Editorial musings on life duty and civic duty in Cedar Rapids
The piece muses on faithfulness and reward, recalls Memorial Day, and contrasts public apathy with personal courage. It notes Senator George A. Wilson as a strong Iowa voice in Washington, urges continuity, and questions post offices burning undeliverable papers, urging waste paper reuse and proper disposal for revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
George A. Wilson
Washington, D. C
Senate
United Nations Organization
Congress
George
Cedar Rapids
A. Claire Dewey
Washington
Iowa
W. C. Burke
Borrowed Comment from Blakesburg Excelsior
A note echoes that public indignation often targets matters beyond their reach and cites Mason City Globe Gazette on political campaigns sparking more interest than pennant races in the United States.
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Blakesburg Excelsior
Mason City Globe Gazette
United States
Rail ads cite great link from Chicago to Kansas City
Washington Gazette August 1 1879 features Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad ads promoting a through line from Chicago to Kansas City with sleeping cars dining cars and low rates plus a smoking saloon. Burlington railroad also touts direct east west route with Pullman palace cars and connections to Omaha, California, and Union Pacific.
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Washington Gazette
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Rock Island
Washington
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Knoxville
Chicago
Omanta
Kansas City
Kansas
Burlington Railroad
Union Pacific
Omaha
California
Horton
Notable Local Professionals and Officials Cited
The document lists lawyers A. R. Dewey Charles J. Wilson H. and W. Seofield A. S Folger W J Livingston Lewis and Phelps A. Van Wagenen A. H. C. C. Patterson C. T. Jones physicians D Sco field O G Given T G Roberts dentists W Crawford D J Dewey banks Washington National Washington County Savings First National cashiers John Alex Young and J H Young cousins John Alex later state senator James H bequeathed funds for the present Washington YMCA building county officers 1879 D J Palmer auditor J A Cunningham clerk Robert Fisher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Dewey
Charles J. Wilson
H. & W. Seofield
A. S Folger
J. Livingston
Lewis & Phelps
A. van Wagenen
A. H
C. C. Patterson
C. T. Jones
Washington National
Washington County Savings
First National
John Alex Young
J. H. Young
John Alex
James H
Washington Ymca
Local officials listed for Washington county and old settlers events
The piece lists officials including treasurer B. F. Warfel recorder T. E. Johnston sheriff W J Livingston and others with mayor J. A. Young and solicitor A Van Wagenen. It recalls Vegetine a spring medicine and notes the old settlers association plan for August 26 with processions and an address by C W Slagle. Other items mention park grazing, a shooting match between Brighton Fairfield and Washington, and Bryson house foundation progress.
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B. F. Warfel
T. E. Johnston
W. J Livingston
William Wilson, Jr
Nannie J. Springer
R. T. McCall
S. BE. Woodford
W O. Wallace
J. A. Young
Washington
A. van Wagenen
E. G. Wilson
D. Aughey
Brighton
Fairfield
Bryson House
Burrell
Memorial Day ideals and small town anecdotes
A Sunbeam column reflects on Memorial Day sentiments echoing Benjamin Harrison, notes 4-H fundraisers raising over 38 dollars, and fuses lighthearted vignettes about shoes, porcupines, a Wisconsin highway sighting, a letter about winning a man, and a quip on doing tasks oneself.
M J Explains Leap Year Truths For Skeptics
The article quotes M J addressing readers who question leap year rules and asks how the extra day is justified. It presents a concise explanation of why February gains an extra day every four years and how the calendar aligns with the solar year.
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M. J
Mayer & Rich Corner Gives A Town Row and Damages
A Tuesday incident at Mayer and Rich Corner ends with a sheriff's jury assessing $500 for Presbyterian church along the narrow gauge line, and small sums to locals including Marty Swift C H Wilson Lambertson Brooks Nichols Massey. Burglars raided H Wilson stealing a suit and hats as Mrs Wilson woke.
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Presbyterian Church
Marty Swift
C. H. Wilson
Lambertson
Brooks
Nichols
Massey
Washington Street
Burlington
Williston Man Named Chief Engineer At KWBM Radio
Mr Howard has accepted the position of chief engineer at KWBM in Williston South Dakota. Local notices mention social visits, club meetings and family travels including the Harmony Club gathering at Mrs Joe Kessel s home and a bridge party at Mrs Raymond Stacey s.
