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Cedar Rapids Times

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1881

Page

3

Weekly Times Tivboque reports Iowa fire insurers rise

The Weekly Times notes Iowa hosts one hundred three foreign fire insurance companies up from last year, the truth publishing suit against editors withdrawn, and various political and local items. It mentions Chicago switchmen strike, Des Moines route talks, Robertson confirmation, and editorials from the Dubuque and Burlington papers.

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Another View Of The Cemetery Question From 1881

A lengthy Indiana style letter column examines the cemetery debate over route access, donations, and rights of way between Oak Hill and the city burial place. It describes the controversy, cites public criticism, and urges harmonious resolution while noting fencing, road use, and ground beautification efforts.

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Death of Col. Thomas A. Scott railroad leader passes away

The death of Col. Thomas A. Scott ex president of the Pennsylvania and the Texas Pacific railways occurred May 21 from paralysis. A leading railroad figure and among the nation’s wealthiest, Scott had served as station agent in 1862, rose to superintendent, vice president, and president of the road, with government duties and war secretary role. He was 57 and left substantial bequests to Philadelphia colleges and the University of Virginia. a brother lived in Sissig's Grove.

Thomas A. Scott Pennsylvania Texas Pacific Railways Scott Union Sissig’s Grove Pennsylvania Central Ohia Yoad Washington Pannsylvania Road The Road Haig Philadelphia University of Virginia

Train Schedule Change Brings Luxurious Comfort to the B and O R R

The Baltimore and Ohio schedule shift on the 22nd promises speed and convenience. Through trains Chicago to Washington New York and beyond will run without changes, with luxurious coaches sleepers and dining cars. A notable testimonial from George E Corremus credits Dr Mischblatt for a remarkable kidney and liver cure.

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Davenport Gazette Examines Prohibitory Amendment Punctuation

The Davenport Gazette debates the pending prohibitory amendment focusing on the placement of semicolons and commas in the session laws. It clarifies what the amendment means and what it does not, noting the Gazette's stance is not a strong supporter.

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Des Moines Distillery Debate on Alcohol Law Interpretation

The article analyzes proposed amendments to state liquor laws, contrasting strict readings that would ban all intoxicating liquors with more permissive versions allowing manufacturing for medical, mechanical, or other uses. It questions legislative changes and their impact on distilleries and Des Moines interests.

Des Moines Senate General Assembly

Secret to riches by economy and electric bitters

The text quotes Deacon Snyder on paying doctor bills and achieving “health and happiness” by using Electric Bitters. It claims the elixir costs fifty cents a bottle and is sold by W. L. Weller, implying a cure for various ailments through economy and this tonic.

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Untitled Iowa Incorporation Notice from Taun Grove

Fragmented OCR notes describe articles of incorporation for Taun Grove Cemetery Company. Mentions rights to lay out property, stock issuance, officers, and execution of corporate formalities. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a formal registration in Pananendy loenwed ae CHOAR RAPIDE, Iowa.

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