Rumors and politics swirl at the state convention
A fragmentary report notes 4aa Republican National Convention delegates and a 378 vote nomination requirement. It cites Grant possibly before the convention and mocks legislative chatter on asylums, funding, speculation, and derisive views on reform. The piece also mentions a Iowa legislature push and a call for unified party action.
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Grant
Legislative Committee
Sisto
Sant
Love
Des Moiney Haa
Gived
Cora Toolary
Boston
State Street
Twelfth Iowa Reunion Plans Meeting in Manchester
The 12th Regiment veterans hold a Delaware county meeting on December 20 1578 to discuss a first annual reunion. Col S. S. Kate presides, with Col D. B. Henderson and Lt Abner Dunham as officers. an executive committee will arrange a get together at Manchester on April 6 and 7. Please attend. reduced rail and hotel rates may apply.
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LVI
Dean Coumape
12Th Regiment
Delhi
Delaware County
G. Kate
Coleapare
D. B. Henderson
Dubuque
Liaut
Abner Dunham
Manchester
Sher
Geo. HI. Morisey
G. E. Merriam
Hopkinton
Tech
Delaware
Grant Boom Claims a Fateful Turn in 1870s Politics
The article reports anti Grant sentiment across rival newspapers while defending Grants nomination. It cites the Buffalo Express praising Grant supporters and predicts Pennsylvania and New York delegates bolstering a renewed Grant surge. It notes Republican resistance, warns of possible party upheaval, and urges Nebraskan unity behind Grant or Blaine.
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Buffalo Express
Philadelphia
Grant
Ameerica
Blaine
Sherman
Jegger
Buvic
Lincoln
Uch
Ah Ben Wade
Henry Winter Davis
Horace Greeley
Ant
Willov
Horace Growley
Charles Francis Adams
Reuben E. Fenton
Carl Sehurz
New York
Grint
Laon
Anybouy
Grant Baum
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Washington
Omaha
Tradt
Cig
Cherd
Wn Witort
Nebraska
General Grant
Congress
Ofice
U.S Grant
United States
Jefferson
Readers seek updates on rail extensions in Linn county
Letters from Rapids and surrounding townships express frustration over the stalled Milwaukee and St Paul extension and the Cedar Rapids Sigourney and Ottumwa Railway project. Voters who funded tax elections demand clear prospects, wondering if the Cedar Rapids line will start, if the railroad will back the St Paul link, and when work may begin.
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Oods
Rapids
Linn County
Milwaukee
St. Paul
John Weare
J. M Hubbard
Rditer
Cedar Rapids, Sigourney & Ottumwa Railway
Stork Pnik
Bagin
C.M
Shi lols Cure Sales Hit Record Figures
Widespread use of Shi lols Cure is reported with over 400000 bottles sold and more than 2400 consumption cases cited. Promotional claims praise the product and urge cautious use, with guidance suggesting some doses and potential effects for users.
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Rhs
Eve
Hesse
Elevator and mill fire devastate North Star Grain Works
A Chicago loss report describes a catastrophic elevator and mill fire at North Star Grist Mill owned by Skuart and Tougiesa. The blast destroyed bin structures, damaged the mill and machinery, and consumed grain values up to about 200000 dollars while injuring the facility’s workers. A watchman’s testimony details the collapse and near misses as bricks, grain, and boiler rooms failed.
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Skuart & Tougiesa
North Star Qatinend
Whitin Chikcago
Wheeler & Go
No. 2
Warnat
Damingeil
Stuart & Doughs of
Wei
Chicago Journal
Heron
Waultioe
Theo
State Street
Mr. Dunn
Robert Dunn
the Millwright
Tun
MD Roy
Shilohs Consumption Cure Advertised in Fragment
A fragmentary old notice warns parents of coughs and croup during illnesses. It promotes Shi los Consumption Cure with a claim to cure consumption at multiple price points and lists W L Weller as a seller.
Iowa Legislature Pursues Broad Constitutional Amendments
A voter written summary notes extensive bills in Iowa aiming at constitutional amendments to grant women suffrage and equal citizenship, prohibit alcohol, and various reforms. It laments rapid, wide ranging measures, criticizing the legislature's push and the pace of constitutional change.
Battered Bats and Bold Casanova in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids a bold suitor accosted several young ladies as they passed a hotel and millinery shop. A hat bow and a card attached by hairpin sparked a brisk rebuff from the owner who returned the item. The crowd jeered the shameless admirer as the ladies proceeded, their patience tested by townsfolk and shaming remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Avtuns
Wfi
A Strange People Observe Community Dyspepsia Cure
An advertisement notes that many communities contain dyspeptic people and claims Shiloh's Vitalizer cures indigestion and debility. Sold by W. L. Weller and Chas. Wi Minin at 22200.
