Alabama election plan exposed by informant in Reconstruction era
An informant recalls a hoisted plan in Alabama where ballots were manipulated to favor Democrats. He describes discriminatory voter instruction, legally flawed but enforced tickets, and a jury of two white Democrats and one Black Republican chosen to bias results. He notes suppression of Black voters and hopes for southern progress despite enduring prejudice.
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Alabama
Alataima
Court House
Waslonguan
South
Presidential Message Review Draws Mixed Reactions
Readers find the presidents message long and hard to digest with vague plans on civil service reform. It criticizes Mormon iniquity and calls for strong measures while balancing cautious notes on free elections. The paper notes little practical detail and ends with a local advert for Shi Jo's Cure and Shilohs Plaster.
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Congress
Water Analysis Sparks Public Health Alarm in Cedar Rapids
A 1870s Cedar Rapids study compares local wells and hydrant water with Lake Michigan water. Dr Williams and Prof Piper report organic matter and minerals exceed safe levels, citing undisputed presence of living organisms. They urge careful filtration and cautious use for drinking and cooking.
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Chicago
M.D
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
F. Kehn
J. G. Cansignes
G. N. Cogaweil
U. S
U.S
Lake Michigan
Michigan
Loka
Sweeden
Mast
London
England
Water Co
Kent
Mr. Consigney
D. Wintiams
Gurwater
Per
Ciugagl
Tofonde Patter
Wisfi
Spas Cilsa Bait Lnen
Parks
Suse Venient
Juash
Piven
Tod
Wilkin
Nantes
O. B. Milea
Piper Eilizeng
Piper
Tuimsis
Williams
Miss Willard Lectures Draw Large Audiences
Miss Willard’s lectures drew big crowds Saturday and Sunday evenings. In Baptist, M B, and M E churches she delivered stirring temperance appeals, stressing the Bible as a cornerstone, calling voters to act, and contrasting “ninety and nine” with intoxicated troops and ruined families.
Miss Williard Praises City Lecture and Generous Collections
The article lauds Miss Williard for a Bible-grounded address noted as the best delivered in the city by any speaker, male or female. It reports large, generous collections on both evenings and states many locals welcomed her return with glowing hearts. Also promotes Hop Bitters as a remedy for languid ladies and periodic pains with claims of permanent relief.
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Baptist Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Our City
H. W. Bennett
Wilhiard
M. B
Bennett
M. E
Miss Williard
W.C.T.U
Sinmera
Gallileans
Uts
Bank and Promissory Note Foreclosure Notice
Public notice from Linn County Iowa outlines a foreclosure action against James Bird and others for 1320 plus interest on a promissory note, with costs and attorney fees, plus a mortgage deed on Cedarapids property. Sheriff sale announced for December at Marion Court House to satisfy judgment in Adams and McDaniel case.
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Circuit Court
Linn County
Laws
Linn
Minn County
Mario
HLARE
Howmel
Platetie Gedar Ranids
Uwa
Towa
John M. Tyler
A.D. Tezy
Iowa
E. Ella ‘Tyler
Conti
Segun
Holden
Uajon
Alex, Campbell
Platutut
Gheit Court of Linn Coanty
Adams
M.mcdaniale
James Bird
Tor
Daly
Coats
Jock
Carpenter
Towi
Marion
D. Carliladdon
Linn Go
J. W. Wrap
Sherlep
Salsl
Fven
Val Benesh
Maziou
Lire
A. i
Kerler
New York Store announces January sale and move to new block
Public notice states N C Lawton of the New York Store will relocate to the New Water house block at Town Avenue and Adams Street around February 1, 1860 with an entire new stock. To fund relocation, he will deeply discount current dry goods, dress goods, silks, cloaks, and trimmings, offering first cost like reduced profits. Citizens and farmers are urged to inspect Lawton's goods now for large cash savings before the move.
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N. C. Lawton
New York
Waterhouse Block
Town Avenue
Adams Street
Whyte
Linn County
Lawton
Lawson
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Deine
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Wanda
Prout
Cincinnati
Valley City
Lon Asvoputin
Pamtull
Court of Jim
John W. Foley
Chillip Daly
Joux
St. F. Junting & Co
A. D
D. A. Peet
Urues Labetes
Temes
Intone
Imeron Co
Central Penn
Druerwoop
Imay
Hunt
Clarke
Hunt's
Thie Co
New England
Middle
Dargie
Arene
Teo Bratter
Ja Co
Esprom
North Washington St
van Alstene
Ilertth, Agait
He Beya
Gyie Ay Ub
Marearry
Tus Wil Toung Abl
Esteaders
Rodora St
Jens Iss
Ae Tubett Lewis
Chere
Billy’s
Plymouth Oak Farm
Mmi
WABE
Concord
Liberal Commission Amidiess Sil
D. Lothrop & Co., Publishers
Franklin Street
Bostor, Mass
Ttowa Avenue
Vicinity
Cam
Enterprise
Devendorf
Devendorf & Mann
Solomon & Busch
Clothiers
Iowa Ave
Esos
BlackGashmeres
Silks & Specialty
Foote & Whitney
Iowa Avenue
Medina
Fender
Mustane
Pelier
Jay Iuettidlismy
Liniment
Kpraing
Swinny
Self
Ned Panin
Pices
Vic
Solomon & Bosch
LN. Isham
Man OF
Neve
Alan
Bing & CO
IGASE
N. Ishar
Iowan Avon
Bevacnepere,sporters
Taorhers
Great Mamoaty College
Keokuk
Lapor-Saring Conveniences
J. F. Swab, Sole Agt
Amg
Wells
North Star Hotel
City Hotel
Grand Hotel
Adams St
Martha Butler
Cas
Eres
Canton
Brier Hill
Hamilton & Amidon’s
W.S. Bradley & Bro
Dow
C. B. Blackley & Son
Hampden Watches
ELGN
Stratton
Concert & Richter
C. B. Blachley & Son
Gedar Rapids, Iowa
R. &. Brock & CO
Orion
Lacawanna
Lehigh
Pittsburg
Blossburg
Charcoal and Coke
Washington
Gedar Rapids
D.nercuts
Ayara
Whitley’s
van Vechten
Whitley & CO
BR Trade
Leo
George A. Clark
Jaims Jones
Newcomb
Frank Dvorak
South Commercial Street
A. M. Lapham
Boss" Casey
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