Editorial notes on politics and events of 1877 era
Editorial notes survey wheat and coal prices, public debts, and major figures. It notes Dr Sanford Huff death, Grant visit to Philadelphia, Henry Clay Dean lectures, and political shifts in New York Pennsylvania Iowa Indiana and Colorado. It cites labor strikes, pensions delays, Ute investigations, and the Iowa capital building figures and costs. It quotes Grant on reconciliation and civil rights.
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Minneapolis
Coe
Sanford W. Huff
Iowa
Ulty
Ith
Sigourney
Grant
Philadelphia
Philadelphi
Henry Clay
New York
Senate
Union
Chandler
National Republican Committee
James F. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Sheado
Canada
United States
Indiana
Palmer
Marshalltown
St. Louis
Chicago Packing Company
Chicago
Colorado
Ouray
Thornburg
Meeker
Powerful rivals in the development of our great resources
The State register cites stalwart sentiment defending full citizenship for all men, opposing violence against Black or White Republicans. It rejects surrender to hate, pledging to aid the oppressed and resist mob justice. The piece warns of bloodshed and urges steadfast support for equality and constitutional rights.
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Negister
Tueir
Black Dog
Grant's Reception at Chicago
A verbose 19th century chronicle of General Ulysses S. Grant's Chicago visit, detailing crowds swelling to hotel capacities, trains arriving in full force, and an immense procession. The account lists the order of march from police through bands, regiments, and dignitaries, noting lavish civic displays and firm displays by local businesses.
Consumption Cured by an East India Missionary Remedy
An old physician reports a vegetable remedy for consumption bronchitis and other throat and lung ailments. After trials, he offers to send free of charge the recipe in German French or English with preparation and usage directions. Mail requests to W. W. She rar 149 Powers Block Rochester N Y.
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W. W. Sherar
Powers’ Block
Rochester
Cowlta
Humbugged Again By Hoyt Bitters Parcel Story
A St Paul reader notes a personal experience with Hoy Bitters, claiming his wife rapidly improved after two months use and has stayed well for eighteen months, expressing wary amusement at later humbugging claims.
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Esaw
St Paul
Plonaer
Chicago welcomes Grant with grand parade and reception
The Chicago pageant for General Grant lasts three to four hours as crowds cheer along decorated streets. At the Palmer House he receives a warm greeting from Mayor Harrison, who prefaces Grant’s speech with remarks on American unity and national strength. The night ends in crushing crowds and a late dinner at the residence of Grant’s son, leaving lasting memories of a remarkable civic tribute.
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Bummer
Amy Bummer
Totela
Chicate
Jer Eljivens
Gong
Ariving
Palmer House
Grant
Harrison
Chicago
Xeecua
Fred
Woneu
Texas
Railroad Tax Firestone Ridge: 2 Percent Vote Urged
The Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Sigourney Railway project faces a township vote on a 2 percent tax. The paper notes prior debate, opposition grounded in business value, and urges all Rapids township voters to cast a fair, informed ballot on the 26th.
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Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa & Sigourney Railroad
Rapids Township
A Mother's Grief and a Cough Cure Claim
A warning on coughs and child illness underscores maternal care as crucial. The ad promotes Shi loh's Consumption Cure with guaranteed results, priced 10, 60, and 1.00 dollars, plus Shiloh's Porous Plaster at 25 cents, sold by W L Weller and C W Mifflin at 4005.
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Shiloh
W.L. Weller
C. W. Mifflin
Grant Appears Reserved Amid Chicago Parade
Readers see General Grant in a public procession in Chicago. He sits upright in the carriage, nods to the crowd, and raises his hat as a sign of duty. He looks younger, healthier, and more composed, seemingly preferring not to enjoy the display but to fulfill public expectation. Also an ad notes a catarrh remedy with nasal injector included in each bottle for 50 cents.
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General Grant
Chicago
Shilor
W. L. Weller
W. Miflin Ng
Tae
Ponca Indians visit likely to seek justice in Omaha
A letter urges readers to support Ponca Nation advocates Mr Harsha from Omaha may visit with Standing Bear and Bright Eyes to appeal for fair treatment. It recounts treaties, $53,000 owed to the Poncas, land 500 acres cultivated, 150 houses, and 210 deaths after removal to Indian Territory. Standing Bear challenged detainment. habeas corpus action freed him and his party, with Judge Dundy affirming that an Indian is a person under the law.
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Bowor
Harsha
Omaha
United States
Standing Bear
Indian Territory
Tipbles
Dandy
Justice for Indian brethren urged by multiple suits
A note urges Christian denominations to fund three legal actions to secure justice for Luis oppressed people. Omsha and Bishop Clarkson chair the committee to ensure prudent use of funds, with K Harsha and a Presbyterian pastor as secretary. Also included are a local testimonial about Shiloh’s Vitalizer claiming cures and a dated closing, from 1873.
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Luis
Omsha
Clarkson
K. Harsha
FXC Cattle Show Reflections From Chicago Exposition
Observer notes at the Chicago Exposition describe fat cattle and sheep displays with many grades rather than pure bloods, a modest poultry show, and a surprisingly tame overall fair. also includes a dated legal notice from Linn County Iowa about a divorce petition due by January 1880 and incorporation notices for Western Rotary Plow Company with capital stock details and board structure.
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Chicago
Exposition Building
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Sheridan
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Grand Army of the Republic
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Starkey
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Hong
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PHOS
North Star Hotel
City Hotel
Gre Nock
Lot Grand Hove
Om Adame House
Tabor Velinis
Artha Butler
Proprietress
John M
Ald
Circuit Court
Linn County
L. Elia ‘Tyler
Suls
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Mu- Non
Agalass
Alex Gamebeli
Plalmilte
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John K
Underwood
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Terest
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Lint County
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Alec
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G. Fargo
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J. A. Gillette
Canton
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Hamilton & Amidon
Devendorf
Mann
Tthis
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Mamn
Largest Stock Dry Coods
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Ty Pensirales
Muse
Monursine
Hagia
Coreg Rimamatiam
Liniment
Stahta
Iliniments
Superior
SWAB
Sale Agt
Cedar Rapids
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Diana “Oes Vial
Frank Dvorak
Aler
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A. M. Garrison, Prop
CARRS
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Comer
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W. S. Bradley & Bro
Cedar, Rapids, Mowa
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Dow Guy
James Ross
Old Stand
Iowa Ave
Washington St
Gillette & Brother
L&s
Eagle Brewery and Malt House
Omar Dole
Boston
Grrl Hotel
Grdate
Eefat Onder Te
C. Macnus
Wiggins
Henry B. Miller
Biller & CO
Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Tinn
UAB
Tf. Moore
S.C. Koonts
David Nonor
BJ. S.monds
Tas
Ketle
Lasterarger
F. Kersicner
Use
Tames Yuill
Anz
Cedar Rapiin
E. O
M. Ottmar
Iowa Avenue
Bever’s Block
Atdwk
PTILY
Brock &O
Orion
Lacawanna
Lehigh
Pittsburg
Blossburg
Charcoal and Coke
Adelahion
Stor
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