Chicago and Northwestern Railway Route Highlights
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway promotes its lines as a vast network across Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan California and the West. It markets the Omaha and California Line and the Green Bay and Marquette Line as key routes with connections at Chicago and major depots and offers Pullman Palace drawing room cars.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Ihe Ielinois
Wisconsin
Igan
Minnnesota
Train Schedule Fragments From Des Moines Rail Line
Partial timetable entries show arrivals and departures for Linton Charles City Ames and Marshalltown. Notes include express and accommodation services with times such as 4:35 p m and 1:50 p m. Officials Nelson J J Smart operating as General Ticket Agent outline routing toward Des Moines and St Louis with connections to South Omaha and other points.
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Ston Tratn
Linton
CiHeton
Ondar
Siete Ie
Marshalltown
Val
M. Mo
Grand Jane
Grand
Amer
Black tobacco tale and a boastful sooty comparison
A speaker recounts venal bragging about a long-stem pipe and a corncob set, claiming equal enjoyment with a finer item. The dialogue centers on smoking, taste, and a racial stereotype as a character insists on the “Black person-twis” as superior and a red hot coal metaphor signals the claim.
Thanksgiving in Maplewood A Starched Romance Unfolds
Nell helps her twin brother Jack out of trouble by selling her opal ring to raise funds. Captain Thornycroft suspects Nell but proves faithful. Nell and he reunite as Jack seeks forgiveness. The tale ends with a joyful Thanksgiving dinner at Maplewood.
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Nell
Jack
Neil
Nee
Thornycroft
Violet
Bye
Maplewood
Miss Rutherford
Sager
Tye
Croft
Wicherly
Graham & Dalton
Rutherford
Arthur
Thorny
Capt. Thornycroft
Gaia
Father
Teena
Catain
Lye
Jokler
THE TURK S COMMISSARIAT PROVISIONING THE FIELD
Shumla center of Mehemet Ali army supply shows no formal departments. Wagons with drivers and oxen serve for a month with no wages. Weekly supply averages 450 tons with 375 from Constantinople ferried by Seraskierate. Rations include biscuit and meat stew, but quantity is meager and forage scarce. When lines extend, biscuit and fodder falter and foraging sustains the army.
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Shumla
London Times
Commissariat
Mehemet Ali
Siedeiaui
Shutbla
Constantinople
Bret Si
Turkish Commissariat
Reminiscences of Morton and Sen. Smith in Civil War era
This reminiscence traces William Smith in Indiana and Ohio politics, detailing Morton’s early ties to Lincoln, his energetic wartime leadership, and efforts against treason networks. It recalls Morton as a trusted Lincoln adviser, his close connection with Gov. Brough, and the impact of his aggressive sanitary and troop measures during 1863 64.
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P.rsenal
William Smith
Senate
Morton
Smith
Oliver P.morton
Richmond
Congress
Sam Parker
Julian
Blican Party
Indiana
Sol Meredith
Lincoln
Gaseiat
Gov. Brough
Ohio
Gov. Morton
Brough
Todd
Morgan
Cincinnati
Micaiga
Knights of the Golden Cirele
Gov. Bro
Anda
A Whisky Monomaniac and the Alcohol Curse
A fragmented account describes a man driven by an obsessive drink habit after visiting Cincinnati. Despite a loving wife and church standing, he pursued endless alcohol, restraining nothing in his excesses while remaining calm. The piece notes his ascent in life and the peril of his intoxication.
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Cincinnati
Pere Cticatibh
Portsmouth Times Reports Fraudulent Stone Trade Scheme
A Portsmouth NY dealer alleged to have exploited a grieving widow by arranging bogus gold and stone payments through an agent for mining stones. The mock sale and coerced settlement led to a chilling scene as the con man urged delays until the widow’s death and burial costs could be covered.
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N.H
Jon Jeng
Russians and Turk What They Are Fighting For
The piece argues the Turk fights to guard spoils and subjugate others while Russia seeks to end barbaric rule and free lands under Turkish exactions. It condemns aggression, praises liberation, and urges England to support those resisting barbarian plunder and oppression.
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Eoe
Stafford House
Russia
Turkey
England
Fragmented Oceanic Reed Text Mirrors Lost Context
The readable lines hint at a discussion of RESOM in an 8 Slate art piece and a theory about a medician or physician in Seahean. The fragment references quinine, mosquito bites, and benefits of mosquitoes, suggesting a debate on medical or biological topics despite obscured wording.
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Rere Siorides
Modern Revival Hymns and the Rise of Gospel Melodies
The article traces how revival music shifted from terror to persuasion, highlighting the role of evangelists like Moody and Sankey and local choirs. It notes the lively, hopeful tone of modern tunes such as Hold the Fort and Pull for the Shore, their wide reach from homes to ships, courts, and streets, and the enduring popularity of gospel melodies.
