Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
The Dubuque Times
FOR 1877.

The Dubuque Times was established in 1856, and
is now of aee-21 years old. With its career most
Iowans are familiar. II has ever been the earnest
and sturdy advocate of the Republican party, and
has shared its grand achievements and glory. 1t
has contributed to the upbuilding OF Dubuque and
the State and Its wide and growing circu latiun at
tests that it is recognized and important factor
in the material and political progress apparent on
every hand. Long years ago 1t passed the point
where it was but venture or experiment. For
years it has been one Of the necessities of the
Northwest. Its growth in popular favor during
the past five years is at once proof of this and the
pride of its publishers. In response to this rec
ogntion it has kept pace with the public demands
by frequent engagements, until 1t is now
THE LARGEST DAILY IN IOWA
The Times is the only Republican daily in nor
thern Iowa. save that at Sioux City; hence its
cal field is larger than that of any other journal
in the State. While it has vigorously defended
the principles of the Republican party, it has
serted its independence to the extent of denounc-
ing its unquestioned errors. has advocated genuine
reform in its own ranks, and has been swift to I'M
sparingly condemn wrong doors and corrupt men,
whether in its own party or otherwise The 7tMts
fought the good fight of its party during the late
Presidential campaign, and values that best of re-
wards Well done that comes up from the
tongues of thousands 1t aided not little in
deeming the Third District from the Democratic
misrepresentation in the lower house of Congress.
TELEGRApHIc NEWS.
The cream of all the current news of the eoun-
try is daily published in its columns Literal re-
ports of the proceedings Of Congress the State
Legislature, of Conventions and public gatherings
of every description promptly printed Nor
does it limit its news to its own party. but gives
liberal space To the proceedings of iis opponents.
No journal outside the metropolitan cities pub
fishes such extended commercial. financial and
market reports as does the Dubuque linus
These reports obtained daily by telegraph
from all the great business and commercial centers
and the local markets reported with great care
8 rpd ia ~ re he nOsf
reliable of any Iowa paper
Its editorial columns are alive with discussions
of the current topics of the times. Politlcai, com
mercial. financial. literary and social problems
will be considered with point and vigor. Its con
victions are honestly entertained, and announced
without fear or favor. Believing in the widest
federation these columns will always be open to
adverse opinions upon all proper questions. Its
position during the Presidential contest is well
known. In the resultant issues THE TIMES will
insist that the lawful verdict be peacefullr OBJ
served. and it will advocate such amendments of
the election laws as will make like complications
impossible.
THE WEEKLY TIMES
Will contain the best OF all that appears in the
,,aly. and will give ample space to Commercial
and Market reports. Congressional, Legislative
and General news will heve large space Both
Weekly and Daily are large eight page sheets and
are as cheap as the cheapest.
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