From the Cross Roads Iowa Saloons and Reform
Odd assorted 1870s era fragments describe saloon influence in Iowa politics and Democratic strategy, urging temperance positions while critiquing opponents. It discusses federal officers, civil service, Sabbath observance, and political maneuvering amid national debates on army size and Reconstruction era issues.
Starved Love and Deadly Promises in a Rural Tale
In a stark excerpt from Rabberton's Some Talks a dying wife confronts her husband Sam over broken promises and a future for their starving children. She urges him to do right by them, even as he pleads for mercy, revealing a bleak portrait of marital strain and survival. The passage also shifts to editorial chatter about suffrage, politics, and public figures, reflecting a chaotic blend of social issues in the era.
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Atlanta
Inter-Ovran
Becaus
Wade Tamonton
Empire of
South Carolina
Georgia
South
Hayes
Stanley Matthews
Poster
Donisiana
Sayd
Hampton
State of
Uni Tully
J. Barbour
Virginia
Yayes
Upper
Georgi
Adams
Eesherman
Gualkat
Thel
Paris
Bismarck
Thiefspeau
Jones
Joseph
I Tura
Hure
Sidia
WMS
Tayes
Solomon
Hil
Gordon
Firesimmons
Nebraska
Grinnell
Iowa
Third National Bank of
Chicago
Newport
Ting
Missouri
Orders of Patrons of Industry
Cinclimati
Bogardus
Plevna
Mra
la Ban
LNG Exulouliye
Treving
Mexico
Durgen-gawed
Viel Raiso
South America
Diaz
Rio Grandé
Floyd
Rande
Knox County
Gilson
Wally Wailea
Africa
Journal of
Bomgelical Missions
Pas
Bonzy
West ‘Africa
Christ
Saige Jones
Alnne
Eriend
Nou
Peatlower
Rand
Vanzuy
Anthank
Avuid
Elaisray
Song
Europe
Beagar
Rabberton
Sam
Lin
Mary
Higwite
Pia
States
Thales
Galileo experiment proves equal fall times despite weight
An Italian scholar's tale describes Galileo's drop test from Pisa's tower. Two spheres of different weights descended together, contradicting then accepted belief that heavier objects fall faster. The account explains equal speeds by air resistance and proportional forces, noting repeated tests and public interest. It also shifts abruptly to assorted home remedies and a note on infant care and tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilleo
University of Pisa
Galileo
Vian
Sheory
Dr Van Dyke's Sulphur Soap Tye soap advertisement and claims
Dr Van Dyke's Sulphur Soap touted by Van Dyke as the greatest external remedy for cutaneous diseases. Claims include odorless formula and strong water immersion with flour of sulphur. Sold by Lineaweaver & Mifflin in Cedar Rapids. price 15 cents per box of three cakes. Contact details for Chicago and Northwestern Railway office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark & Lynch
SEYS
Arpenter
Hock Agaprids
Daniel Lothian
Ae Porney
Marlon
Linn Connby
Buchess
Coury Court
C. Fordyce
Aparuragterne
Bourie
Cedar Rapids
Tow
Lton Warren
M. D
Hin
O. R. Binney
Tews Avenue
Cuasstraud
Osos
England
Suirgeon & Accou Fracton Wesproulut
Fuilfinx- Furgeon
Wight
Tye. van Dyke
van Dyke
Jr. ‘van Dyke
Prominent Health Tonic Promises Vigor and Purity
An old health advertisement extols Hostatter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for debility and irregularity. It claims to improve appetite, blood purity, and bodily functions, while warning against reliance on laxatives and urging discretion in confidants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenses
The Uses of Lemon in Age Writing
