The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1874-12-24

A Republican newspaper, which will seek to
promote the true interests of all classes, with
out regard TO sex or nationality, and will strive
at all times, and under all circumstances, TO lead
and direct public opinion by bold and indie
pendent discussion of all the great questions
that agitate the country, instead of waiting
sluggishly TO sail with the popular current. 1t
will honor true independence and emulate q
self reliant, straightforward manhood. Its
opinions on all matters of public interest will
be freely expressed, in words that have no
doubtful meaning, and if not always right il
will never be neutral. To honest difference OF
opinion it extends editorial comfy, and invites
full and free discussion through its columns.
1t will assail no man or measure without Civ
ing to the same readers the defense that the
party assailed may wish TO make in his own
words
The Republican party, however corrupt may
be some of the men who through its long years
of power have gained position, deserves well
for the work it has performed; and by its pro-
gressive spirit. it still maintains its advanced
position, and keeps strong hold on the sympa-
thies of the patriotic and public spirited.
As a chronicler Of the news of the day, it will
be the aim OF the publishers to make it second
to no paper in the State. The utmost care will
be used in all Its departments, and the very
best and most perfect reviews of commercial
and financial matters will receive careful atten-
ton.
With this declaration of faith and purpose
ii will be the aim of THE STATE JOURNAL 10
interest those who approve its doctrines and tC
command the respect of those who honestly
differ with il in opinion. Its columns will con-
tain something of interest to every member OF
a well conducted household, not forgetting the
women and children. And it hopes 10 meet q
hearty welcome in many thousands of Iowa
homes.
Every reading Iowa man feels more or less
interest IN State newspaper. And after first
giving to his own county paper his subscription.
and deserved encouragement TO home enter
prise, live newspaper from the capital. should
nave second claim upon his intelligence and
good citizenship. To place the JOURNAL within
the reach OF all, the subscription price has been
placed at = per year, in advance, including
postage, which will be paid by the publishers
In clubs of twenty a reduction OF IS cents
will be made, making IL cheap and desira BILE
paper for the farmer, mechanic, merchant
professional man, and in fact everybody
The DAILY JOURNAL viii be sent out on
the early morning trains from this city, and ev-
cry exertiOn used to place in the hands of the
public AZ as early an hour as possible Ar.
rangements TO this end have been made at the
several railroad stations along the lines leading
out from Des MOines.
Permanent arrangements have been made
for correct and reliable telegraphic news
and full market reports from the great
commercial centres.
Important but brief news letters are solicited
from all parts of the country. No notice will
be taken or anonymous communications.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
DAILY.
! copy one year, in advance. by mail, w %
copy 6 mos. q
copy mos, D
WEEKLY.
l copy year, including postage. .... , %
20 copies in club, one year, each. ..... / 6-
Payment in advance in all cases Hs
The above rates include postage, which will
be paid by publishers.
Competent aud experienced canvassers will
be placed in the field. in short time, 10 solicit
subscriptions, and extend the circulation of the
STATE JOURNAL all over the State OF Iowa In
the meantime, orders can be forwarded and re-
mlttance made by money order or registered let
tar. Write your name and post office plainly.
and address.
THE STATE JOURNAL"
De5 Moines, Iowa.