Debates Over Bank Deposit Insurance Stir National Tensions
Discussion notes that national and state leaders push for insured deposits, risking a socialistic effect that could weaken banks. It cites examples like Snyder's bank failure and questions whether strong institutions should back weaker ones. It also covers a Minneapolis indictment of lumber dealers and critiques tolegislation blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Anamosa National Bank
Niles & Watters Bank
Lowell State Bank
Monticello State Bank
Wyoming National Bank
Snyder
Olin
Democrats Abdicate Senate Primary Role in Favor of GOP
The piece notes Democrats will skip senate primary candidacies, letting less scrupulous party members enter Republican primaries to stir factions. It cites legislative votes on a primary law and criticizes Cummins for pushing a system that benefits factional bosses.
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Cummins
Fort Dodge
Cost of Poor Relief in Woodbury and Dubuque Counties Sparks Rpt
The Dubuque Times Journal notes Woodbury county spent 19273 dollars 54 cents on poor relief last year while nearby Dubuque county spent 41240 dollars 50 cents. It cites suspicions about county expenditures and criticizes express companies charging for delivery after rate cuts. It also covers a Rio de Janeiro harbor reception for the American fleet, political delegate counts for the Fifth district, remarks about Senator Jeff Davis and Mr Cummins, and the death of Rosa Goen in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Milwaukee agent honored with $10000 legacy in Iowa
Mr. W. E. Gearhart, the Milwaukee railroad agent at Madrid, received a $10,000 legacy from C. C. Thompson, a Chicago banker, in memory of Gearhart saving the banker’s wife and daughter from being run over by a freight train at Melbourne, Iowa, in 1889.
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W. E. Gearhart
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Madrid
C. C. Thompson
Chicago
Melbourne
Iowa
Lane as Delegate Candidate Noted Among Absent Men
Cedar Rapids Republican questions the Davenport Allison club president Joe Lane as a candidate for delegate at large to the next Republican national convention. Lane is described as one of the absent men in the state, with the Second district deemed worthy of recognition.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Berlin Richards-Wedding Ties Springville Couple
On January eight at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Berlin their daughter Edna Mae Berlin married George Irving Richards of Anamosa. Also noted are annual bank meetings with declared dividends and a Cedar Rapids land company investment by J H Ramsey and Geo C Gorman.
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Paul Berlin
Springville
Edna Mae Berlin
George Irving Richards
Anamosa
Niles & Watters Savings Bank
Chas. L. Niles
Clifford L. Niles
George Watters
John McDonald
T. W. Shapley
T. C. Gorman
W.T. Shaw
W. N. Dearborn
H. F. Dearborn
C. Ellison
H. W. Sigworth
Grace Schoonover
Geo. L. Schoonover
Park Chamberlain
J. N. Ramsey
Cedar Rapids
Panhandle
Texas
Admiral Evans Fleet Supplied With Bibles and Message
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports Admiral Evans' fleet has received supplies including bibles and 300 copies of the president's last message, signaling morale support and official communications reaching ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Sentinel
Notable Ind Branch Man A J Barnhart Dies At 80
Prominent Independence businessman and vice president of Commercial State Bank, A J Barnhart, dies at age 80. The report notes his standing in the community and his long career in local business affairs.
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A. J. Barnhart
Independence
Commercial State Bank
Charles E. Pickett
Waterloo
Jeffries
Olin
Des Moines
January 1878 incidents and notices from The Express
A summary of January 1878 items includes a birth to Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Coyle, Mrs. C E Wales harvesting ging er on New Year’s, H G Leichhardt’s move to Graysmeyer’s Hardware, Dr Haslem returning to the independence insane hospital, Hon S S M Yoran taking legislative duties in Des Moines, a Scotch Grove wedding of Adam Sutherland and Catherine Dreihelbis, milk payments to Sherman & Co, a musical at John Clark’s home with Emma Clark and H G Leichhardt, Delia Putnam’s death from scarlet fever, Wales & Howard buying 2760 hogs, a large $875 hog drive payment to John McLaughlin, Major Merrill robbed of $180, a Monticello farmers’ institute meeting, and talks on restoring capital punishment and abolishing juries with various speakers.
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the Express
F. A. Coyle
C. E. Wales
H. G. Leichhardt
Kentucky
Graysmeyer
Haslem
Independence
S. M. Yoran
Des Moines
Adam Sutherland
Catherine Dreihelbis
Scotch Grove Township
H. D. Sherman & Co
John Clark
Emma Clark
Delia F. Putnam
Howard Putnam
Wales & Howard
John McLaughlin
Major Merrill
Davenport and Northwestern Railroad
Merrill
Jones County Farmers’ Institute
Monticello
William Brazelton
Bradstreet
T. R. Brcanbrack
Anamoga
M. W. Herrick
O. E. Aldrich
Wyoming
The Capital Social Whirl in Washington Society
A United States Capitol note on how society fuels legislation in Washington during congressional sessions. The piece describes White House receptions, the role of Mrs statesman, champagne influence, fashion excess, gown budgets from 150 to 1000 dollars, and the constant wardrobe intrigue of the smart set. It highlights the clash of politics and high society and ends with a question about the fashion game.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Statesman
Mra
White House
Marine Band
Indies
Hendy
Iowa
Daily Press
Amart
Mediate
Legion
Reflections of a Bachelor in The Sun
A witty column notes that few girls can sing their way into matrimony and jokes on childrearing, church attendance, and gossip. It satirizes male and female behavior with sharp, ironic observations in a period voice.
Jones County Teacher Items
Miss Loyola Lane of No 2 Richland is on a short illness leave. C E Williame of Onslow married during a short trip. Miss Mary O Rourke of No 5 Fairview plans an upcoming spelling match. Miss Bessie Ewing now Cedar Rapids spoke at the State Teachers Association in Des Moines. Miss Mare Dixson and pupils held a profitable box social at No 1 Washington township school.
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Jones County
Loyola Lane
Richland
C. E. Williame
Onslow
Mary O'Rourke
Fairview Township
Bessie Ewing
Cedar Rapids
State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Mare Dixson
Washington Township
K. K. Skates Sold At Halis Hardware
K K skate sharpeners straps and ankle braces are available at Halis Hardware. The store offers a range of skate related gear from K K for skating enthusiasts and athletes.
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K. K
Hali
Auctioneer Amber Iowa offers livestock sale services
Amber Iowa auctioneer with twelve years’ experience in buying and selling live stock and farm merchandise conducts sales efficiently. Dates available at this office or by telephone.
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Amber
Iowa
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Thomas Orchestra
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Rio Janeiro
Benton
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Marshall
Tama
Jeff Davis
Torbert
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Farmington
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L. W. Goen
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G. W. Sones
A. B. Terril
Manchester
Iowa College
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Lillian Terril
Marion
John Hiese
McLean
State University
Iowa City
George W. Slinkle
Obriat Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Ohio
Adelaide Corlitt
Hinkle
Grace Church of
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Postville
J. G. Geddes
H. C. Bowlman
M. A. Bowlman
D. A. Lighty
Oneida
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New York Sun
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Geo. L. Lovell
JW. Coxsew
Board OF Directors
Stirton
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W A. Miriok
A. L. Fairba
J.B. Hall
M. Schodde
Ike
the Diamond Creamery Co
Monticello, Lowa
Capital
Golden Eagle Clothing House
Monticello, Iowa
W. E. Daly
Epworth
Suooum
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