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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1878
Page
3
A harsh critique denounces grave-robbers once called resurrectionists now termed boils snatches. It laments nightly desecrations of cemeteries, bodies stripped, packed, dumped, and burned for dissection, urging stricter laws and urgent legislative action.
The New York Sun admits Democratic frauds in South Carolina during the November 6 election aimed at destroying Republican influence. The piece contrasts Southern Democratic tactics with northern responses, condemning intimidation, disenfranchisement plans, and the use of violence to suppress Black voters, urging readers to confront these crimes.
A speedy quietus is promised for hackling coughs with All's Balsam for the Lungs, touted as a remedy for consumption bronchitis pneumonia pleurisy and breathing difficulties. Early use is urged to ease onset before it worsens. Sold by W E Weller, druggist.
Multiple deeds and tax actions show transfers and notices in Linn County Iowa with many entries: Theodore F Brett to L Darkhurst. John Van Pelt to Addison and Lea Bird. Union Bank to Frances Greene. W Wilson to John Mackey. and others. Includes tax deeds, rail timber, estate settlements, and an Esthaying Notice of missing cattle with sheriff involvement. District court action against Linn County residents for custody and support, with defendants and attorneys named and a scheduled appearance.
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