23 Nov 1871
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Newspaper
Tipton Advertiser
Location
Tipton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1871
Page
1
The Clinton Herald notes a large public debt reduction under Grant from 1869 to 1871 totaling 273.75 million dollars while tax cuts and improvements proceed. It critiques Democratic arguments, discusses Iowa Capitol funding, Five percent taxes in Clinton and Camanche townships, and reports related state items including bank and gas company filings and Grant family European travel remarks.
Des Moines will hold a ceremony on Wednesday 23dinst to lay the corner stone. A four division procession, military and fire companies, state officers, judges, legislators, and civic groups will form at 10 a.m. on Capitol Grounds. The program includes music, a Humphert Address by Governor Samuel Merrill, reading of documents, the corner stone laying, benediction, and a national salute. Gen. N B Baker is marshal with thirteen assistants. a large statewide attendance is anticipated.
Washington correspondent notes repeal of the income tax law is possible and a $1000 reward is offered for the arrest of Ballard, the noted counterfeiter who escaped last Tuesday night. Ohio's General Assembly party split shows Senate 18-18 and House 57-47 Republicans. Maine endures a severe tide in Rockland with damaged wharves. New York Tribune weighs convention sites as Cincinnati or New York. A dun dog in Peabody anxiously watches travelers, linked to victim Ernest S. Merrill. Russian frigate Sutland visits New York harbor, salutes fired, Grand Duke appears. Chicago Tribune reports money markets quiet. banks hold large funds but seek solid securities. Boutwell and Douglas test revenue receipts. reduction may come, with $30,000,000 in taxes deemed superfluous.
Solon discusses establishing a new lumber yard and a railroad freight depot. The article notes Iowa’s fifty plus Granges and state school funding, with varied local incidents, society notes, and a century tribute to a notable woman.
In Stanwood, grain and lumber business remains brisk with daily corn arrivals, now priced at twenty two cents. A new dining spot near the post office reports strong oysters at forty five cents a can. The town well has reached a measured depth and plenty of water. Hog prices rise with four carloads shipped Thursday and Friday, Maley and Bosman credited for one Friday car containing 138 hogs averaging over 360 pounds. A local rebuttal targets a Clarence paper critic, urging names of accusers and promising public upheaval against the Hapress.
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