Honesty Policy and liquor license debate discussed
The writer argues honesty requires exact truth and fair dealing in all actions and opposes licensing liquor as legalizing wrong. They note alcohol harms families and that wealthier interests selling licenses profit by depriving others, while temperance efforts grow with women’s pledges and church activity. Florence McCarthy forms a separate Baptist group after expulsion. Weather remains mild with expectations of May.
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Chicago Proprospects Boost Westward Real Estate Boom
An April 18, 1874 item notes Chicago as a trade hub for the West and predicts strong business prospects. Warrantee deeds show six days of county records totaling over 85 million dollars in property transfers, signaling investor faith despite high prices.
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County surveyor to survey subdivided parcels under 19th century law
A county clerk notice explains sections of the 4879 assessment law requiring owners of subdivided tracts to be surveyed and platted within 190 days or have the county perform the survey. Costs are billed to owners via town tax rolls, with fees returned to the clerk.
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Local Iowa Paper Heads Toward New Ownership
The publication notes changes as Jonathan Drake leaves his farm near Camp Grove in the county. Drake has long served as a publican and emigrates, selling his farm to Gyrus and William Townsend. The paper, with a live editor at its head, aims to be a creditable voice for local Iowa life.
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