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Sankey
Mr. Moody
Mr. Bliss
Mas. Whittle
Bentley
Mr. Hammond
Mr. Hill
Mr. Graves
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Needham
Moffat
Cartwright
Finney
Canaan
Jerusalem
Pennsylvania
Women in India: a bleak view of female life from cradle to grave
A Cassell's Magazine piece portrays Indian women's misery under patriarchal norms. It cites early marriages, widow misery, costly rites, and hard labor while calling for more female doctors. notes Lady Anna Gore Langton's and Sir Salar Jung's efforts and a note on trench excavation and urban soil work.
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Cassell
London
India
Mia
Anna Gore- Langton
Anna Gore-Langton
Salar Jung
America
Stock Gambling Mania in San Francisco Sparks Widespread Invested Losses
A Boston Journal note highlights a stock gambling craze in San Francisco where people from all walks seek quick fortunes. It cites mining stock failures on the Pacific coast, with dozens of mines not delivering dividends and large aggregate losses versus dividends paid.
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Nevada
Pacific Coast
Virginia
California
Cor
Boston Journal
Turko Turkish divers seize torpedoes in Black Sea raids
A German journal correspondent from Erzercum describes a new Turkish corps of Lazistan Mohammedan divers attached to Black Sea cruisers. In small boats two divers locate torpedoes, cut their cables, and tow the liberated weapon back to the ship. Each torpedo yields 45 dollars to the rescuer plus half its value. many divers have served without accidents.
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Erzercum
Waeekny Geomet Od
Danube
Black Sea
Lazistan
Soraateer Rrs
The Ice Trade and Its Rapid Growth
Ice not an article of commerce until the 19th century yet the United States alone has $30,000,000 invested in ice gathering and sales. Huge shipments go to South America and Asia while Norway supplies Europe. Use rise since 1845 from 50,000 tons to millions. 1876 saw 2,500 tons purchased by consumers and about 6,000,000 tons cut. Beer brewers are major customers consuming up to 30,000 tons yearly.
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United States
South America
Asia
Norway
Torux the white whale at London Aquarium fed on scraps
A fragment reports Torux the white whale at the London Aquarium receiving food during a feeding, noting the creature ate what appeared to be scraps and continued to eat as observers noted post mortem findings.
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London Aquarium
Nervous disorders may be fading with better living
The New York Graphic notes a trend toward reduced nervousness in the nation. It cites higher living standards, abundant nutritious food, more recreation, and a growing leisure class as factors. Declining religious terrors, increased weight, improved health, and longer lifespans for brain workers signal overall national well being.
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Earth
New York Graphic
Bonanza of Wealth From Ashley River Fossils in South Carolina
The Ashley River deposits yield remains of cartilaginous fish and large marine predators, including sharks and whales, sparking a wealth surge in South Carolina. Northern investors have poured over 6000 dollars into mines and fertilizer production, with exports nearing 200000 tons in the past year.
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South Carolina
Ashley River
S. C
Ashley
Stono Wanda
Ashepoo
Polite Warsaw fashion in Saxony Garden crowds
A reader describes Warsaw society as impeccably dressed and well mannered on summer Sundays in Saxony Garden and the Limes promenade. He notes precise attire including gloves and beaver hats, with women cited as the city’s charm, highlighting a graceful young lady observed with two men and a poised bearing.
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Saxony
Saxony Garden
Warsaw
Cable of seven thin wires laid in trench
See ye Seana jae wires between Berlin ave been con fhase for twelve months, and their conducting power has increased, no fault having yet been de tected in the imutation. These formed a cable of seven thin wires twisted together so as to is single conductor , they are cased in In dia-rubber, and laid in a trench which is dug and afterward filed in by a storm.
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Surue
Berlin
India
Ann
Tas
Pape
America
West Hill
Tate
Shen Babes Mae
Frontier
Pemhan
Abe
Factions Split Southern Democratic Ranks Across States
The Boston Journal notes deteriorating unity in Democratic parties in Mississippi Texas Georgia Louisiana and Virginia with independents rising and whites opposing Radical rule. It predicts a strong south opposition party by 1880 and possible Republican gains in Texas.
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Democratic
Mississippi
Texas
Georgia
Louisiana
Ilhar
Gen. Grant
Republican Party
Root
Mississippi Shotgun Champion of
Democratic Party
Geora
Virginia
Immi Ion
South
Boston Journal
Keeping a Home of Our Own Through Hard Times
A letter expresses the value of owning a home built on thrift and shared sacrifices. The couple highlights their choice to save instead of paying rent and the comfort of a stable, landlord-free dwelling during difficult periods.
