Editorial Notes Reflect a Turbulent 1882 Scene
A compendium of 1882 news items discusses Denver rail traffic, Maine’s Republican delegation, a record wheat harvest, midwest drought, Iowa fusion politics with Greenbackers, Mrs. Melville’s mental illness, Ben Butler’s Massachusetts governor bid, a Burlington horse collision, Christiancy’s marriage, July immigrant arrivals, Democratic platform gaps, Des Moines’ “Holy City” tag, and the Pittsburgh iron workers strike. The column critiques politics, labor, and social issues with sharp language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Christiancy
Iowa
Des Moines
Iron Workers
Pittsburgh
Iowa Railroads Tax Values and Prohibition Era Notes
A survey of railroad property valuations in Iowa lists Chicago Rock Island Pacific at 6.45 million, C N W at 4.61 million, C B Q at 4.62 million, and BCRN at 2.18 million with a 16 thousand special tax for railroad commissioners. The report also notes opposition to Mormon proselyting in North Carolina, reactions to temperance moves, and political chatter around Blaine and local candidates including Ben Fredrick and James Wilson amid party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Chicago
Rock Island
Shellbyville
Des Moines
C. Fritz
State Brewers’ ‘Association
Arth
Western Distillers’ Association
Virginia
Garfield
Bliss
Aesculapius
Tralve
Blaine
United States
James G. Blaine
Ben
Fredrick
Marshalltown
Congress
Linn County
Republican Party
Prohibition Debates Split Whisky Makers and State Fair Location
Readers weigh in on prohibition effects on distillers with closed door strategies and fears of stricter laws, while a Cotin plea argues for a permanent state fair site. Iowa debate over Des Moines versus other cities for the fair surfaces amid local editorial commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.H. Cotin
Ft Dodge
Megister
Des Moines
Thera
Cosino
Register
The Excentric Cowboys Duel Ends In Fatalities
A sensational Western tale claims twelve cowboys six per side dueled with rifles over mixed cattle herds. Four men died at the first shot and the cattle were finally separated, though doubt lingers about the report and its authenticity.
Iowa corn crop saved by September heat and frost
The State Registers views Iowa’s corn crop as largely saved after a severe first frost. It credits the state’s soil and late September warmth for redeeming the season, noting widespread belief in failure a month earlier but praising the fertility of Iowa soil now. The piece emphasizes gratitude for the recovery and the hard work of farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
UPPER IOWA M E CONFERENCE STATISTICS AND APPOINTMENTS
The Upper Iowa M E Conference closed its session with general interest in reports and committee work. Key figures include total membership 420,369, deaths, baptisms, and ministerial support. Bible society debt reduced from over 16,000 to under 200 with credits over 3,000, and 10,400 volumes sent to Iowa. Appointments listed for Cedar Rapids district led by Presiding Elder B. G. Bama Marion and others such as H C Pratt Anamosa J G Van Neas Central City T M BE and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dons
Bhera
Times
Squires
Walava
Mts Lowa
Cedar RA
B. G. Bama Marion
Gedar Rapits
H. C. Pratt
Anamosa
J. G. van Neas
Central City
T. M
Canter Point
C. L. Gould
Dysart
B. B. Barnes
Pairfax
Wm. Cummings
Garrison
J. M.beall
Town City
D. Parsons
Lisbon
Wm. Cobb
Langworthy
C.W. Burgess
Mount Vernon
J. H. Rhea
Manufacturing Interests Highlighted By James Wilson Lecture
