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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1879
Page
3
A scrambled summary of political chatter notes Senatorial "A. W. uULL" and other names, mentions of Democratic and Greenback activity, and anecdotes from California to Maine. Reports from Rochester Minnesota on a Catholic pledge event, pension expenditures, gold imports, and commentary on Grant, Vanderbilt, emigration, and San Francisco mayoral candidate Kalloch. Concludes with broader U S political undercurrents and rising manufacturing prices.
The passage recalls Confederate General J. B. Hood who died of yellow fever in New Orleans and reflects on wartime memories from Atlanta and the 4th division, 17th army corps. It contrasts hunger and trade pressures with pride in the United States' food exports, acknowledging the grim toll of war.
A critique of Democratic tariff policy on quinine argues repeal raised prices, not relief, due to ignorance of cinchona bark sourcing. It cites foreign control, American manufacturers' decline, and warnings of bourbon governance, noting London and Philadelphia firms amid rising costs for consumers.
Early Maine results indicate Republican gains with 15 of 20 representatives elected, a seven seat increase. Davis, a Republican, appears to lead opponents by a large plurality as returns continue to come in.
The California election yielded Republicans winning all state offices and all congressmen. Democrats had carried the state previously for three terms. In San Francisco the result split between Republicans and Workingmen's, with Democrats and their allies routed. Kallovk, Workingmen's candidate for mayor, and their sheriff candidate won by small margins.
The piece urges individual Republican effort over crowds in politics. It warns against assuming public demonstrations determine votes and calls for personal contact, vigilance, and sustained canvassing in Linn County to ensure the party’s full ticket wins and to influence the next year’s presidential race.
The Des Moines state fair reports receipts sufficient to cover all expenses and premiums, with last year’s balances settled and a thousand dollars in a nest egg. Congratulations to the association managers and Des Moines citizens for their hard work and public spirit.
An 1860s style advertisement touts over 500000 bottles sold and 2000 cures for consumption. It claims cures for coughs croup asthma and bronchitis and urges use for life value. It promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster sold by Weller and Mifflin.
Prone to careless handling, lamp accidents occur from falls, missteps, or a child at play. The new Harris & Smith Safety Lamp is for sale at all lamp stores.
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