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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1875
Page
2
Ohio notes a 5,000 vote majority in favor of honest money and government. Iowa reports a large margin of support for republicanism. Nebraska shows a substantial lead of 10,009 in favor of honest money and government.
The report hails Republican gains from Ohio Iowa and Nebraska as a rebuke to Democratic tides. It lauds honest money and public schools, predicting a strong national GOP victory in 1874 and urging continued support for Republican principles.
The piece discusses the 1870s election results showing a Republican surge, with early estimates of majorities around five thousand and higher reports later. It notes gains in Ohio due to finance issues and calls for continued party unity and effort to secure a stronger Missouri Republican record next year. It urges vigilance in the winter and spring to sustain the political momentum and defeat Democratic platform aims.
The Burlington and Southwestern Railroad faces court appointments and financial strain dating to the 1873 panic. Receiver Elijah Smith now oversees the line after McKitterick relinquished control, with operations extending to Unionville and Laclede while a missing segment near Onionville hinders full completion.
The piece discusses completing a gap in the Burlington and Missouri River road to connect with Hannibal and St Joseph, boosting through traffic to Leavenworth Kansas City and points north. It argues the route would challenge Chicago and Southwestern, expand territory for Burlington, and raise trade efficiency across central Missouri. It also mentions legislative and presidential policy implications and calls for a strong, religiously neutral public school framework.
President Grant delivers a reunions speech praising Union sacrifice and government worth fighting for. He welcomes former enemies who join in rebuilding the nation but rejects apologies for Civil War actions. He urges vigilance to preserve republican government and public virtue.
The report details Virgin's severe injuries and ongoing critical condition after a brutal assault in Chariton County. Judge Pree is overwhelmed by grief as information leaks out, while the community debates punishment and condemns the perpetrators. Some condemn the aggressor while others fear for the accused’s motives.
Real estate transfers reported for the week ending October include Smiley to Stene, Berry to Clara, Crockett to Cowen, and Crabtree to Shoemaker among many entries listing acres and values. A town election license issue shows larger towns supporting liquor grants and smaller towns opposing.
List of U S patents issued to Missouri inventors for the week ending Oct 16 1875 dated Sept 28 1875 reported for the Missouri Republican by Cox Cox solicitors of patents Washington D C Includes Grain Binders J Whitey St Louis Car Staker T Murgatroyd St Joseph Clothes Driers H Oxborne and R Ray Trenton Burglar Arm and Door Fastening OW Watkins St Louis Composition Dressing for Shoes J Brown and Whiteside St Louis Cre Stampa W Ferguson and J Jones St Louis Theil Coupling B Walter Kirkwood
In the fever season the stock of Ayer's Age Cure ran out along the Old North Line. Powell's supply delayed, front line fever worsened. Drug stores in Dadell County rationed the last stocks, selling a bottle for a dollar. Some paid ten dollars for a single bottle, hoping for relief.
The fragment describes a murky scene with a man named Mr Winepardner of Williamepert urging a person to pull a rope in a canal. It hints at a corpse found in water with unhurried actions and minimal noise, noting a child could locate him.
Notes from Grant Township discuss county fair weather plans, civic events, and personal news. The writer shares condolences for Mrs Brooks and a reverent obituary for a longtime neighbor, plus details on a Franklin School event and a colored preacher visit. The piece closes with social notes on Mr Hargrave’s dinner and family milestones.
An offer to lend up to 800000 dollars to Putnam County Missouri farmers in sums from 509 to 10000 over 2 to 5 years, to be provided without delay by a lending firm named astdton dew ey Clark 1049 Gehtervilie Iowa.
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