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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1876
Page
3
The article portrays heated clashes in U S politics with Democrats accused of schemes to disrupt the election and seize control. It notes attempts to alter the Oregon vote, protects Chamberlain in South Carolina, and claims Republicans vow to secure a fair ballot. Hayes’ inauguration looms as tensions flare across states.
The Standard denounces the Democratic organ for its coverage of Tilden and Hayes, condemning alleged frauds, urging reform, and lamenting the disenfranchisement of Southern loyalists, while recounting Oregon’s three electors and the broader struggle over Reconstruction and national unity.
The piece alleges Tilden electors in Louisiana and Oregon were offered money to defect, while accusing Democrats in the South of intimidation and fraud. It cites a reported whipping and killings in New Orleans, a broader charge of Democratic misdeeds, and questions reform. It also recounts the Brooklyn Theatre fire with hundreds dead and a chaotic aftermath.
Public notice of a sheriff sale in West Cedar Township Linn County. The court orders the sale of property to satisfy a judgment in favor of Sulin A Bers against Vel Frailaned and others for rents and costs. Sale conducted at the county courthouse at 9 o clock on the day of December in the year 1876 to the highest bidder for cash.
By virtue of a writ of execution issued by the District Court of Lim Fee a judgment obtained against Gouda the tzen day of Oerosee 135 for the dollars due. The property described is the south part of section 24 in township 33 range 8 containing 3 acres. The sale will occur at the court house in Marion Iowa on the 5th day of December A.D. 1878 at 9 o'clock in the forenoon. Proceeds to be applied to debts with costs.}}
Notice of an execution directed to Linn County Court from a 1872 case, detailing sale of real estate to satisfy a claim, description of the property Southwest quarter of a named section, sale to the highest bidder for cash on a specified date, at Marion Court House, with attending officers and dated signatures.
A fragmentary note outlines Harper's Magazine visual design issues, praising readers for patience while criticizing dense pages and referencing figures, sections, and reader responses. The text hints at debates over illustrations, typography, and layout, mentioning experiments and proposals without detailing concrete changes or outcomes.
A garbled OCR item discusses pricing and subscriptions for a periodical. It mentions readers, postal delivery, and registered mail options, noting costs per week or per issue and urging readers to subscribe through mail channels. The passage mirrors a vintage publisher’s notice about distribution and rates.
The president's message is plain and clear though some critique on personal allusions. The Iowa Centennial Building, praised for its design and comfort, was sold to a New Jersey buyer for a large cash sum and will be moved inland. The piece defends the building’s value and argues the sale price was reasonable at the time of construction.
A garbled historical medical ad extols Holloway's Pills and Ointment for numerous ailments including headaches, skin eruptions, stomach issues, and kidney disorders. It touts quick relief, urges readers to buy by mail, and lists directions and cautions in a dated sales pitch.
An old promotional notice for Harper's Bazaar highlights subscription options and annual volumes. It lists prices for single copies, yearly subscriptions, and complete volumes, noting postage fees and delivery details. The ad emphasizes convenience for households and urges readers to purchase via specific agents and addresses.
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