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Cedar Rapids Times

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1879

Page

4

New Year in the Tenement and the Rise of Joe Sterling

A narrated tale follows Joe Sterling and his Uncle William in a New York tenement. Joe scrubs, cooks, and stirs a modest feast while dealing with poverty, dignity, and a hopeful ascent after an encounter with Mr. Sampson and his son. Through grit and charity, Joe gains opportunity, respect, and a brighter future for him and his uncle.

Filkins Joe Sampson Sturges Hoc Fisking Jack Justis Cade William William Jor Uncle William Dav Wiliam Jon Jan Jos Ain Willian Wille Ancles Toe Onele William Mr. Sampson Sterling Wiere Inder Busdol Mr. Sterling Mpauls Willem Sirj Sampses Ivenings New York City Sint Tendallas Lynde Europe

Swindling Tree Dealers at Iowa Horticultural Society

A muttered report from the Iowa State Horticultural Society meeting notes warnings against unscrupulous tree and plant dealers. It urges buyers to beware new varieties and grafted stock, and to verify dealer credibility via nursery certificates.

Lowa Towa Smesenr G L. Warrows

Silver dollar distribution scheme Fans distrust amid political letter

A Washington dispatch in a Chicago paper recounts Treasurer Gilfillan’s effort to popularize Secretary Sherman’s plan by sending circulars that silver worth 1 to 10 thousand dollars would be sent free to any address. An Illinois reader pleads for aid to the needy and criticizes government tactics amid broader political commentary from February 12, 1879.

Washington Chicago Gilfillan Sherman Illinois Ad- Inter Ocean

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