Lost Cause praised as South’s rebirth and rise in wealth
At a Southern Society dinner in New York Mayor Hewitt argued the South never lost its cause and now leads in national growth. He claimed the North’s defeat in the rebellion strengthens the South and foretold it surpassing Pennsylvania in iron and Massachusetts in cotton manufacturing within a decade. The Mobile Register agreed, saying the Republicans empowered the slave and consolidated white rule, while the South gains in coalitions and industry.
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What Dynamite Looks Like Boston Budget
The article explains dynamite resembles moist brown sugar, with nitro glycerine as the active explosive. It blends with absorbent silica earth to safer handling, mixing in leaden vessels. ignition by flame burns without explosion, while detonation via fuse or impact yields tremendous force. Also notes the Florida State Democratic convention will meet in St Augustine on May 2.
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Boston
Baines Produces Report On Hurricane River Accident
General Manager Ti. S. Harses defends Savannah, Florida and Western Railway bridge upkeep in a letter to President H. B. Plant, outlining inspection procedures and defect reporting. He disputes New York World claims of rotten bridges and asserts high standards across divisions. The broader column then shifts to justice Lamar health, symbolism of flowers, and a reflective essay on cultural emblems.
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Blair bill feared to centralize school control in Wisconsin squib
An Ex squib warns that federal funding for education would push centralization and dictate school books and teaching. It cites a Wisconsin grand army convention endorsing the Blair educational bill and denouncing southern histories, urging state responsibility for tuition and schooling without centralized bosses.
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Wisconsin
The Lemon Medicinal’s Wide Health Claims
A 19th century excerpt extols lemon juice as a universal remedy. It cites benefits for jaundice fevers worms skin complaints and coughs while noting uses for dental whitening nail care and interdiction of chilblains. It mentions sailors relying on lemon juice and a Roman doctor testing it against malaria fevers.
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Rome
Vanity couple frets over late furniture delivery
A doorbell at eight prompts Mrs. Vanity to refuse an after dark delivery of a $175 bedroom set, fearing neighbor judgment. Mr. Vanity asks why not, while an aside comments on conflicting views of labor for love versus status.
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