Prohibition Boldness and Rail Split in Opiniated Echoes
The column surveys 1878 crop estimates, political jibes over Tilden and Hayes, and social notes. It references 259 850 acres opened for settlement, the A T Stewart body snatching tale, and echoes of Sprague Conkling gossip. It includes rail earnings for the Sioux City line and warnings about marrying drunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Blackis Lunn
Kentucky
Llwe Sin
Springer
Ainis
Tilden
Sammy
Internal Revenue Bureau
Ere Dar
A.T. Stewart
New York
KA. Dungan
Missouri
Hayes
Kangas
Indiana
Towa
N. W. Road
Sprague
Kate Chage Sprague
Crawford County
Bacchus
Ormly
Roads and Rail Push Raise Private Gain Concerns
A crowded column details a Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa railroad tax push, exposing investors tied to the old Sigourney route and Weare family interests. It claims the plan serves private creditors and questions public benefit, urging scrutiny of tax funding and road-bed losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids, Sigourney & Ottumwa Railroad
F. J. Upton
W. W. Walker
W.W. Walker
Ditumwa
Carpenter
John Weare
Ma Weare
Diaywy
Blubhard
Cedar Rapids
Sigourney & Ottumwa Railroad Company
Milwaukee & St.Paul
Chaap Coal
Cedar Rapids debates railroad extension and public tax
The letter expresses strong local interest in extending the Oshomura Cedar Rapids road and securing votes for a railroad project. It argues the city must support the line with a “reasonable tax,” warns against giving rivals an advantage, and urges timely citizen signers and voting. The writer asserts Cedar Rapids’ destiny hinges on backing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibis
Iiderestes
Justin Bani
Asi
Wibhaut Ik
Rapids
Eda Rapids
Oshomura
Neis
Times
Cedar Rapids
St. P. Co
Ottumwa
Uxion Railroad
Rapids Township
Normal Notes at Manton August 14 1870
Attendance at the Normal 292 session shows a prospect of work during the session. All active, interested workers are invited to attend Western College on Wednesday evenings in August. Subject remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manton
Towa
Suak
Labor Western College
Fragmented Name List From Local Social Event Or Directory
A garbled OCR excerpt lists numerous personal names linked to places and groups, including Byrne Jira, Grace TE Jackson, Rosa, Jala Oxley, Nellie Putnam, Stella Ryswbeit, Eva Iranvis, Ida M. Palmer, Florence Jorden, George Jordon, Alice Kratzar, Marvy tie Walker, Center Paint and other affiliations, suggesting a social, church, or community roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nauniheas
Byrne Jira
Hiedi
Tenis
Mary Th
Iid
Ohwa Teummer
Grace TE Jackson
Hather Jonapp
F Ida Reni
Livei
Tne Vow
Mary Megee
Itcheth
Tut Marshall
Rosa
Atm Thaktlie Die Ualn
Beta Iorgan
al. Th. Nott
Jala Oxley
CG. Baker
Adiga Dalemore
Nellie Putnam
Dhsig Lusaeld
Stella Ryswbeit Tathing
Avanie Shinn
Ie Bhim
Anuar Salsia
Seoll
Stephen
Jimma
Eant Merrie Madduels
Stythe
Eva Iranvis
Lillie Ris
Curt Garrett
George Tobiox
Thuyborne
Adel A. Merten
Tnounts
J Kurscoslya
Bim
Bidittgashi i Maly
Marnie Netsoll
Ana Mcarthur
Henrietta McArthur
Mellie McGlanahan
Ida M. Palmer
Roy
Cure Ramsdell
Phebe Roberts
Liteheed
Josephing Sosel
A. Stinson
Edith i Ie
Wescott
Viv
Jon
Alice Kratzar
Marvy Tie Walker
D. Wexetia Smith
Lawsat Snyder
Willan Whiteling
N. IL Nichards
Lisan Daves
Sole Cgeys Bulasiant
Bertedsys Walker
Ellen Ghee
Toddvilla-Te TG
Mélelell
Ansa Mason
Lisbon
Fiina Uloyd
Gillie Haas
Acho
Meiurland
Miny Byant
Mrnek Vis
Imeie
Lunt Troy Milty
E. I. Benedict
J. Th Dix
George Ellis
Bele McPike
W. S. Norris
Pollie Randall
Anna Wild
Gugents Ores Amitore
Katie Kile
Aurelia Willis
Pairview
Mamie Mervill
Daeya
Manly
Waubeck
Lucy Hills
Franrieburg
Ado Kiel
Clara Smith
Allin Denny
Grouch
Tite
Johnson County Democratic Convention Nominates Senate Candidate
At the Johnson County Democratic Convention on Saturday John Parish was nominated for Senator with votes Irish 67 Paul 22 Bloom 12. The outcome displeased county leaders yet the pledge remains to support the ticket. The item notes allegiances, mentions Jeff Davis and John L Ivish, and comments on party strategy and Republican reactions in a rallying tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
John Parish
Paul
Bloom
Blackburn
Kentucky
Jeff. Davis
Congress
Mississippi
John L. Ivish
Senate
Iowa
Warning on coughs and consumption dangers
