28 Feb 1878
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1878
Page
1
The Commissioner of Agriculture issues a circular inviting submissions of native fertilizing materials and vegetable products of every description for exhibit at the Paris Exposition. Materials should be arranged by locality of growth, with transportation costs to Washington paid by contributors.
The Senate late Saturday morning passed the Bland silver bill as amended, authorizing the coinage of a standard silver dollar and restoring its legal tender status. The measure sets the coin at 412.5 grains troy, directs monthly bullion purchases, and funds the operation from Treasury revenues. It also envisions a bi metal conference and appoints commissioners to attend.
The report states there is no basis to claims that Indians are crossing back into the United States. Such rumors are likely spread by individuals seeking the establishment of a military post near Fort Benton.
The article surveys Ona Coffee Plantation details in Central America including tree height, flowering, fruit ripening, and processing via the despulpador and patios. It then shifts to a detailed description of Papal funerals, embalming, vestments, processions, the Novendiales, and ritual ceremonies at St. Peter's with cardinals, archbishops, and papal choirs during the obsequial period.
The Sacred College selects an orator to read in Latin the funeral decree after mass. A coffin bearing three scarlet velvet purses with gold silver and bronze medals and an effigy of the deceased is sealed in the marble sepulchre under St. Peter's cupola. Pius IX will succeed Gregory XVI and be eventually laid to earth.
The New York Times reported a mysterious visitor to John Sherman who croaked nevermore and vanished. The Times later published letters denying any secret or claim, suggesting a harmless incident and a husband seeking an office amid public scare.
The Treasurer warns of counterfeit five dollar notes from Central, German and Union National Banks of Chicago and Farmers National Bank of Virginia illinois. The fives copy the Traders plate and bear altered registers and dates. Public urged to examine Illinois bank notes closely and report any new counterfeits to authorities.
A fragmented sentence indicates that necessary information for detection will be furnished immediately upon appearance. The brief text implies readiness to provide details when they emerge, without specifying the subject or context. The item reads as a procedural prompt or placeholder rather than a complete report.
The Philadelphia Weekly Times argues the Union army, occupying enemy territory and containing a large foreign element from cities, committed extensive pillage and robberies mostly by a minority of desperate, city-based troops. In contrast the Southern army showed restraint, paid for material, and avoided widespread looting.
Nathan Appleton, of the Franco American union caring for Bartholdi’s Liberty statue pedestal project, asks Postmaster General to authorize postmasters to receive subscriptions. The Postmaster General says committees may proceed. The ad promotes Schenck’s Pulmonic Syrup and Mandrake Pills as lung remedies with directions and free medical advice from Dr. Schenck of Philadelphia.
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