Republican County Convention to Nominate and Decide Delegates
The Express notes a Republican county convention in Anamosa on August 3 at 1 p.m. to nominate no candidate for county clerk and county recorder, select one supervisor to succeed St. Clark, and choose 18 delegates to Des Moines for the state convention on August 25. It also sets 13 Davenport delegates for the congressional convention and 13 for the judicial convention, with township caucus representation listed by township. The call is by the County Central Committee, with PA. Boorin as chairman.
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Anamosa
ST. Clark
Des Moines
Davenport
Jones County
Riehland - Fairview
Rome
Greenfield
Seuteh Grove
Hale
Wuarhington
Jackson
Wayne
Wyoming
County Central Committee
Boorin
Ch'n
Change or Stay: Economic Lessons in a Polarized Era
The piece mocks Democratic nomination for Vice President linked to low-rate lending, contrasts Republican debt reduction with current deficits, and argues the public should favor the existing administration. It cites Bob Ingersoll’s blunt views on professional soldiers versus volunteers and notes distrust of generals as symbols of patriotism.
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Democratic Party
Bob Ingersoll
Gen. Mancock
Imen
Congressional aspirants in Jones County detailed report
The Muscatine Journal lists potential candidates in the district with focus on Jones County where no clear candidate stands out though talk of Hon. John Russell and Maj. 9.8. Farwell exists. It notes Farwell is a candidate in effect, while Col. Forney joins Hancock Democracy and may be drafting a Hancock bio.
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Muscatine Journal
Jones County
John Russell
Farwell
Maj
Maj. Farwell
Col. Forney
Hancock Democracy
Gen
Hancock
Philadelphia Press
Wyancock
Fifth Military District
Texas
New Orleans
United States Army
Sheridan
Civil rights pledge echoed in Terre Haute speech
Secretary Thompson affirmed federal protection of voting rights for African Americans, warning against interference in the South. He stated that the President will use Army and Navy power when needed to ensure all citizens enjoy constitutionally guaranteed rights, including the right to vote, under Republican leadership.
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Thompson
Terre Haute
Gazette Corrects Canvass Cost Assertions in 1876 Race
The Davenport Gazette debunks Extress claims that Mr Price spent 5000 and ruined opponent Jerry Murphy in the 1876 district race. It argues the cost was about 400 dollars and that Murphy was not ruined or mortgaged, noting investments in Davenport ventures do not show extreme destitution. It offers corrections amid exchange of errors.
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Davenport Gazette
Price
Jerry Murphy
the Gazette
The
Gazelle
Murphy
Louisiana
Ma. Murphy
Davenport
Exvias
Express prints Gen Artine acceptance letter and Garfield review
The Express highlights Gen Artine's acceptance letter on the last page as a vigorous republican statement. A review of Gen Garfield's letter on the first page is described as plain and earnest, with Gen Arthur's letter pairing with Garfield's to appeal to patriotic citizens.
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Artine
The
Express
Liberal party backs Major Farwell for Congress in Unis district
The Liberal announces Major Farwell as a candidate for the Congressional nomination and expects he will be formally presented at the Davenport convention on the 81st of next month. The paper notes Farwell did not assist Blanchard in the post office matter, instead supporting Col. Duer, and pledges full support for his congressional bid.
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Unis
Major Farwell
Major Farwyell
Davenport
Tig Tex. Pruess
Hia
Blanchard
Col. Duer
Price
Post Office
Hancock portrait ignites Civil Liberty debates in Journal era
The piece critiques the Statesman Journal for praising Gen Hancock as a guardian of civil liberty while questioning his public positions on currency, tariff, civil service, education, and Reconstruction era policies. It argues Hancock did not fit the classic statesman mold and exposes his wartime actions in Louisiana as political expedience.
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Hancock
Kansan Letter Praises Rain Fueled Crop Prospects
Miss Kate Hubbard writes from Lasco Kansas July 6 1880 to The Express describing heavy rains renewing optimism for a large corn crop. She notes corn prices falling from 35 to 25 cents per bushel and contrasts drought from December through April with recent steady rainfall boosting crops and joyous sentiment.
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Kansas
Lews
Iowa
Lasco
the Express
Jones County
Kansans
Towa
Home and neighborhood gossip from Kansas valley
The writer reports on building a stone house with a bay window and plans to move by November first. Victor and Charlie acquire land four miles from Glasco, including 200 acres creek bottom and hill sections in Jones county. Mrs Bates is praised as a top teacher in Concordia, and Mr Ainsworth’s family is noted as well. The piece urges friends to visit Solomon valley and admire the rich, handsome countryside.
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Glasco
Ora
Lion
Minneapolis Brass Band
Glee Club
Charlie
Clark's Grove
Mont
Victor
Mr. Cool
Jones County
Ainsworth
Cool
Solomon Valley
Kare Uuspann
Question on Sabbath enforcement and temperance activists
A letter to the Express discusses the Woman's National Christian Temperance Union convention findings in Indianapolis. It warns against Sabbath desecration driven by liquor traffic aided by railroads and hotels and urges local women to press laws to curb sale and use of alcohol on Sundays.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Capitol
West
M. Dierson
Estray Mare Taken Up in Monticetta Township
Estray notice records a mare taken up by F M W Shingerford in Monticetta Township Jones County on July 12 1880. The three year old dark brown mare stands 16 hands with a small white forehead spot and a scar on the nose. Appraised at 30 dollars by Auditor Robert Dott of Abamora.
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F. M W. Shingerford
Monticetta Township
Jones County
Robert Dott
Abamora
Stray Calves Located in Castle Crove Township Iowa
Strayed on the June 1980 date in Castle Crove township doves County Iowa nine yearling calves one heifer calf eight steer calves one white one nearly white one black two black and white spotted two red and white spotted and one little red. The owner is requested to claim and prove property and pay costs by Michael Berlin.
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Castle Crove
Doves County
Iowa
Wij
Michael Berlin
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