A cautionary note on how sickness threatens mothers and children, urging immediate action for coughing or whooping cough to prevent consumption. Mentions a supposed remedy, Shioh's Consumption Cure, claimed to be guaranteed by region and sold at a price of ten shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shilon
Gregion
Weller
Obscure 19th Century Library Catalog Prospect
Fragmented OCR catalog note describes a 80 volume multiyear edition of a large English dictionary with bindings and pricing. It lists pricing per volume, discounts to subscribers, and comparisons to Cyclopaedia sets. It mentions publishers offering many historical and literary works and states a free catalog upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caiberpriae
Edinburgh
London
Appleton
Johnson
Jeviers
Ecu
Aema
Biog
Acma Dibraay
Macwalay
Tibber
Golismigh
Lamartine
Michelit
Thomas Moore
Cromwell
Bares
Tea
Ave
Wakefiald
Piverola
Lala Rook
E. Pull
Amurhyat Beekman Sha
Tow City Citizen Praises Remedy After Long Trying
JC Starkey of Tow City claims a long bout of illness improved after using a specific liver health remedy. He reports hearing of it years ago and finally tried it with noted results, urging others to consider the product based on his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JC. Starkey
Property transfers and land deeds across Cedar Rapids area
Fragmentary 1870 record lists numerous transfers and conveyances including lots, parcels, and interests in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Mentions names such as Laura Merzius Kate M Bick and Goo W Daniels with associated parcels and sums, plus several deceased or widow claim notices and quarter sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trhonis
Seine Bain
Jessit
Blain
Tassie
Tessie
Jas Miter
Robert & Usher
Usher
Goo W Daniels
Jas D Iban
Treas
Laura Merzius
Liamiiton
Kate M Bick
Part Johnson
Ayre
Ae Keith
Sue
Berenee
J. Pu Rapids
Pero Avior
Wess
Cedar Rapid
Funk
Trail
Edwin B. Bradford
M.A. Higley
Cedar Rapids
Don
Miny
Cedar Téapids
Byselo Geo Burgess
J.gook
Chittren
Lanny J. Cook
Tames
Shiloh Catarri Remedy Sold By WT Weller
An old notice promotes Shiloh's Catarri Remedy with a new yellow bottle injector for nasal relief. It claims efficacy for catarri wheezy throat canker moult and headache and advertises a 20 cent price, sold by WT Weller and O. Wed Tul in Cedar Th subdivision area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebr
Leigh
Wow Walker
Weare
Cedar i
Fee Roget
Seminger
Geof Metlorkles
Chas Leatty
Shiloh
Weller
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Salomon
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Florence
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M. M. Pomeroy
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Lave
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St. Mc Hay
Ube Nuiders
Atany Etlee Tn Marion
Litoeniinty
Awe Shebill
Beast
B. J
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A. ©. Taylor's
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Lowa Avenue
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg
Syren
Shemsthoy
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M. Isham
Iowa Avent
Scott Una
Adams Street
Maple
Tarik Avenue
Garda Vicos
Pickley
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Leber
T. A. Gorbett
Linn Street
Washington Street
Edar Hapids
Fittel
Henry Milder
Miller
West Side Mutual Fire Insurance Association
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MOG Ac
Noonts
David Dono
IBO
Smith
AL. Yuu
Ded Rger
F. J. WL
Ure
James Yuill
Deat
M. Ottmar
Islowe Avenue
Bever’s Block
Mi. Ottmar
Frank Dvorak
South Commercial Street
Hilo
Sustant Ave
Randeny At Music
Milwaukee, Wis
Chador
PROE
CH. Rach
Priaebs
Vorty
Squive
Wyith
Aarpentine Hhiese
Duatcleg
Wubile
Ah Chase
Gaucerts
Ciotravitstechusett
Tle Alliance
Lue Penpie
Deneer
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E. Tlanse
Ditusring
Milwaukee
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Conaert
N.O. Lawton
Aultman & Taylor Thresher
Aultman & Taylor
Hamilton & Amidon
A. C. Soule
Soltle & Miller
S. Commercial S
O. B. Blachley & Son
Jewleres
Jeanpoen
Hlgein
Stratton
Gma
C. B. Blaghley & Son
Krebs Bros
Kre Ity
Undertakers
Opprpesre Cei Faw
Store
Cor
Washington and Brownitz
Jones & Eaton
Merchants Block
Iowa Avenue
W.S. Bradley & Bro
Cedar Rapids, O Was
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