Senator election turmoil and editorial rebuke in Linn county
The Express notes initial victory for Bull in Linn county shifted by a recount to Henderson. It attacks the count as suspicious, cites Ohio and national trends, and lampoons rival papers while defending Republican gains and party loyalty. The piece also mentions a ballot error involving C F McGrew and rails at nonsubscribing candidates.
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Bull
Linn County
Henderson
Cedar Rapids
C. F. McGrew
Surveyor
McGrewn
Cedar County Republicans Sweep With Broad Majorities
The Tipton Advertiser notes John Russell leads Cedar County with 511 votes, while R. G. Scott posts 711 and A. B. Shaw 804. The paper cites Republican unity as key to triumph, urges restraint on third term issues, and warns of disciplinary charges against Rev. Aldrich amid embezzlement suspicions.
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John Russell
Cedar County
R. G. Scott
A. B. Shaw
Tipton
Embattled Aldrich Faces Embez zlement Charges and Intoxication Claim
The document accuses Aldrich of collecting 181 in fees from 1870 to 1878 when 886 were due, leaving a 655 shortfall and projecting a total 1118 deficit over 20 months. It also claims gross intoxication during the 1878 Normal Institute session in Anamosa and urges a public answer to these serious charges.
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Aldrich
Normal Institute
Anamosa
Pious Men as Public Thieves and a Mock Reform Plan
A critical essay argues that habitual piety enables embezzlement and fraud by public figures. It proposes an "Habitual Piety Act" modeled after vagrancy laws and urges education to counter religious hypocrisy in politics and clergy.
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Shan
Aldrich
Calaboose
Cline
Fragmented Hawkeys Verse Fragments Recount Strained Imagery
The lines present a clipped, surreal fragment about injury and recovery. The speaker laments losing eyes and work, pleading for the return of blanks and plasters. The verses hint at fatigue, unreturned calls, and a morning awakening without anticipation or alcohol.
Political Party Prowess in Early State Excerpts
The Chicago Times sketches a party pyramid reflection listing Iowa Maine Colorado California and Connecticut among provincial Republican references while describing Democratic bucolics as confined to a plain in Kentucky.
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Chicago Times
Iowa
Maine
Colorado
California
Connecticut
Jones County Fair Ends In Complete Success
Acknowledging a crowded fair, the Western Stock Journal notes the event was a complete success with splendid grounds and permanent buildings praised. It highlights noted breeders such as Wm Starr Davidson Bros G EBilers and Hasford & Sons, backed by strong local farmers and dairymen, and recalls Jones county as a top exhibitor two years ago, hoping the fair won’t conflict with State Fair week next year.
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Jones County
Wm. Starr
Davidson Bros
G. Ebilers
Hasford & Sons
Western Stock Journal
Farmer
Golden Wedding Of Mr And Mrs James S Hamilton
The Cascads Pioneer reports the Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs James S Hamilton of Whitewater township on October 8 1879. Family and old friends gathered for a generous dinner, gifts from offspring and neighbors, and a musical and social celebration concluding with an evening party for the youth.
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Mes
James
Hamilton
Whitewater Township
T. J. Chew
Sheldon
Alonzo Macomber
Otis Whittemore
D. Magee
F. Bentley
HW. J. Hamil
Lynap Dillon
Dr. Dewey
John Campbell
BE. Macomber
Samuel Fetters
S. F. Bentley
Monticello
Tamilton
Family Sewing Machine Co. introduces affordable durable unit
The Family Sewing Machine promises a superior, durable steel parts machine at $25 with versatile attachments and smooth operation. Machines can be examined before payment and rents are sought by the company at 755 Broadway New York.
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Famiy Sewrna Machine Co
Bro
Bwry
New York
Philadelphia
Family” Sewing Machine Co
Broadway
Executor Appointed for Sarah Salina Morgan Estate
The Circuit Court of Jones County Iowa appoints Anamosa Iowa resident A Trad as Executor of the estate of Sarah Salina Morgan deceased. All claimants must file sworn statements with the Clerk of Court within legal time. creditors should pay now to avoid costs.
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Circuit Court
Jones County
Sarah Salina Morgan
Anlamosa
Towa
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