26 Sep 1878
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1878
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe advertising content with distorted words and phrases. It mentions rates, advertising terms, and potential mispellings, with references to solicitations and gratis services. Names, dates, and clearer details are not reliably readable in the fragment.
An unsettled scene unfolds as Butler supporters force entry to Mechanics Hall Worcester to control the state Democratic Convention amid threats of violence. Mayor and police clash with delegates while leaders vow reform and Butler nomination. The day features chaotic staking of claims by Butler allies and opposition.
A survey of American and European machine tools and inventions showcased at an exhibition. It highlights the writing machine, telegraph and phonograph devices, a flexible shaft, wire corkscrew machine, screw-making lines, and the Waltham watch works. American gold pens, Remington firearms upgrades, and novel machinery including a bookholder and revolutionary locomotive concept are described with emphasis on precision, innovation, and industrial prowess.
A reader recounts a visit to the Clifford Zoo where a monkey shows a fierce dislike for Mrs M, prompting screams and a near-damage incident. The tiger also glares and roars as onlookers flee, leaving Mrs M unharmed but noted for her dark features and striking eyes.
A long partisan text attacks U S policy as imperialist and anti Mexican, tracing alleged North American tyranny since the Mexican War and Civil War era. It condemns Anglo-Saxon influence, praises Mexican sovereignty, and criticizes political corruption in the United States while praising Mexico under its leaders.
A long, dense essay links money’s power to social decay and political influence. It argues Gold shapes policy and personal conduct, urging Christian virtue to countermoney’s sway. The piece cites Themistocles, Ludlow jail, and public life while warning of a looming ethical vortex. It ends with a health note about sleep and a personal testimonial on restless nights.
Gen Joe Toliston submits a platform emphasizing Democratic integrity and fiscal reform, pledging support for a strong national currency and reduced national debt. He advocates maintaining Democratic unity, opposing protective tariffs, and favoring redeemable U S notes to finance government needs. He attacks unequal taxation and criticizes tobacco revenue disparities between regions.
A notice from Grange agent Jobo B. Watson warns cotton planters about inferior flax bagging that causes damage and weigh loss. Quoted circulars from New York and other exchanges urge buyers to reject bagging with shives, urging producers to use merchantable materials to avoid costly disputes and reclamations. Also included are farming tips on wagon grease and a dessert recipe, reflecting the page’s varied.PERSONS Jobo B. Watson, Cotton planters. ORGS New York Cotton Exchange, New Orleans Cotton Exchange, Mobile Cotton Exchange. PLACES New York, New Orleans, Mobile. DATES references September 2, 1578.
Fragmented OCR text discusses farm operations and experiments. Mentions reading papers, planting fruit trees, caring for crops, and evaluating stock with caution. Advises avoiding unsound, rotten, or moldy materials and encourages trying new ideas in small steps.
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