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Newspaper
Neosho Valley Register
Location
Iola, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1871
Page
2
The Valley Register reports the forthcoming presidential contest as a heated, nationwide effort. Republicans consider Gen Grant’s possible reelection, praising his leadership, while opponents critique past policies. The piece notes economic growth, internal improvements, and national debt trends, interwoven with local civic notices and a bustling city scene.
The Carlisle correspondent notes rapid town growth in Carlyle with one new dwelling and the volunteer secretary recording improvements. The writer comments on arts progress and the bustling development, including changes in local proprietors and the section’s peare.
A reader letter from Cardington Ohio dated May 27 1871 discusses local newspapers, the spirit of New Ion a, and interest in developing eastern capital ventures. It mentions Dr Winans, a potential canal from Neosho river, and plans to attract factory investment. The message notes drought harming crops, rusting wheat, and a weak wool market.
The debt statement shows total debt at 1,359,067,717 with interest 339,072,430. Coin in treasury 487,744,375 and currency in treasury 48,861,383. May debt decreased by 84,440,358 and overall decline since March 1, 1871 equals 21,574,662.
A garbled report from Kansas discusses a Supreme Court decision affirming and explaining legislative limits on municipal aid to railroad companies. It covers constitutional power, state versus local authority, and public purpose in financing rail infrastructure with private partners.
In Currenxportence Commercial dated May 25 1671 the King Iron Bridge Manufactory and Teon Works is praised as a monumental new enterprise south of Lawrence on the J road near the Neosho river. Directors Z King President T B Mills Vice President Ro M L Smith Treasurer A G Carpenter Superintendent plan permanent local roots and a mammoth T shaped building 700 by 400 feet fronting the L L & G Railroad.
A newspaper column lauds Van Amburgs Circus and Menagerie, praising external arrangements, management, and performers including Zan fretta and the Kincade family. The piece notes immense crowds, sixte en cages of wild animals, and calls the show a complete success from start to finish. It urges readers to see the spectacle at Lola on June 13.
Van Amburgs Menagerie combined with Frosts American Circus and Seigrist French Circus wowed Kea Ker yesterday in a lavish season opener. Hyatts Frost, the manager, oversaw repairs and fresh pageantry as wagons, harness, and homes gleamed. The large attendance filled the pavilion both matinee and evening, with skilled gymnastic and equestrian feats and Seigrist with his two young assistants drawing praise. Gate City Observer notes the show ran smoothly and improved after its winter quarters at Cartharge.
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