Cabbage giants and a courtroom win mark a quirky page
A scattered roll of items notes odd claims from a five foot cabbage to a $14,000 court judgment won by Joan Hornay of Davenport against the Davenport and Northwestern Rail Road. It also mentions births in Germany, an editor prospect for Olin, and a balance of trade prediction tied to Iowa crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Joan Hornay
Davenport
United States Circuit Court
Des Moines
Davenport & Northwestern R. Co
Donme
United States
Iowa
Mississippi Governor urged to punish Kemper murderers
The piece condemns Gov. Stone for not arresting and punishing the killer of Judge Chisholm his son and daughter in Kemper County. It argues good government requires action and warns against neglect of duty. It contrasts public sentiment with Bulgaria's issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemper Co
Local politics near tally of Lathrop and Shaw renomination
The notes weigh whether Hon. George W. Lathrop will seek another term in the Legislature while Col. Shaw’s candidacy remains uncertain. The county’s two‑seat representation is debated as Oxford Miss correspondence suggests family wishes may influence Lathrop, yet the final decision rests with the candidate and the party convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tepubilican Party of
Iowa
Dew Moines
Josiah U. Young
Dunes County
George W. Lathrop
Lathrop
Col. Shaw
Eureka
Anamora
Jones County
Oxford
Blanchard
Oxford Mills
Geo
George
Eureka Review on Gear Nomination and Temperance Debate
The Eureka endorses John H Gear while noting concerns about temperance and past liquor ties. It accuses Burlington Des Moines county Republicans of slander and urges voters to consider character, loyalty to party, and the dangers of party disunity ahead of the June State Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
John H. Gear
Newbold
Gear
The
Burlington
Des Moines
Jones
Hureka
Burlington Zfackeys
Jhawkeye
Theureka
Eurka
the Express
Express
Republican Party
Iowa
Jia
Mureka
Theological Departure on Sir Walter Scott Lecture
Rev Miller argues lack of reverence for sacred things fuels modern irreverence. He blames outgrown creeds and rituals for skepticism among youth and notes a crisis in theology as churches drift from confessional standards toward broader truth and scientific alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Miller
Walter Scott
Jess
Miller
Presbytery of
Scotland
Swing
Free Church
United Presbyterian Party
Gourock
David Mac. Crac
MacCrae
Hutton
Peddie
Andrew Thomson
Luttter
Execka
Senator Morton's Letter Defends President Amid Louisiana Clash
The Indianapolis Journal letters page editor receives a vigorous defense of the President and policy, but the Algona Republican challenges its coherence. The piece weighs Kellogg versus Nicholls in Louisiana and notes mob violence in the South. It cites Samuel Chapman in Clinton Parish and critiques alleged conciliatory policy as harmful.
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Morton
Indianapolis
South Carolina
Louisiana
Kellogg
United States Senate
Senate
Nicholls
Packard
Clinton Parish
Samuel Chapman
Ile
Nichols
New Orleans
South
Algona Republican
Gear
John H. Gear
Wiliam Price
Stona City Journal
Davenport
Sioux City
Algon Republican
Republican
Hiram Price
Northwest Iowa backs Allison for Senate
The Roux City Journal and Cherokee Times express strong support for Wm. B. Allison’s re election to the United States Senate. They praise his popularity in Iowa and say it is unlikely the Northwestern region would vote against him under any circumstances.
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Roux City Journal
The
Cherokee Times
Tiyyar
Ton
Wm. B. Allison
United States Senate
Allison
Jowa
Iowa
Lim
State fish planting shows promise across Iowa streams
The article notes Iowa's effort to stock streams with the best fish species and mentions young shad seen in the Maquoketa river. It cites a Cincinnati Gazette report of a Ohio River seining where young shad were captured, with sightings near the Kentucky side opposite the chemical works in Newport and at Louisville falls, illustrating successful introduction.
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Iowa
Maquoketa
Ohio
Cincinnati Gazette
Kentucky
Chemical Works
Newport
Ben
Louisville
School Board Minutes and Finance Report May 28 1877
The Monticello Board of Education met by adjournment with members Jno, O. Duer, H. M. Wright, C. E. Wales, G. W. Birdsall and M. M. Moulton secretary. Bills approved for Schoolhouse Contingent and Teachers Funds including Luther Foster and several assistants. bids opened for school jot stone and brick work. bonds and new year teaching contracts authorized. next meeting adjourned to Friday. The Monticello Express notes the paper’s refreshed appearance and called for prosperity.
