English and Irish News Reflections and Iowa Prosperity
A snapshot of 19th century pages discusses Sarah Bernhardt’s New York run and Boston reception, English naval policy, Irish politics and ejectment stories, a rural anecdote about a man dying during eviction, and a coal shortage episode at Britt Iowa. It reports on Irish land disputes, legal costs, crop gathering issues in Iowa, and optimistic Iowa trade and migration outlook with railroad-driven growth and Northwestern expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bernhardt
New York
Boston
England
Ishess
America
Bank of England
Ihis
Lincoln
Johnson
Grant
Hayes
Thenewa
Ireland
Arthur Kavanagh
Earl Fitz William
Wicklow
Kavanagh
Polk County
Iowa
Britt
Clear Lake
Fort Dodge
Lowa
Commonwealth
History repeats itself in finances and nations
A cautious essay argues prosperity breeds risk if surpluses aren’t saved. It warns of mortgage renewals, land and stock purchases, and lavish living as cycles of booms end in debt. It urges prudent saving, debt reduction, and living within means to secure lasting financial health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Upsik
President Hayes Final Annual Message Summary
The president’s final annual message is lengthy and not fully published. It covers general national interests with calm deliberation, focusing on five service and the Mormon question, and offers many suggestions for future legislation. It is unlikely to be read in full by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Hayes
Hayes
A Notable Society Wedding Crowded by Hidden Guests
A highly secretive wedding unfolded on Saturday night on the avenue. A 62 year old with a long horn led a staged intrusion while four conspirators and the couple kept silent. The crowd outside, spurred by taunts and comedic quotations, failed to thwart the masked procession as the ruse culminated in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron Trues
Gabriel
Phil
Karl Pretzel
Irgenold
Stanley
Shakespeare
Runnload
Odd Auction of Tinware and Jocular Speech At Lodge Parlor
A humorous scene unfolds as a group parlor auction displays tin pans, basins, pots, and oddities. A mock jewelry maker addressed the crowd with clock-face pieces and a chain of tiny charms while a would-be speaker fumbles his speech, ending with a rambling try to evoke emotion and a joke about winter prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin Pedler
B. W. Raymond
Hem-M
France
B.ed
Proceedings of the School Board and Insurance Report
The seventh meeting of the school board at Wetzel and Hart's Hall heard the annual report showing seventy three policies issued, total losses and expenses, and a balance. Directors were elected and stock insuring policy changed. Crown Ramps meeting notes record resolving to join Union independent district and approving tax transfer. Coupons paid and library inventory ordered. Bills approved for Nelson, Dean, Sosel, Pavender and Mimo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetzel & Hart
Wm. Ure
Gabe
Tass
Slven
B. J. Symonds
H. E. Smith
Elso
I Company
Larde
J. H.listeburger
John T. Smith
BE. Desymonds
David Conor
Ferdinand Kershner
Wm. Batehelder
James Yuill
Mempbers
Anlarson
Devendorf
Duton
Cada
Clark
Independent District of Union
Clati
S. F. Dean
Messrs
Anderson and
Sosel
John T. Nelson
John. F. Dean
Jos. Sosel
Pavender
Mimo
Holay Opening Holiday Pods Displays Large Cedar Rapids Line
Cedar Rapids store launches seventh annual holiday pods sale on December 1880 featuring a vast assortment of presents. Inventory includes comb and brush sets, celluloid items, bronzes, ink stands, card boxes, music boxes, writing desks, purses, fans, odor cases, jewelry boxes, weather goods, and perfumes. Specials promise lower prices than prior markets and guarantee accuracy of representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
New York
Chicago
Florence
Bronxes
Russia
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Beckly Pines
F. McClellasd, Buiter
Congress
Waa
Ilazeu Leseen
Signal Service
Ig Wn
Tiayes
United States Commissioner of Education
Territories
West Side Mutual Fire Instranche Association
Wx. Ure
Des Moines
Clapp’s Block
Fifth Street
Des Moines, Iowa
Br. Fishblati
Cedar , Rapids
Grand Hotel
DR. Fishblatt
Ulyses
Schblatt
Phigh
United States
Dr. F
Hamilton & Amidon
C. W. Burton
S. Anderson
Leach & Giberson
WF. Miller
Famitton & Amidon
A. H. Andrews
J. W. Akers
Ren Ad
Sen
State OF Iowa
Bas
Zoallazhom
A. D
Ollot Joshua Tamblyn
Hecessed
Marlon
Toye
Geo. L. Steal
Rua
G. Horwsy
Linn
Marion
Geo
L. Stearns
Rue Exeay Testie Publishing Company
t@ Dey Street
Gil Ave
Aoliya
Sneelpt
Otter 14
Aires Vaumly Jolenal
Boy Strvoc
N.Y
d’Lyon
Jamestown
Broadhead Mills
Devendarf & Mann
Holay
Pope & & Billau
Jedar Rapids, Iowa
Rich
Raveau
Goois
Cook & Laurance
Dresden
China
Wedgwood’s, Copeland's
Sarregue Mines
Majolica
Wedgwood's
Jasper
Haviland's
Holiday Emporium
South Commercial St
John Gates
Solomon & Busch
Clothiers
Iowa Ave
Wralers
Gorham
Rogers
Smith & Ia
Solomon & Bosch
Brown’s Hotel
J. Allison & Son
Tatmi Mena
Cwe
Todd
Y Moss
Iowa Avenue
Lesla Publishing CO
Dey Street
Nework
Whitney
Crewels
Pompadour
Shetland
Saxony
Germantown Wools
Indies
Christmay
Foote & Whitney
Sly
S.A. Shattuck
Linn County
Fevshore Csolleit
Mira
Lever Brow
Park Place
Court of the
Jacob W. Stewart
Joan B. Casey
Agatpat
Tamea P Casey
Towa
A. M. Auras
Edward D. Casey
Sala
W. Stewart
Hg Gatary
Stor
Cloaks
Dolmans
Cab
N. O. Lawton
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