Fragmented 19th Century Political Debates and Incidents
A collage of political chatter and local incidents from the era, including discussion of a surplus and treasury allocations, congress sessions, upgrades of the presidency in the South, and various public misdeeds. It references Stanley Matthews and legislative maneuvering, a fatal sleigh accident, a marriage tour mishap, and disputes over women’s suffrage, with city licensing, citizenship questions, and a Chicago church arson rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren McMil
Tresaury
Madison
Sinvs
Ettignan
Congress
Eubet
Te Davis
Tebetacy
Jefferson
Senate
Stanley
ADI
Pacific Railroads
San
Brest
Denver
Hove
G. UL
Inis Non
Goszipers
Stanley Mathews
Waoshol Sen
Levhis
Burlington
Fernando Wood
Fair Springs
Ark
Minnesota
House of Rypitsentatives
Higuer Leeals
Iowa
United States
Ie Hag
Petey
Fifth District Temperance Convention urged amendment pledge
Proceedings of the fifth district temperance convention adopted resolutions to submit a constitutional amendment prohibiting manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. A committee prepared a prohibition document for state circulation. Debates over candidate pledges occurred as reformers organized district support and named officers for ongoing campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Dickenson
D. Beant
ML d- Aldrigh
2. Ts
Ton
Henry Rickel
Davenport
Waterloo
Waterras
Sembly
Iowa
General Assembly of
Owa
Orgauizs
Avery Ts
Lowa Ciby
Cedar Rapids
Uyeo
Friends of Temperance
Christian Church
W.C
S. Ua
Allin
Scott County
6Th
Messrs
Alin and
Dungas
Scott
Mr. Waterman
J. Toton
Allinden
Phils
Pont Marsh Ersston
Leident
Yea
Filow
Charles Weare
Msg
Aldrich
Northwestern News
Profititionist
Des Moines
Committee On 5Th District
Jon
Plenty Rickel
Ceday Rapids
H. Gentlesson
Prelections and Washington News Reflected in City and Senate
Fragmentary reporting shows debate over city governance reform and mayoral power, plus Washington coverage on Garfield inauguration plans and cabinet tensions. It notes council unity to enforce laws and urges ward representation, while Congress advances appropriation bills and discusses appointments and resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuington
Partizan
Tor Batten
Auld Approv
aVthic
Patls
Tion Maarskiis
Ctc
Bicknell
Mr. Bicknell
Ice
House
Senate
Conkling
Mentor
Lech Garfield
Traine
Maine
Garkiela
Free Trade Debate Across Regions and Eras
A fragmented letter argues for protectionism citing historical figures and events. It mentions Prat and Sumner, 1846 shifts under James K. Polk, and European famines. The piece asserts protection aided West farming and shipbuilding, cites Canada and Britain as examples, and ends asserting prosperity under protective policy.
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Hane Natead
Garfield
Sumner
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Prat
James K.potts
Althoustern
Europe
West
Maine
Great Britain
Canada
Ontario
Nova Seoula
Averill, Jr
Baltimore and Ohio Direct Route to Washington Promoted
The Baltimore and Ohio advertises the only direct track from Chileno to Washington, claiming faster travel and safer, more comfortable service. It touts palatial sleeping cars and day coaches, with round trip tickets at low rates on sale March 1 for travel to Washington this season, valid until March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Ohio
Chileno
Ghio
Noticeable Points in the 21st Annual Statement
Noticeable Points in the 21st Annual Statement of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. New York Jan 4 1981 Assets 411060020 an increase of more than three million dollars in 1880 Surplus 39228294 an increase of one and three quarter millions in 1880 New business 53170805 an increase of over eight and a half million dollars in 1880 Amount paid to policy holders and ap 1981 New York Mercury for 1381 Forty Four Volume third Volume of the New York Will retain distinctive features etc
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Low
Selliah
Vieeuiorad
Dundee
Tisis
Browvin
Mybaque Times
M. C. Woorhrutf
Bee
Wail
Mason City
Jean Yarter
Suresh Rey
Sik
Raisroud
Woodruff
Gov
Gear
Rayingy Lara
Des Moines
Senate
Foster
United States
New York
Elliot F. Shepard
Equitable Life Asgurancs Society
NEW York Mercury
NEW York RY
Uniga
Europe
New Yorkimouny
America
Tontine Savings Fund and Insurance Policies Analyzed
The text explains policy features such as surrender values in paid-up life insurance, terminations of Tontine Savings Fund policies at defined periods, and the profitability of Tontine policies to holders. It notes incontestability and maturity terms, with sale points for Cedar Rapids agents and a boast about the West’s Metropolis and Electric Bitters as a promoted remedy.
