Civil service reform debate and the practice of statesmanship
The piece critiques civil service reform ideas and analyzes how rational theories clash with practical politics. It argues that government is an art shaped by public opinion and compromise, not a pure system of reason, and contrasts idealists like Curtis with hard facts through figures such as Conkling and Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Curtis
Sumner
Sidney Smith
Suall
Adams
Conkling
Cameron
Logan
Congress
Leas
House
Senate
Maine
New York
Arthur
Halcyon Days and Solstice Notes Amid Weather Lore
The article muses on winter solstice beliefs and the halcyon legend, linking them to recent mild spells and old lore. It contrasts old-time weather patterns with modern observations of December warmth and acknowledges a period of cold weather earlier this year. It ends noting five U S officers injured or killed in Tennessee from illicit distilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcyon
Halcyon
Ceyx
Alcyone
Pliny
Halcyons
United States
Tennessee
Elizabeth Delaney 56 Dies at Prairieburg Iowa
Elizabeth Delaney wife of James Delaney died November 26 1880 at Prairieburg Linn County Iowa aged 56 years 6 months 20 days She was born May 6 1824 in Guernsey County Ohio mother of nine children seven living Her funeral was attended by her children and relatives Rev J M Poland officiated The family mourns her loss and prays for comfort in their grief
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Linn County
Iowa
Elizabeth
James Delaney
Heath
Smith
Gurnsey County
Ohio
Wm. D
Amos
John J
Robert M
Mary J
Robert Randall
Rebecca E
Carrie A
William
Nebraska
J. M. Poland
Rebecca
Carrie
Prairieburg Marriage and Local Notices Highlight 1880 Update
Prairieburg reports the Dec 1 1880 marriage of Austin F Shaw formerly of the Maquoketa Axcelisor and Mrs Isaac C Ray of Vinton. Local papers discuss coal prices in Anamosa and a Jones County death, James Sheridan of Kirbland township, with funeral at St Peter's Temple Hill led by Rev O Farrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin F. Shaw
Maquoketa Axcelsior
Isaac C. Ray
Vinton
Ho Celawor
Shaw
Zyons Mirror
Cascade
James Sheridan
Kirbland Township
Jones Co
Monaghan
Ireland
United States
Grange County
New York
Carbondale
Jones County
St. Peter's Church
Temple Hill
Rev. O'Farrell
Indian life story by Inshtatheamba to appear
The editors of St Nichonas announce Inshtatheamba Bright eyes daughter of an Omaha chief will contribute a story on Indian daily life. Miss La Flesche English name travels the U S two years under kinsmen protection to rouse white con science toward native rights. »
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Nichonas
Inshtatheamba
Brighteyes
States
Miss la Flesche
N. Y. Z'rivune
How Watches are Made with Double Gold Plate Cases
A description of James Ross patent gold watch cases using a nickel composition core with two solid gold faces. The process yields strong, engravable cases at one third to one half the cost of solid gold cases. Engraving remains legible over time with a special warranty certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ross
Brown's Bronchid Troches Sell Widely for Throat Relief
For thirty years these troches have relieved coughs colds and sore throats and are recommended by physicians. They are not new but have proven use in a generation. Public speakers and singers use them to clear and strengthen the voice. Sold at twenty five cents a box everywhere.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promises Fast Teething Relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a safe, pleasant teething remedy for crying infants. It claims immediate pain relief, bowel regulation, and rest for mothers, noting it is prescribed by experienced female physicians and nurses and sold for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Attorneys Offer Abstract Books in Jones County
Remley and Brcanbrack of Anamosa advertise a carefully prepared set of Abstract Books covering all lands in Jones County and timely furnished abstracts of title, with a specialty in Real Estate law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Jones County
Hearse Offered for Public Use by Dexter Livery Stable
Stanxs proprietor announces a specially made hearse available to the public not tied to any undertaking establishment. It will be operated from the Dexter Livery Stable on reasonable terms for all who require its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanxs
Dexter Livery Stable
40 Acres Farm Near Monticello With Improvements
A 40 acres farm located 5 miles northwest of Monticello offers a good house barn grainery corn crib hen house cistern two wells 4 acres of young bearing fruit trees 5 acres of grapes and other first class farm amenities Terms to suit the purchaser Enquire of E P Kimmbauu Also Best Salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions 25 cents per box Sold by J H Bacneen & Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
