The Mill and the Swede and Alcohol's Shadow
An extended critique links bread to liquor, arguing that alcohol drains grain, harms health, economies, and families. It warns of societal decay from drunkenness, praising the mill as nourishment and condemning the liquor trade as a ruinous force.
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Furtl
Troy
Abel
Abe Callie
Apelin
Elf
Poisuna
Weukens
Willeatrays
Ludbyidli Labs
Luelay
Beli
Wiitler
Tonuties
Earth
Aerial Navigation Company of Chicago Formation
A certificate of incorporation was filed for the Aerial Navigation Company of Chicago with intent to transport passengers and freight by balloon. The article discusses experiments by E F Kievel in Bridgeport and Hartford in 1873 with a balloon featuring a pedal propeller and steering gear, plus notes on future aerial mobility and the potential of steam and electricity to advance aerial navigation.
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Binter
Hingis
Aerial Navigation Company
Chacago
Martfin
Conn
E. F. Kievel
Bridgeport
Hartford
Gay Flat
Lissa Pipe
Colt's Meadows
Colt's Factory
Abot
Petra
Mali
Wence
Letter on Canvass and Old Ticket in 1888 Crowded With Names
A dated correspondence discusses choosing a presidential ticket, weighing the old versus new nominees. Kelley of New York warns against rigid stances, urging selection of the most available and trusted candidates whose records endure scrutiny. The letter mentions Tetfernin City, Long Branch, and references to 1877 and 1876 events, with social notes on resort attire and coral necklaces.
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Cineago
K. McGrath
Tetfernin City
Cty
Kelley
New York
Thong
Tnt
Con- Briere
Political quarrel over travel and a doctor’s claim
Fragmentary letter mentions Senator and Mr Godfrey with Remias, Gen Porter wireless report of a director’s trip to Long Branch, Gen Grant’s Sunday travel stance, questions about a cure by Hop Bitters, and a poor man named George. The tone hints at political and medical gossip.
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Porter
Godfrey
George
Cyclone and rail disaster sweep Rochester and vicinity
Early reports describe a devastating cyclone striking Rochester and surrounding towns on August 22, causing extensive property damage and many deaths and injuries. Officials note at least twenty five killed and dozens injured as telegraph lines fail and recovery work begins amid widespread ruin.
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Harb
Miss
Hester
Persia
Hiwattainy
Kocheator
Telegiy
Tela
Julia
Wisiixa
Rochester
Enibout
Whittier
Suneborn
Wingen and
St Peter
Allen and
St Charles
Winoun County
Job "Phoritoy
Nitinthat
Ludwig
Windau
Vatu
M. Cole
Zumbrota Nilly
Yavin Itch
Hubbard
Gwaitossa
Roulweter
Cube
Ming
Kashester
Chicago
Aolbek Pan
Zumbrota
Go'vlock
Gentemen
Tochuater
Owattonnn
Ward and Ashley Cat Attack Incident Detailed
Mrs Ward confronted Mrs Ashley during a disturbance in May. Ashley held a cat by the hind legs while biting at its neck as Ward tried to intervene. Ashley reportedly resisted and clutched the cat, causing a dangerous struggle before relinquishing the animal after a tense effort.
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Saywal
Mo Ward
Abe
Mr. Ward
Mra
Awley
Ahley
Deen
Decidedly Cool Hero in War Tale on Horseback
An Arkwowns volunteer in the Mexican war rode on horseback and warned he was wounded. He was strapped to a companion to be carried from danger while others rushed to aid. A garbled scene followed with misreported injuries and dramatic claims.
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Acrogsno Hlinolsao
Aykaugas
May
Tlinols
Arkaoeas
Tillavislane
Theo
Ants Bury Their Fallen Comrade in Remarkable Funeral
An Australian observer describes how a large group of ants vigilantly watched and carried the dead body of a comrade to a grave near the sea. They formed two by two, placed the body in a dug grave, and several ants were buried alive when the assisting scouts attempted to flee.
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Auylum
Duile
Columbia
Monara
Mi Snafell
J W. Oliver
Smith
Meek
Cnvfi
Charleston
Norfolk
Columbia Correspondence News and Courier
Nillock
Sig
Antanod
Central New York memory tale and a potato debate
A vivid reminiscence recalls Uncle Hank Allen in a village grocery where a humorous dispute about potatoes unfolds. Old Hawk muses on ravenous potato bugs invading ovens as townsfolk discuss supply and local book sellers, ending with a puzzled greeting between strangers.
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Hank Allen
New York
Uncle Hank
Oldok
Townsand
Elore
Hank
Jean Man
Woodman’s
Mr. Alten
Mat
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Benson Street
Anderson
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Paula
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Aerial Navigathin Agati
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Wetell
Melonfrey
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Uist
Infactious Land Commission
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Columbia and
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Poinseword
Bright
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Augusta
Georgia Central Railroad
Savannah
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Gy Re Paheytt
Tie Chinrlake
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Ehe Snurher Telegraph Company
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