Mount Pleasant News Then

Spencer Barton

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A weekly wrap of news happening in and around Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, 150 years ago. Listen to what people were most concerned with in the nineteenth century, from politics, to fashion, to town gossip. Henry County Heritage Trust Facebook Page Scripts and Bibliographies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01/11/2025

January 8, 1875: Christmas Brawls, Dances, and a Case of Identity

I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: January 8th, 1875 The dreary demeanor of drunken desperadoes disappointingly darkened the streets of Mount Pleasant on Christmas Eve. A great deal of damage was done to a local saloon as well as within the Mayor’s office. Numerous night-owl natives were dressed to the nines for the series of masquerade balls held over the last few weeks. Hear about some of the wacky costumes witnessed as well as the pitiful attempt to raise funds for the needy at one of these balls. And later, the identity inscrutableness of an inhabitant indicted of impersonating for investments has captured the attention of the people of our county as a Mr. Nixon has his day in court over the charge of forgery from over five years ago. Henry County Heritage Trust Facebook Page Annotated Script and Bibliography Time stamps: 00:24 - Into 00:40- Headlines 01:28 - HCHT Ad 02:24 - A Christmas Brawl 05:59 - Sponsor: Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial 06:51 - Market Recapitulation 07:27 - A Season for Dancing 10:38 - Sponsor: Bird's Baking Powder 11:22 - News Nuggets 14:40 - Iowa v. Nixon 20:39 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/22/2024

November 20, 1874: Civil Rights, Temperance Tolerance, and The Klan in Keokuk?

I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: November 20 th , 1874 The Civil Rights bill has sat on the tables of Congress for nearly four years now. The time has come for a final push to get the bill into law before it becomes completely lost to the public conscience and progress towards an equal country is stunted. We examine the efficacy of Temperance Legislation in the driest state in the Union, Maine. And later, I recount the events of last Sunday as hundreds of men in Keokuk took up arms to prevent an attack by the Kukulx which never happened. Henry County Heritage Trust Facebook Page Annotated Script and Bibliography Time stamps: 00:24 - Into 00:46- Headlines 01:15 - HCHT Ad 02:13 - The Civil Rights Bill 09:34 - Does Prohibition, Prohibit? 14:29 - Sponsor: J.S. Wertz Weather Strip 15:12 - News Nuggets 19:47 - An Attack That Didn't Happen 23:23 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/15/2024

November 13, 1874: Schurz Lecture, Thanksgiving Proclamation, and Why People Didn't Vote

I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: November 13 th , 1874 The outgoing Senator from Missouri, Carl Schurz, gave a thought provoking presentation last week that left many longing for more than they received. Governor Carpenter makes an official proclamation for Thanksgiving Day. And later, I make some educated guesses on the lack luster voter turnout from the previous election and make some assumptions as to how the next two years may shape out for the two main parties in our country. Henry County Heritage Trust Facebook Page Annotated Script and Bibliography Time stamps: 00:24 - Into 00:46- Headlines 01:10 - HCHT Ad 02:08 - The Schurz Lecture 08:56 - A Thanksgiving Proclamation 12:36 - Sponsor: E.L. Pennand Co. 13:40 - News Nuggets 15:18 - Understanding the Issues of Our Day 21:39 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/08/2024

November 6, 1874: Measuring the Heavens, Major Victories of the Democrats, and A Little Variety

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. Henry County Heritage Trust Facebook Page Annotated Script and Bibliography Time stamps: 00:24 - Into 00:46- Headlines 01:10 - HCHT Ad 02:09 - Distance to the Sun 07:52 - Elections in Other States 11:56 - Sponsor: Mrs. Dr. Pixley and Son 12:38 - News Nuggets 14:59 - A Little Variety 18:03 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/01/2024

October 30, 1874: Railroad Roundup, The Eclipse, and Cow Kleptomania

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. Henry County Heritage Trust Facebook Page Annotated Script and Bibliography Time stamps: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/25/2024

October 23, 1874: Lincoln Dedication, Gambling, and Oxen Racing

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. Henry County Heritage Trust Facebook Page Annotated Script and Bibliography Time stamps: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/18/2024

October 16, 1874: Decision '74

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. Henry County Heritage Trust Facebook Page Annotated Script and Bibliography Time stamps: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/11/2024

October 9, 1874: Train Centralization, Liquor on Trail, and Election Call to Action

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. Henry County Heritage Trust Facebook Page Annotated Script and Bibliography Time stamps: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A weekly wrap of news happening in and around Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, 150 years ago. Listen to what people were most concerned with in the nineteenth century, from politics, to fashion, to town gossip. Henry County Heritage Trust Facebook Page Scripts and Bibliographies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Spencer Barton
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

24
Rating

Clean
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