Interesting Appointments and Democratic Views
The Philadelphia Times lauds several nominations including Eustis and Runyon, noting their qualifications and public service. Jenkins’ Circuit Court seat and Wade Hampton’s Railroad Commissioner role are supported, with emphasis on longstanding Democratic figures and Confederate veterans. Georgia Democratic leaders discuss money policy, free silver, and the need for honest yet plentiful currency, preferring compromise measures if Shermanite repeal occurs.
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Philadelphia Times
Eustis
Louisiana
France
Runyon
Germany
United States Senate
New Jersey
Risley
Denmark
Thut
New York
Jenkins
Gresham
Wisconsin
Bar
Congress
Wade Hampton
Joseph E. Johnston
Hampton
Senate
Kinson
W. Y. Atkinson
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Washington Post
Georgia
Political opinions and senate selections discussed in Courier Journals era
The article surveys Democratic and Republican maneuvering over Senate officer selections, mocks Senate custom and political theater, and notes general praise for Wade Hampton as Railroad Commissioner. It cites Southern industrial growth, cotton textile statistics, critiques by Mrs. Lease, and jokes about hats at the White House while touching on cotton seed prices and a German reformer.
Political Nonsense and Public Notices From Florida to Georgia
A collage of political snippets notes ex Confederate officers in office, calls for reform of federal laws, a missing husband in Ohio, and a mix of editorials from Columbus Enquirer Sun, Rome Hustler, and Augusta Evening News. It covers politicians, nominations, cotton mill prospects in Athens, and postal curiosities in Charlotte, with Georgia public building needs and a quarantine note on Grover Cleveland’s retreat.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Athens
Regar
Federal Court of the
Northern District of Georgia
Congress
Curious Georgia Names and Tariff Talk Echoes in 1886 Savannah
A Georgia names gaffe and a Savannah event share the scene as the port of Savannah nears a million-barrel milestone in receipts of turpentine and oil. editorials lampoon editors while noting political appointments, tariffs, and world fairs as Chicago and Washington discuss patronage and pork. The piece blends odd Georgian names, satirical quips, and regional industry data, reflecting a bustling late 19th century press climate.
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Savannah
Tempting Offer From Avavusta Iron Manufactory
Avavusta Ga March 22 Mr H R Lombard offers employees a $125 prize to four men. One for depositing meat money in bank, one for approaching home, one for tending YMCA meetings, and one for attending Sunday school most. The offer aims to spur better work. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended.
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Avavusta
8. R. Lombard
Cabinet Gilders Nod Approves President’s Appointment
New York March 23 A Washington special says the president notified cabinet members that they must accept the list of nominees. Archer is named as known. First cabinet meeting discusses allowing Republicans in diplomatic posts. Continent generally favors not removing Republican hard liners except for changes. Secretary Asham reportedly objects to thieves. Skipped with his sister in law. March 23 reports from Ba Migs describe ongoing political maneuvering.
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Gilers Stust
Wiiki
Prealdengs
York
Washington
Jmper
Archer
Acre
Ham
Free Life Pills Sample Offer In Ad Patter
An OCR fragment markets Dr King’s New Life Pills with a free sample box and a Household hint. It references a free call on an advertised offer and mentions Moses Palmer and Eire in passing. The text is unclear but suggests a promotional health product giveaway.
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King
Cannes Rerio
King's New Life
Moses
Palmer & Eire
A Peculiar Malady in Tennessee Farmer Dies
Patassi Tenn March 29 Edgar Reese a well connected young farmer died after a sudden onset illness four years ago he became unable to move and could not swallow or change position before his death the case described as peculiar and unknown in the locality
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Tennessee
Patassi
Tenn
Edgar Reese
Tarun
Cure All Skin Disease Revisited and Remedies
Fragmentary note suggests a dubious claim about curing skin disease by a specific set of remedies. It mentions consulting druggists and references unclear product names or traditional treatments. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
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A. W. Gleason
Hall
1Toledo
Q. Sa
Yoo
Fragmentary 19th Century Misc Text on Devonshire Leg of Mutton
The excerpt references an English family linked to the Duke of Devonshire and a dinner table anecdote about ordering a leg of mutton for five, with a terse exchange hinting at insufficient portions. It preserves obscure wording from the Youth's Companion era.
