Public road improvement and the Iowa prospect
The passage argues for rapid construction of macadam or gravel roads across Iowa to boost industry, reduce mud blockades, cut jail populations, and raise property values. It claims huge returns despite a proposed one hundred million dollar investment and urges citizens to support road funding and school improvements. A second item touts the Marriage Fund Mutual Trust Association of Cedar Rapids as a solid investment for unmarried people, noting high returns and urging applications.
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Iowa
Marriage Fund Mutual Trust Association
Cedar Rapids
Ar Rapids
Road Question Advocates Highway Reform in Iowa City
The Iowa City Republican reprints Capt. S. D. Pryce's article from the Register praising highway improvements. It credits Pryce and local business leaders, plus the Iowa Board of Trade, for leading the movement to fix muddy roads and urges other papers to publish the piece to build support for action.
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Register
Pryce
Iowa City
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Richard Losg
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State Insurance Company Dominates Iowa Insurance Statements
State Insurance Company of Des Moines leads Iowa in 1882 premium receipts with 296 965 from within Iowa and 44 000 from outside, totaling 340 965. Hawkeye next with 227 491 21. The State Insurance Company has the largest paid capital assets and receipts, low expense ratio, eighteen years in business, and has paid Iowans about 400 000 for losses. It is praised for fair dealing and prompt loss payment.
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State Insurance Company
Des Moines
Auditor of State
Iowa
The
Hawkeye
Moline Plow Company offers superior farm implements
Farmers urged to reduce labor with Moline Plow Company gear from Moline Illinois. The Mo ne sulky plow with power lift is highlighted along with Western Spring Cultivator and Raby Tongueless designs. The piece promotes illustrated circulars and a mail address for orders. It also touts educational opportunities at Iowa City schools and a large publicity push by The Iowa Republican and The Iowa Republican.
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Moline Plow Company
Moline
Iin
Moline Plow Co
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Monoe Prow Co
Moline, Til
A Prominent Farmer Speaks to the Editor in Iowa
A farmer from North Laprzry, Iowa urges support for road improvements. He praises Capt Pryce and Mr Long for discussion, argues macadamized roads from trade centers to rural areas benefit farmers, and cites eastern experience as a model.
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North Laprzry
Iowa
Capt. Pryce
Mr. Long
Springfield
Ohio
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