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NORTHWEST DEMOKRAT

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NORTHWEST DEMOKRAT. (Dubuque, 1849-1873) Democratic. (German). Established in the spring of 1849 by B. Haut, Dennis MAHONY edited it in 1855. John Bittmann became owner and Dr. George Hillgaertner, editor, and the name was changed to STAATS ZEITUNG shortly prior to 1856, and in 1856 the paper changed to Republican.

Henry Richter edited it until the spring of 1861 when it suspended until 1862. At that time Gustav Grahl revived it. In 1864 Adolph Schell became owner, followed by Mr. Pingel, William Meyer, and finally by Arthur Schaeffer. It suspended in May, 1873, and the material was shipped to Lansing.

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Iowa Old Press. Online: http://www.iowaoldpress.com/PUB/PreCWPapers_A-H.htm