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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1873
Page
1
An editorial style piece laments the death of democracy as an institution and critiques a millenarian reform movement. It argues that the Grange and an emerging Peoples movement manipulate sympathizers, while questioning the motives of reformers and warning that Republican alignment remains preferable for farmer relief.
The article argues that modern civilization rests on money, reshaping statesmanship and policy. It contends wealth drives progress and peace, while old martial virtues fade as destruction grows via powerful engines and centralized finance.
An unsigned editorial condemns money worship over honor, warns that mercenary values erode national character, and notes corruption and luxury feeding the malady. It cites American ambition, callousness to toil, and the pursuit of wealth as driving forces behind social decay and political corruption.
A humorous sketch describes a chaotic picnic with jokes about food misadventures and flirtations. It shifts to a political riff noting Democrats drifting from the old organization to a new one, questioning past claims and current truthfulness.
The July 26 regular council session met with the mayor and most aldermen present. A sidewalk repair order targeted Eagle street properties between Van Buren and Harrison, with a substitute to re lay sidewalks on both Eagle street sections. A Health Board was elected after ballots, Dr McClelland chosen as chair. Drs Ristine and McClellahan also elected to the Board, with the Recorder to notify them to qualify next meeting.
Plaintiff Anan Drabosh files against Christopher A Morgan and Ingram Swift Co in Linn county Iowa in an 1873 October term case. It seeks to foreclose all adverse claims to the southwest quarter and other parts of section 29 township 82 north range 8 west and to bar defendants from any title or interest in the described premises. Defendants must appear and defend by noon on the October term. If not, a default judgment will be entered.
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