Blaine Foes Rally in Chicago Nomination Fight
George Alfred Townsend reports on Blaine backers in Chicago as reformers struggle to block his nomination. He cites West East tensions, business influence backing Blaine, Arthur weak with independents, and local machine support wavering, with signs Blaine may secure a first ballot edge.
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First Ballot Outlook for Delegations in 1880 Contest
A revised canvass of state delegations shows Blaine leading with 330 votes to Arthur's 275 and Edmunds 99, with Logan 49 and Harrison or Gresham 30. Indiana splits, ten districts unsettled, national committee to decide.
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Blaine Managers Win Over Colored Delegates in Maine St James Era
Chicago dispatch reports Blaine campaign organizers showcasing unity at Blaine headquarters with Judge J K Ewing and Senator Wilson greeting four Black delegates from the South. Ewing praised support, urged steadfastness, and proclaimed confidence in Maine statesman’s chances.
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Ex Governor Smith Endorses Edmunds In Harmonizing Push
Ex governor Smith and Vermont delegates arrived at the Palmer House to campaign for Edmunds. They report strong Vermont backing and hope for Edmunds on initial ballots, arguing he can unite the party and carry New York and Ohio. Ex senator Bruce lobbies for Arthur with colored delegates while Lapham backs Blaine.
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Chicago presidential skirmish shapes candidate fortunes
Washington observers report deep interest in Chicago developments as candidates stay in Washington. President uses his position to influence Chicago actions while Blaine’s health and travel plans loom, Gresham and Sherman gain or lose ground among lawmakers, and Western Union plans separate wires to candidates' homes.
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Buttons Across the World Show Global Button Trade
The article notes New York button trade at 8 to 10 million dollars annually, Europe leading production. Bohemia dominates glass buttons with low wages for workers, Vienna heads pearl buttons, Birmingham centers metal buttons, Paris and Berlin host vast novelties. An agate button village near Paris yields high prices. Americans excel in bone brass ivory and gold buttons by machinery, Providence, R. I. a noted center.
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A Man Who Remembered a Bill of For y Cents Thirteen Years
An office worker recalls a 13 year old encounter at a Greene party. A stranger visits his store and presents a 40 cent bill for a horse ride from the past. The man asks the visitor to reckon interest and pays before asking him to leave the store.
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Rutland Herald
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Aioe
Consumption Cured by a Simple Vegetable Remedy
An elderly physician, retired, claims a vegetable cure for consumption and lung ailments. He offers to mail free the recipe and directions in German, French, or English to those who request it, by sending a stamped reply to W. A. Noyes at 149 Power's Block, Rochester, New York, citing this paper.
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The Woman's Hour Embroidery and Accessories Chronicle
A long catalog of decorative needlework and fashion accessories prevailing in the period. It covers Roman embroidery on linen, tinsel and gold cloth trelliswork, appliques in plush satin or velvet, and buttonhole edging with Filosette. Also described are tea-tray napkins, drawn work, gold thread borders, bamboo lounges covers, tatting tidies, Koitwig-work lace, Saxony wool trims, aprons in satin, lamp shades, fancy baskets, travel work baskets, satin straw openwork, and monogrammed pockets. Mentions of historical hat names and dress associations.
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Nottingham
Saxony
Knitting pattern for Saxony yarn with three strips
Instructions describe casting on sixty two stitches and weaving a three strip scarf in two light reds and one dark red. The pattern uses slip knit thread over knit five barrow and many knit two and knit five sequences, with multiple repeats and seaming steps, plus fringe or ball finishes.
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Knitting Pattern From Fragmented Instructions
A garbled crochet style knitting guide presents rows with many misspellings and unclear terms. It outlines stitches like knit and narrow with repeated sequences and several rows listed as fifth seventh ninth and eleventh with scattered actions and fabric terms.
Crochet Threadwork: Instructions for Diamond and Shawl Patterns
The text outlines crochet methods including foundation chains, double and single crochet stitches, and pattern repeats. It explains how to form a regular DC stitch, how to create a single-chain foundation, and how to execute rows that build a square shawl or three-cornered shawl by adding patterns and increases through alternating stitches and openings. It emphasizes turning each row and maintaining pattern alignment, with guidance on edging and finishing.
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Huishing
Knitting Pattern Instructions With Repeats and Variations
Cast on thirteen stitches and knit across plain. First row slip one knit three narrow thread over knit one thread over narrow. Second and every alternate row knit plain. Third row slip one knit two barrow thread over knit three thread over narrow knit three. Fifth row slip one knit one narrow thread over knit five thread over narrow knit two. Seventh row slip one kit three thread over narrow knit one narrow thread over knit four. Ninth row slip one knit four thread over knit three together thread over knit five. Tenth row knit across plain. Repeat from first row.
How Some People Became Famous
The piece explains that many garments and items derive their names from famous individuals. Examples include the Derby hat and scarf, the Byron collar, the Wellington boots, and the Prince Albert coat, with the victorine fur cape named after Queen Victoria and a reference to Queen Elizabeth.
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New York Sun
Queen Elizabeth
Hints to Good Health and Food's Link to Brain Work
A long column extols hand care with tips on manicurist methods and home remedies, praising beauty practices, creams, gloves, and recipes. It then argues that eating quality food beats overeating for brain work, lauding scientific cookery as essential to health and intellect.
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Scott
Goethe
Tooth and digestion in early health advice and odd notes
A miscellany of health guidance urges thorough mastication of starches to mix with saliva for proper digestion while warning against swallowing large lumps. It discusses meat digestion, dyspepsia remedies, and peculiar domestic anecdotes, including a New Hampshire claim about nerve relief via cologne fumes and a Boston pride anecdote.
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New Hampshire
Boston Honor Talk Revealed In Graphic Quotation
A New York Graphic excerpt quotes a Boston figure saying she would rather converse with a dead Boston man than any Western person who ever lived, reflecting a defiant motive and sharp tone in the interview.
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New York Graphic
Professor Westbrook to live on milk sixty days and lecture
New York World reports Professor Westbrook plans to live only on milk for sixty days and travel from Syracuse to Buffalo lecturing on milk. He believes milk will prove the secret of long life and impact humanity, while noting poetry and science occupy his spare hours.
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Chicago
Magazine price list and subscription limits
A long listing of magazines and prices with many titles and costs, noting that no more than one magazine can be sent to a single address and that subscriptions should specify the starting issue. The form asks for the recipient’s address and desired issue to begin.
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