Ottumwa Delegation Presses for Cedar Rapids Rail Line
Citizens from Ottumwa gathered at Union Opera House to urge a rail link to Cedar Rapids via Milwaukee & St Paul and the B C & N lines. They propose a local tax and claim the project will lower coal costs, expand outlets southwest, and complete a regional rail system.
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Union Opera Hones
Mateters
KR. B. Lemlinson Ws
F. MoQlel- Jack
Major Hamilton
Ottumwa Cunrier
Cedar
Cedar Rapids
Sigourney
Mewaukes & St. Paul
Tie
C.&n. W. Rad
Cédar Rapids
Riverside
RO & O
Rapids Township
Garey
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Kansas City
Winslow
B. C.R. GN
Sangue
B. C.R
B.C. R.& ‘N. Company
Sigoacney
Utturm
Iowa City
Genereral Hedrick
Hubbard
Amana
Sigournay
G. D. Crafts
Towa City
Lowa City
Farley
AL Dows
Cedar Rapids & Southwestern
Dr. Bly
Catex Samide, & Santhivsdarn Dows
The Odious Practice of Office Seekers in Public Life
The piece laments corrupt and incompetent rulers, warning that office seekers dominate nominations, with money buying elections. It urges civil service reform, active voter wakefulness, and control of primaries to curb patronage and elevate qualified individuals to public office. The author condemns the reversal of republican ideals and calls for reform.
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Chey Estemm
Cauons
Noy
Civil Service Reform Endorsed Against Political Manipulation
The article supports President Hayes in limiting political influence over government staffing and nominating conventions. It argues officers are public servants and should not dictate policy or election outcomes. It endorses state committee autonomy and resists mandatory personal political contributions, while urging accountability and merit in office.
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Maz zini on rights and duties against marxist spread
The epigram by Maz zini attacks socialistic ideas led by Carl Marx. It argues duty weighs against rights and warns that Marxism aims to transfer personal rights to the state. The piece condemns revolutionary conformity and cites threats to property and aristocracy in America.
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Carl Marx
Europe
Vigilance Against Communism and Social Injustice
A public address denounces a feared communist threat in the United States, arguing for strict immigration limits and stronger defense. It links economic inequality to unrest, urging justice and humane policy to prevent revolution and protect liberty.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
America
Unpopular Thinker Critics and Proverbs Highlight Flaws
The essay critiques a public figure who is not popular, noting his steadfast belief in human depravity, his harsh judgments, and desire for strict control. It recalls his blunt habit of speaking truth, the friction it caused, and ends with a collection of his proverbs about duty and humility.
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Habtyyeb
Jerusalem
Jerivo
Death of Mrs Ellen Easton Legore in Linn County Iowa
Mrs Ellen Easton Legore died in Putnam township Linn County Iowa May 22 1878 aged 56 years 4 months 29 days. Born Glasgow Scotland she came to America at age 10 with her father’s family settling in Indiana. Married John Legore September 19 1639 later moved to town neighborhood where she died. Suffered strokes two years earlier left speechless with wrecked nervous system. Death attributed to a relapse of old disease. She left eleven children six sons and three daughters living.
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John Legore
Putnam Township
Linn County
Iowa
Shea
Glasgow
Scotland
America
Indiana
John’ Lepore
Be ye also ready Lewis Boon rarrer obituary style
Asleep in Jesus a brief death notice from Western College dated May 2 1578 expresses grief of a husband children and sisters while offering hope in a Christian reunion beyond this life. It cites the Bible verse Be ye also ready and notes the deceased will sleep in Jesus with God bringing them with him.
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Christ
Lewis Boon Rarrer
Centaur Liniment Promises Bold Veterinary Cures
A sensational patent medicine tale touts Centaur Liniment and White Liniment for horses and humans. It claims cures for rheumatism, sprains, ulcers, and skin ailments, with testimonials and dramatic patient stories from New York.
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