European breadstuffs from America eyed in 1880s trade
Article cites European nations including Belgium Italy and England to secure large portions of breadstuffs from America this year. It notes August pension totals in Des Moines, unemployment in Glasgow, and political turmoil in New York with factions and personalities referenced. It mentions railroad lines, Masons statistics, San Francisco mayoral race, a Minneapolis bank defaulter, English labor strikes, Memphis yellow fever cases, and U.S. Treasury silver holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Italy
Holland
Spain
Enngland
France
America
Des Moines
Glasgow
New York
California
de Young
Kalloch
Rilks
Isso
Greesback
Flere Iy
Newton Fres Press
Darlington
Iowa
Albert Les
Minnesota
Grand Lodge
W. W. Kane
Northwestern National Bank of
Minneapolis
England
Preston
Memphis
Kelly
Not Guilty for Quily in Dem Victory Narrative
The jury acquitted Quily, murderer of Miss Chisolm, after about thirty minutes. The piece portrays the verdict as a Democratic triumph, asserting the south predicted the outcome and the north expected it. It questions the shift from punishment to political heroism and venerates the daughter who protected her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quily
Miss Chisolm
Gully
Lim
Blood and Fire Amid Capitol Outrage in Free America
A vivid report describes mob violence against a Republican figure Chisolm, his family, and supporters. The attackers burn, shoot, and terrorize in a scene at a prison cell and near the White House, with accusations of Democratic guilt and a controversial acquittal. The piece decries southern outrage and partisan victory in an era of alleged injustice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aggagsins
Jainny
Washington
White House
South
A Call to Rally Republicans in Linn County
A 1879 editorial urges loyal Republicans to end legislative apathy. It cites postwar decline, Confederate influence, and threats in the South, urging every Republican to vote for county, state, and national tickets to shape the coming presidential campaign. California and Maine are noted as awakening examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samtar
Repid- Vienn Party
Nll
California
Maine
Iowa
Linn County
California officers elected keep Republican tilt
The list shows California officers including Governor George C. Perkins and others all labeled Republican, signaling a strong Republican sweep. The article contrasts New York politics, noting Democratic divisions and Tammany influence while predicting Republican advantages. It ends with an advertisement for Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
George C. Perkins
John Mansfield
Danisl M. Burns
D. M. Kentfield
John Weil
A. L. Hart
J. W. Shankin
Supreme Court
Frank W. Gross
F. M. Campbell
Robert E. Morrigan
Cedar Rapids rail lease debate could reshape regional lines
Local observers weigh the impact of ratifying the lease and shifting management on Cedar Rapids trade. Proponents argue the change would broaden connections to Chicago Des Moines St Louis Omaha and Council Bluffs, boosting shipping fuel access and unified tariffs benefiting merchants citywide. Opponents warn of potential risks though many believe local interests remain safe under the proposed arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedar Rapids
D& NL W
Bid & P
Chicago
C. KR. I. Ps
Atchicon
Leavenworth
Town City
Cedar Rapids
St Louis
Maine Boom Davis Nears Governor Victory
Official returns show Republican Davis within 237 votes of a governor’s election in Maine where a legislature choice will prevail. Republican plurality over Greenback is 20,04? and over Democratic 46,82). The result signals Greenback weakness nationwide as Maine’s “old timers” recognize the trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Davis
Greenback
Ottumwa Tax Petition Faces Railway Control Issue
The petition to tax Ottumwa to attract a railway would require the St Paul Company to operate the line as a continuous extension. If the St Paul Company declines, funds could not be used by others. The piece argues the aid favors Milwaukee & St Paul Railway and warns Ottumwa should not assist in exporting traffic or entangling itself with a single carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Road
St. Paul Company
Jug Plain
Mibwaukee & St. Paul Ralway Company
Reba
Ottumwa
St. Louis, Kansas City
Referees Sale of Henry Rogers Estate in Putnam County
Referees sale ordered by judgment in the case of Mary Thomason et al. will be held for cash at the late residence of Tonry Rogers in Putnam township Linn County on October 16, 1873. Property described includes portions of sections 10 15 and 20 and other parcels in Putnam and Putnam township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cirenie Court
Mary Thomason
Jane
A. D
Wndar
Snd Court
Tonry Rogers
Putmarn
Lunt
Judemont
Henry Rogers
Varige
DE Putnam ‘Township
Linn Co
James Morelaen
Joseph Moorhead
Christopher Fulrmeiste
Fanny Rogers
Tinn Ga
Erasie G. Clan
Untitled excerpt on税 and railway vote prudence in Iowa
An excerpt laments prudent action before petitioning and voting on a railroad project in Iowa. It argues a 2 percent tax funds a competing line to a leading city, potentially harming local trade and exposing unwisdom in current decisions.
