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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1878
Page
4
A fragmented note discusses pedometer use and science and drawing topics, mentioning months, a modern husband, Mistertune, and Bestify the Tombs. It reads like a stray syllabus fragment with unclear connections and few concrete facts.
The fragmentary text blends ads from The Preckly Times with a world of 19th century trade and culture. It mentions AYERS & MCLELLAND, a busy business directory, and a humorous digression about a pocket pedometer. The piece also contains long excerpts on political debates about suffrage, gender roles, and social reform, plus a vivid anecdote of a woman describing hardship and resilience amid yellow fever era poverty.
The lengthy OCR fragment reviews political stances of the Republican press, praises the Inter Ocean weekly as independent yet pro Republican, and discusses content about Justice Kiltiresh and the party’s battles. It includes a case outline from 1878 involving Kane, Mulvey, and Miles, with a murder allegation linked to a quarrel and intoxication. It also contains an ad for watches and a domestic anecdote about a pedometer incident and a Dr Bull's Cough Syrup endorsement.
A long, polemical piece discusses anti Chinese immigration sentiment, accusing readers of prejudice and urging immigration limits. It frames concerns about labor, morals, and civilization, cites economic costs, and links xenophobia to broader social tensions across the United States. The argument blends political opinion with cultural alarm, calling for policy restrictions and national unity.
A fragmented 19th century letter and editorial text reflect on Reform Illustrated, the death of a poor Creek man, and a newspaper’s stance as an independent voice. The long excerpt discusses political alignment, the role of newspapers, and a family’s struggle amid debts and community affairs.
A lengthy, fragmented page review covers Dr Bull's Baby Syrup, Mostetter's Bitters, and the 1879 Almanac, with publisher notes on the Agricultural and Women’s Kingdom departments, the Inter Ocean's policy changes, and future content plans including stock questions and home topics. It mentions printing capacity, languages, and a shift toward home interests, alongside a note on reduced prices and broader circulation.
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