Garfield cabinet hints and 1860s election tables stir readers
The Express reports General Garfield’s cabinet rumors with names like Wilson Blaine Filey Wirchenck Rovett and Morton. discusses conflicting election tallies from Republican and Democratic papers and a Chicago Ledger table. It notes possible miscounts in Kansas and suggests Garfield’s true majority could be up to 800000 with full turnout, then shifts to weather, farms, corn use, and local telegraphy before closing with John Q. Duer’s death in Monticello and New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Ohio
James J. Wilson
Iowa
Treasury
Blaine
Maine
Filey
Missouri
Wirchenck
Nebraska
Rovett
Colorado
Morton
New York
Hancock
Chicago
Weaver
Kansas
Alabana
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Garfieh
Uncle Sam
Rachel
John QO. Duer
Monticello
C. Whitres
Frontier reminiscences from Grasco Kansas on buffalo skulls
A Kansas correspondent shares frontier recollections about buffalo skulls found on prairie land, the draw in soil, and how landscape features shape settlement. The piece contrasts wild heritage with civilized life, notes Indian conflict, and reflects on frontier resilience and town growth as civilization advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasco, Croup Co
Kan
Dire
The
Express
Yale
American
Charleston
Horace Greeley
Usta
United States
Congress
Une Buffaly
Satan
Midue
Botre
Gidson
Gut
Moyers
Christmas Greetings From Nebraska
A late 19th century reader note from Aurora Nebraska dated December 20 1880 praises Uncle Sam for generous western settlement aid and farm grants without regard to race or class while acknowledging distance and separation from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Nxts
The
Leapress
Pine Exericss
Sam
Caele Sage Urey
Prairieburg Rail Route Debate Reaches Anamosa Route Change Interest
Prairieburg residents debate shifting mail service from Monticello to Anamosa. They caution Congress to avoid changing the route and weigh local interests, taxes, and community effects. The letter notes Whitley and Elly Warner return, Christmas events, and the January post office move to a new building with Mrs Parsons assisting the postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bepress
Anamosa Journal
Prairieburg
Monticello
Anamosa
Auamose
Pettition Congress
Congress
2. A
Montreelio
Bunkel
Ana- Host
Retorn
Anaimosa
Moti
Alout Kelly
Castle Grovers
Tnail
Castle Grove
Cas Centur
Burg
Wesley
Nellie Warner
Lyon County
Nellie
Ellis’ Mall
J. W. Gift
Peoria
Klein's
Parsons
Neely Parsons
Abe
W.d. Warp
Spirit versus Letter in Bible Debate at Monticento
A Monticento letter to the Express debates the spirit and letter of scripture, arguing the text must be read as written and warning against spiritualizing or twisting biblical meaning. The writer compares this to legal texts and urges strict adherence to the letter, criticizing ecclesiastical evasions and urging plain interpretation. The piece also advertises the Inter Ocean newspaper editions and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticento
the Express
Moses
Jesus
Joshi
Rishon
Elijah
Bird
Lisaper
Brown's Bronchial Troches Endorsed by Physicians
For thirty years the Troches have been recommended by physicians and always give satisfaction. They are not new but well tested and staple remedies for coughs colds sore throats and chest conditions. Public speakers and singers use them to clear and strengthen the voice. Sold at twenty five cents a box.
The Inter Ocean Endorses Its Own Stewardship and Policy
The Inter Ocean proclaims its stalwart Republican platform and leadership, praising its commitment to humanity in politics. It notes strong party alignment, media influence in the Northwest, and plans to maintain fair, fearless coverage with expanded departments and reliable market reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Republican Party
Tie Iyrin Ocean
Vins Inver Ocean
Pie Inter Orban
Reading
Republican Journal
Tir Inren
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething relief
An old advertisement proclaims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup relieves restless nights for ill children teething. It claims safety and efficacy, promising bowel relief and rest for mothers and children alike. Sold nationwide at 25 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Solid Gold Watch Cases Cut By New Process
Hion Watches claim a patented gold case process uses two plates of solid gold with a white composition core. The result preserves engraving strength and beauty while reducing gold content. cases are chased and engraved and backed by a warranty.
