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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1879
Page
3
The piece presents a dense, era-specific panorama of political tension over suffrage, reconstruction, and party strategy. It cites Democratic viewpoints on freedpeople, white backlash, and civil rights, alongside Republican dynamics and public policy disputes. It also juxtaposes social critique with appeals for charity amid widespread destitution.
A historical expose denounces Judge Hilton of New York for anti Jewish actions at A T Stewart’s estate and Stewart Hotel. It recounts the Seligman case in Saratoga where no room was given to a Jew and Hilton’s rule against Jews at his grand hotel. The piece labels Hilton a cowardly tyrant and cites broad respectable condemnation.
A sensational note claims a judge contemplates gifts to Jewish societies after a case involving a failed money trail. Widow Stewart allegedly offered donations from 309 to 590 dollars per recipient, sparking immediate refusals by local Jewish groups and rising questions about ethics and influence.
Article recounts a trial in Greensburg involving George A. Willis elected a year earlier as county treasurer. Willis faced charges of taking money or similar value, with details described as part of the investigation and verdict.
Historic Iowa rail discussion notes the Iowa Route and major north south lines, naming operators Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern and Rock Island Pacific, tying Minnesota produce to Chicago markets. Acknowledges wartime style growth, receiver Jens Winglow and high traffic between St Louis and the Great Lakes, with plans for branches and feeder lines into Iowa towns.
A northern agricultural clash over clover seed patents spurs critique of Birdsell’s 21 year monopoly. Farmers face high seed costs, limited access, and calls for renewal debates as Congress weighs extending the May 18 1848 patent. Local editors urge breaking the monopoly to boost yields and access.
The Iowa Fine Stock Breeders Association will hold its fifth annual convention in Des Moines starting Thursday January 11 at 2 PM and adjourn over Wednesday. Officers for the new year will be elected at the meeting. Delegates may secure reduced hotel rates. attendance is urged to support the state’s vital interests.
The Board of Supervisors will hear four petitions requesting a county appropriation to build a bridge across One Cedar river opposite Center Pond about midway between Cedar Rapids and Vinton. Petitioners claim broad voter support and argue the bridge would ease transport, boost Northwestern county prosperity, and provide market access not available otherwise. The board should examine the request and act to fund the project if warranted.
The list records numerous property transfers in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, detailing buyers and sellers including Jno Daw, Adans, Jno-A Listeharger, Wright to Mrs Susie Aller, and many others. Amounts range from small lots to sizable parcels, with sheriff sales noted and properties in West Cedar Rapids and Center Point listed.
The Evangelical Alliance presents a Week of Prayer agenda for churches observing the event. Topics span January days focusing on church growth and unity, Christian education, families and youth, education institutions, nations and peace, press and temperance, and home and foreign missions.
An article argues against keeping inferior birds for breeding and old hens past their prime. It advises separating old hens and inferior pullets, feeding and watering well, and selling them quickly. It also recommends not breeding geandin, and suggests acquiring new cockrels each season for profitability.
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