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eErric
Henry
Devonshire
Enda
End of time prophecy and railroad journey noted
A mixed brief reports a Chicago Seven Day Adventist preacher predicting the World’s Fair end times, and a Miss Bessie Mitchell Doolittle knighted railroad voyage plan that keeps her in a palace car from Chicago to the Pacific and back, with continental stops. The piece also mentions political finances and a rabbits feet superstition across businesses.
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Cor. J
Green
Chicago
Christ
Bessie Mitchell Doolittle
Knight & Leonard, Printers
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Fearful Explosion Destroys Keeler Flouring Mill
Fire at the Keeler Flouring mill in Lrronre p. March 22 quickly raged and caused a flour dust explosion that wrecked the mill and shattered nearby businesses. Millwright John Cowie of Waterloo, N. Y. was instantly killed. several employees were seriously injured and many buildings damaged or destroyed by flying bricks and debris. City windows shattered. fire bells awakened residents as shock and debris collapsed parts of the village.
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Lrronre.p
Keeler
Butler
Gillespie
Tea Poe
The Big Strike Ends at Last in English Mills
London March 22 It is claimed strong authority that the great cotton strike now five months old is nearing settlement despite the Federation of Master Cotton Spinners rejection of a 2 percent wage cut. A formal reopening of mills is anticipated with preliminaries settled though some details remain to be finalised.
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London
Doctor Johnny in the laudanum scare at home
A child tale recalls Johnny and his sister Annie who fall into laudanum use from an empty bottle. Their mother and father rush to help as the doctor father reassures them no serious harm, while Johnny vows never to touch another bottle and Annie remains in good health.
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Johnny
Annie
Nellie
Avery
Papa
Mamma
Tohnny
Nello
Hints for Boys Show Eye to Moral Qualities in Selection
A gentleman explains he chose a boy for his office not by letters but by observed conduct. The candidate stood cleanly, held doors, offered a seat, answered questions respectfully, returned a book, waited his turn, and kept neat clothes and teeth. The tester valued behavior over endorsements.
Monkey Practical Joke in India Echoed by Spectator
AEA correspondent recounts an Englishman in India whose monkey imitates the cook by plucking a fowl, swapping the bird for a crew, and frightening the cook who returns to find the meal altered in a humorous, uncanny scene of trickery.
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AEA
the Spectator
India
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Eree Madane Saltor
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Thal
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General Hampton
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Guished
Record Magazine
United States
the Courier-Journal
George
White House
Tinsley Wr Rucker
Rascal
Savannah News
Eurener Wits
Bava
Tynehburg
Navy Department
Republican Party
Rome
Nelson
James E. Strona
Alabama
Louisville Courier-Journal
Joan E. Ristex
Senator Voorhees
Court of Alabama Claims
Risley & Flagg
Thomas G. Lawson
Eighth
Eighth District
The
Buford Gazette
H. White
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Post Office
Grover Cleveland
Washington, D. C
Hoke Smith
Secretary of the Interior
Cleveland
Aoe
Col
J. H. Estill
Cuba
Atlanta Herald
National
New York Tribune
Oablnat
Saarceary Smith
Talent
Bissell
Stouthst
Sight
Peresia
Appeale-Avalanche
Tux
Camilla Clarion
Alexander H. Stephens
Italy
Crawfordville
New York Sun
Memphis
Avalanche
Mexico
Sac Popocatapetti Gray
Eees
Chares - DaLusszrs
Bashut and
Blondin
Panama Canal
Wapiey
Tux Northern Press
Brunswick
the Times
Banks County Gazette
Sovurnzern Mills
Taw Banks County Gazette
A. D
R. Lombard
Augusta
Gonnersville, Ind
General News
Treasury
Harrison
North Carolina
Macon
Illinois
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Doctor Johnny
Derbig
Glaxke
Pias
Banwaz
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