Third Term Debate and Grant Boom Dented in Iowa
The Express notes Iowa lawmakers killed a bill to cap county officer terms at two and highlights public choice on the third term issue. It profiles Grant's uncertain path after Pennsylvania and cites Republican editorials predicting the end of the Grant boom and Blaine rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Country
Supreme Court of the
United States
Marshall
Iowa
Gen. Grant
Pennsylvania
Grant
Cameron
New York Tribune
General Grant
Hartford Courant
Don Cameron
Harrisburg
Cincinnati
Blaine
Brown & Boman
Opera House
Monticello
Democratic Party Split Over Tilden Nomination
The Democratic party fractures over the central question of nominating Tilden. Proponents argue money power makes or breaks the bid, citing a $2,000,000 ability to fund a campaign, while opponents warn against corrupting influence.
Democratic Split and Tilden Debate Echo Across Nation
The piece recounts factional strife within the Democratic party over Tilden's nomination. Blair and Watterson attack anti-Tildens as renegades allied with Republicans, while the New York World urges retirement for harmony. It portrays Tilden as modest, deaf to politics, and unlikely to retire, with commentary on reform critics and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
New York Evening Express
Cincinnati Enquirer
New York World
Tilden
Montgomery Blair
Louisville Courier.Journal
John Trish
Stilson Hutchins
Washington Post
G. I.T
Wintil Tilden
Ans Agua
Dé Wall Bea Warte
Seymour
Bayard
Henri Watterson
Louisville
Watterson
Courier-Journal
Republican Party
Grant
Mr. Watterson
Democratic National Committee
Union
Mr. Tilden
America
Tweed
White House
Sammy
Topography of Kansass from Glascow Letter 1880
A Kansass letter describes state topography with river valleys as railroad and town centers, notes seawater geology, valuable mine stone at $1.50 per cord, and upland pasturage for sheep. It records buffalo decline, prairie dog villages near Jones County, and a climate record of extreme cold with protracted illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Kansas Agricultural Bureau
Lowell
Rome
Ben Davis
Main
Wittenburg
McAffe
Lowa
Illinois
Kansas
Mudge
Jones Co
California letters from Miss Brazleton on health trip
Miss Jane Brazleton writes from San Jose and Santa Cruz about a winter of cold frost crippling fruit orchards and a hopeful coast residence. She notes scenery, redwood fences, fertile hills, and belief coastal living may restore strength as she travels with care.
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Jane Bragleton
California
San Jose
Santa Cruz
Wn. Brazleton
Miss Brazleton
Tame Express
Mr Rider
H. D. Smith
Santa Cuca
Can
Santa Cruz Mountains
T Lad
Locil
Sant Cruz
Awian Medelineon
Hope for a Return Home Next Autumn
A hopeful note expresses longing for a friend’s return by autumn with health restored and spirits revived, wishing roses on her cheeks and renewed vigor in her step.
Democratic influence taints State Agricultural Society, editors allege
The Davenport Democrat and other papers accuse the State Agricultural Society of being run for Democratic interests and gourding funds. They name Byde Downing, D. R. Shaffer, J. J. Snouffer, and T. O. Brown as key figures, with Owning and Shatter cited as the real managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Clarkson
State Agricultural Society
Democraty
Wn Atvek
Davenport Democrat
Dtegaster
Lown Agricultural Society
Byde. Downing
D. R. Shaffer
J.J. Snouffer
TO. Brown
The
Democrat
PF. Spatford
Diumnverat
Cedi Rapids
Agricultural Department
Notices in Jones County Circuit Court 1880 probate
Several probate notices from Jones County Iowa court entries. Divorces and wills filed or admitted to probate involve Belle Pronuer Reynhart Gronner Tosato Devespanr Michael Duran Nathan Jirth and others. Hearings set for February and March 1880 with clerk Is H Wilte and LB. Warre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
State OF
Towa
Fia
Jones Vority
Belle Pronuer
Moet Reynhart Gronner
Tosato Devespanr
Jones County
Iowa
Donee
D. Musney
Plantiff
Junes County
Wilgm PE
Ghenit Cort
Michael Duran
Is. H. Wilte
Tow.a
Ie Chirk
Raid County
Nathan J*irth
LB. Ws. Warre
Jones Co
Rows
District Court
J. E. Vairbanks & Co
Roxanna Sleeper
J. P. Sleeper
Kaid
Monticello
P.P. Periolot
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the Express
Horace Greeley
Jen. Glasgow
Des Moines
House Judiciary Committee
Register
the Topography of
Kansass
Democratic
Conser
Debuque Telegraph
Boone Standard
Ife
Theron Baldwin
Adolphus Gustavus Miller
Orlindsr Countryman
Phiunder Vaughn
Miller
Skinner Bt
Skinner
Wyomatag Journal
Johnson
Editora
Studenta
Cyclopedia
I.iosmatep
Baker, Pratt & CO
School Furniaters
Grand St
New York
CLANK
Asys
Kipaly
R. M. Sutton
Burlington
Sys
Nelson Fainchild
St. Albans
Saya
Logabon
Berkshire
Petersons Old Aland
August Karo
Prop’r
Wmn
Schodde
D. C. Tice
QU. Geapim
North Cedar St
W. H. Proctor
Sam Kaein
Earrness
Prof
Harris
Asa
Winal Pastille
Watas
St. ST. Louis, MO
Sherm
Mutts
Louis
Nuts
Alvor
Ang Yes
St. Anthonyshire
Dr. J.C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
Caleins
First
Center Streets
S. & W. W. Calkins
X ‘ Beach
W. C. Beach
St. Johns
Michigan
Forest & Stream Publishing CO
Uys
Ange
Apt
Dore Erator
Parteentara
Soldat of
Chicago
Dil
Mark
George A. Clark
Moooday Brothers
MO. D. Duer & CO
G. A. Maninen
TOLU
KOCK
RYH
Lawrence & Martin
ALHO
Madison Street
Chicagea
Monticello Lodge
A. Co. UU. W
Palmer & Paine'sardware
N. W. Austin
W. J.B. Smith
Hecoparn
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