Editor’s attack on Mr. Yoran and local political feuds
A lengthy critique of the Liberal editor’s accusations against Mr. Yoran in Monticello. The piece defends Yoran against charges of improper nomination tactics, denies bribery or “wire pulling,” and counters claims about Der, Patterson, and the county delegation. It also recalculates sheriff expenses, defending Byerly and criticizing the Liberal for misrepresentation and “crawfishing.”
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Yoran
C. H. Derr
D’ Olin
Derr
Patterson
Rome Township
Castle Grove
Monticello
Laberal
Babcock
Byerly
Acc
Political exhortations in Anamosa editorials 1877
The piece warns Republicans in Jones County Iowa about Democratic tactics to suppress turnout. It urges voters to defend party loyalty, prevent trading votes, and vote straight Republican. It also attacks a Liberal editor and defends county administration with figures and rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cen
Anamosa
Iowa
U. S. Senate
Towa
Jones County
Alg
McGrew
Wyoming
J.A. Wairre
Olin
DW. Drinmrrsers
Se’h
Gry
Jxo
O. Durr
Monticello
Wants a New Deal as Jones County Storms Over Debt
The piece rails against Democrats and Liberals urging a new deal while recounting Jones County's financial record. It claims the 1874 Democratic entry left $3,837 in the treasury with no debt and alleges Republicans inherited over $10,000 debt by 1876. It accuses the Liberal of seeking to restore Democratic power to overdraw funds, issue duplicate bills, and drain public patronage, calling the demand a Snow deal and suggesting a lone hand is preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Democratic Party
Monier
Booth
Treasury
Urer Schoonover
Dickey
Mirk
Prediction of Iowa election impact on national politics
The Des Moines Leader argues Democrats hold a hopeful view for the Iowa Legislature and predicts Jon P. Trish has better odds than William B. Allison for U S Senate. It urges Republicans in Jones County to vote for Silas M. Yoran’s opponent and warns that losing the Iowa seat could tilt both houses of Congress to the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Jon P. Trish
United States Senate
William B. Allison
Republicans
Jones Co
Silas M. Yoran
Senate
United States
U. S
Congress
Republicans urge loyalty to Yoran amid party split
The piece condemns opponents of Mr. Yoran as acting from personal grudges and declares the convention choice superior. It argues the rival faction includes former candidates and labels their conduct petty and unworthy, urging Republicans to ignore such representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Yoran
County Finances and Taxpayer Attention
A brief county finance note compares Democratic and opposition management from 1874 to 1877. It cites cash deficits, warrants paid, and total indebtedness totaling $10 328 60 after two years of reform era governance, referencing records and editorials for context.
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Leral
Dickey
Patterson
Des Moines Exposition Move Attracts Wide Interest
In Des Moines Oct 2 1877 a letter praises the Great Town Industrial Exposition. The three story Bullring dome hosts industrial displays from Marder Luse dg Co type founders to agricultural implements, art and ladies departments. The writer urges readers to visit, noting lower trip cost than Chicago and strong local support.
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Des Moines
Monticclo
Tink Express
Tw Exeness
Jones County
Jones
Chicago
Yawkeye Shire
Lyve
Walnut Street
Seventh
Monticello
Marder Luse Dg Co
Moline
Ibnois
Proctor
Kinsella Hall
Living Bread and the Cost of Following Christ
Rev J D Crip outlines the gospel as spiritual nourishment through Christ who offers eternal life by feeding on him. He warns steadfast faith may waver, stresses personal choice in following or deserting Christ, and argues Christianity sustains society and personal reform amid doubts and global decline.
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Jesus
Christ
Apostles
Simon
Peter
Danny Hill
Tam
Wren
Gallilee
Son of God
Andersoville
John Monger
Independence ‘Bulletin
Dubuque
Davenport
Tha Heaney
John
Exposition Faces Long Hours and Low Pay
The city buzzes with crowds at the exposition as workers lament low wages and heavy labor. The event runs through the month and is expected to end in grand success despite the struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raya
Toys
Eloquent address exhorts followers to Christ as guide to eternal life
The speaker’s sermon blends praise of science poetry and literature with comfort for the weary. He contrasts infidel death as a dark void with the Christian promise of life through Christ. The exhortation urged all to seek Christ as the sole path to salvation.
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Christ
Battle of Giants and a Medical Parley at Tilden Hendricks
The piece portrays a chaotic scene with Thomas Jefferson Tilden and Samuel Hendricks in a staged political tension. Public figures spar over health, vigor, and age as onlookers watch a mock dialogue reflecting campaign strain and personal rivalries.
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Jonn H. Gear
Von
Frank T. Campbell
Jasper
James G. Day
Fremont County
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Black Hawk County
County Tickoyt
8. M. Yoran
Robert Dott
T. KB. Patterson
P.O. Babcock
Fon Surenwrenpenr
Scivors
C. BE. Aldrich
C. Burlingame
W.G. Williston
H. Clark
Scotch Grove
The
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Hunt
the Express
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Stacy
Yoram
Geo. Lathrop
Healy
Dew
Wortipente
Sheriff's Office
Republican Central Committee of
Mickey
Sdemedias
Pine Express
Shakespeare
Byron Ruthine
County Finances
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Great Town
West
New York City
Tak Express
Sel
Shavent
J. D. Crippen
M. B
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John Viet
la Plume
Chedter
Hendricks
Tilden
Mr. Hendricka
Jen
Europe
America
Mr. ‘Thden
Mer. Hendricks
Mr. Tilden
Abramal Towitt
Sinife
Tenduékatt
Hewitt
Mr. Bigelow
Barnune
Mary Tilden
Mar
Fendricks
Mr. Hendricks
Mr. Thden
Lewes
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South Cedar Street
J. Tryon
Alteat
C. W. Gurev
Ebeuk
Owa
Palmer
Soeiven
Chalers
MO. O. Duer & CO
Montivelloz
ING. O. Duer & CS
Fred. Reichenbach
Condon
Ole Stand
Town
Frankforteris
W. Birdsall
Justice of the Peace
Geo. Jacob's
Bunk
Lows
McLean
Eyem
Har
Dr. Skinner
Ap Amosa
Young. Nen
Buetuces College
Keokuls, Laws
Kingsford
AJ Olice
Anamed
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Great Western Gun Works
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Brady ST
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Cequrit
New York
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