Democrats control California Senate and tariff reform push
The California Legislature elected a Democratic senator giving 42 of 88 seats in the next Congress. With two more Democrats the chamber could be tied and the vice president would decide control. Democrats eye Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, and Wyoming for those seats and could push tariff reforms, possibly prompting an extra session. Democratic papers now hesitate on an immediate tariff repeal.
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Dickens entertainment in church stirs faith and reform
A church Dickens pantomime faced criticism for profaning sacred space yet drew a crowded audience. After a skeptical stranger sought prayers for drinking habits, the minister and deacon helped him seek help, leading to recovery and renewed church attendance within a year.
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Cleveland Attends Hayes Funeral Reflecting on a Predecessor
Mr Cleveland's presence at ex President Hayes funeral signals his high regard for Hayes and his admiration for the preceding administration. The attendance interrupts Cleveland's plans for the next six weeks, showing the duty and privilege he places on paying respects to a former chief executive.
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Illinois Supreme Court Sustains Alien Land Law
The Illinois Supreme Court upholds the 1887 alien land law restricting nonresident aliens from acquiring or holding lands. It overturns a circuit ruling that treaty provisions allowed inheritance by Bremen citizens and sustains land transfer to a widow over alien heirs, calling the decision just and lawful.
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Smilax Vines Thrive With Drenching Care and Rest
The piece notes Smilax as a top house vine with green thread supporting growth. Regular cold-water sprays deter the red insect. After bulbs rest, leaves shed, vines can be pruned and potted away briefly. A California florist on eight acres profits from Smilax seeds, plants, and bulbs, selling globally.
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New York Tribune
Bishop Hare Attacks South Dakota Divorce Law
Bishop Hare addressed the South Dakota legislature on divorce reform. He cited that only one percent of divorces were granted to residents who stayed to make a home, calling it the law’s most objectionable point and vowing continued opposition to remove the disgrace he sees in his state.
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Mrs Lease and John Martin in Kansas senate feud
Newton Kansan comments on Mrs Lease deserving gratitude for opposing John Martin and the Populists. It criticizes Martin for misrepresenting the people's will in Topeka and calls for his defeat, noting 75 percent oppose Populist actions. The piece also mentions rising pork prices boosting farmers profits.
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Real Estate Transfers and a Catastrophic Train Crash
Real estate transfers for the week ending January 21 1893 list numerous deeds in Ames Nevada Maxwell and Roland with prices from 75 to 3680 dollars including parcels in Blairs and Highland Park. A terrible railway accident at Alton Junction on the Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus and St Louis line killed up to 16 and injured 57 as tanks and oil exploded after a switch failure. Narrative also reports social commentary on women saving for the Exposition and entrepreneurial schemes across several households.
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Farmers Bank
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John Marshall
Boitnotts
Emma H Mead
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Highland Park
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Tchard
Alton Junction
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Women Trail to Chicago 1893 Exposition Plans
The piece notes women, not men, plan ahead to attend the 1893 Chicago Exposition. It describes a woman using the Delsarte system to travel town by town teaching classes and a young girl earning travel funds by farming sweet potatoes, yielding two hundred bushels at one dollar each.
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Penelope’s English Experiences Warm Lodging in England
Mrs. Kate Douglas Wiggin recounts a pleasant England visit describing Mrs. Bobby as a cheerful host who provides three meals daily from a single hen and a milking cow. The narrator notes harmonious supply from the source of food, a bright sitting room with fern decor and two art pieces, including Susanne dans le Bain and The White Witch of Worcester on her Way to the Stake.
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Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription advertised for female weaknesses
An 19th century cure all promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women’s health issues including back pain headaches neuralgia bearing down and irregularities. It claims to restore vigor and beauty and offers a satisfaction guarantee with a one dollar price.
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Prohibition resubmission debate across Iowa newspapers
Iowa press comments favor resubmission of prohibition to voters though some Republican leaders oppose. The Webster City Freeman urges thorough party discussion before state convention to reflect county sentiment in the platform. Also notes on Wyoming women voting myths and earlier New Jersey suffrage history.
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Not at Home A Moral For Civil Courtesies
A New York Commercial Advertiser piece argues the phrase not at home serves as a courteous flexible excuse for not receiving visitors. It notes the distinction between formal and informal callers and the daily life pressures that justify the choice.
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Indiscriminate kissing undercuts decorum this week
A St. Louis Globe Democrat critique derides public kissing as ruinous to propriety. The author condemns platonic and mixed audience embraces on depots and streets while mocking kissing booths at a church festival and urging restraint by both sexes.
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Freight Car Built For Mexican Railway in Manchester
A thirty six foot steel freight car built in Manchester for the Mexican Railway company is heavier than a 34 foot wooden car yet carries almost three times the load with similar dead weight.
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Mexican Railway Company
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