The article notes Lemon juice has value, claiming lemon juice cures corn when applied to the foot and relieves coughs and general ill health. It warns many people would feel better if lemon juice were renewed and used regularly, though the text is garbled and mentions a location near Brock's Coal Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie
Nore
Cornera
Snd
Hayes
Wade
Nigner
South
Atlanta
Wii
London Lancet
Brock's
Lemon
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Wales
B. F. Howland, Wrorzsare Ayo Retail
Sloe Findley
Hargo Urustas
Toham
Ely
Barnes
Gauh
Jacob J. Egermayer
Manutschargrane Teater
Gssartinsat
Valse
Ayers & M'Clelland
FA Frogmefors
Eerie
Advange
WSS
Rev
Sayaanes
Smn
Saqttared
Tae Panies
Mngo
Gilly, HO
Iotaan
Seon
Tertuinn
Jauiral
Bostane
Linus
Lea
Uditine
Termainal Ab
Tegular Risus Sohig
Business Directory
Charles B Keeler
Postamee
Cedar Sup
Lowe
Sniffin & Ward
Are
Sien
Faley
Washi
Fan Stackdown Avenue
Tom Nedel Stanly Ee
Leonard
Atmos HY
Afanston
Islock
Washleton Street
Bay
James A. McCreery
Ati, EY
Waterhouse Black
Cedar Tupius
SRD
BEL & Rogers
Ptonneys
Raw
Oibee
P.O. Black
Aes Miels & Blake
oMico
City Na- Actons Bank
Town
Wiottam
Sbai
Sbai's Ry Store: WN. D. Parriurst
Trorney
Sit Rapids
West & Eastman
Nevendort
Cedar
Nowary i
Cane Uy Izing
Colleetia
Ma Patien
Busceeng
South Commercial St
Delow Park
Cedar Tayids
W. H. Thompson
DESR
Smith Commercial St
Cedar Rapida
S Neee Et AG
Taylor
Plana Town Avenue
Cem Rapids
Lowa
Has
Charles Dixos
Enerwood
Lowa Avene
Fairview Dairy
Promt
Selberys Ped RT
Lubbock
Eroprets
EDI Jrdentiste
Biviey's Hardware Store
Skreepart
Grast Mercantile College
Kookuz
Podlc
Bet
Eeliver Iv Ioney
Tawrence Star
Aml
Ural
Cedar Rapids Nurseries
S Towsn
Bible Society Depository
Oreren Creesterres
J.C Groves
American Bible Society
The
Bible Society
Squires
Scott
Allanta
Texas
Arma
Army
Senate
Atkin
Ewing
Linieicie Mada Iliee
United States
la Manvea
Sutioan Islands
Congregations Church
Henry
Smithsonian Institute
Towa
Philadelpia
Chirley
Livings
PBS
Civil Service
Walker
Bazar
China
Ronny Places
Apthank
Nagaives
Chiesa
Iehtaen
Words of
Angers
Himgelf
Washington
Waguincrow
D.C
Atkins
Cexan
Florence Adele
Wm. IT. Vanderbilt
J. Mek
Ley
Trousseau
Counfort
Ageinet
Ingersoll
Bob" Ingersoll
Wroth
Paine
Tom" Paine
Bob
Wyoming
Bia
Dr. Bull
Egypt
London
Morton
Grant
Ivain
Congress
Central Georgia
Weakey
Macon
Navy
Dr. van Dyke
Tins Kaver
Booth
Chicago and Northiwestern Railway
Broadway
New York City
New York
Rome
Orbaud
Guy
A. R. Wescott
Waterhouse Low
Iowa Area
Owa
Walter Pell
Washington Street
J. A. Benner
Sele Caukin, Kent & Caukin, Architects
Renaann
Mershwils Block
Sila
John Thomas
Iowa Avenue
Mitchell & Myere
Gllazing
Oe Tehampson
South Commercial Street
Neaitt
John Callman
J. Vance
Mealens TH
City Hall
City National Bank
J Office
Bever's Block
Gapital
W. D. Watrous & Co
THI
Minnesota
Onquest
Tha Flours
Union Mills
W. S. Cooper
Tid Retail
Dentart Ko
NFR
Wtarles
Lublin
TM Sinclair & CO
C. E. Ferguson
Hotymatm, Sallettor
Sav
Ieee
Pater
Kortifizar
Tibor Roreitzer Mannii
A. H. Brash
North Commercial St
Jg.f. VanVechten
Washington St
P.o.block
IGWA
Transactia General Depos
Reren Yy
Prapsa Ratton
Amg
Mitet
Haxiy
Carroll
Mithols
Exchange
Hank
Polo
Bbc
Chilenge
SareRwacn
Cook
Walkers
Shawn
Bast & Lenviiyity
Haniers
Giarencg
Juwit
Foster Bros
COAL
Ttien
Yord
Biack North Union Depot
Newweeka Arena
Psire Marghinaty Beeld
Pieraptey
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