West
In a letter dated May 18 1881 T J Gurrein treasurer of the Soldier's Monument Fund reports on a White Bronze Soldier's monument in Mayville New York. He recalls initial doubts but now regards the material as beautiful and durable noting the monument remains as perfect as when finished.
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Brad Lnigit
Tlouse of Commons
Bradinuch
Victoria
Bradlaugh
House of Commons
Tie
England
Winnam, Esq
Mayville
N.Y
T. J. Gurrein
Soldier's Monument Fund
New Millinery Store Opens on Sycamore Street
Mrs C Albinger opens a new millinery and sewing machine depot on Sycamore Street in a tier building. The shop offers millinery goods notions toilet articles and sewing machines on easy terms inviting customers to visit.
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C. Albinger Hlas
Cnew
Sycamore Street
Alors
Albinger
Alminger
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