Faith in Cedar Rapids Amid Steady Growth and Hope
In Cedar Rapids, business activity remains healthy across merchants, manufacturers, and builders. Trade in lumber and building materials rises, sewerage and street paving projects create unskilled jobs, and suburban land transfers signal plans for homes. The city shows solid, permanent progress with no inflated branding. Continuous enterprise by citizens sustains a hopeful spring outlook.
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Aod
Cedar Rapids
Thace
Ley
Allison's Boom in Town Mentions for Presidential Run
A strong sentiment grows for Town Senator Allison as Republican presidential prospect in I-68. Reports from Iowa and other states note leadership appeal, with discussions of Blaine Sherman Curial support and possible cross-endorsement if a Blaine-Sherman contest arises. New York Republicans reportedly back Allison, signaling a real chance he could be the party nominee next year.
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Allison
Iowa
Toledo
Baker
Sherman
Blaine
New York
Roscoe Conk- Mug
Robert G. Ingersoll
Towa
Alison
Senatorial Fight Heats Up as Wilson Faces Strong Field
The senatorial race in Iowa grows crowded with candidates like Hepburn Runnels Carpenter and Reed, yet James F. Wilson remains the steady frontrunner. Vying opponents promise a tough contest for re election, while Wilson’s record of integrity and ability fuels supporters’ confidence in his renomination.
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Pete Hepburn
John S. Runnels
Carpenter
Judge Reed
Jevel
James F. Wilson
Wilson
Yale Big Distillery Sold to Distillery Pool
Mr Kidd proprietor of Des Moines distillery sells out capacity to a distillery pool. He receives eighty thousand dollars for keeping it idle for three years. The idle operation does not reduce national whisky production and relieves Iowa from its prohibitory stance while maintaining the world’s largest distillery under protection.
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Mr. Kidd
Des Moines
Kidd
Towa
Forman
Sargent County
D. T
Thomas Hannigan
N. S
Iowa Praised By Outsiders Amid State Pride
A Washington pamphlet notes Iowa's importance and resources while acknowledging some bias. An Omaha Bee sample testifies that Iowa leads in cattle, dairy, hogs, corn, and railroad mileage compared with other states, except Texas in several counts.
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Iowa
Lowa
Union
Texas
Tlidis
Important Supreme Court Decision Shapes State Business Law
A U S Supreme Court ruling overturns Iowa’s restriction on foreign railroad corporations citing state incorporation requirements. The decision remands to discharge the plaintiff, highlighting the clash between state laws and federal constitutional provisions. The piece then pivots to commentary on genuine economic booms and prudent business growth.
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H. Barron
G&n. Wy
G. W. Burnsides
Linn County
United States Supreme Court
United States
Lowa Supreme Court
Lowa
Arensdorf Trial Showed Conspiracy in Haddock Death
In the trial of Arensdorf for conspiracy and the murder of Rev. Haddock the jury favored acquittal on murder but convicted on conspiracy. The judge’s charge and juror O’Connell’s claim of being asked for a price for acquittal darken the case. A second trial may differ, but hopes look dim in Woonsbury County.
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Arensdorf
Haddock
Quittal
Asia
O'Connel
Woonsbury
Is The Sign Inpatable Dead Or Not
Dr Yugo Magnus of Breslow argues a method to test death by tying a string around a finger of a presumed corpse. He claims a bluish red color shows life if pulsation exists and questions how this would hold in suspended animation or artificial revival, noting potential false positives.
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Yugo Magnus
Breslow
DNL
Florida
South
Florida Pine Woods
Tropics
Achaméleon
Tizards
Supreme Court
California
Andre Briswaiter
Sharon
Sarah Althea
Concord
Boston
Andrey House
State House
Concord CN
Fair Sho
Deteaman
The Boom That Failed and Real Estate Frauds
The Leavenworth Times exposes how booms in Kansas City Wichita and Leavenworth misled investors. It details large options deals where buyers refused to complete purchases, calling such options illegal and likening them to gambling and bucket shop schemes.
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Kansas City
Wichita
Leavenworth
Leta
the Times
Davenport Gazette Absorbed By Evening Democrat
The Davenport Gazette, once a leading eastern Iowa daily, has been absorbed by rival Evening Democrat. Newton Journal notes the merger stems from financial strain and pro prohibition clash, while the Almanac and various local items touch on broader civic notes and upcoming conventions.
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Davenport Gazette
Evening Democrat
Richardson Bros
Democrat
Newton Journal
Journal
Iowa
Ste
Davenport
Republican Party
Partridge Dinner and Florida Chameleon Tales
A quirky mix of kitchen satire and natural history. The piece promotes a household dish as a clever, humorous idea while a long column extolls the Florida chameleon with vivid notes on its appearance, behavior, and confusion by travelers, ending with curious anecdotes about northern visitors.
Desperate Chameleon Battle Near St John River Shanty
A fragment describes chameleons fighting atop a deserted shanty overlooking the St John river. Two tiny lizards clash with jaws and rising skin, then a passerby captures them, ending the bout. The piece weaves in excerpts from Gold en Days and other 19th century observations on tobacco and Mexican politics.
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St John's River
M. Rewey
Beware of Mercury Containing Ointments for Catarrh
Do not use ointments for catarrh that contain mercury as they can disrupt time perception and derange the system when absorbed through mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. S. Cheney & Co. Toledo claims no mercury and works internally on blood and mucus surfaces. Buy only the genuine Toledo made remedy from Druggists and pay one dollar.
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Gwantey
Msico
Ides
Macre
Republic Way
Diaz
Gonzales
Jaley
Twas
Dian
Mexico
Genzles
Egypt
Congress
Tom
Charles Thidley Warner
Harper's Magazine
Hall
F. 4. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. I. Cheney & Co
Draggists
Patents Granted to Iowa Citizens Last Week
A summary lists numerous Iowa residents awarded patents by C. A. Snow & Co. including Branden Des Moines latchway gate for elevators AWE Grandail Lemars harmonica folder J.G. Hof Nort Springs windmill J.B. Neil Burlington barrow J.P. Phelps Muscatine enameling photographs H. Springer Des Moines car coupling J. Strubdle Sioux City bevel. It also notes unrelated editorial and advertisements on elixirs and crafts.
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Iowa
C. A. Snow & Co
U. 3
Washington, D. C
Branden
Des Moines
Awe
Grandail
Lemars
J.G. Hof
Nort Springs
J. B. Neil
Burlington
Barrow
J.P. Phelps
Muscatine
H. Springer
J. Strubdle
Sioux City
Bevel
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Passmore & Zoller
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COE College
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WOFR
Hageeer & Co
Porhlind
Maine
Lex
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Peart Ste
Shcure
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Cedar Rapids Times
South Second St
Spike
Promima
PENNY
M Sinclair & CO
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Lawa
Pork Packers
Fidelity
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Third Avenue
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Third St
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Messner & CO
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Milwali
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