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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1878
Page
3
A fragmented editorial voice questions whether conciliation works and derides political figures. It cites Hayes, Potter, and Democratic strength in Ohio, mocks religious figures, condemns the Red Shirts' violence, and laments superficial reform while praising steady study and sermon preparation.
The Milwaukee Sentinel argues for a November election as a precaution while noting current legal doubts. It predicts Congress will decide the October election, suggesting Iowa’s delegation may be removed if needed. The piece denounces a recent state incident as extraordinary stupidity affecting the entire population.
The piece argues Pelton acted for Tilden and seeks to prove Pelton's authority over transactions tied to bribery, contending only a full show of Pelton’s power can absolve or indict Tilden, while noting political maneuvering and the era’s financial distress and calls for reform.
The article outlines Hpher ing Tilden's denial of authorship of damaging dispatches and accuses him of evasive inconsistencies. It questions his knowledge of telegrams and the timing of reports, suggesting potential attempts to obscure guilt and influence over electors. The piece notes contradictions about when he learned of the corruption and who disclosed it.
A Louisiana warning tale claims Democrats in Tensas Parish suppress Republican voters by intimidation and violence. It describes a Republican meeting near Waterproof met with white militia, seven alleged dead, all said to be Black. It recounts alleged Democratic misdeeds across South Carolina and Sumter County highlighting organized intimidation of Black voters.
Real estate transfers listed for Tuesday, October 20, 1878. A. C. Blake Co abstracts, offices over City National Bank. Transfers include Achsah D Felbaum to Wm Pulker ton for lot 4 in Murray's add to West Cedar Rapids. Laura Merriam to I P Hall for lot 4. Hiram K McLaughlin to Hugh Rue for multiple lots in Pigg addition. James D Jordan to Win Hutchin for several parcels. and other deeds with varying lot descriptions and prices.
The Burlington Hawk age carries Secretary McCrary’s opinion arguing the October election may be legal but future action by a Democratic House is doubtful. It compares to the 1812 precedent of Tennessee’s delegation and predicts either Democratic admission or full delegation disqualification for informality, criticizing state officers for overstepping bounds and endangering Republican credibility nationally.
A long list of land transfers and assignee actions across Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns includes estates, deeds, and sheriff sales. Notable names include Ips, Weare, Joli Costand, Elias, Ford, Yord, Stouth, Bell, Goodale, Young, Stephens, Green, Kernsgig, Hall, Crensarar, Goodrich, and Goohng, with parcels described by township lots and sections and varying acreages, amounts ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, and several public notices of property actions and taxes.
A column discusses home economics with emphasis on including wives and children in fair departments to boost attendance and profits. It then shifts to detailed agricultural plow theory explaining how plow edge, share shape, and soil resistance affect furrow quality and stability, citing practical notes for farmers and canning weekly readers.
A fragment advises keeping a supply of smarf weed for stock care. It mentions steeping the herb as an improved inment for bruises and ailments, acts as a colic remedy, and benefits horses or cattle in winter and spring. Notes gathering at full bloom and includes a personal signature line.
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