Grant Nomination and Campaign Drama in Civil War Era
The piece outlines Grant's Republican nomination in 1864 and the challenges of Johnson's impeachment during Reconstruction. It notes Salmon P. Chase as a persistent but unsuccessful presidential hopeful, and details Chase's later stance on universal Negro suffrage and his clash with party politics. The narrative highlights political maneuvering, party fusion efforts, and the Chicago convention's dramatic finale.
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Grant
White House
Lincoln
Senate
Johnson
Congress
Crosby
Opera House
Chicago
National Union Republican Convention
Ulysses S. Grant
Buchanan
Illinois
Stephen A. Douglas
Washington
John A. Logan
Republic
United States of America
National Union Republican Party
Salmon P. Chase
Ohio
Godkin
New York
Chase
Treasury
United States Supreme Court
Taney
Dred Scott
Andrew Johnson
Notice of Sale of Bonds for Washington County
The Washington County treasurer invites bids by 2 pm on Aug 28 1928 at the Court House in Washington Iowa for 80000 in Primary Road Bonds dated Sept 1 1928. Bonds pay annual interest with optional after five years and mature 8000 yearly May 1 1934 1943. Sealed and open bids allowed with 3 percent certified funds. right to reject any bids reserved. Chapman Land Cutler of Chicago provides opinion. Aug 10 1928 Treasurer Marion S George Aug 14-21.
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Washington County
Court House
Washington
Iowa
Chapman Land Cutler
Chicago
Sube
Marion S. George
No Man Is a Hero to His Valet Line
A witty reflection notes that a hero may be admired, yet a valet serves the person rather than the fame, implying a playful clash between aspiration and service. The piece hints at youth seeking status through proximity to greatness.
Rural carriers attend Iowa convention at Mt. Pleasant
7 Brighton route carriers Prody Borkoski and Avery Horton attend the Iowa Rural Letter Carriers' association state convention in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. W H Brinming and family spend days at Spirit Lake. Walter Mayer and family visit Des Moines relatives. Victor Oswalt and family visit Fort Madison relatives. Lloyd Jones and daughters with Charlies Herge drive to Iowa City and visit West Liberty and Lone Tree. Mrs Jones' mother ill after fall two months ago. Blanche McCarty of Brighton visits with Edna Oswalt. Lena Barner ill with erysipelas. Nannie Meyers and Mary Wilson care for her.
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Brighton
Route One
Prody Borkoski
Avery Horton
Iowa Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Mt. Pleasant
W. H. Brinming
Spirit Lake
Walter Mayer
Des Moines
Martha Maver
Victor Oswalt
Fort Madison
Lloyd Jones
Charlies Herge
Iowa City
West Liberty
Lone Tree
Mrs. Jones
Withh Ihpibvell
Kolah Club Meeting Set for Sunset Park Wednesday Afternoon
The Kolah club will hold a meeting in Sunset Park on Wednesday afternoon. The location is Sunset Park, and the date appears as a reference to 15912 in the clipping.
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Kolah Club
Sunset Park
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Brighton, R
Prody A. Borkoski
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Washington, Iowa
Rae
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