Human Leather Demand Report Raises Ethical Issues
A New-York World piece notes gloves in France and Switzerland use human leather from unglated sources, with a strip from a man’s back described as thick as sole leather. The item questions trade motives and raises unsettling questions about morality and industry. Burial plot sales in Philipsburg describe Norton Cemetery with four divisions, seven sections each, iron fencing, gates, and remaining plots offered at nominal prices, inquiries invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Switzerland
A. J. Moore
New-York World
Norton
Philipsburg
Philipsville
Belmont
Thibou
Norton Cemetery
Democratic Tax Record Exposed and Voted Republican
A 1850 critique accuses the Democratic administration of waste and high taxes. It cites a state tax rate of 3.5 and a total tax of 12,536,006.13 sss, blaming Governor Hill and officials for deficits and a ceiling steal. The call urges voters to back the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Department
of Public Instruction
New Capitol
Senator Fassett Reelected by Unanimous Support
The twenty seventh senatorial district shows strong approval for Fassett. Readers note his work against improper legislation, exposure of tax fraud, and advocacy for measures aiding workers and state welfare. Election day is expected to confirm continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sloat
Foxsett
Fassett
Eblmira
Examinations for certificates of second and third grade
Examinations for certificates of second and third grade will be held in Allegany County for the balance of 1889. The schedule lists August 13 Friendship, September 7 Achitesville, September 10 Red Center, October 5 Bolivar, and November 26 Belmont in the Second Commissioner’s District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany County
Friendship
Achitesville
Red Center
Bolivar
Belmont
Elba. Reynolds
R. Belmont
N. Y
Lester boots travel from ocean to home made footwear
A fragment notes homemade boots and shoes named Lester worn on a journey from the ocean to a home setting. The garbled text references years or measurements and suggests a casual or anecdotal item rather than a formal event. No clear individuals, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
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First National Bank
Mertehants
U.S
Asher W. Miner
EL Aeng
Aeliah J. Wellman
J.J. Thurston
Depot Street
Friendship, New York
J. J. Thurston
Elmer W. van Slyke
TE. W. van Slyke
Friendship, N.Y
Dispatch
America
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
HuMale
Terelauna
Chicago
Cincinnaath
Est Louis
Agcolmodations
Ares
Pullman Service
Pullman’s
Bailkilo
Rochester
Gleveland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Derte Pullman
New York City
Cherie
New Flayven
Europe
Terie
Erie
Atlantic
Pacific
WS. Murphy
Sup’t
L. Pa
Gent Pass
R Agt
L. J. Cross
Friendship, N. Y
M. C. Mulkins
Main St
Itc
Main Street
Wales & Wheeler
Crockery
Mary Butts
Erifndship
N.Y
the Dispatch
John L. Gilbert
Franklin
Martin W. Cooke
Monroe
Ira M. Hedges
Rockland
James M. Varnum
of New York
WM. V. van Rensselaer
Spencea
Court of Appeals
Albert Awrignt
OL Brie
Supreme Court
Eighth District
Joan S. Lambert
Chautauqua
Dist
Chemuip
McArtiur Norton
Charles SH. Brown
For Justice of Sessions
L.H. Ackerman
Theodore Thomas, M. D
New Studion
N. A
Barney
M.D
Amity
B.C. Wakeley
Mod
Angelica
Assembly
Addison 8. Thompson
New Hudson
E. E. Hype
OF Allegany
K. W. Ingham
Agt
Harnellsville
Wellsville Or
Olean
Sam King
OWEAP
Trong
Wisat
Norrattio
Henry - Weir
Belmont, N. Y
Burlingame
Helmes
Allegany Co
Ira Halleck
Wm. H. Clark
Bryant & Stratton
Buffalo
Lester
Kd. Handy
J. Hess
Akron
Belvidere, N. Y
E. Handy
George W, Robinson
W. H. Scott, M. D
50 Cent Tea
W.H. Scott
News
W.main St
Morris Under
Sacorn T Cr
Sur Onndinss
Unger's
Unger
Dwiorris Unger
Broad Street
Field & Alden Granite Works
Hornellsville, N. Y
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