Hon. James Wilson spoke before the Board of Trade on Iowa’s and Cedar Rapids’ manufacturing, stressing the link with agriculture, export growth, and home taxes. He cited Cedar Rapids firms like Williame Harvester Works, I. M. Sinclair Packing House, North Star Out Meal Mill, Whiting Bros Foundry, Star Wagon, Shaver & Dows Cracker Factory, Jones & Douglas, Soule Carriage, Braun & Jones, and Gates Douglas coalitions, detailing employment, daily wages, and annual output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Board of Trade
Association
Theas
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
United States
England
Lowa
West
America
Williame Harvester Works
I. M. Sinclair
Shaver & Dows
Jonea” & Douglass
Soule
Braun & Jones
Gates, Douglans & Co
GOD WORDS WORTHILY BE STOWED AT MT VERNON
Mt Vernon area church notices praise the hospitality of Methodist stewards listing many congregational leaders and supply names across Cedar Rapids to Vinton. A lengthy public endorsement praises Prof. J. W. Akers for an NorVal Institute lecture noting originality logic practicality and civic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ve WW. Akers
Winnebago Summit
Mon
J. W. Akers
Norval Institute
Lake Mills
Greece
Rome
Aieas
Akers
Benet
Notice of Tax Land Sales in Linn County Iowa
Public notice lists multiple parcels in Linn County Iowa sold for taxes on various dates from 1875 to 1882. Purchasers include JL Wilson James C Young and others with redemption periods of ninety days. Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa and signed by James C Young, Clerk of Certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Fusion & Lou Ous
Sons
Rouge
Towie
Wilson
James
Wan
George Noll
A. Li
Leedon
Lowsnip
Ranga Stidy
Ling County
Lews
Dunes C. Youne
Cedar Replay
Towa
Young
Acer
Gerlilleate
Lawa
Ostoven
Western
Lowa
J.B. Young
Snd
Juanes C. Young
Sedan Hapida
Jasles C. Young
Cevtlieste
Hinkley
Tates
JH. Young
Jomea C. Soung
Ucrur Ranlds
Iowa
James C. Young
Linn County
J. H. Young
James G.young
Anita
Dove
Gedur Rapids
Stave
Unkudwyi Parson
John Neamith
Penn
Chovely
Indian County
Slimes
Cedar Moda
Inwa
James &. Young
Certifcate
Owa
Ostaber
West Cedar Hap
Line
Samed C. Young
Cedar Rapids
Lows
James A. Young
Tara
Mollenbeek
Falo
Youu
Town
Tawes C. Young
Twogood & Eillot
Ang
Anch Gale
Newnof
Cedar Mapley
Semb
James G. Xoung
BIS
Gerthileate
James Taylor
Prioa
Youary
Wrop—Erty
Eanes
Lowk
James OC. Young
Lian County
Ryan
Pasegaston
Faris
Mun
Godard
Codarg Mupids
Iawa
Gryner
Jaws
Lior County
Tworoad & Hullett
Lina County
Elont
Linncomb Ae
Aywognad & Elliott
James Your
Color Rapids
Tow
Certileate
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Weekly Times
Tate
J. Astahuel
Davie County
Sor Anattar
John Lee Brown
Luegs County
Gengral Smith McPherson
Montgomery County
Supreme Court
WM. H. Seevers
Mabasks County
Supreme
G.B. Pray
Hamilton County
E. A. Ebersole
Tama County
Dmelee James 2. Giffin
Diables
Milton Remley
Jahmson County
C.H. Kurtz
George L. Stearns
Republicas P
Des Hepes
Republican Party of
Hellen
Avllu
Lech
Department of Industry
Wade
Eye
Union Depot
Denver
Colorado
Maine
Greenback Weaver
Weaver
Cedart County
Lystoi
Ubil
Cedar County
Marshall County
James’ Wilson
Sth
Jim
Washington
Excentric Cowboys
Upper Iowa
M.E
Marion
W. , Barclay
N. E.harmon- Marysville
B. P- Linn
Mechanicsville
Bradford
Norway
L. & Hindman
Oasis
Goodell
Prairieburg
C. W. Wiley
Pale
R. F. Hurlburt
Shellsburg
A. C. Charles
Stanwood—Supply
E. May
Springville
Nathaniel Pye
Soton
J. M. Poland
Traer
Cadar Rapids
B. C. BR. & X- Machine
Me Tessa Yan
Mann
Devendort & Mann
Second Avenue and
Third St
Jackson
Calder
Stibbs & Martel
Maxwell
Jones
Iowa Avenue
Clothiers
Hamilton & Amidon
BLOCH
M. Ottmar
Bever’s Block
PTLY
M. Otmar
E. H. Israel
Israel Bros
Northwest
Alli
FO Israel Bros
Atti
Gedar Rapids
Isham
Grand Hotel
Cole's Hotel
Mineral
Colfax, Iowa
Is, W. Cole
SOM
Proprietors
First Avenue
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