Tillman’s Plain Talk on Sub Treasury Bill in 1890
A Washington letter from Hon George D. Tillman criticizes the Sub Treasury plan as unconstitutional and impractical. He argues for greenbacks and coinage expansion while condemning the bill as Republican and harmful to cotton prices. The column also notes railroad rumors and market chatter surrounding the era’s financial and transportation issues.
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D.C
Allisereman
Sean
Lamet
Barnwell
United States
Republican Party
Famine Fear Spreads Across Ireland Warned by Press and Priests
The piece warns of an impending Irish famine as disease and blight threaten crops. It notes famine fever already appearing in CloPakilly with deaths and prostrations from diseased potatoes, while Youghal and Ponsonby estate farmers replace potato fields with cabbages to feed the winter.
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Kinsale
Skibbereen
Youghal
Ponsonby Estate
England
Composting with cotton seed and acid phosphate preserves ammonia
J S Newman notes that mixing cotton seed, stable manure, and acid phosphate in compost prevents ammonia loss. He reports no ammonia escape over years of composting since 1869, while using three materials and observing no alkali reaction though smoke appeared.
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J.S. Newman
Potato Rot Attack Reaches Ireland and Europe
Telegraphic reports warn that the potato rot has appeared in Ireland and spreads rapidly, threatening the crop and causing European and American concern. The 1840s disease led to famine and emigration, prompting aid from the United States and a push for agricultural progress and experimentation.
Result in Third District Primary Chooses Johnstone Over Norris
The Third District primary returns show George Johnstone winning the nomination by 24 votes over D. K. Norris. The Greenville News notes the result reflects a clash of principles with Norris aligned to a secret organization and its influence.
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George Johnstone
D. K. Norris
Greenville News
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