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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1882
Page
3
A dense 1882 era summary covers Iowa political shifts and amendments, the Iowa vote tally on a constitutional measure, court and naval topics, and international events. It notes a Garibaldi funeral disaster, pensions bill debate, crime reports in Chicago, and several figures like Gov. Sherman and Gen. Stone, with scattered local anecdotes and editorials.
An extended critique links English oppression in Ireland and America’s colonial resistance. It recalls 18th century punitive measures and grudging reform, urging justice and leniency for Ireland while condemning coercive policy. Avenell argues against inflated aims in schooling and declares that attainable standards motivate rather than deter students.
Judge Duibe opens Calhoun county court and tells grand jury to indict any liquor sellers including beer ale and wine noting the amendment is in force. He cites penalties and counties jail terms for violations, framing it as a broad move to cover all intoxicating liquors.
An extended passage advises boys and young men to abandon grand dreams of political power and instead pursue hard work and practical aims. It argues only a tiny fraction reach high offices, urging self reliance, ambition tempered by realism, and focusing on achievable tasks rather than lofty ambitions.
Mrs Mary Todd Lincoln widow of Abraham Lincoln dies at Springfield Illinois last Sunday evening. She was born in Kentucky in 1818 and married Lincoln in 1843. Her death followed a sudden illness and she is buried beside her husband in the Lincoln monument vault near Springfield.
A plan for three railroad enterprises with a capital of one hundred million dollars proposes a line from New York to Council Bluffs with branches to Chicago and St Louis. Milton Weston and Wa H Smith are named as president and vice president, with A G Day as treasurer and Thomas J Johnson as secretary. Located interests from New York to Illinois reportedly back the scheme, which would avoid passenger traffic and focus on freight. Capitalists are said to be ready to fund such a project despite doubts about feasibility.
The article describes Alexandria's rebirth after a recent bombardment by a powerful English fleet. It details the city’s ancient origins, decline, and dramatic modern growth to about 300,000 people. The isthmus location, Pharos island, and European style avenues contrast with crowded quarters. Modern embankments, Mehemit Ali square, and grand civic buildings dominate the scene. The Pasha’s palace, harem, customs house, arsenal, and schools flank the central square where Tadssuere amid riverside activity occurred, with confluence of European and Arab influences at sunset and sunrise.
State fair runs September 1 through 5 at Des Moines. Premiums total 18 045 dollars with diverse divisions including horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, mechanics work, grain and seeds, pantry and kitchen, fabrics, arts, horticulture, and kids’ departments. Grounds are described as the largest in the west with ample facilities.
The fair grounds include modeled buildings for display of departments a large amphitheatre and a grand one with abundant water works. Half fare rail rates from Des Moines worldwide. Sunday services at 11 by Rev. Wo Fawcett, Chicago. Week includes addresses by James Wilson Samuel Kirkwood George Loring and James Ison. Early chariot races two after noon plus a purse event, fireworks balloon ascensions and noted horses. Premium lists available from secretary John B Shaffer at Fairfield.
Unknown and unnamed persons are notified that lands in Linn County Iowa including parcels and lots with various section and township references will be offered for sale following tax sale procedures. A redemption period ends and a Treasurer's deed will be issued if not redeemed. Dated July 18, 1872. James C. Young and associates appear as holders of certificates of sale.
Notice announces incorporation of Rover Mining Company under chapter one title sine Cn of the Code of fovea. Located in Ting county Shute Lows with capital of one hundred thousand dollars. Board of three directors Edward R Saunders Mary Y Shicth and Edward J Foster. officers president E X Saunders secretary and treasurer E J Foster. stockholders listed. board to meet first September 1823. corporation limited to one third capital indebtedness. personal property exempt.
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