Prohibition, licenses, and political squabbles flash across Creston Iowa
A jumble of notes cites license costs, debt reductions, floods washing bridges, and political barbs. It mentions Nebraska license reforms, Kansas church wine ban, and warnings of spring weather. Also reports Cedar Rapids banker departure, Clinton Daily Herald sale, and rail disputes in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crestan
Iowa
Marelli
Grundy County
Boren
R. Sherman
Stanley Mathews
Anly
Ben Hill
Senator Logan
Logan
Mr. Tayes
Sam
P-Simpson
Cedar Rapids
Hampton
Kansas
Beatty
Episcopal Church
Lawrence
Clinton Daily Herald
Frans W. Mahin
W. ©. Kegel
Muscatine
Waldo ML. Potter
Washington News
Washington
Jawer
Ander
Liere
Chicago, Milwaukee & Stu Pant
Chicago & Iowa
Rockford
Thec. M. & St. F
C. & Loud
St. P. Fellows
St. P
C. SL
Nebraska
Boudeman
Perkins
Prohibition debate shapes state politics and law
A long analysis traces amendment punctuation and intent for banning intoxicating liquors as a beverage, noting the Republican stance against forced support and illustrating varied versions from legislative records. It highlights how the Senate and House debated wording, the role of the Supreme Court, and the need for clear constitutional interpretation. A second obituary recalls Jeremiah Lynch, a 35 year old Irish born Iowa lawyer and veteran of the 5th Iowa Infantry, praised for honesty and generosity despite struggles with drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Hegister
Republican Party
Republica Party
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Senate
Russell
House
Nichols
Benton
Gocd
Woolson
Hemenway
Kimball
Howard
Presistent
Elder Leas
Cowes Paansyvania
Ate Legislatura
Towa
E. Brown
Davenport
Istoriin
Local Promibition and a Tragic Debacle in Cedar Rapids
Years of struggle with alcohol and temperance debate shape Cedar Rapids civic life. A heartfelt tribute to Jer Lynch portrays a man battling demon drink, while a separate column critiques local prohibition trends, noting rising drunkenness after licensing and urging law and humanitarian action. The council docket covers officer bonds, city settlements, and ordinance debates with emphasis on public order and municipal finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Jerem
Tim
Jere
Leneh
Ilinois
Hyariothe
Sampson
Henry Bergh
Saverill
Wisconsin eagle dies at Madison and railroads shaping towns
A long column reports Old Abe the Wisconsin eagle dies in Madison as the 8th Wisconsin Infantry returns home. It notes plans to retaliate against France over pork imports, discusses political resignations and Conkling’s clash with the president, and highlights severe snows, a large fire in Vebnler, rising Missouri floods, and local views on prohibition in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riit Roaad
Iowa
Abe
Wisconsin Eagle
8Th Wisconsin Infantry
Madison
France
United States
MacVeagh
Conkling
Conklidge
Obie
Indiana
Ladt
Venner
Vintom
J. We Butler & Co
Missouri
Yankton
Gardeth
Thut
School Board Proceedings April 4 1884
The board met at the superintendent office with Burton Anderson Sonel and Clark present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The Finance Committee reported bills including Sage & Goodrich and Ayers & McClellan approved. Anna Rogan elected supernumerary teacher. Secretary ordered to draw payroll payments once approved by the Finance Committee. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cepan Ravros
Messrs
Burton, Anderson, Sonel
Tinanca Committee
Aare
Bee
