Immigration Meeting Aims to Link South and West
March 12 in Tennessee, President A J McWhirter opened a gathering on immigration. Speakers including Gov Crittenden of Missouri and Col Hooker of Mississippi praised industrial progress and urged South West unity to attract labor and development.
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Mawarynas
Texx
Southern
A. J. Me
V. Bate
Tennessee
Gove
Missouri
South
Col. Hooker
Mississippi
Americian
Mississippi and St. Louis
McWhirter
Immigration Association outlines southern immigrant aims
The Immigration Association of Nashville adopts by laws to extend to southern states. It seeks immigrant homes, support for foreign and Hoi Lo ishand of Silaine i tie mn rees, industrial ties, contracts, and state agencies. It plans permanent exhibits of southern produce in Europe and America with capital stock from 50 000 to 500 000. Next annual meeting set for New Orleans. President Porter pledges cooperation with railroad lines and rate parity with competitors.
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The
Immigration Association
Nashville
Silaine i
Europe
America
New Orleans
Porter
Nashville, Chattanooga and
St. Louisent
Wee
Minke
Health notice warns of cigar making practices and disease risk
A reader cites a New York Times piece urging reform as a prominent physician warns that cigar makers wet wrappers with saliva and bite ends to shape them, spreading syphilis. visits to factories reveal widespread use of saliva and tooth- biting, with many workers reporting sore mouths. Also reports a Clayton local tale of a woman champion chair mover defending her husband during a quarrel, amid crowd reaction.
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Gov. N.Y. Times
Clayton
Pelegraph and Messenger
Yan
Experiments with Melon and Cucumber Crosses
A farmer describes trials where melons and cucumbers grown in adjacent beds cross pollinated, producing mostly uneatable fruit. Some melons and cucumbers survived, but many were spoiled by unintended mixing. The observer notes watermelons bloom later and should be grown separately from muskmelons for better results.
Lottery Prize Splits Fifth of 25000 In New Orleans Draw
Morganton readers saw the February 12 drawing reveal that an Asylum employee won a fifth of the second capital prize of 25000 in the Louisiana State Lottery. Officials note the 167th drawing is set for April 8 with 262500 in prizes. M A Dauphin in New Orleans can provide information.
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Morganton
N. C
Mountaineer
Early Potatoes Sprouting First to Shorten Planting Time
In Gardener's Monthly an experimenter describes pre-sprouting potatoes weeks before planting to shorten growth time. Sets are prepared by warming seed, cutting, and leaving one strong shoot per piece, enabling shoots to appear as ground is ready and saving about two weeks.
Pet Poodles in the Parlor and Odd Dialect Notes
A New York editor advises Julia on keeping a poodle in the parlor during New Year calls. The editor distinguishes between two legged poodles with fashion and real four footed dogs, suggesting the latter may frighten guests. A garbled Negro dialect interjects with varied phrases and a crude boot anecdote.
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Julia
New York
Erudite
Talk of Tilden Delegation Plot In New York Political Circle
A Democratic insider claims a scheme by Green and Manning to secure the New York delegation for Tilden at the national convention. The plan would deploy a solid New York block to influence the nomination while Tilden would decline if nominated, exposing the maneuver to other Democrats.
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Wy. Y
D. C
Tilden
Camnapa
New York
Green
New York City
Manning
Watterson and Halstead Sing With Mme Nilsson at White House
Henry Watterson and Murat Halstead met soprano Christine Nilsson at the White House. Nilsson recalled a Louisville performance and urged a repeat as Halstead accompanied on piano. Watterson sang with notable dramatic feeling despite a slightly worn voice.
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Henry Watterson
Murat Halstead
Christine Nilsson
White House
Washington
Watterson
Halstead
Mme. Nilsson
Mr. Watterson
Tower
Louisville
Arthur
Nilsson
Mr. Halstead
Notice of church excommunication for Rev J W P Fackler
Shady Grove Baptist Church in Stewart County adopts a resolution declaring Rev J W P Fackler unworthy of trust or ministry. The document accuses drunkenness profanity cruel treatment and use of an alias J W Price and asks press publication. It lists physical traits and notes he carries ministerial credentials and a letter of membership while missing.
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Shady Grove Baptist Church
Stewart County
J. W. P. Fackler
J. W. Fackler
J. W. Price
Christaan Index
Baptist
J. W. P. Packler
Maine Democrats back tariff revision in bold campaign push
The Democratic State Committee of Maine endorses tariff revision and declares readiness for an aggressive campaign, asserting they have a fighting chance to carry the state in the upcoming elections.
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Democratic State Committee of
Maine
Mane
Tate
Washington lobby exploits and ailing reporter’s tale
An on scene interview reveals Washington Third House corruption risks and a long illness described as neuralgia and inflammatory symptoms. The narrator cites gas and abattoir bills, Potomac flats reclamation, and political intrigue amid the city’s influx.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
William M. Ashley
Washington Gas Light Company
Treasury
Ashley
L’otomac
Cure for Rheumatism Prompts Gratifying Testimony
A man named Ashley credits Warner's Safe Rheumatic Cure with restoring his ability to move without a limp after persistent weather related pain. He reports rapid relief after a week and permanent improvement despite harsh winters. He invites readers to send symptoms and cure reports to 506 Maine avenue.
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Michigan
Warner
Ashley
Maine Avenue
Ashbey
J. B.D
Bulwer Lyttons Bridge Reflections and Health Advice
The passage blends literary musings on Bulwer Lyttons Bridge with existential questions about faith and aging. It then pivots to a medical pitch praising Parker’s invigorating tonic as a remedy for digestive issues, fatigue, and general weakness, linking vitality to the metaphorical bridge of life.
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