E. P. Kimmbauu
J.H. BacnEen & Co
Dr Kina's New Discovery Promises Quick Throat Lung Relief
Advertises Dr Kina's New Discovery as a cure for asthma bronchitis hay fever consumption and severe coughs and colds. Claims hundreds of cases cured where other medicines failed and urged to visit J H W Bacner & Co for proof and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HW. Bacner & Co
Amer ican Agriculturist subscription appeal for 1881
A promotional notice endorses the American Agriculturist as practical and reliable for indoor and outdoor users. It highlights engravings, youth content, humbug exposures, and urges subscriptions at $1.50 for end of 1881 or four copies for $5 from Orange Judd Company, 246 Broadway, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd Company, Publishers
Broadway
New York
McMul lin Road Location Damages Reported at 200 Dollars
In the matter of Patrick McMul lin petition for location of a road in Washington township the appraisers report damages to Nancy Head et al amounting to 200 dollars. It is ordered the matter be laid over until the next Board of Supervisors session for final action January 4 1881 at 1 20 o'clock p m. Robert Dott Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McMullin
Washington Township
Nancy Head
Board of Supervisors
Robert Dott
Estray Heifer Seized in Jones County Iowa
John Moos of Richland township presents an estray heifer taken up December 3 1880 in Jones county Iowa. The red and white three year old cow with cropped ears is described with a protruding white forehead and belly. It is appraised at thirteen dollars by County Auditor Robert Dott in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moos
Richland Township
Jones County
Iowa
Robert Dott
Anamosa
Henry Albertson
Wayne Township
R. Dutt
Anamoga
J. W. Skelley
Monticello
Denes County
Estray
Estray notices and public probate filings from Jones County Iowa
Public postings from December 1880 announce estray animals taken up in Wayne and Monticello townships with descriptions and appraisals, followed by tax sale notices for Lots 1 and 2 in Monticello Dunham’s S 1 in Out Lot 5, and administrator appointments for the estates of John Duer and George Gogan with claims deadlines and payment directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Dunham
Jouer County
Iowa
Lawrence
J.C. Lawnence
Notice of fish ways work bids in Jones County Iowa
Public notice announces building fish ways on streams in Jones County Iowa to be let to the lowest bidder at the January 1841 Board of Supervisors session. Proposals due sealed with Auditor. bids may be rejected. security required. Also includes probate notice listing heirs of Samuel Knapp and a sale petition for his real estate to pay debts, with court appearance set for February 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsipinicon
Buffalo
Maquakety
Jones County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Robert Dott
State OF
Sonks County
Kirmadaghe
Isaac Hughes
Isabella Whetstine
Eroch Whetstine
Angelina Knapp
Augonette Bern
Dewit Beam
Mary Jane Knapp
Deborah Knapp
Albert S. Knapp
Samuel Knapp
Circuit Court
Said County
North Hanged
Kina & Kinrz
Minor Davis
Extote
Wide Range of Patent Remedies Promoted in Special Notices
Advertisements tout Wood's Worm Destroyer and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and Spring Blossom as cures for coughs dyspepsia and rheumatism. Promotions claim rapid relief for spasms asthma liver complaints and bowel issues with testimonials from doctors and merchants. Products include Palmer's Liver Syrup, J Monroe Taylor's Soda, and Parker's Ginger Tonic sold by Soetje Tiarks Fellows & Co and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brubaker
Vinton
Iowa
Wood
Express
A. Fellows & Co
Soetje & Tiatka
Thial Bot Ues
Soetje & Tiarks
Palmer
Monticello
Svetjie & Tiarks
Nteon
N. F. McCarthy
Ottawa
Ontario
Thomas
de. Thomas
Tiis
Fren Oxck
S. Chadwick
Arcadia
Wayne Co
N. Y
Suette & Tiarks
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Bucklen
Wies
Dohu
Anid County
Silas M. Yoram
George Gogan
Courst
Jonas
T. A. McQuivuen
Parnice Hoozns
Adm
R. Stephens
Martelle
KR. Stephens
Martetle
Lows
Podbaski
F. J. Popmasxt
Soetje & Tianks
Man
Fareman
Soetje & ‘Larks
A. J. Mallory
Wyoming, N. Y
Thoms
Deslers
Loctjce & Tinrks
Braprorp
Fitchan
Bradford
Buetje & Tiarks
Suette & Tiurks
A. GC. Harter
de Witt
Isbell
Center Junction
Maquoketa
J. Monroe Taylor
Fnrato
Soetje & Tiurks
Living Witness
Parker
Santa Claus
J. H. Bacuer & Co
Grassmeyer’s Hardware Store
MonticEtro
F. Grassmeyer
Arke
Fred. Reichenbach
North Cedar Street
Brown & Boman
H. Schipman
Grassmeyer
First Street
Opera House
W. W. Calkins
Northwestern
Webster & Williams
Muscatine, Town
Scheie
Dunham & Leichhardt’s
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