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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1869
Page
2
The State Dental Committee schedules Republican meetings with locations and times, urging local committees to arrange the events and speakers. A critique of fair management follows, blaming farmers and mechanics for neglect and horse interests steering fairs away from agricultural and industrial goals.
The Linn County Agricultural Society exhibition last week drew a larger crowd but few farm products. Siberean crabs and other fruits were noted, while floral and needlework displays were down. A governor candidate speech by George Gillaspy highlighted political disputes and party tensions surrounding the fair.
The Hon George Gillaspy spoke at Brown's Hall to a 71 person audience Saturday evening. The pork-packer candidate described his physique with humor, noting his size, liver, and long labor, then began introducing himself as the humblest individual in the race.
The piece recounts Democrat George Gillaspy's Governor candidacy remarks on taxes temperance and tariffs, with sharp attacks on Republicans. It also narrates a perilous river rescue after a temporary trestle collapsed, four men escaping drowning by clinging to debris and a tree before being ferried to shore.
A long readers’ letter reports the Avondale Penn coal mine disaster, noting 110 deaths including many widows and orphans. It urges stricter mine safety measures and escape provisions. A separate piece questions Keokuk city hall actions on a temporary jail and engine room building, urging prompt, secure construction for public safety and city credit.
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