Best I Ever Knew of J G Starkey Endorses Shilohs Vitalizer
Iowa City resident J G Starkey commends Shilohs Vitalizer after decades of gyspepsia and liver trouble. He credits the remedy with a complete cure and calls it the best he has ever known. Sold by W L Weller and C W Muttlin, priced at hot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Starkey
Iowa City
W.L. Weller
C. W. Muttlin
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending September 16 1879
List of property transfers reported by Fr A Simmons to UC Blake Co Abstractor of Citles including numerous Cedar Rapids and Marion lots and blocks. Transfers show buyers sellers locations and amounts with many entries in Cedar Rapids Oak Park West Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Notable names include Morehead Blain Dewley Gallagher Giffin Schramper and Waterson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. A. Simmons
UC. Blake & Co
Citles
Bever's
Town Avenue
City National Bank
Joseph Morehead
Jessie B. Blain
Feined Cox
Wid
L M Dewley
Lo Susan Stansbury
Alvra Elastings
William Ernst
Datham
William M Giffuj
State of Town
J P Allburs
Marion
William Schramper
Bridget Schramper
Wm M Giffen
Wm K Smith
Samuel Brown
Lovina Veister
Stephens
Win Poller
AW Crandell
2D Stephens
Borney
Catherine M Galpin
Johning
Davenport
Oak Park
Cedar Rapids
Twogood
Igilioth
Alex Campbell
West Cedar
Walker
West Cedar Rapids
Hyatt
Charles A I Laston
Carlis R.jones
G Bik
James
Witheavid
Newman
W Hubbard
NX M Subbard
Greene
Cgollege
Lobe
Rowley
Mary Lowley
Ts Williams
Clarissa Way
Wallace D Cheater
Vannote
Phelps
Waclaw Stanek
Abzbeta Stanek
Jan Janda
Joseph Kacena
Seth Byam
Benjamin Norris
Paris
Jno
Benjamin
Jay Taine
Smythe
Amos CG Harper
Johnson Waddington
David Smyth
Mary
Efall
Dora Wheeler
Robert Adams
Adam Moors
Iowa Land Cos Add
Lisbon
Elizabeth Johnson
Adam Runkle
U B
Flack
Shilohs Consumption Cure and Porous Plaster Ad
A mother's grief warns of illness from coughs and croup leading to consumption. Shi loh's Consumption Cure is advertised as guaranteed, with prices of 10, 00, and 1.00. Shiloh's Porous Plaster for back, side or chest costs 25 cts. Sold by W. L. Weller and C. W. Millin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
W.L. Weller
C. W. Millin
Auction Notice of Real Estate for Sheriff Sale
Thoi Tircuil and others have filed a writ of execution. Ten parcels of Blackwunder University land in Linn county Iowa are levied upon and offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash October 10, 1679 in front of the Court House door in Cedar Rapids. Attendance will be given by the undersigned. Sheriff Lin Co. Marion Town. Attorneys Wann & Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoi Tircuil
Clara Hefkigr
Cedar Rapids
Lion County
Towa
Ddarion
Linn County
Marion
Lim County
Ji. Carsbardon
Lin Co
Bradyorn
Wann
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Mis Weekly Times
F. McClelland
Wigket
Torn H. Tak
Yrask T. Uamibell
J. M. Beck
Carl W. von Cdelus
Congress
William G. Thompson
Bull For
Representatives
Ft. D
Sadilel Daniels
Oarat Mtackson
I Sueritl
Yambert
Mslyman
A. Laubarge
U.S. Treasury
Hollan & Lynch
Jeff Davis
Syracuse
Jacobs
Brooklyn
Robinson
Tammanyites
John Kelly
Jeader
Tilden
Hese Company
Woolbury
Marshaltown
Henderson
Fourth Ward
Quanbty
Dobh
Guldstith Maid
Dan Mace
Prince of Horsemen
Gayeshake
Bivlance Bo
Sale
Bocs-Becpara
Calloee
Keokuk
Solomon & Busch
Clothiers
Iowa Ave
C. B. Blachley & Son
Havleden
Elgein
Stratton
B. Blachley & Son
Lowa
Vo Town Avenue
Nery Grand Hart
E. K. Larimer
Tron
Stegl
Nails
Stile
Saales
Lelie Stontarts
Solomon & Bosch
J. F. Swab, Sele Agt
Bright
Abigall's
COLES
FLD
Effingham Co
Hunt
Physiciana
Ateanaes
Alld Vrlat
Frank Dvorak
Ealer
South Commercial Street
Erar
Linata
Tae
W.O. Lawton
John H. Law
The
Aultman & Taylor Thresher
Mark
City Market
Academy of Music
Milwaukee
Wis
Cll
Deavy Toy
Oss Galnd
Canvert
Cartaine
Mantger
A. Kurchle
West Water Street
Dhe
Athwaukee
Salewes
C. Taylors Jewely
Ww. L. Weller's
R. M. Garrison, Prop
Sanere Owen
Ln.sham
Wee Pee
Iowa Avenue
Pease ON
Kishin
Taakin
Laneks
Union ‘Mills
Pety
Ibwil
Thavill
Anu
Portland
Bible Society
CASH
N.isham
Jows Avenue
Cooper
Scotttt Hing
Adamal ‘Street
Bazis and
Park Avenue
Merchants Block
Jones & Eaton
Distr
Taabba
She City National Park
Lowen
Pat
Desmaney
Ellen A. Dye
Twogaad& Elliot
Johnston Elliott
Pluligit
Linz County
Lh Fay
Saud
Beinst YU Mhereon
Blake & Horn Anl cAttourneys
Torin
Liu Marius
Israel Bros
Renhun
Israhi, Bros
Higley’s
WM. Lorentsein
A. C. Soule
Soule & Milesma
S. Commercial St
Krebs Bros
Ity
Undertakers
Cyey Wack
Store
Gov. Washington and
Brown Ste
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