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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1874
Page
4
The读 column blends editorial fragments on Marion hog trade issues with farm notices and police reports. It references Marion and local trader Kramer, a packing contrast, thefts near an oil mill, and police court scenes with Judge Smith, plus stray items about gardens, trees, and a poor relief superintendent.
The Independent School District of Cedar Rapids holds its annual election on Monday May 4 1874 at City Hill to elect two Directors for three years approve a tax for schoolhouse purposes and vote on bonds to meet the school fund indebtedness. Polls open 9 am to 4 pm with a 7:30 pm business meeting. Also notes heating issues in schools during cold weather and a furniture sale advertisement with reduced prices running February 26 for one week. A humorous anecdote about a young man forgetful of a dance date follows.
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