The Pending Election Urges Republican Victory
In view of the approaching election this state should mobilize every Republican voter for a strong canvass. The piece argues the election signals broader national sentiment, praises Republican gains, and urges steadfast support, registration, and turnout, highlighting integrity and capability of state candidates. It warns against Democratic gains and calls for adherence to the regular ticket.
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Vech
Geeulbin
Republican Party
Nemuch
Democratic Party
Bres
Maine
Tha Merita
Union Fair at Mechanicsville A large successful exhibition
The Union Agricultural Fair of Cedar Linn and Jones counties was held at Mechanicaville Jost week and attracted about 6,000 visitors on Thursday and Friday. Gate receipts topped 6,000 with many classes surpassing $100 in entries. Horses cattle hogs and farm implements drew large displays. pine art hall showcased embroidery paintings and handiwork. A new Democratic paper in Jackson County was announced with publisher W. Allen. Races trotters running and relay events highlighted, plus a matched baseball game for silver trophies. The fair closed with high praise for its success surpassing previous years.
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Cedar, Linn and
Jones
Mechanicaville
Ge Ana
Hinos
Oae
Black Bird
Whelebone
Robbie Goldust
Moscow Belle
Dan Webster
Benny Doon
Ealies
Tom Tiger
Tom Byer
Menu
Lorse
Goldust
Camden
Ragged Kate
Cynthia
Woodburn
Billy Welch
Woodbown
Billy Weleh
Sid
Charrs Grove
Wyoming
Wsir
Jamea Scammou
Meckanicsville
Chicago Jotun
Hus
Cedar Rapids
Shankland Destros
Beaute
Huerever
Oman
Axe
Ieee Cemarss
Phave
Shankland
Keokok
Bashaw
Joe Hooker
Iowa
Gedat Rapids
Srace
Towa
le Hall
H. Sawyer
Burington
Soule Bretsinger & Co
Fort Madison
I. Freeman & C2
Waterloo
Ellisop
Mt. Vernon
Bradford
Bradley
Ceslar Rapids
John Scott
W. J. Bayes
E. M. Baker
Francis
Mira JM. Shaffer
Pullfield
Cedar Rapidaludive
Hull
Mra BE
Hill
Martha Weate
E. Masuriet
Paris
Tackton
Borek
Cornwell
Drs
Cele
Chicago
Shermat
W. E. Thompson
T. Z. Goals
Aleo
Dubuque
Yberdle
Towa State Agricultural College
Miet B. Walker
Cezar
M. Woodman
Case of
Saltthrer Products
Theodore Tilton Tale Reveals Victoria Woorhull Biography
A Victorian era critique claims Victoria Woorhull is guided by spirits and divine decree, with Tilton’s satire likening her to Diana and referencing a sensational portrait of supernatural communion. The piece mocks the author’s prose and notes a show featuring fruit and bread displays as a notable highlight.
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Mr. T
Diana
Lebe
Republican Party and Working Men in Iowa Debate Loyalty
In this era of political turmoil the piece defends the Republican Party against new antimony factions like the Working Men’s Party. It praises Republican actions including Homestead land policy, abolition of servile labor, soldierly recognition, and land policy that favored actual settlers, while criticizing Democrats for obstruction. It cites Cedar Rapids fair reports and disputes misstatements about dust, water, and crowd conditions, affirming the fair’s success and order under President Shankland.
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Republican Party
Lus Comets
Ue Wybover
Linn County
Republican Congress
Ted Means
Congress
States
South
Tandices
House of Representatives
Sally
Fine Art Hall exhibition showcases wax-work and art
The article praises the Fine Art Hall display featuring wax-work, bouquets, landscapes, portraits, and fruit pieces by Bilas A. and Libbie E. H. Dows of Cedar Rapids. It notes photographs by Youis & Stamper and ornamental pen drawings from state business colleges, plus notable furniture, instruments, and sewing machines. The piece lauds the exhibition as a success for the state fair.
