Political fault finding in the great republic
A long critique of pervasive political fault finding, media sensationalism, and party strife. It laments journalism’s guerrilla tactics, the nation’s shifting alliances, and the public’s appetite for conflict while urging steadier progress on Iowa issues, state fairs, and legislative matters. It highlights rail, currency, and legal debates, and notes concerns over Des Moines Des Moines and Keokuk politics.
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Sama
Oa Thsield
Oar Pen
Lastresorf
Jon
Nis
Jiave
Mso
Preea
Des Moines
Agricultural College
Hankin
Kephart
Senate
State Grange
House
Newbold
Cnke
Congress
Washington
Cedar Rapids Fair Sparks State Rivalry
In a noisy editorial from Cedar Rapids, the writer claims Dubuque aims to outdo the state fair, criticizing Keokuk and Dubuque for political maneuvering and highlighting Cedar Rapids as the focal point of civic pride. The piece rails against rivals and urges support for a robust state exposition.
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Dubuque
Waverly
Cedar Rapids
Keokuk
Aude Sun
Reckuk
Wetin
Defiaiay
tCadar
Chertet
Ainn
Damuury
A.D
Croton
Howarde
Colne
Cinewie Gonrt
Chanuer
Stonpann
Rararlers
Spectroscope lecture at M B Church draws mixed awe
A Friday evening talk on The Spectroscope drew local interest at the M B Church. The author describes the device, cheap construction ideas from a rail and ice, and wonders about atmospheric metals. Audience reactions ranged from eager wonder to skeptical amusement as the speaker concluded with unanimous thanks.
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M. B
Wright
Bag Bat
Bastn
Thasus
Wise Ss
Graphic
Tihe Butler
Massachusetts
Newton
Hershal
Murphy
Ibin
City Council Meeting Minutes February 5 1874
The council met in regular session with the mayor and all aldermen present except Alderman Clark and Qaok.
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Alderwen
Ald. Clark and
Qaok
Andersse
C.E
Putnam
West & Eastman
Ald. Forsyth
Ord. Com
Ald
Forsyth
Bradley
Dale
Smith
Upton
Weir
Committee On Waterworks
Haris
Grsruexen
George Douglass
Bruts
J. Artex
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the Vimes
E. McClellard
Pausedey
Iowa
Towa
Central Laws
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Legislature
Des Meiges
Supreme Court
C.C. Cole
Cola
Tineh
the Fair
Proceedings of the
Journal of Inst
Ordora
Spencer Jackson
George Garman
Joseph Hill
Averill & Amidon
W.J
Waller
ME. Week
Hollan and Lynch
WD. Robins
Chrix
Gabler
Livingston
Niel Lale
Berkley
J. Ans
G. Rapids Que Light Co
Cooper
J. L. Bever
J. L. Beyer
Eig
J. F. Cnarurs
Upson
Wm. Berkley
Patitioners
NEW Advertists
Esurrof
Cedar County Fowa
Ishil
Alva Wis
Orme Tee
Hutud
A.D. Testington
Marion
Lint County
Wid Jay
Gillian
Tusury
Set
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Linn
Loven
Teria
A. T
David le
MG Therry
Ater
Tse
Hitalet
Eich
Avuniey
Pueririay Alam
Tauvae Malu
Aii Efond
Beren Aiminn
Ps Mhaterun
Iran
Emis
Ltn
Guy Weathint
Marth Ote
Waufardt
Agiinet
Eterna Theron Tully & DL KR
Wm, Lange
Wings and Liquors
Eagle St
Cedad Hapide
Thomas
J. Ballowell
Deventer
Mann's
Mann
Excelsior
Wilviam
Circuit Ogort of
Joven
Lit
B. F. Lowhaud
Yamofoun
Leon
Afro Weynof
Ghent
Hellet
Anid Crumry
Gafoult
Warrram & Cottran
Cedar Rapids Mill Company
Juma Avenue
Wis
Atenik
Burlington
Geqar Rail
Minnesota
Tralian
Chicago
W.D. Waters
Cham
Balkin
Cadarigs
Wwe Lrt
WM. Greaxe
Cra‘ Sunn
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Gen’ Mae
Smaples
Isham & Weed
Chapman & Thayer
Megatan Nme
Bnneies
Park Road
Chapman
Weabingias Strat
Toms
Hk. Buterick& Co's
Bilal
Pope
Hamburg
Gross ‘Hes
Penne Posts
Trope
Cyhne
Tinienan
Themington
Mieit
Amertia
Robert Douglas & Sons
Corner
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Pullman House
Cigar & Tobacos
Estebtighaent
Cigar Manupactsay
Murthok
Thay
Meclel Ant, Ul
Bilious
Ryweadenst
Sani. Weve, Vel
Dubuerae & Southw Stern Railroad
Ising
Wthie
Sinva Peat Sidup Reils Feri
MT Peel
Pope & Co
Billau, Pope & el
Veidig
Hedges
South Commercial St
Chdak Rayids
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