Railroad expansion and strong western growth plans debated
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line faces Western expansion hopes with Cedar Rapids and Des Moines mentioned. Officials discuss mill and wheat freight futures, Black Hills aims, and projected connections to Kansas City, with cautious public analysis of a three-year earnings record and future investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Séruml
Chicano, Milwaukee & St.Paul
Wich
Cedac Rapids
Des Moines
Marion
Ita
Cedar Rapidy
Ottumwa
Chicago Tribune
Epvron Tramne
New York
Julius Wadsworth
Chicago, Milwaukee
Black Hills
Dakota
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Dirm
Pillsbury & Co
Minneapolis
Liverpool
Mr. Wadsworth
Resolutions of Respect From St Clair Lodge
Resolutions adopted at a special St Clair Lodge meeting honor Jesse S. Brown who died July 24 1879. The lodge expresses sympathy to his family and notes his upright character while voting to drape the lodge for six months and file copies with the family and local publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair Lodge
Jesse
Brown
Wrennkas
Jesse S. Brown
ALF
A. M
Vinton Eagle and Cavan
Tastor
Heavy Harvest and Wisconsin Politics in 1879
A compact report notes exceptional grain yields across Wisconsin and adjacent regions, detailing corn, oats, winter wheat, rye, and hay harvests. It also surveys Wisconsin politics, noting Madison convention results, Republican gains, Democratic prospects, Greenbacker influence, and regional railway impacts on education and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Timothy
Madison
Smith
Wisconsin Republicaniss
Preat
Zach
Chandler
J. A. Garfield
Mr. Burrows
C. G. Williams
Chocanyana
Badgers
Gabe Bouck
Democratic Party
Bourbon
Gabe
Oskosh
Fiat
Farman
Beloit
Milwaukee
Badger State
Towa
The Prohibitory Convention Sparks Party Reflections
The Cedar Rapids Prohibitory Convention provoked strong opinions in Democratic and Republican journals. Republicans praise the court-led bid to refrain from nominating a ticket while Democrats deride the results and attack Judge Maxwell and his backers as leaders of the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Maxwell
Port Madison
Spn
So.Sa. Gear
Wattvo
Strange People Buy Shilohs Vitalizer Ad
A local ad touts Shiloh's Vitalizer as a guaranteed cure for indigestion liver complaint and general debility targeting readers with dyspepsia and constipation. Sold by W L Weller and Obas WW Mifsin at 242 mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
W. L. Weller
Obas
Mifsin
Five Hundred Thousand Strong Shi loh Cure Sales Soar
In recent months more than 500000 bottles of Shi loh Cure have sold and over 2000 consumption cures reported. The ad promises immediate relief for coughs croup asthma and bronchitis and recommends Shilohs Porous Plaster for back or side pain. Sold by W L Weller and C W Mifflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
W.L. Weller
C. W. Mifflin
Notice to teachers of Lian county on August normal institute
Notice to the teachers of Lian county that the normal institute will be held in Marion starting August 11 1679 for three weeks. All teachers or prospective teachers must attend full session. past partial attendance delays progress. The program aims to raise qualification standards and improve salaries. Tuition is capped at ten dollars. attendance promises better work and certificates after weekly exams. Special emphasis on didactics with Wickersham's School Economy and school organization.
