Peddlar contrast shows value of local merchants
The writer denounces itinerant peddlers who offer spectacles and cloth on note terms, underscoring how they prey on farmers and avoid honest trade. He urges readers to support home merchants who know the community, honor debts, and provide fairer bargains for daily needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkeye
Stoker
Andy
Burlington
Davenport
Dubuque
Iowa City
Deludeu
Highland honor and debt lore among Scots and founders
Fragment from a historical piece recounts Highland debtor customs, oral contracts, and the sacred trust of a neighbor’s word, alongside notes on Washington and Jefferson speeches, Napoleon restraint, and 17th century English surname specimens in Sussex jury lists. It contrasts old honor with modern finance and cites notable leaders and lines about virtue and obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Napoleon
England
Sussex
Compton
Trevor
Cole
Remum Spelman
Vicksburg Cutoff Affects River Traffic and War Strategy
A Civil War era correspondent reports on the Vicksburg cutoff altering river navigation as the Mississippi current shifts mud and sand toward the town. The piece discusses steamer routes, wharf landings, and potential strategic moves by Union forces to isolate Vicksburg, with forecasts of shifting control and map changes reflecting imminent changes in the river’s course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Studits
Republican
Vic
Sreater
Great “Republic
New Orleans
Vicksburg
New River
Vicksborg
Mississippi
Rebellioua
Warrenton
Louisiana Island
California Millionaires Rise From Gold and Industry
The New York World compares New York and California fortunes, noting Vanderbilts as surviving giants among New Yorkers and predicting rapid future wealth from California under Pacific conditions. It highlights Sharon, Jones, Flood, O'Brien, Mackay, and Fair, with mines like Comstock and Consolidated Virginia producing billions in 19th century wealth as examples of extraordinary fortune and enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New
Pacific
California
Rcch
Sharon
Jones
Nevada
Tlood
O'Brien
Mackay
Fair
Onanza
Virginia
Beir remedies for wide range of disorders offered
An advertisement touts He ter's Stomach Bitters as a universal cure addressing fevers dyspepsia liver debility and many other ailments. It claims improved nutrition secretion and discharge, and offers a money back guarantee on Jule's Dougl Cordial if buyers are not benefited after half a bottle. The note appeals to poverty and distrust of medicine cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
Scotland
Stewart
Scotchman
Wisow
Philadelphia
Bethlehem
Lehigh Zinc Company
Pittspurg
Elm Avenue
Sweeden
Queensland
D.C
Herron
Blau Rover Co
Tate
Covive suntaRoLy
Stratarous
Dil Tunis
Ternus
Ate, Nichols, Shepard & Coy
Battle Creer
Real estate transfers and parcels listed across Marion and Cedar Rapids areas
Transactions reported by Lothian Son Real Estate Deviers include numerous parcels and acreage trades. Names such as Jordan, Kepler, Edgar H, and John Smith appear with varied lot descriptions and prices ranging from 75 to 7,000 with locations in Lisbon Mt Vernon West Cedar Rapids and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Lothian & Son Real Estate Deviers
Marion
Edwin Tenedict
Sim'l
Stam'baugh
Jobo Bark
Sam J. Hal
Wig Aw
Tribacres
Jordan and
Kepler
Cea M
Lucy A
Edgar H
Parlor
Sarah Garret
Nest Aid
Romry Kepler
John Mv
Kopler
John Smith
Lappan
John Esper
Mayon
Rauber
Caleb ‘Thompson
Mavion
J B Young
John Border
Job
Saxby
Mt Vernon
Joi
Lu Mansfeld
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Weekly Times
Eisele Brad
Uithonas
the New Magazine
Maul
Twain
Num‘ber
Dana
Belknap
A.T. Stewart
Barney Williams
Offenbach
Bayardt Taylor
Preiligrath
Joy Jefferson
Mrs. Sterling
William Guillen Bryant
Pierce Butler
Kenble
Ege Moore
Centennial Notes
Calder & Garrison
Amit Sass Aartiting
Jena
Lothian & Son
Albormeys
Omeo
Iowa
A. A. Hayes
Massachusetts
Balleringham
BR. P. Hall & OO
Nashua
Real Estate
A. Bradley
Post
Gent
Otice
Conar Haptas
Anamosa
Iruils
Avila
Guam
Goodwater
Minethy Meadow
St. Station
Viehuty
God
Lory City
Jensen Bros
Toisuit
the Times
Jensen. Bros
John Meehan
Linn Street
Com
Tay
Des Ailves
D. A. Grad
Tmman
National Line
Kéynt Isan Anes
Liverpool
Gaylial
Wrnn Tustlanes Company
Pht Rapids
Yidelphia
Geiry Wrindley
Yarseyl
Unela Rapids
North America
Avery
Despai
U. C. Blake & CO
Bishtess
Linn County
Cerigeover City National, Bank
West
Lille
Odean
Palace ‘Sheam
Guy
Brussels
Thyou
Cedar Rapids
G. Krebs x
Undertakers
Metalic
I L
D. A. Bradley
Post Office
Hamilton &Amidon
Whe Gore
Hocking Valley
Ethye
LaOptima Cigar Store
Pos “Tuff
LA Optima
Tobactos
M, Sisa Tles
PEP BT
AILIG
Tert
Sesales & Baxter
Haalurs TN
Linn
Artose Blow
Leon Bridge
B. P
Baldwin
Cedar Rapids, Inwa
Trinke
Simon Adelshiem
Star Wagon Manufacturing_ Company
Yada
Adiness
Star Wagon Company
Ant
Towa
C. A. Ohler
Charles & Carroll
Grocers
Ohio & Western Stoneware
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
A. Pizinger
Matejovic
Iowa Avenue
W. S. Bradley & Bro
Jyedals i
Baird
Liniment
Goa
Nowa
Sully
Serhia
Sarria
Benter
Brugman & Hon
Ann St
Ane Indergaliye
Nathan Ayiapi Hrouttien
Lurie
Elmau
Brongins
Will
Rail Road
Chicago & Northwestern
Mbioks Central
Cigby
Tanal
la CT
Gilmone S CO
Lo Ghiapmai
Magner & Co
Sollettose
Reed Sun Aulwainer
Anand
Gunes
USS
General Land Ofice and Department
Taterfor
Divaleunety
WESTH
Ul Diama
Gmvres Co
Wiite Gill
Ateling
Guinocas Co
Pensions
Deli Veta
Gilumm & Co
Supreme Court of the
Court of Claims
Olc
Ghmore & Co
Reemore & CO
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