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Shiloh
W.L. Weller
Chas
Wi Minin
Cedar Rapids Dry Goods House Expands With Imported Edgings
Cedar Rapids gains attention as I. N. Isham and Co expand their dry goods house. The firm reports growing sales, a large stock including over eleven hundred imported tamburg edgings in 125 patterns, and plans to share success with customers. The letter from Ackley Iowa touts Worm Destroyer medicine and local products amid notices for Cloy’s catarrh remedy.
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I. N. Ishtin & Go
Cedars Rapids
Towa
Ts House
Qadar Rapids
Kentucky
J. N. Isham
Isham & Qa
Cedar Rapida
Indies
Woop
Ackley
Lowa
I. D. Woop
Distress in Treland prompts Cedar Rapids meeting
Citizens of Cedar Rapids hold a mass meeting at the Opera House on February 15 to discuss relief for the famine in Treland. Eminent speakers are listed along with plans to raise funds and support medical aid, with projections of over $2,000 in annual medical costs and a remedy involving Hap Tsitters.
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Petrie
Cedar Rapids
Treland
Winttini
Marton
Ye Gambucuy
A Stanshitd
Tiel
A. Coals
Rg Waitini
WoGiellaral
Lves
Browkeutis
Wien
Teenels
Devendury
Skinner
N. Hull
A Badhamilton
Blake
J. H. Sara
Baxter
Tawimer
Mason P. Sabiis
Eaton
J. HL
Gibersei
N. J. O'Gara
Andarson
Date Preehill
Millar
Syould
Gedar Rapids
Bortree
Miadam Foy
Dr. Warren
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W. L. Weller
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Ptalo
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John
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Cedar Raids
Linn
Suebion
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Bone Mang
Attu
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Vna County
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Sherif Linn Co
Mints & Kener
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Joe Maly
Jaca Lem
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James CO. Young
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Ghietgaid Edeation Seiten Inda
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Ames G. Young
Lowe Hotter
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Fruytes
Ing Mercantile Deuslgompany
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Susan Raw
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Holvom
Slosues
DIE du Ui
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W. Rallins & Co. Bowl
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Ein A“ Ip Smith
April Johnson
Hauk
Olds & Wetherby
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Ate
J. Word
Sassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co
Geo. A. Lincain
H. W. Bourne
Looper
William Waa
T. Emery
J. & Higley
District Court
Livy County
Fawn
Atoresant
Nicholas A
Bendy
B. Brown
Ui Sail Peivson
Ave
Colver
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C. B. Emery
Lina County
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Anc
Rickel, West & Eas
Vigk’s
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Mechanical
Oining
Iam
Whit
Otter
Aekay
Audi
Henry Sith Pabiiching Co
Fiat
Murray
Culverwell
M. Green Huck
Suleabuse
Publien
Culverwell Medical CO
Épacia
Arsruss
Ma Aly
Mark
Akel
Aniog
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Naif Navona
Wes Moines
Equitable ‘Life Assurance Society of
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Ingo
Maries
Hoya
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Valley-Houlers
Olher
James W. Alexander
Samuel Borrowe
Secratary
Scows
West & Eastman
Gov
Nwa
Wen
Lailies
Eagle Street
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Teller
Geo. F. Wheeler
Lawa
Mess, Bike & Hormel
Otyaoa Ante Bultakan
Gedar
Geo. A. Lincoln
South Commercie
Devendort
Mann
Devendort & Man
Easiast
IRS
Cevat Rapids
Kar
Ofac Leo
Beorge A
Clark
AGEN
Ine
Eus Braun & Jones
Mr Khwoome
Revolution Store
J. T. Liddle
Evers Wire
JONES
Heavy &Shele
Iowa Avenue
Avorthine
Jones & Eaton
Krebs Brothers
Gizy Hall
Geramos
Isso
Emnmish
Boxruty
Wesnemy
Wupratisinity
Samad Comyomferce
Hinss Dagaton
Cyliye
Higley & Bro
Sadar Rapids
SUMO
Deel
Eagle Brewery
Ani Malt House
Weld
Moueih
Magnus
A. GC. Soule
Jorn
Thomas
Conic
Snad
Slutnis
Mary A
Commercial S. Mark Toatn
Tomar
Cebar Rapids
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