Tilden wave in the nation and party split over policy
The New York Tribune reports Tilden support in Iowa and hints at Democratic pledges at a national convention. It notes Butler and Chittenden testing currency law, Michigan Democrats threatening to bolt, and Baltimore criticizing the Potter Investigation. It also questions Tilden’s health and renomination, while Congress faces pay and appropriation struggles and possible government disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Towa
Cypher Alley
Butler
Chittenden
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Tilden
Shrieker
Congress
Capitol
Washington
G Congress
Prohibition Statistics Question Proves Limitations of Suppression
A Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor report compares prohibitory and license laws showing arrests and convictions under 1874 and 1877 regimes. It argues temperance efforts fail amid rising U S drinking, while poverty and despair fuel intemperance and criticizes old arguments for neglecting underlying social causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Fountain Head
United States
Itahist Wouise Ib Agate cdi Do
Self Made Men as a Lesson in Success and Integrity
An address by William John Russell in Onslow extols self made men like Horace Greeley and two Iowa brothers who built the Iowa State Register. The talk praises temperance, education, perseverance, and the power of journalism to mold public opinion, noting Greeley’s rise from poverty to influence and detailing the Clarkson brothers’ ascent from debt to a leading state paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
John Russell
Presbyterian Church
Onslow
Young Men’s Lyceum
Horace Greeley
New York
Tribune
Indiana
Iowa State Register
Grundy County
C. F. Clarkson
The
Register
Richard P. Clarkson
James 5
Agricultural Department
Iowa
Wll Wen
Temperance and the call for scientific reform in society
The passage argues that isolation of a social issue as a disease suggests radical, philosophical, and physiological treatment. It urges temperance groups to use late municipal election lessons in Iowa to reassess methods, using scientific aids and experience, viewing recent defeats as blessings in disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Journey Through Palestine Verses and Reflections
A traveler recounts a winter voyage from New York to London and on to Palestine. He describes Joppa, Jerusalem, and biblical sites, the desert, and local life, weighing tradition against proof and noting Arab crowds, ancient streets, and the haunting sense of sacred places. The piece concludes with religious reflections on Christianity’s origins and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biher
Palestine
Christ
Bethlehem
Jesus
New York
London
Belgium
France
Switzerland
Austria
Crete
Paul
Egypt
Pyramids
Goshen
Read Sea
Joppa
Simon the Tanner
Peter
Jerusalem
Ocean
Dan
Beersheba
Sharon
Iowa
Joshua
Emuinaus
New Jerusalem
Calvary
Letter to the Editor on Christ’s Deity and miracles
A correspondent argues that Christian doctrine rests on New Testament records of Christ’s life miracles and resurrection. He cites biblical quotes and contrasts Christ with Socrates, asserting miracles prove his divine authority and that Christianity cannot arise from Judaism or paganism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
ScHanop
Canada
the Express
Joseph
Mary
Christ
God
Tyndall
Socrates
Hell
Mrs Primrose Consoles ailing Mrs Jones in 1870 note
In Feb 1870 a neighbor visits the gravely ill Mrs Jones, expresses concern, prays, and offers comfort. She cites the doctor’s grim forecast and urges calm, sleep, and faith while recalling the community’s mixed reactions to the sick woman’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Julia
Tam
Mrs Jones
Praiiepera
Dr D Unger cure for drunkenness hailed in Chicago
A Cleveland style article extols Dr Robert D Unger for a red Peruvian bark remedy that allegedly cures intemperance and creates aversion to spirits. Endorsements by Joseph Medill and Chicago physician Dr B Noble are cited along with patient testimonies and a claimed scientific basis tying alcohol to nerve cell changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert D'Ancer
Joseph Medill
The
Chica Tribune
Medill
Tribune
Mr. Medill
Dr. D'Angering
Dr. D'Un
George
Maryland
Sun
Bill Stevers
B. Noble
Ife
Illinois Dental Association
Noble
Tam
New York
Dr. D'Unger
Gough and Murphy
Circuit Court Dockets Report Dismissals and Settlements
A compilation of court actions: numerous cases dismissed without prejudice or settled at plaintiff’s costs, including First National Bank of Wyoming v Brainard and others, various default and promissory note judgments, referee reports approved, and administrator matters. Multiple defendants dismissed or decreed with costs, with several settlements on file and judgments on notes.
