Politically Charged Meeting Sparks Republican Confidence
Correspondence from August 30, 1890 describes a packed courthouse audience hearing three hours of debate featuring Wa. Vanpaves and B. Samuels. VanDever and Vanprost defend Republicans while Samuels attacks Democrats. The piece notes rising political interest and previews upcoming conventions in Fayette and Bremer counties with a GOP confidence of victory.
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Wavxox
Wa. VaNpaves
B. Samuels
Vanpever
Vandever
Democratic Party
Srsruex A. Dovatas
Vanprost
SaMuccs
Vancgver
Samugts
Harvests up in Cedar Valley and district court success
In Bremer County news from August 19, 1859 readers learn farmers celebrate record wheat and oats yields with good quality corn harvests despite market shortages. The District Court’s first term since county split from Dubuque district satisfied all parties with Judge Williams lauded for fairness and efficiency.
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Wavestr
Cedar Valley
Iowa
Dubuque
Willians
Wit
Vandever and Samuels at St Charles Iowa Debate
Editorial correspondence reports a two hour political discussion at St Charles Floyd County on the 25th. VaN Dever attacked the Democratic platform from Des Moines and non intervention while Samuels, throat restrained, offered a vigorous Democratic reply and rebuked Buchanan era and state extravagance. Audience included both parties. Vandever and Samuels spoke with humor and sharp exchanges.
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Messrs
Vandever
Samvels
St. Charles
Floyd County
Vanpiver
Des Moines
Jefferson
Samuels
Lews
Buchanan
Iowa
House
Mr. Samuels
Mr. Sameels
Iowa Notes on Politics and Local Developments
The Vinton Eagle reports Tom Drumond named Republican candidate for Senator in Benton and Tama counties, and notes his prior service. St Charles Intelligencer changes editors. Indiana's Joan W Davis dies aged about sixty. Fayette County nominees announced. Black Hawk: free bridge near Waterloo to be finished in six to eight weeks. Cedar Falls gains a mill and plans for a large newspaper. Cedar Falls may get a first class paper. Wheat and oats prices and yields in Black Hawk County noted.
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Des Moines
Dopex
Douglas
Lecompton
Fayette and
Bremer Counties
William’s Grove
A. Brows
G. W. Ruppicx
Bremer County
Diamond
Bexton County
Tom Drumond
The
Vinton Eagle
Benton
Tama
General Assembly
Fioro Couxtr
St. Charles
Fayette County
West Union
H. N. Sutton
James Beale
D. Shambaugh
J. J. Welsh
B. N. Bennett
E. B. Liplen
A.B. Norris
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
E. Brown
Overman & Co
Cedar Falls
Blackhawk County
Sore throat derails meetings in Clarksville and Waverly
A man reported a severe sore throat would prevent him from keeping two upcoming appointments in Clarksville and Waverly, delaying engagements and requiring rest.
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Clarksville
Waverly
Origin of the name Iowa traced to a chief’s cry
The St Louis Democrat reprints an old explanation of how Iowa got its name. A Native American chief, viewing the Iowa River and its bluffs, cried Iowa Iowa meaning beautiful beautiful. The name then spread to the river and the state.
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Iowa
St. Louis Democrat
Toolesborough
Iowa River
Mississippi
Louisiana Purchase
State of
Keokuk Journal Discontinued Publication
The Keokuk Journal a leading Democratic paper in the southern part of the state has ceased publication, marking an end to its role in local political reporting.
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Diacoxtixvap
Keokuk Journal
Census reveals shifts in South Carolina population
A census in South Carolina reports notable racial changes with white decline and Black population growth in several parishes since 1855. The findings suggest broader trends across the state, with commentary noting the potential impact of reopening the slave trade on these dynamics.
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South Carolina
Gold Fever Grips Southwest Colorado Mining Districts
Correspondence from Denver City reports a rush of prospectors to the South Park and Cache la Poudre regions amid discoveries of silver and coal. Four thousand dollars of dust belonged to the Express Company with rest to passengers. large outfitting and heavy dust receipts at three merchants indicate booming trade and active mining speculation.
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Leavenworth Times
Express
Moore
Orr
Orbinsky
Georgia Co
Denver City
South Park
Gregory
Cache la Poudre
Mr. Defrees
Indiana Company
Express Company
Messrs
Clayton, Lowe & Co
Haywood, & Ryan
Blondin's Niagara feat carries stove across the rope
The Buffalo Express reports Blondin walked the rope at Niagara with a cook stove on his back. He halted on the Canadian shore, built a fire, cooked eggs, and served an omelette before safely returning to the American side amid cheering crowds.
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Niagara River
Blondin
The
Buffalo Express
Victor
Russia
Maid of the Mist
Blon- Fon
Tight rope performer’s Rochester act stuns crowds
A rope artist repeats a perilous display in Rochester the day before a scheduled show. He traverses the line with both feet and hands, then balances upside down, promising a new act midweek. A separate note describes a hay measurement method using solid yards per ton.
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Rochester
Notable 1858 Telegraph Snippets Reach Across Nations
Dispatches reveal Ms Farpesicx Dovaias arranging a Britain visit with September sail. Alfred Tennyson considers an autumn US tour. Reports cover Indiana delegates to the Democratic National Convention, a Boston publisher’s death, Niagara Falls drowning, steam power in sewing, a Brazil whipping incident, and land sales in Illinois.
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Farpesicx Dovaias
Great Britain
Tur N. Y. Tribune
Alfred Tennyson
United States
New Orleans
Thelan
House of Representatives
Em. Etheridge
Tennesse
Tom Corwin
Ohio
Meses D. Phillips
Phillips, Sampson &Co
Atlantic Monthly
Boston
Charles Sampson
Indiana
Douglas
Fitch
Illinois
Maysville
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
la Crosse
Horicon
Milwaukee News
H. H. el
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Bremee County
Dubuque Times
Vandever and Samuels
Blondin’s
Illinois State Journal
238D
Springfield
Cyrus Spink
R. Martin Welker
Herman Canfield
Ohio State Journal
California
San Francisco
Wisz
Donnelly
Virginia
Charleston
Bararo Tartar
B. T
Delia
National Democracy of the Union
Souths
Ma. Stvrerox
London
Park Street
London Couré
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