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Newspaper
Neosho Valley Register
Location
Iola, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1874
Page
4
The handsome engraving depicts farmers selling grain at low prices to speculators, four bushels in exchange for one. It contrasts depots elevators royal railroad trains with magnates homes and the farmer’s dwelling, signaling ruinous returns. Publishers W. W. Bostwick Co advertise subscription sale and agency seeks.
A veterinarian warns against giving horses a full drink after feeding noting water passes quickly to the intestines washing digested content out of the stomach. Small amounts with dry feed aid digestion while excess water after meals can cause indigestion and diarrhea, possibly leading to colic. The piece cites Edinburg cases and cites broader risks to dogs and humans. It also discusses patents on plants and seeds, arguing such protections would hinder farming progress and monopolize production for decades.
A St. Louis Republican correspondent reports that many prominent Republicans denounce the President openly. A Wisconsin Representative says he now believes rumors Grant is influenced by a clique of rich New York men. Inflationists in the House claim they could override a veto with a wider margin if they could pass the bill. In the Senate,
The article notes varied inflationist leaders including Logan Carpenter Ferry Morton and others. It describes infla tionists not resorting to violence, their reaction to the veto, and plans to press the issue through a free banking bill and a possible adjournment to campaign on the financial question.
The St Louis Globe presents a condensed National Grange financial statement for the year ending December 31, 1873. Receipts total 2132 15127, mainly from dispensations, with expenditures of 79333 53 including printing, salaries, and clerical costs. Treasury balance 52817 75, with 39512 50 held in Washington Loan and Trust Company. Secretary Kelley earns 3500 salary plus 3321 71 in arrears and other perquisites.
The Senate committee unanimously approved Morton's amendment creating a district winner method for President and Vice President with two Senatorial votes going to the statewide leader. The Coffeyville Courier reports on J H L Tuck of California and J A Johnson of Hlingis organizing an aboriginal show with 25 warriors, a 60-member crew, and a white captive. Borax uses include laundry aid and dentrifice. A Senate caucus at Gov. Morton's rooms discussed the veto, with several senators unmoved and concerned the veto was a partisan tactic and that the bill would not cause $100,000,000 inflation.
A turbulent debate rages over federal spending and currency as editors criticize partisan aspirants. The Memphis Appeal editor laments campaign costs and urges accountability while warning publishers must not subsidize seekers of office. An exchange mocks farmers paid late, while mention shifts to oleomargarine and grease collection as new substitutes.
Local lumber yard in Skymotor Kas lists prices for common lumber including 2 by 4 boards and joists, 6 by 6 timbers, flooring and ceiling boards, with finishes by the hundred and per thousand units. Shingle brand 4 Star offered, prices shown per unit.
A sheriff sale in Allen County Kansas lists W F Brubaker as administrator of Tankli Brubaker and defendants D D Brubaker and Mary C Brubaker. The property described is lot six eight and seven in block seven in Iola city. The lot is appraised at six hundred dollars and sale is set for May 1 at 10 a.m. at the county courthouse in Iola, Kansas.
Notice outlines defendant Arnett McAllister in Allen county as party to a case before Justice Pul Bo yar of Iola Township. A harassment order has been issued and the matter is set for a forthcoming hearing on a specified Sunday in March before Judge Hannah Arn. Dated April 20, 1974.
The document records a legal action in Ward Township before Justice of the Peace Pulver. Moses Neal administrator of E Wright estate and partners Winans Nay lor are defendants. An attachment summons issued, noting a claim since November 5, 1873, for a sum plus interest. Hearing set for May 6, 1914 at 10 o'clock. plaintiff’s attorney listed.
In the seventh Judicial District Court Amos Lapham sues W H Hall W C Jones and others owner of Wrought Iron Bridge Works Etta Jones and Murray for sale of lot nine and ten in Jones addition Iola Kansas to satisfy a debt secured by mortgage levied properties include the iron works and lands in Iola notice published to offer the described real estate at public auction at the courthouse door in Iola on the first day of a D 131 at 1 a m to the highest bidder for cash sheriff’s office Iola Kan.
In the 7th Judicial District Court Judge Spearing vs Conrad an alias execution directs sale of Lot thirteen block thirty A and half of Lot nine block fifty in Iola Mum bokd county for cash. The sheriff announces the sale at the court house door in Iola on May 25 1874.
A Kansas Allen County court docket entry from the 7th district lists H. D. Parsons as plaintiff in a civil matter. The document appears to be an initial filing or case caption related to court proceedings in Allen County.
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