Mortgage pressure grows as farmers face rising capital loans
The piece notes widespread mortgage activity across Iowa and nearby states, with many farms encumbered by eastern moneylenders. It warns farmers to prepare for a financial storm, urging sinking funds and prudent debt management while detailing high interest and broker roles.
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Henderson
Joseph Barta
Els
Sw & Wis
Chas & * Inois
Minnesota
Wisconsinlengale
Mainess
Bromwell
Albert Asley
Iowa
Pffel Buka Gray & Gx
Caroline Matson
Martha
Cedar Rapids
Andy Rea
Illinois
Des Moines Register
A Case for Mules Over Horses in The Rural Eye
A writer argues for mules in a rural paper, praising their endurance, thrift, and usefulness. He contrasts mules with horses, claiming mules require less care, eat less corn, live longer, and offer steady labor while resisting common ailments that felled many horses. He emphasizes reliability in hardship and long life.
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Magr
Atamis Amule
Decrease in hog weights signals 1874 market impact
The report notes a drop in average hog weight in 1874 compared with 1872 receipts, causing an estimated deficiency of 1,497,220 pounds or about 27,410 hogs, amid widespread feeding practices and a glut of light pigs slaughtered throughout the year.
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Pimhia
Isia
Chicago
Drovers Journal
Grumblers Split Into Classes Across Society
The text outlines four types of grumblers: envious observers who downplay others' prosperity, attention seekers who claim cleverness, the distressed who outwardly show misery, and stubborn pampered cooks and skeptics. It notes the social toll on those labeled stupid or bad, with grumblers often achieving little while perpetuating misery.
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Adu
Religious farmers cherish harvests and guard against ruin
The piece notes farmers who reared crops carefully are most content while others fear barns remain sparse due to neglect of protective measures against harmful influences. It mentions plans to improve next year, calls for vigilance, and reports hay shortages in several locales. It also cites mental health concerns and a large county income from patient labor at Hanwell Asylum.
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Waila Walls
Valley
Washington Territory
Middlesex
Eng
Hanwell Asylum
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J M Losey
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David Clark
Geo Dripen
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Robt
Shenam Hendeon
Hannah . Henderson
Ne & Nig
William Anderson
Henry S Tenderson
Margaret Carson
Joseph Barnhill
Jas E Cromwell
LIE Bromell Plaw
E ‘Lathrop
Bren
Marion
Elizabeth Lagan
Bamsun Wit Ee Ville
Joes
Judie Kettering
Afiti
Atd
H Coy
Duhin
Center Point
Leverich
John Leonard
James Kelsey
Jeena Briti
Lisbon
Firsk
Ole Ae al Bromoveli
Armstrong
Ella M Armstrong
Pomeroy & Ott
Pomeroy & Alnisteaul
Miles
Sain
John Trimcock
Ami
John Adtuis
Bint
Joni Trambulls
Connecticut
Pastiot
Alexander Hamilton
Wessel
West Indies
Iancock
Rumbuil
Davao A. Wells
Harper's Magazine
América
Lumber Yard
J. H. Palmer
Clothing Egule
Creathy
North Commercial Street
Withar Brown's
Iswa
Tee
Farmers Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Tenderson
J. A. Smith
Phipps & Passmore
New Lumber Yarj Ua Opennea Cigar Store
Linn and
Adams At's
Cedar & Aptis
Linn County
City National Bank
E. K. Larimer
South Lommercial St
Wisharts
St Dwar Nearty
TE Pele
LA Optima
Bor
Hiardwaur
Merchant's Slack
Tews Avenue
G. Andross
Daniels Sp Krebs & Andross
Simp
L. Q
Witart
Tu. Q. Wishart
Graves & Chandler
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H. M. Lapham
Staes
Fmaquokeda
Patch & Styles
John Meehan
Iowa Avenue Merchants Block
Linn Street
Washington and
Com'! Sts
James Brown
Townsbyenne
Sungai Valley
Guy Trouse
John Thomas
Trenor
Iowa Avenue
Chromos
A. &. George & Go
Anc. Shoes
Nhidig & Denlinger
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AL Wholesale
South Commercial St
Cidar Rapids
E.R. Derby
Hollands
Derby
South Commercial Street
W. L. Weller
Ayn
Bradley
St Lard
Cedar Rapids, Owa
J. M. Searles
Saxter
Marble Works
Searles & Bartha
Tealess
Linn
Jep
Baldwin
Gen'l
Gedar Rapids
Eureka
People's Lumber Yard
Choar Rapids
Hildebrand & Zorger
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