I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: October 30 th , 1874

I give a round-up of railroad news and happenings from the last week, as it was quite an active one.

The lunar eclipse over the weekend was a spectacular stellar sight. I recount the progression of this event and the reactions of townspeople who came out to witness the event.

And later, the great mystery of cow kleptomania in our area may have finally been cracked, with arrests, confessions, and answers flooding in this last week.

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00:24 - Into

00:46- Headlines

01:07 - HCHT Ad

02:04 - Railroad Round-Up

05:34 - The Eclipse

08:36 - Sponsor: Hearth and Home from The Graphic Company

09:34 - News Nuggets

11:59 - Cow Kleptomania

15:26 - Outro

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I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: October 23rd, 1874

Last week in Springfield saw a wonderful and massive celebration at the tomb of the late Abraham Lincoln, as speeches were delivered by the President, the Vice-President, Lincoln’s closest friends, and many other men of note. Hear the contents of some of these orations and the series of events as if you were there yourself.

Gambling has become a present reality related to elections of our officials, as well as on the winners of the catagories at our fairs. I deliver a word of warning to gamblers, for they are in violation of the law, as well as those in our community which may be able to help those unable to help themselves.

And later, I ponder if it would not be a worthy investment to engender within working oxen a quickness to their step so as to enable a greater level of efficiency for farmers, as well as a possible new form of entertainment in our community.

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00:24 - Into

00:46- Headlines

01:36 - HCHT Ad

02:26 - Abraham Lincoln Monument Dedication

08:24 - The Penalty for Gambling

08:24 - "Sponsor": P. Saunders and Son

12:06 - News Nuggets

15:42 - Oxen Racing, Anybody?

15:52 - Outro

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I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: October 16 th , 1874

Elections were held back on Tuesday in Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, and West Virginia. This edition will announce all the results we have available to us, making projections when necessary, of our county and state, as well as the previously mentioned states.

Later, I will discuss a possible solution to issue of student non-resident voting in Iowa, which has be practiced in ambiguity for years but has all the while been illegal and may soon find itself at the mercy of the courts in the next session.

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00:24 - Into

00:46- Headlines

01:14 - HCHT Ad

02:04 - Henry County Election Results

04:28 - Iowa Election Results

07:00 - "Sponsor": H.N. Crane

07:44 - Other State Election Results

09:46 - "Sponsor": Hawk-Eye Wagon

10:33 - The Issue of the Student Vote

15:52 - Outro

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I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: October 9th , 1874

Election Day is next week. This week I wanted to take the opportunity to refresh you on two of the most important issues of our day that will be impacted by your vote next Tuesday. The first is a summary of the Rail road centralization bill before Congress, which was drafted by our own Rep. McCrary. The second is a recap of the ways in which temperance legislation has been played out in the courts following the end of the last session of the Iowa Supreme Court.

And later, I will hope to rouse all voters to turn out next week and ensure that their neighbors do the same, as I fear for the stability of our nation under the current and unceasing threat coming from southern terrorist leagues and the mockery they deliver to our fought for democracy.

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00:24 - Into

00:46- Headlines

01:28 - HCHT Ad

02:10 - Train Centralization

07:48 - Intoxicating Liquors in Court

11:56 - "Sponsor": P.C. Tiffany

12:44 - News Nuggets

17:24 - Election Day is Upon Us

20:06 - Outro

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I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: September 11th , 1874

We have received a letter from the stricken Col. Gruesel one week after his altercation with Charley Eshelman. Hear how the sir recounts his perception of the bloody and violent events from last week.

I give you a couple of new book recommendations to consider ahead of the winter’s snow.

And later, I recount the trip I took this week up to Spirit Lake and the altogether curious sequence of events.

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00:24 - Into

00:40 - Headlines

01:18 - HCHT Ad

02:04 - A Card from Col. Grusel

04:46 - Some New Book Recommendations

08:42 - Sine Gifts Enterprise Ad

09:58 - News Nuggets

12:44 - The Legend of Spirit Lake

16:46 - Outro

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I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: September 25th, 1874

Saturday saw a bloody affair between a number of men with hurt prides and axes to grind. Windows were broken, stones were literally thrown, and the freedom of the press was questioned by public hands. Hear how this all came to a head and what came of it.

The celebrations of Tuesday’s Emancipation Day were a huge success. I’ll tell you about the proceedings and fine festivities from this year’s extravaganza.

And later, we join in celebration as the German College opens their doors to new students and opportunities for German education in the region.

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00:00 - Disclaimers

00:24 - Introduction

00:40 - Headlines

01:18 - HCHT Ad

02:04 - A Bloody Saturday

07:22 - Emancipation Day

09:42 - Excelsior Stoves Ad

10:26 - News Nuggets

16:06 - German College Dedication

18:24 - Outro

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I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: September 4 th , 1874

We hear from a Trenton resident as she recounts her recent journey to Mount Pleasant, as well as the goings-on in her town.

I recap some of the marvelous things going on right now at the county fair.

And later, turmoil has erupted and more blood has been shed in Louisiana as the White League continues their reign of terror in the South.

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00:00 - Disclaimers

00:24 - Introduction

00:46 - Headlines

01:10 - HCHT Ad

02:02 - From Trenton

06:52 - Our Fair

11:00 - Tablot Ad

12:20 - News Nuggets

15:04 - The Latest Styles

16:54 - Outro

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I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: September 11th , 1874

The Tax Sale listings have arrived. Hear who failed to pay to the state and what rates some of the plots will be going for in the coming weeks.

The Minnesota committee tasked with investigating their former auditor’s funds handling have presented their findings and... it’s not going to look good on the late man’s legacy.

And later, after the delay put into place due to new building construction over the summer, the graduation class of Whittier College celebrates their commencement and presents their series of lectures with various degrees of enthusiasm and effectiveness.

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00:24 - Into

00:46 - Headlines

01:10 - HCHT Ad

01:58 - Tax Sale

10:54 - Minnesota Money Mismanagement

12:50 - S. Herrick Ad

13:30 - News Nuggets

16:50 - Whittier College Commencement

19:32 - Outro

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