Modern Studied Folly of Communist Utopias and Reform
A lengthy 1878 editorial essay critiques communism as impractical, arguing homestead laws offer real hope via land grants while cautioning against grand schemes. It cites historical figures and debates over the Fort Madison prison corruption, bills, and state finances, warning of deceit and urging work and self-reliance amid hard times. It blends political critique with moral reflections and local scandal details.
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TfaDon Quixote
Panza
Jolé
Potter
Syith
Vinienericdl
Benjamin Franklin
Mississippi
Ture
Ben Wade
Paris
Pittsburgh
Traer
Town
Averill, IR
Craig
Reynolds
Duboque
Snd
S.H. Craig
H. E
Fort Madison
Lowa
Hunt
Burlington
Agance
L. Bestow
C. E. “Bronson
H.W. Gleason
Israel
J. W
Tov Partizan Capital
Dena
Greenbaum, Schroeder & Gogue
Con Ur
Clerl
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Pison
EL Clay Stuart
Liny
Ivone
Beium
Joseph Greanbinn
Ang Healy
Bereta Rae
Vata 5
Streer
Rainey
Colureil Membes
Alan Tia
Madison
Panitan
Corris
Imade le
Graig
Lmb
Antine
Gouter
Bleims
Ana Uepnoy
Hig Farm
Iarherots
Raat
Vane
Cudab Vicksburg
Credis
Washington
Jassou
Ly Uy
Congris
Seljer
Gonfedrit
Wasursoros
Congress
Orst Cay
Teanketa
Alekiria Edin
Almer Reed
Isves
Electoral Commission
Bacgace Express
Rio Grande
Senate
Fisheries Commission
Ayer
Waterford
Capitol
The Perils of Fashion High Heels and Moral Warnings
A fragmented 19th century railing against high heeled shoes links fashion to bodily harm and social folly. Witty asides critique women’s vanity, while medical claims warn of tendon damage and instability. Advertisements tout Electrized oils and tonics, linking health cures to consumer goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Dr Van Dyke’s Sulphur Soap Promises Pure Skin
Advertises Dr Van Dyke’s Sulphur Soap as a cleansing, disinfecting and soothing preparation for skin. Claims to remove dandruff chafing ulcers sores eruptions roughness and redness and to relieve itching and irritation. Priced 25 cents a box 8 cakes 60 cents, available at office and wholesale depots with druggists generally.
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Plecly Times
Ayers & M'Clelland
Pibushery
Laguard
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Hecoluin
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Teal
Basi
Pega Rates AG
de Enial Nates
Business Directory
Charles B.emer
Ged
Mei
N. Whittam
Lawe
Ofice
Hipley
Ae Sniffin & Ward
Tiorneys
Taw
Wil
Iigley
al Town
C. Leonard
Storney
Wins “Reld
Washington Street
Mare
York
Mason P
Torney
Atorney
J. Bo
Tawa
Ave
James J. Ghild
Atheley AT Law
Gedar Rapiis
I Office
Lowa Avene
Anl Os Roerglat Street
Fordyce
Maryraseurer
Sear Wagon Manufacturing Company
Maree ‘Auturers of
Ure Colubratort Sunjar
Ows
Warren
M. D. Beate
Uv. TR
Kinney
Ofles
Goor North
Epublica
Engle
T. M.ristine
Flice No
Agenna
Corus
Park Svenue
Yin
F. McClelland
Offlea
G. W. Holmes
Wstine
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Craiz
Mi Jic
Earth
Albion
Garth
Ratgn
Taylot
Trrn
Dr. Bull
Gina Kgbge
Ak Antna
Socrates
Asa
Sormtes
Oregon
A Davis
Ilinois
Aise
Syed
Himaeht
M. Morris
Fort, Madison
Renee Eer
Renee Reget
Rufus Robinson
Nundu
Th . S
W. H. Thompson
DPA
South Commercial St
Cedar Ropfas
Towa
Taylor
Lows Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Lows
DINIX
Lleenwood
Charles Pixon & CO
Droz Act J
G& Milnes
Dineman's
Mali
Docglass
Ghamuatan
DR. E
Grant Mercantile College
Reokwk.Iows
Santoun
Bap- Craig
Meek
Ray Ie
Reverenes
Roay Moore
Bentonport
Munger & Co
Winterset
Rooning
Sar
Ogayld
Uuil
Fedrel Saljer
Liberky Yill
Hitney
J. W. Campshoad
Bell
Sam Goin
Smilar
McColloch Bros
G. Kent
den Amd
Reform
McCulloch
St. Louis
Roos
Shell
Campbell
Perko Leest
V.naaapy
Gouree
Greas-Profit
Tlan Campbell
Centaur Company
Day St
New York City
J. WH. Reynolds
Annie
Reed
Maggie Woods
Lsclerk
Gray Stewart
Alec
Smith
Belaey
Barint
God
Evi
Roth
Fostal
Shiman On
Molieen
Sion
Chicago
Sveley
Ag Zor
J. Blalloean
N. X
Ipocesty
Foster, Milburn & Co
Buffalo
N.Y
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Boetestrie
Page & Dillon Amd
W. L. Weller
Dr. van Dyke
BowEs
Primelat
Bible Society Depository
DR. Betsey Eggleston
Iowa
Tlabenstein
Uriley Eggleston
Cedar Halls
Stoe
Scotrt
SRED
Adams ‘Strack
Rape Id Sark Avenue
Ackt
Jan de
Mitchell & Nyere
Xelgomininz
Salleteds
Wan Hen Peices
John Collman
the Grand Hotel
W. Cole & Low, Provs
Cedar Rapids, Owa
Wiliow
B. F. Howland
Wiolesale Agp Retail
Deane LN
Etustica
Wilps
Gedar Rapids
A. R. Wescott
Eye Elot
Waterhonss Block
Lowe Ayowus
Idwa
Jacob J
Ebermayer
Nracturer
Cowmirrolat
Wolkerty Hvery
Geda Rapids
OWA
Aduit
Temiku
Vallace
G. E. Ferguson
Town Avenue
Wiest
Potter Aid
Walter Pell
Painter
Gralier
Osile Post Office
TSO
Gy Searles
Arles & Kaxth
Sealrus I
Foreigh
Yat Park Avenue
BAER
ITA
John Thomas
Iowa Avenue
J. Vance
City Hall
Wcco
N. B. Brown
J. A. Benner
Linn St
Tel Door West
Brock
Hayde
Orce
Pearce
O. Waite
Pit
Tee
City National Bank
Ofice No
Bever’s
Nrutts
Olon Find Jroland
Seale Jang
Fydroute Fame
Jay Isang
Cromite
Sinclair & Co
Plana
Bos
Listebarger & Co
Eagle St
Lockard's
Suenesa Diy
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Uric
Exons Hess
Othay Cole
Chenhons Oy
Lockard
Pro
T. &. Krebs & Sons
City Undertakers
G. F. van Vechten
P.C
Cedar Rapids,owa
Transactia General Depos
Tutwats
Peratsston TO
Empr Nationa
Janarle
Stole
Puss
Naroxat Bank
Mt. Carroll
Timnols
Excitanen Navions
Bans
Loto
Triois Mickellaxra
Nationat Basic
Birmawoap & Coat
Bunkets
Shannon
Snr & Corners
Horkers
Clarence
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