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First National Bank of Wyoming
L. D. Brainard
Jane Buzzell
G. W. Milner
I . I. White, Gar
Moore Et al
Dorah St. Nichols
Alden
Gasper Cooper
HW. D. Flowers
C. H. Eames
Wm. Lowdermilch
A. R. Loomis
Ray B. Griffin
Niles
James Farrell
Wim, Foley
Daniel A. Warrigan
Michael O'Callaghan
Michael McDonald
Patrick Coyle
F. Dawson
Richard Dawson
Francia Dawson
George Snowdon
J. W. Beidenthal
P. Kline
Stucklager
Wim. Binnings
M. Rooney
App’t
John P. Many
John Armstrong
Helen Metcalf
Marlin Moore
S Michael Riley
Robert J. Henderson
William Beatty
Robert
Monticello Bank
J. J. Reynolds
Jeremiah O'Callahan
M. O’callahan
J. O'Callahan
Tibbetts
Win
White
CO. W. White
A. W. Cummings
W. W. Field
John
Manny
David A. Clay
Shaw, Schoonover & Co
David Morse Et al
Pelton & Pomeroy
Levi Ellis
Alice A. Dinley
Enos
Warner
B.C. Fisher
Karr
Henry Finnegan
Farmer's Ins. Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Platntif
Hi. H. Peckey
J. F. Bodenhofer
Lawrence
D. B. Fixke & Co
Joley Culkink
Hiram Arnold
Piaintif
Charles McGrew
J. W. Coxsee
RM. Bush
J. L. Sheean
BE. Keeler
Eworld
First National Bank of Maquoke
Court orders new trial and records in multiple cases
Records show appearances withdrawn for Samuel Ganser v. Pee Keeler and others, with Sheean McCain for plaintiff. Grounds for a new trial found sufficient. judgment set aside and costs awarded. Multiple other cases noted including incorporations and dismissals with costs.
Center Junction stockholders push plans for creamery
A Center Junction Dairy Association meeting appointed a committee to plan a creamery building and accelerate work. Nearby talk includes a steam flouring mill, though details remain uncertain. The community anticipates seed time and harvest as spring arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
February Marriage Licenses List Includes Dozens of Couples
A compiled notice lists numerous marriage licenses issued in February, naming couples such as C A Leffagwell and Mary J Rathbone. Henry Denio and Rosa Roberts. J G Joslin and Belle Kidwell. Calvin R Schofield and Lizzie McLand. A W Aldrich and Kate Josta. Peter Kane and Tydis H Wood. and many others across multiple communities. The list includes both men and women pairing with brides and grooms, reflecting a broad issuance of licenses during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Leffagwell
Mary J. Rathbone
Henry Denio
Rosa Roberts
J. G. Joslin
Belle Kidwell
Calvin R. Schofield
Lizzie McLand
A. W. Aldrich
Kate Josta
Peter Kane
Tydis H. Wood
F. Vannnburg
Josephine McFarling
W. Rigby
Agnes K. Smith
Henry Lincoln
Edith Nichols
W. I. Kellogg
Dora Schatz
Sam’l. Elijah
Eva
Peace
Dennis McGraw
Ellen King
TE. A. Shuts
Hattie Williams
Wesley Emerson
Loretta Miller
J. W. Meeks
R. E. Taylor
David Glenn
Eliza C. Curran
C. E. Sawdey
Harriet M. Porter
Geo. A. Dowell
Agnes W. Moore
John K. Hale
Carrie Black
C. A. Schwab
Mary E. Walston
John Schoon
Mary Poppe
Hardy Sayre
Alice Hebler
J. M. King
I. Thackara
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Joan Braxesarp
Detroit Arce Press
Michigan Democracy
Baltimore Gazette
Maryland Bourbons
Potter Investigation Committee
Jim Anderson
Holy Land
Farrall
Scotch Grove
W. It. Ward
Samuel Ganser
Pee Keeler & Keeler
Pierce & Bush
Pinte P Sheean & McCain
Plaintiff
Momit
App't
H. B. Cronkhite
Plaintif
Surety
Thomas Goudy
Beacom
Beacome
Shaw
James A. Meek
A. J. Tomlinson
Maggie ‘Tomlinson
Amber
Wyoming
Finley McDonald’s
Sylva
Selah
Anamosa Journal
Jack Wayne
Cass
Ricker
M. N
Clara Penniman
Mite Society
C. HH. Smedley
Smedley
John Hale
Callie Black
A. Griswold
G. Smedley
G. Clouse
J. Tate
Sane
Colorado
Monticello
Mr. Crawford
Will. Atkinson
Fred. Bowers
Ames
Cliss
Agricultural College
Charlie Bonster
J.S. Condit
J.S
Olivia
T. DeWitt
Fairbanks & CO
Madison BY
Ills
Price
Forshee & McMakin
West Fifth Street
Cincinnati
MO. O. Duer & CO
Sam
Karen
One Price Clothing Store
Palmer & Paine
Nur cc
Dauntless
Argand
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