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Deidlins
Mexicus
Board of Health
Miles Owen
Brooks Wilson
James Month
Howard Association
Board of Hearts
Colored Militia
Samuel J. Fox
Ennis
Texas
John Johnson
Cairo
Carno
St. Daly
Sh. A.dulinescn
National Board of Health
Washington
Rauch
State Board
St. Louis
Frank Reilly
Memphis
Johnson
Reilly
Ouachita Balle
Yuhi
Angel
Sanibary Soc
J. W. McClellan
Marion
TH. L. J. McClellan
H.H. Frear
McVernon
J. W. Akers
Cedar Rapids
O. A. Pollock
Tuesden
Citir
Gene
Eli Jousston
Towa
Shiloh
O- W. Mitfin
Herseps
Via
Jonal Bank
Apainat
N. B. Brown
Allan Spatgat
Sim
Bave
Range Ciebt
Linkcoun Towa
Eas
Linus
AL di
Liancawily
Linu County
Jawa
D.carsbaddon
Shei Lin
G. Coon
Jean G. Hormel
Flavilt
Cata James Gal Witming
Bikwile
IL Lathrop
Dad Canaty
Tawa
Pern
Diatelet Gust of Linn Co
Walnui
Esam
A. D
James G
Zaleing
Linn
Carpenter
District Court of
Lin Soudy
Marlon
Oetober
Lian County
Anrial Normal Institute
Nolivs
Ca Avlord
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P. McClelland
Unleago, Milwaukee & St. Vault
Times
Wadd Street Daily News
St. Paul Company
St Paul Company
Vers
Cates
Camapbell
South
New Orleans
Secretary of War
Lnb
Iil
St P
Kansas City
Cedar Rapidg
Cedar Stupids
Colwman
Emrron Snores
Sctual House
Lu. College Lp
Jace
Nures Trom
Onveans
Second
Constance Atresta
Qwis
Louisville
Tomsviecy
J. YL. Ledbetter
Mollie Moore
Rutherford
Texas State Board of Wealth
St. Juouis
Hannibal
AP Clncinnatl Crwcusxatt
Chris
Myera
John Hennessy
Westers Union Railroad
Wild
Western Union
J. J. Sweatt
Mfr
H.C
DER
Gedar Rapids
J.B. Morgan
Scott
Sanuel Porter
Wm. Hannah
Columbus City
Thos. Kelley
de Witt
J. P. Benton
Independence
J. H. Moxon
Cedar Falls
Rev. 'S
Lusk
Marshall
E.D. Martin
Oskalosa
H.B. Alison
Polk
T. P. Whickston
Council Linus
J. E. Dozier
Sioux City
Coijs
Howell
Tim Nate
E.W. Howell
Aptds
Chaedy
Cuneay
Rockford
Nestlons
Trae
Qwarkeil
Ender Tor Gre Rapids
Lowe
Linn County
Lafayette Moore
Clinton County
Hume
Circuit Court
Awarnee
Buy Sooke
Warren Harman
Admiralstrive
A.C. Taylor
AM Rogers
SMITA
Tig Late Catterss
Toa Lot
A. C. Taylor
Iowa Avenue
Eouy
Gillette Bros
B. J. Lugore
Proymeyer
Ayer
S. Chara
ProvidEnce
Vinon.a Test Ag Cin
Hunt
Aultman & Taylor Thresher
Chicago Furniture Co
Attene Avurman
Hamilton
Bany
Taylor
of & Amidon
The
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co
Asa
Cricaco
T. A. Corbett
Liam Street
Nar
Washington Street
M. Ottmar
Beyer’s
Siwe
Aurt All York
Ator Guarantend
Plu Mala
Maver M. Ottmar
West Side Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Finn
Grandy Moore
Aemonds
UAS
Henry F. Mibooer
Suguassor
LO Miller S CO
Washington St
Tasnow Titch
Little & Young
Genius Aoasigare
Allen
Wistington Street
TOE
Bod
E Nee
Frank Dvorak
South Commercial Street
Alugestock
Scott Max
Bo Ads Street
Park Avenue
OM Bikday
Harbe
Green House
S&c
John H. Law
Guns Sporting Goods, &E
Bese
C. B. Blachley & Son
Jewleres & Music Dealers
Hampden Watches
Elgin Watches
Stratton
Richter
Lawa Avenue
Java
Bote
B. Blachley & Son
Krebs Bros.city Undertakers
Store
Cor
Washington and Brown Sts
Jones & Eaton
Merchants Block
W.S. Bradley & Bro
Teather Shoemakers
Cedar
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