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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1887
Page
3
The Peekly Times notes Democratic papers tout Col Clark for governor, but local opinion distrusts an unbeatably seasoned candidate. It argues a Ben Harrison style figure would fare better, while Des Moines moves to curtail liquor traffic amid prohibitory sentiment and new license thresholds.
An editorial argues river towns should leverage river transport to settle interstate freight questions, criticizing railroads and urging quicker action. It praises barge traffic for surplus grain and warns against whining, urging cities to capitalize on river advantages to gain control of rates and destinies.
A sensational Wyoming cattle scheme unravels after Swan Brothers fell victim to a fictitious European agent ploy. A. H. Swan allegedly exploited the ruse to seize control of a million dollar herd, leaving G. Ef. Swan and partners exposed and facing losses as the cattle kings search for the phantom broker.
Henry George organizes an anti poverty society described as a labor group of eloquent walk ing laborers. The piece mocks the concept as ancient and divine in origin, noting the constitution states By the sweat of thy brow thou shalt eat bread and that life memberships are inherited by birth.
The passage argues that the Creator endowed humans with hands eyes ears and a brain and ordained family life to stimulate industry. It claims every member shares equal footing and poverty results from imprudence or vicious habits, praising an ideal self reliant society that thrives when people work honestly to secure a home and modest savings.
Col Jed Lake secretary of the hospital trustees followed up in Washington and Des Moines over a land claim for 80 acres linked to the state hospital for the insane. The General Land Office reversed a prior decision, allowing Hill to enter in Silas Sawyer’s name to perfect the state title. Lake will pay $100 as required by law.
The Dubuque Times argues the moment to prepare shelter for old age and a peaceful home is in youth. It warns that social expenses drain funds, delaying home ownership. Without steady effort, workers face insecurity, rising envy, and dependence in later years.
Reading sample books of silks, the article highlights faille Francaise as the favorite for softness, durability, and rich effects. It notes stripes and plaids prominent in novelties, plush effects in frise and coupe, and a distinctive black plaid with beige and blue tones used in bold color separations and woven patterns.
Demorest's Monthly describes a vast range of silk and moire fabrics with bold stripe and plaid patterns. Samples include heliotrope and beige tones, cheville chenille accents, and wide gold and beige frise stripes. New colors cover heliotrope plum bronze and gray scales, with moire Francaise offering watered stripes and large ripples for street wear.
BR Burnell discusses how atmospheric moisture drives stone decay, noting carbonic acid and dissolved salts weaken silicates in igneous rocks and Devonshire granites. He cites how crystalline versus amorphous textures resist weathering, the role of temperature, and how water expansion during freezing detaches layers along cleavage planes in built stone.
The article explains that today dressmaking is an artistic practice, tailoring each look to the wearer. It notes that darts are placed in linings, outer fabric is molded to the figure, bias effects appear on striped or plaid fabrics, and waists are boned to prevent wrinkles. It mentions additional boning over the hips.
The passage describes basques with long pointed fronts and hip shaping, high necks, broad collars, and tailored sleeves. It notes shoulder seams at the top, Vents, plastrons, molice effects, and diverse fabrics and colors for trims and embellishments. Rab bons and other ornamenting details are highlighted.
A scanned column combines practical tips on drilled wells and cleansing to prevent sand clogging with odd, period folk observations about weather sounds, local jokes, and farm practices. It references drilling work accuracy, pump priming, and cleaning depth, alongside humorous anecdotes from various locales and hobbyist notes on poultry, fodder, and gardening.
An assortment of 19th century ads touts a “Golden Specific” cure for drunkenness, lax warnings, and confidential treatment, alongside art and domestic goods pitches. Also notes English writer George R. Sims’s earnings and various novelty promotions.
Sroouxeros Lars of Toledo recounts a lifelong struggle with catarrh asthma and a severe cough. After using Hall's Catarrh Cure he reports dramatic relief, breathing improvement, and a renewed look, claiming it saved his life and inspired friends to try the remedy. He urges publication of the letter to help others.
A report from CG aA Snow ell Co lists patents granted to citizens of laws during the past week. Names include T. Gcurtleyow Charitan J.W. Monarch Des Moines and others. Also noted are assignments and notices of stockholders meetings and company events with dates in May.
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