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Bilas A
Iful
Libbie E H. Dows
Cedar Rapids
Youis & Stamper
Les Stoises
Spi School
Furniturs
E. Masuerien
Guild, Church & Co
Boston
Mathushek
E.G. Duper
Dulehner
Plelchiig & Jenkins
Howe
Singer
Wheeler & Wileon
Manhatqua
Leen
Iowa Fair Hall Exhibits and State Senate Resignations
The article notes H C Bulia resigning as State Senator and being replaced. Gouvernor Mertill orders a state election on the second Tuesday of October 1871 for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge and Superintendent. It also describes Iowa Hall exhibits at a fair with fine arts, textiles, lace, leather, and crafts from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns. It lists other official resignations and appointments in the state legislature and local offices.
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Gaterpor Merelll
H. C. Bulia
Walden
Mertill
Supreme Court
Chessy
First Circuit
Eighth Judicial District
Willer
aMiea
Twelfth Judicial District
George W. Maddick
Tuc
General Assembly
Augustus H. Hamilton
Téee Lmmaas Johanson
Que Anditer
James J. Child
Turney
Vousselor
Lyt. A
Arsignee
District of Iowa
Natioa
Daniel Restaver
Palo
Lita
Awa
Hie
Gusiwa
Suwi
Wilkes
Gilchrist
Amlwu
Lyon
A.braduby
Reform Faction Nominates in Davenport Gazette Letter
A Citizen Convention in Lawn City nominated disaffected Democrats and Republicans for office. The slate includes Wm. Crum for Senator Cyrus Saunders William B. Ford Joe Sheriff Fin Barrey for Treasurer. They advocate reform equal taxation of all property and opposition to railroad interests amid New York politics of 1871 and GOP backers attempt to curb Tammany influence.
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Davenport
Lawn City
Wo. Crum
Cyrus Saunders
William B. Ford
Joe Sheriff
Fin” Barrey
E. T. Seymour
New York
SAU
Aod
Iselti
Gmsp
Carl Schurz Third Party Plans Stir 1876 Debate
The Times laments a proposed third party to disrupt the Republican and Democratic blocs. It notes Schurz Brown White and Brumbell leading opposition, while federal unity remains strong. A Chicago Journal editorial mocks the idea as unsound, urging two parties remain the norm in a republic.
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Owl Sclaitz
Victoria
Woorlboll Dexter
Goldemith
Bobadis
Migzouri Teuton
Tribune
Nashville
Carl
Repub Wennlam
Pinca
California
Maine
Puc
Chicago
Wuerg
No. 2
Schurz
Tessa
Brown
White
Brumbell
Nelther
Growth of Burlington and Cedar Falls Railroad Sparks Towns Growth
The article details rapid railroad expansion by the B. C. R. & M. Co. from Burlington toward Plymouth, reaching Cedar Falls and Greene. It highlights new depots, a turntable, round-house plans, and a thriving agricultural region with extensive wheat transport to the G. N. W. line, plus bustling passenger service and town development at Greene and Elm Springs.
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Burlingon
Plymouth
St. Paul
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
Cedar
Cedar Falls
Shelrock
Clarksville
Greene
Shellrock
Elm Springs
Cedar Fatla
Grentie
Goil-Duther
Messig
Greene, Truex, Dows
B.C. R SM
Transporta |Ism
Phat Gaecne
G. N
B. C&m
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Béitor
Srosydachs
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H. C. Belts
Winneshirk
J. G.day
Fremont
Alonzo Abernethy
Oravford
Ebster
Republican County
Tor
Mecglure
W. Litzenberg
Wilson Porsendilot
J, P. Coulter
F. Yamberl
Robert Rose
Wo. Langham
W. E. Shury
A. Lacrence
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W. 2Lshuey
Ivrs
Eouth
A.D. Colt
Eline
Putnam
Enron
College
Hon. Thos, Corbett
Judy Lotham
Springville
Mt Vernon
Stenchfield
Eleber Wanbeek
J. C. Davis
W. Troy
Central City
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Guevok
Tlow
Stanehfield and Smith
A. St
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Malongi
Jingu
Gwineipic
SW. Rathars
Ch'n Republican Cen. Com
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Jaskyon County
Andrew Picket
Jackson County Journal
W. Allen
Theodore Tilton
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Brooklyn
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Fine Art Hall
Uf Rapids Times
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Hag Doon
Legion
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Great Northwest
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