New Minister to England John Welsh Staunch Philadelphian
John Welsh, 72, named minister to England, longtime India trade importer and customs figure, led Philadelphia business circles. He headed the Centennial Board of Finance and aided the fair's success. A $50,000 testimonial funded the John Professorship at the University of Pennsylvania. He helps found and support the Protestant Hospital and is active in the Episcopal Church.
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England
John Welsh
Philadelphia
Custom House
Welsh
Centennial Board of Finance
Philadelphianus
John
University of Pennsylvania
Protestant Episcopal Church
Hogs and Corn Publish Special Report on Hog and Corn Prospects
A detailed report drawn from many sources in West corn regions predicts a five percent rise in winter hog marketing and a strong spring and summer pork supply. The analysis notes healthier hogs, larger weights, and overall favorable outlook compared with last year.
Tuorre of Auburn sentenced to be hanged December seventh
Tuorre the Auburn, New York murderer, informs his father that he has been sentenced to death and will be hanged on December seventh. The note shows the condemned man accepting the verdict with formal phrasing.
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Tuorre
N. Y
Job Printing Department Offers Modern Type and Quick Service
The Job Printing department advertises the latest styles of type and materials for neat and dispatch work. It claims to match any printing establishment in the state and stocks legal blanks, heads, letters, books, pamphlets, posters, auction bills, cards, and related items.
PITH AND POINT From a Rural Puckish Column
A garbled collage of quips and vignettes cites a boy named Tas, a dog star theory, and scattered humor about shopkeepers clerks and fashioning ages. It references political meetings, a backwoods preacher, and a wide range of everyday scenes from a hotel to household items.
Texas as World Empire of Rich Soil and Beaming Potential
The piece touts Texas as a stupendous American success rivaling California, boasting vast soil, diverse products, and growing wealth. It argues Texas can sustain a large population with simple industry, highlighting beef, rice, figs, oranges, and other staples as evidence of expansive opportunity.
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Texas
St. Louis
America
California
Germany
Rowan
Interest in Darien Canal Project Revived by Geographical Society
Lieut Wyse, who led the French expedition last year to chart the Darien route via Colupres in Colombia, reports revived interest in the project at the Paris Geographical Society and says a completion may be near.
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Darien Canal
Regeat
Wyse
Paris Geograpical Society
Lieut. Wyse
Darien
Colupres
Columbia
Deadwood Scrimmage Ends in Darkness After Fight
In Deadwood a hand to hand clash occurred between three highwaymen and four officers. The room started lit but a lamp was overturned plunging them into darkness. Six combatants wrestled. a seventh man intervened to prevent further misunderstanding.
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Deadwood
American tramps and social reforms debated in لندن Spectator
The London Spectator discusses American reform ideas aiming to curb social ills by stricter governance and Economic measures. It notes doubts about success and considers the feasibility of enforcement and institutional responses amid industrial challenges.
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The
London Spectator
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Cyrus E. Turner
Lowe
F. D. Thompson
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Story County
T. C. McCall
M’carthy
Stevens & Underwood
Bradley & Templeton, Physicians and Surgeons
West
U. S
D. S. Fairchild
Tilden & McLain’s
Prins
Meredith
Ames, G. _ laws
Tilden & MalLain’s Drug Store
N. H. Granger
E. D. Andruss
Bradier
Bank
S&s
Peterman
Clark's Grooery
Gaondagast
Jace the
Mupay
Aurte, Kuwe
A. Bain
Danat Awaa
J. A. Fitchpatrick, Bstracts
Sheldah
J. N. Scott's Strug
Nichols & Maxwell, Ivery and Feed Stable
Des Ones
Marcantile College
Keokuk
Miller
Keokak
Arnes
W. F. & Jonx
Rockford, Winnebago Co
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Court Avenue
Des Moines
Capitol
G. B. Brown
Omaha and
Ail
Innia
Colorado
U Remade
Santain
Chicago, ST. Paul and Minneapolis
LA Crosse
Winona
GT. Peter
le Crosse
Rochester
Seca Medan
St. Peter
Minnesota
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Marquette Line
Chicago
Janesville
Watertown
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Green
Houghton, Bay
Escanaba
F Hancock
Lake Superior Country
Freeport and
Dubuque
Elgin
Rocpathy
Drenry
Ae Trewch
Chicago and
Milwaukee Line
Lake Shore
Branston
Lake Forest
Park
W . Racine
Calan
Pullman Palace
Oelg
Boston
State Street
W. Herr
Marvin Bughity
Bouth Tae
A. ©. Gordon
Jakimee
Aunt
Mamma
the Turk’s Commissariat
C. P. Morton
New York Tribune
Moody and Sankey
Women IN India
Torpedo Hunters
Society In
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Subterranean Telegraphy
the Job Printing Department of
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Lone Star State
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