Digest of 1879 Cedar Falls Library and World Affairs
The issue notes Cedar Falls library holding 1,800 volumes and reports on yellow fever rising in Rio Janeiro. It records Major Thompson of Marion Iowa as new chief and Idaho Territory affairs, along with political commentary on South Carolina, Canada immigration, and cipher dispatch controversies. Also covered are postmaster resignations, local anecdotes from Oxford Mills, Eliza Cook’s bequests in Davenport, and Oswego County bond worries amid Luther Conklin’s theft probe.
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Oswego County
New York
Luther Conklin
Mexico
Davenport & Northwestern Railroad Case Sent to Court
In West Union last week, a District Court trial on the Davenport & Northwestern Railroad petition raised jurisdiction issues due to a United States receiver. Judge Noble reserved decision as to whether state court can enforce a state judgment when federal jurisdiction exists.
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West Union
Wa. Larrabee
Davenport & Northwestern Railroad
United States Circuit
Noble
Relative Strength of the Two Parties in 1880 Election
The article argues the 1880 race remains unsettled, warning Republicans not to be overconfident. It cites the 1876 results and how combined Democratic and Greenback votes could overturn GOP majorities in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin, emphasizing hard work ahead to secure electoral victory.
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Indiana
Oregon
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Michigain
Elinois
South
Democratic Congress
Ilinois
Tilden
Hayes
Political forecast for 1880 election and family memories
The writer analyzes 1876 and 1879 vote margins in Pennsylvania Michigan and national forces. He argues Republicans must win four states and warns of Dems and Nationalists coalition while endorsing Tilden as the likely Democratic nominee. Personal reflections follow on his aging mother and memories from Wayne.
World Wheat Crop Outlook From 1878 to 1879
The Sioux City Journal summarizes global wheat figures: 1.621 billion bushels expected in a good year, 1.542 billion in 1878, a shortfall of 80 million. Europe’s surplus regions include Russia Austria Hungary and Romania but 114 million more are needed from outside Europe. Australia’s harvest was overestimated for export, and English wheat prices have dropped to a ten year low at 38s 11d per quarter.
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Sioux City Journal
Europe
Russia
Austria
Hungary
Romania
England
Germany
Austral
Roumiania
United States
America
Australia
Milwaukee
Chicago
Lyons County Iowa Declares New Settlement Press Letter
An unsigned message from Lyon County Iowa dated February 2 1879 describes a 7 February departure from Rolfe Pocahontas county and a three day trek to Lyon County where settlers expect to reside. It praises flat lands Quaker settlers extensive farms and railroads while noting fuel scarcity grasshoppers and hay burying practices.
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Lyon County
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Lyons County
Gossip on royalty and republican destiny in the era
TAS. 1 offers a citizen letter critiquing monarchy and aristocracy in British and Canadian contexts. It contrasts England and Canada with the United States, praising republican independence and self determination after two wars.
Creamery reports show varied butter yield per milk
January reports from Diamond Creamery Forestville Pleasant Valley and others show butter per hundred pounds of milk ranging from about 3.5 to over 5 pounds. Bowen notes season differences lie in milk quality and handling, citing Diamond and Edmonds as high users of winter milk.
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England
Diamond Creamery
Forestville
Pleasant Valley Creamery
Suirine
J. Edmonds Creamery
H. Bowen Esq
Sand Spring
Bowen
Sherman
Mr. Allison
Mr. Wood
Real estate transfers in Jones County 1900 era list
Property deeds across Jones County show numerous transfers from Anamosa to Monticello and Fairview. Listed buyers include Peters, French, Walworth, Leonard, Crandell, Easterly, and Bryan with parcels in Wyoming, Richland, Jackson, and Madison townships.
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Wyoming
RO Peters
Tod McKean
Hiber
Reesess
Tress
Jones County
R O ‘Peters
Huber
Anamosa
JA Bronson
Shibley & Peck
Wyoming Saleyace
Freuch
Isaac French
IL Walworth
P Jennings
Richland
Moarthergh
AM Leytem
Leonard
Geo McQuillen
Cele
Baie
Eden
Crandell
TD Prosser
Clay
Mary Brown
M R Brown
Lot
Keller
Fieher
East Australa
James B Wood
Mary Merrill
Wilcox
Fairview
John
McCleary
M Barty
Monticello
S &M
Sophia Otten
Albert Woodraxky
Oxford Junction
H & Margaret Bryan
F Wasaba
Oxford
H & M Bryan
F Wasala
Landu
Sa& D
Algo
Hagen
JH Magen
Uty
Wayne
Geo Cummings
Nevill
Jackson
Eeas
Wm H Smith
Richmond
Hicello
E_C Meek
Charles Behuke
Madigon
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N Denison
J Wilson
Eliza
Uatin Tobdewre Co
Davia
Lees
Knowles
Bowman's
Nec
Mantrcello
E J Perrill
Martelle
JG Parsons
Cath Caffery
Ford’s
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L Schoonover
Ely
Shifto J Dalby
Smith
Olin
Marshon
Merfield
Greenfield Mary Ann Evertson
H McMurrin
Fifield tod M_ Evans
Summer Castle Grove
Simmons
Maquoketa River
Treas
Jones Coto
Butter and milk quality versus handling in Jones county
T H Bowen argues about milk handling practices and creamery standards. He praises Edmonds and Wood for proper feeding and twice daily setting, questions Sherman for distant intake and possible tampering, and notes winter butter prices in New York markets. He urges farmers to maintain nutritious feed, avoid doctored butter, and deliver milk twice daily to protect butter quality.
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Edmonds
Mr. Wood
Allison
Hig Creamery
Mr. Sherman
Jones County
New York State
Orange County
P.S
P. S
Library Magazine offers varied essays for readers of taste
The Library Magazine promises timely and entertaining articles from esteemed writers including Gladstone and Proctor. Issue 2 features 124 pages, priced 10 cents or 1 per year, with American Book Exchange announcing a March 10 catalogue sale of new and used books via mail bid.
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R. A. Proctor
Prof. Blaikie
Bayne
Julia Kavanagh
M. Monod
Canon Curteis
Art of Propagation Catalog Notice
Practical work on rapid increase and multiplication of stock published by Jenkins Grape and Seedling Nursery Winona Columbiana Co Ohio Price prepaid by mail 50 cents Catalogue free Agents wanted Address at above
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Winona
Columbiana Co
Ohio
Eight Volume Cyclopedia of Literature Offers Low Price Club
The American Book Exchange announces a new eight volume Cyclopedia of Literature meeting strong sales with 416 pages in Volume 1. Subscriptions before March 15 offer prepaid delivery and low prices in paper cloth or half morocco with specimen pages and club enrollment at 55 Beekman Street New York.
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Oratory and Orators by Professor Mathews
Professor Mathews authors Ora tory and Orators praising its wit and wisdom. The book continues his proven formula seen in Gettting On In The Wort with broad appeal and practical insights for everyday life. Readers leave wiser and more entertained, convinced they’ve gained value from the work.
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Leften Home Journal
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Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
Rufus Choate
John C. Calhoun
Bolingbroke
Janesville Gazette
Philadelphia Record
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Chicago
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