City Council Proceedings 1881 Petitions Referred
The council met in regular session with Ald Shoutter presiding and all aldermen present. The journal was read and approved. A petition on sewerage and drainage was referred to a special committee of Mills, Gates, Morin, Mansfield and Fulkerson. A Lyon & Thoxalinson tax rebate petition was referred to Finance. The Fire Department chief's report was presented, readings waived, and referred to the Fire Committee. A bill from committees was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
National Butter, Eye and Cheese Association
Bil
Mills
Aldaman Mansfield
Te Finance Committee
A.G. Plumb
Mason & Baker
Thomas Hickey
Cedar Rapids
Eliza Bradshower
Wm. Snoufler
City of
Bond
Tony Gates
Stewart
Wits
Lewes
Agnor
Plese
Leach
Marcel
Fea
Superior Court
J. G Shoddard
Marshal Jackson
Avery
Monin
St. Cla
Iowa
Alderman Smith
Smith
Fom
Mansfeld
Gates
Mansfield
Searles
Eal
Fulkerson Jhienan
Morin
Snouffer
Alderman Morton
Alderman Mills
Ayes Gates
Searle
Fulkerson
Chitr
Aldercoan
Jolkerson
Sraibh
Winend
Myneerson
Meehan
Smith Navy
Eari
Savuller
Ear
Fukerson Cael
Meghan
Pmforin
Smithways
D. H. Sty Jobo
Fulkernon
Angin
Eor
Couneil
Char
Aldermen
Stewart and Smith
Ald Shoutter
J.ives
Lyon & Thoxalinson
Finance Committee
Tas
Fragmented 1882 letter page blends political grit and wariness
A jumble of 1882-era notes questions Garfield era politics, cites fear of changing beliefs, and critiques MacVeagh and reform as two officials pressuring the president. It includes a Nebraska winter hardship anecdote from Captain EB Sage, plus an advertisement fragment for Electric Bitters and scattered legal notices from Linn County Iowa. The text reads like a scrambled newspaper page with political musings, a prairie hardship vignette, a medicinal ad, and court notices.
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Garfield
Confoling
United States
New York
MacVeagh
Nebraska
West Side Enterprises
Loup City
South Loup
Childegh
Cates
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. McColhlland
Editorial AL Notes
Jeremiah Lynch
Ireland
America
Lynnfield
Maye
Benton County
Sth
Iowa Infantry
U. 19
Biljiant
Polige Docekeb
BESSY
Proceedings OF the School Board
Council Proceedings
Chicago Enterprise
Chicago
Alraidy
Linx County
Circuit Court
Gircuit
Aime
Prabal
Marlen
Toyanh
Ouge L. Stearns
Thor
Linn Eh
Marion
Worney Toy
NOTIC
Pergong
State OF Tow
Linn County
Anna
Grasafield
Widow
Anna Grasafield
Eveline Lectors
Anna Howlett
Tr Granglolt
J. H. Grassfeld
Grasstela
Lophia Pultz
God Children
John Grasleid
Liatounty
Lowa
Meola W. Wilson
J.T. Himpkinns
Ted
T. Semprins
State OF
Loy
Tiny Couxmy
Fog
Koos B. Perry
Lian County
Perry
J.B. Youna
Leroy Givan
Linn
Houga
Marton
Par
Casey
Cedar. Rapids
Fairbank
Algo
Rudolph Adams
Cedar Rapida
DR. Fishblatt
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Aioe
Soa Gu
Grand Hotel
Tenade
Peraup
Hokage WitdaaMs
Hains
Fexcanon
Kowa
Publas
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V. B.& N. Railway
Yeomompan Rapid
Asus
North Ho
Ais
Tapa
Taga
Lows Crry
Lves Rapids
Opdae
Kaplas
Pete ‘Tratha
Pullman
Burlington
Giogyo Albertson
Egremli
Albert Los
Minneapali
IVEB
Gep
Sunt
BBL Mills
Fishblatt
Nash
Eichblatt
Ila
Ulysses
DR. Fishglatt
New York Medical
M. D. Surgical Institute
Lowe
Botba Fy
Lane
Eagle ST
Cedar Rapids, IA
Devendorf
Tara Alveady
Body Brussels
Brussella
Ingraine
Cotton Chaina
Ottage
Hentps
Mattings
Hasaocka
Feathers, de
Devendorf & Mann
Solomon &Busch
Clothiers
Ino
Iowa Ave
Mex
Evra
Solomon & Bosch
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