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Williston
S. Dakota
Howard
KWBM
C. E. Hunter
Marshal Hunter
Bert Hunter
Iowa City
Lawrence Hunter
Edith Stacy
Lawrence
A Taster's Tale of Leaps and Pastry at Palmyra
A playful skit on leap year rules and a humorous lawn sign, followed by a note about enjoying Pella almond pastry sent by Miss Palmer. The writers recount sampling the treat with a crescent shaped crust and declare calories moot in the moment.
Bargain Axiom on Women Thrift Versus Men
A witty proverb asserts that women are more thrifty than men, noting the Mrs. never misses any bargain sale. The line invests thrift as a social trait associated with the female sex.
Daredevil Driver Fails Near the Tracks
A reckless man boasted about crossing a railroad track ahead of an oncoming train. He barely cleared the engine by an inch, angering the train crews and prompting warnings about his dangerous stunt.
Mary Jo Pacha Dies at Iowa City Hospital
Four year old Mary Jo Pacha daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Pacha of Macomb Ill died Wednesday evening at the University Hospital in Iowa City after being brought there from Galesburg Ill She is survived by her parents a three week old brother and grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Pacha of Brighton The body was taken to Galesburg Ill for funeral services Saturday morning
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Edna Crile
Brighton
Mary Jo Pacha
Harold Pacha
Macomb
Ill
University Hospital
Iowa City
Galesburg
Mary Jo
Joe Pacha
W. O. Shafer
Fairfield
B. V. Garby
Wayland
Victor Stacy
Burlington
Wisconsin
Elmore Weston
Joyce
Colwell
Wis
Harry Newton
Edith Stacy
George Howard
Terry
Des Moines
Howard
There Was a Man Who Fancied This
A concise item notes a man with a strong interest in a particular matter, reflecting a concise historical snippet with no further context or details available.
Textile From Hair In Hungary
Human hair blended with rayon and hemp in Hungary to make fabrics for clothing blankets sweaters and stockings.
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Hungary
Mormons Travel From Nauvoo to Salt Lake in Six Hours
A century after the 1847 wagon journey lasting five months, a group of Mormon old timers completed the same trip in six hours aboard a chartered United Airlines plane from Nauvoo to Salt Lake City.
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Nauvoo
Salt Lake City
United Air Lines
Per year by carrier in Wash ington By Mail In Iowa Months 6 Months 1 Year Outside Iowa
The line item lists year by carrier across regions including Washington and Iowa with durations six months and one year. It appears as a catalog of postal or subscription timing options and geographic coverage. The fragmentary text lacks clear events or names.
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the Evening Journal
Washington
News
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Matt
Vant
Oklahoma
Wilson
Towa
Florida
Pennant
Bruce Cowden
Council Bluffs
Mlinois
Havana
W. J. Livingston
Plaintiff
Bell & Brother
Washington Woolen Mill
Kline & Grassel Lumber Yard
Roaman and
Adair Drug Stores
Hall and Riley Tailor Shops
John Shields Fuel Yard
Clyde's Furnishing
S. B. Dewey Jewelry Store
D. J. Palmer
J. A. Cunningham
Robert Fisher
Old Settlers’ Association
Fair Grounds
J. L. L. Terry
C. W. Slagle
Mr. Slagle
M. P. Darbyshire
John G. Stewart
Benjamin Harrison
Sarah
Queeer
Mayer & Rich
H. Wilson
All In
Harmony Club
Joe Kessel
Fred Wanerus
Cc. D. Cooper
Dan Pringle
Myrtle Helmick
Charles
LeRoy
Helmick
F. A. Hoskins
Washington County Hospital
Krony Krew
Raymond Stacey
Norman White
Cedar Falls
L. EF. White
P. C. McCraken
Davenport
Alfred McCracken
Sheboygan
Mary Koch
Loren McNeese
Dianne
Mary Elizabeth
L. A. Horton
Roberta
Mt. Pleasant High School
Koch
Virgil Elgi
Velma Egli
Near
Newton
Tom Carter
Delta
Jolly Ten
L. E. White
Hattie Brier
Lester Fry
Flora Dunbar
Ralph Fraey
Sioux City
Clarence Dayton
Meredith Pollpit
Tempe
Ariz
Dayton
Thrift
Iowa U. Hospital
Myz
Sumac
Washington County
Plat Books
Washington, Iowa
Trip of the
Mr. Penny
Stair-Climber
Elvators
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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