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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1874
Page
1
The Times reports on the temperance movement stressing women’s leadership and prayer meetings. It outlines two proposed approaches: persuade saloon operators through argument and moral appeal, or use legal action backed by strong public support, with a long view toward closing all shops that sell whisky.
A fractured report outlines efforts of the temperance movement, noting that persuasion and patient, active work are key. It cites campaigns, visits to saloons, and discussions in daily life as methods to win support, with emphasis on sustained large-scale outreach.
A New York society promotes cremation over burial, testing the idea with a member’s cremation by hot air. The piece compares ashes to decay in ground and notes public attention, plus coverage of postage reform for newspapers and a petition in Cedar Rapids against alcohol sales, listing many signers.
City printing concerns centered on a bid offer by a neighbor at 25 percent below established rates. The council’s long standing practice uses independent bids for significant job work, avoiding favoritism and maintaining official procedure. The notice warns that accepting such offers could set risky precedent and affect city governance and stability.
The council met April first with mayor and all aldermen present. A sidewalk petition was referred to street committees for report in one week. Temperance union petition urged liquor license denial for prior violators, referred to committees. Several wills and financial bills approved. city seal ordinance read, debated, and schedule set for final reading. Committee on streets gave a report. special report for Mr Grow postponed for further to report. L Denkims communication referred to City Attorney for opinion.
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