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Monther
Jno
O. Duer
H. M. Wright
C. E. Wales
G. W. Birdsall
M.M. Moulton
Wright
A.B. Holcomb
John Gibson
A. L. Smith
M. Guiles
M. Moulton
A. E. Holcomb
Charles McCarty
Eres
Luther Foster
Preston
M. A. Wrigit
Mary Marvin
Pink Dyer
Mattie Herrick
Agnes Matthews
L. Austin
John Wybel & Cos
Ale
Holcomb
Ciereessener TM
Russell & Bry
Duer
Wales
Motion of Wales
Jones County Sunday School Convention Holds Annual Meeting
A large group of Sunday School workers gathered at the atre Church in Wyoming on Tuesday May 22 to discuss aims and methods. Speakers emphasized conversion, training for good, habit formation, and Scripture in education, with debates on Ten Commandments and question based teaching. Officers elected include J A Bronson president and A M Loomis vice president. next session set for Anamosa in October 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Theatre Church
Wyoming
J. A. Bronson
W. D. Ralston
Rane
O.B. Aldrich
A.M. Loomis
L.J. Delavan
Arauh
Brooks
J. 8. Stacy, Esq
Anamosa
A. J. Delavan
J. F. Wilcox
Sid
Ralston
Araah
Capt. Loomis
T. R. Breanbrack
A. M. Loomis
Alex. McKean
J. R. Sulluan
A. M
Law
R. L. Bedell
Shepard
J. R
Suyuaan
Bee'y
Tribute of Respect for Mrs Ella B Yount of Anamosa
The Anamosa lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen passes sympathy resolutions for the death of Ella B Yount aged 26 wife of Geo L Yount a U S Mail Agent on the Midland Railway after a long illness leaving two children. The note commends a future reunion in heaven and directs minutes and notices to be published in local papers.
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Ella B. Yount
Geo. L. Yount
Anamosa
Yount
U. S
Midland
R. R
Order of United Workmen
Wareas
Mureka, Journal and Worksman
A Town Where Religion and Business Go Hand in Hand
A Dubuque Times correspondence notes widespread involvement of clergy and merchants in local commerce in Anamosa May 21. It highlights John H. Gear and associates aiming to win Iowa’s governorship via alliances, with critics calling Gear a schemer and wire-puller.
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Monticello
Alhya
Count
Joan Buanchard
Republican County Convention
Des Monnca
CIBB
Ccceveseeersenee
Cattle Grove
Fairview
Greenfield
Richland
Rome
Scotch Grove
Washington
Wayne
Aew
T. Reagandrack
Texas
Indiana
Gen. Grant
Queenstown
Sam. Bowes
Germany
Cornelia Chisholm
Kemper County
Miss
Curver Dye Ex
Col. Fisk
Herodotus
Lardner
County Politics
God
Christ
Hell
Linne
Imen
Dalure
Glasgow
Fergus Anderson
Senator Morton
Board of Education
Monticello Express
Urcka
C. W. Cor
E. J. Woop
J.G. Cupwoarth
Dubuque
Delos Arnold
Judge Day
Arnold
Day
Cindy
Pat. Conger
Waterloo
Wright County Monitor
Southwestern
A. Townley
Townley
Anamosa Journal
New-York Tribune
Olympia
Francillon
Francison
Ti ‘Tribune
Towa
Careyart
Said
EK. Twansley
B. IL
White
Circuit Court
Jones Co
Lowa
J. C. Chapson
Anamesa
John Moore
Washington Township
Towit
O. Burlingame
Kh. Dot'l
State of
M. Yoran
Kh. Little
Seid Court
Anamona
B. J. White
Jonathan Pally
Oxford Township
W. HH. Holmes
R. Dott
Rex Case
Cabe
Wi. Bartow
Win. Bartow
Hate
T. J. Townsend
A. D
K. Dott
Carl
Buonuhitir
Roy
E. A. Wilson
Williameburygh
New York
Palmer & Bonniwell
Boss Churn
MO. O.dyer & CO
NEW Groops
van Patten & Marks
Brady ST
J. R. Stillman
Groesbeck’s
Marvin
Towa. Sett
Bank
J. R. McClean
Hyeb and
Har
Skinner
Auutterers
Ogden
Cedar St
E. Sarles & Co., Prop's
First St
Great College
GWA
Frankfurter's
H. Bowers
N.Y
Kingsford
Kingsyond
Montivello
C. E. Aldrich, Co
Dontle
Dio Ds Sun
B- Express
Tikle Frees
Gaedl Western Gun Works
Pillaburgh
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