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Sociary
Ofice
New York
Eal
Ulbee
Fiona & Eastaay
Cedar Rapidy
Arcerica
Trent
Sala
W. EL
Welle
Linn Gow
LM. Slycialr
Warber Street
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P. McCeelland
Editorial Xote
Priseitstsus
Rosalie Smith
Lewis County
Judgiment
Chicago
Upper
Topper
National Board of Health
National Congress
Hltiemore
Opurke
Gtb
Lay Mayer
Rrasane
Doukling
Arty
Wayarel
Elyntante
Newamen
Park Tow
Affilietin
A M. Reed
Ogpartanership
Fyi
Sama
Colletts & Bro
Grinerrs
H. ML Reed
Cadat Rapide
Lowsyb
Srw
Agdiene
Tare & Coy Auguste, Malno
Nouigh
W. 3
Bradley & Son
W.S. Brad
Jovy
Intaresc
Tuereth
W. C. Bramley
We Hubbard
Orm
Ot Bradley & Hubbard
Mablis
W. S. Bradley & Sor
Bradley & Hubbard
DR. Fishblatt
Ling Medical Colleges
Cuite Ptazes
Munllcal and Surgical Journal
Seve York Hogpetor
Psyalsin I
Solerothr
Aical
New
Grand Hotel
G. A. Ohler
Cormitore
Fae Suieago, Mulwaukee
Illinois
Wisconsin
Territory
Dakota
Northwest
Milwaukee
Racine
Oshkosh
Rock Island
Paul
Minneapolis
Ortonville
Minn
Mitchell
Flandreau
Redway Company
AL. Carpenter
Tishbitt
Aig
Ulygsna
Fishblatt
Woo Beng
Ontypriauy
Burnell Lock-Stitch
Lyman
Cleveland
Acorn and Choice Cooks
A. G. Churchill & Son
Pasu
Atom
Milwaurel Quisson
Ralial Niro MD
Dts
Pacific
Passooner
Breight No
Breight
Iowa City
Albert Td
Gare
Mnatena
Albert Lea
Jives
G.taer
Boa
A.m. Soni
Hart Uras_Ty Disteiet Court
Woiltame
Linn Co
Wali Willams
Susan Brown
Amin Tabi
Uiweaate
Charles Toth
Baney
Clark
Te Wistelet Cout
Linn County
Tom Duthtes
Jung
Wilkins Diesel
Astelny
Sid
la Cound
Matton
Feredisco FS
Colar Rapids
Marian Street
Vine Tatle
Harper's Magazine Illustrated
Galleres
Soeking
T. Uugest
Citag
Wanes Adams, JR
Ida
Calinet
Europ
Ameren
Uve Marton
Bina
Tong
Nso
Pan
Aaron Ce Vang
Iwave
Marion
Ouve Cathar Mapiils
Asod Fhea
Saalng
the Times
Magazine Binding
Harper’s Periodicals
Wenis
Commercial
Earnet Dearborn and Lakestresty
Burgial Institute
Ill
Fishbiitt
Oscar Baylds
Marter's
Nasper
Tarper
Harper's
Aubeceline
Hanrice
Magazin
Expresy
fedgHe
Mall
Ajiouil
Dratt
Joss
Meng Wilhanths Expres
Mamerr & Buon
Auldress
Harper & Brothers
SOG Arrepka Gove
Tommy
M. Macnexs Ga
Portland
D. Watrous &Co
Conquest
Tha
Ing, Ufair
Qidaer Rapids
The
Cedar Rapids Times
Republican & Family Journal
Adyanow
Chitaga
Mayer
Pn Newi
Jace
Superior Court
Treumuter
Aasasiot Loy Ataeo
Dsr
Johu Gass
Mullally
Doe Shdoritin
A. B
Regi Estate Amt
Lows Uyey.e
Coda Rapids
Owwat
Jopolucet Lou Buinton
Lefebvre
Ruth
Ganic
Lusvton
Bare County Suditar
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