Why Should They: Parker's Ginger Touie Endorsed
The ad claims Parker's Ginger Tonic clears the brain and restores strength for dull, nervous individuals. It asserts professionals and mothers perform better when taking the tonic, recommending it at moderate cost and noting observed strengthening effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
L-com
New Volume Offers Practical Almanac and Engravings
The prospectus praises the Agricultural and Household Almanac for practical indoor and outdoor information in every volume. It highlights 800 to 1 000 engravings, an Illustrated Department for Youth, and Humbug exposures. Subscription details priced at 1.50 for single year, four for 5, specimen 6 cents, publisher Orange Judd Co. 245 Broadway New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plata
Isllustrated
Orange Judd Company, Publishers
Broadway
New York
Notice of Tax Sale and Redemption Deadline
Notice to Witom Tr May Coscenn You are hereby notified of Lot 4 Land 2 in Monheella Dannhaw Street Ont Lot i in Dones County Iowa for taxes due. Redemption expires nine days from service. A deed will be made if no redemption or free donation is received. Signed C Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monheella
Danhaw’s St
Dones County
Towa
C. Lawrence
Dr. Bosuanko
Bacusa & Co
Administrators Notice of Estate in Montivello Iowa
Public notice that Silas M. Yoran is appointed administrator of John O. Duer deceased in Donee county Iowa. Creditors must file claims with proper authentication by the court and debtors must pay the estate. Dated December 1, 1880 at Montivello Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donee County
Iowa
John O. Duer
Montivello
Lowa
Silas M. Yoran
Public notice of estate administration and probate hearing
The Jones county court appoints administrators for the George Gogan estate and warns all claimants to file sworn claims with the clerk. Immediate payment to the undersigned is requested to avoid costs. Also notice of Lucien Rice will probate hearing set for February 24 1881 with interested parties to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
George Gogan
Cascade
Towa
Gy Jonke
Circuit Court
Said County
Chere
Lucien Rice
Dlover County
B.A
Wotpe
Special Notices from Soetje & Tiarks and Various Remedies
Multiple patent medicines and tonics are advertised by Soetje & Tiarks and partners, promoting Palmers Cough Syrup Wood's Worm Destroyer Spring Blossom Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil and Palmer's Liver Syrup. Ads claim cures for coughs, headaches, stomach derangements, dyspepsia and rheumatism with testimonials and free trial offers. Local druggists Bacena & Co and others syndicated these treatments.
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Nebrask
Tuy
Ocran
Waily
Ta Ieren Ocean
Invern Ochan
Chivago
J.C. Lawnrenckr
T. HL. McQuillen Parrick Heacens
Admra
B. A, Chandler, Pres, J. A. Brown, Sec
Y. G.W. Chandler, Treas, Chandler, Brown Co
Leeds
Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee
LaSalle St
F. J. Popuasxi
Soetje & Tiarks
Soetje
Freeman
J.T. Brubaker
Vinton
Wood
A. Fellows & Co
Geo
Broat
Clinton Street
Buffalo
Pahner
Soetjie & Tiarks
Snowt Bruarin—O. Bortle
Manchester
Ontario
Co. N.Y
Thomas
Erairie
Lone Yeans
C. J. Jacobs
Bolsom Street
Buailale
Express Co
Pharls
Mes
A.C. Harter
de Witt
Drisbell
A. Fellows
Maquoketa
Urey
Isbell
I. Barrows
Burrows & Wirsiiatey
Saarni
Wilkusport
Uy Duege & Tinrks
Eperson
Jon
Ogden
Divisio Street
Vultde
Job
Robert Lubwack
Cedar Rapids
Iawa
Jawa
Soutje & Piarks
Tr. Tail
C.K. Tlanb
Ghayville
Tite
Soetje G Parks
Bucklen
J.H. Bacnen & Co
Living Witness
Kina
Kixe
Baciter & Ca
INO. DO. Duer & CO
Brown & Boman
Peemiui
D&e
Opera House
Eara Eee
I, Grassnever
Ml. Schipman
Grassmeyer
First Street
Finsc
LO Tee Public
Loves Posstile
West of Opera House
W.W. Calkins
Webster & W. Mivmes
Muscatine
Dunham
CASEL
Ofice
School
House
Bediscom
Dunham & Leichhardt’s
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