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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1872
Page
3
A garbled temperance address argues against liquor consumption, citing figures on imports and local sales to illustrate the social and economic damage. It claims alcohol fuels crime, prisons, and public spending, urging strengthening data reading from pulpits to persuade the public.
A fragmentary history recalls ancient horse use and racing traditions across civilizations and eras. It mentions central figures and peoples, including Thessaly and Byzantium, and notes vast horse populations and early importations. The text frames horses as pivotal to warfare and daily life, with references to religious pilgrims and early colonies.
An OCR fragment shows a county treasurer reference and robbery tale mixed with eclectic product mentions and health ads. Names, dates, and concrete actions are jumbled, hindering clear events. The readable bits imply a crime narrative and assorted commercial lines amid unclear context.
The report notes that 1228 missionaries labored in four states and territory, organizing 156 churches and drawing 11,017 converts. It mentions figures tied to faith professions, senior leaders, and distribution of resources and efforts, including printing and distribution by Epper and related committees.
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