Autograph Verse and Gilded Ambition in Postwar Excess
A tale of John Quincy Adams writing seventy two four line verses for Francis Granger's Western New York admirers as a satire on human wants. The era’s luxury and wartime prosperity spurred extravagant living, debt, and shifting values, urging Americans to curb appetites for shared prosperity and seek restraint amid economic hardship.
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Massachusetts
Congress
Washington
John Quincy Adams
New York
Francis Granger
Granger
Adams
Evet
Spangled Banner December issue ends twelfth year
The Stak Spangled Banner marks its December 1 issue closing twelve years of publication. The paper, in Ledger size with 40 columns, offers poems tales sketches wit and humor and features Rogues Corner exposing swindlers and frauds. Subscriptions are $1 per year prepaid with a premium option of Chromics dictionary album or twelve premiums. Send $1 to Banner Publishing Co Hinsdale New Hampshire.
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America
Benis
Banner
Publishing. CO
Hinsdale, N. H
Friction Over Franco Prussian Strain Stirred By Ultramontanes
A fragment notes Ul tramontane influence in Franco Prussian tensions and mentions others shifting responsibility, hinting at brewing public unease and political maneuvering.
Vice President Wilson proposes to relieve Senate chief
The text notes Vice President Wilson suggesting relief for the current Senate chair, arguing the burden of sitting in the chief seat should be eased during this session of Congress. It reflects debates on leadership and possible changes in the Senate leadership role.
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Wilson
Carpenter
Senate
Congress
Rough Week for Fairbanks Scales Production
Eight hundred fifty one scales produced during the week ending November 28 including fifty eight track scales. The week was described as broken by Thanksgiving.
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Fairbanks
Efforts Reported to Block Postmaster Jewell’s Confirmation
Report states attempts are underway to prevent the confirmation of Postmaster Jewell. The hope is that malice will not derail a worthy public servant from service.
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Jewell
Public
Death of Rev. David Benedict J. D a Baptist historian
The Reverend David Benedict J. D died in Pawtucket last Saturday at age ninety five. He was a devoted historian of the Baptists and widely respected by colleagues and friends.
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David Benedict J. D
Historian of the Baptists
Pawtucket
Dr. Benedict
France Faces Strife Under Septennate of Mac'Mihon
The nation grows restless as attempts to dissolve the Assembly increase. A government lacking popular endorsement struggles amid a climate of liberated thought and reform.
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France
Mac’Mihon
Government loses six million from tea and coffee repeal
Secretary Bristow reports a government loss of over 6,000,000 due to repealing duties on tea and coffee. He notes prices for these commodities remain high, offsetting any benefit to the people and enriching foreign dealers.
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Bristow
Essex statesman embraces defeat and hints at新 party
The Essex statesman appears submissive to fate, rejoices in defeat, and eyes the rise of a new party. He hints that Butler may lead it, noting his knack for surprises and the world would weep if he ever fails to appear.
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Butler
Tweed Remains Confined Despite Hope for Release
The great Tammany statesman William M. Tweed remains in confinement with a possible but limited chance of liberty. His fond hopes of a release as a respected statesman are disappointed, suggesting the prison dress may have to fit his role.
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Tammany
William M. Tweed
Boss
Inexhaustible marble lodge near Deer Lodge and poet Whittier mention
Two Montanamen claim a near Deer Lodge marble deposit superior for building and statuary. The piece notes Whittier’s fame as unintentional and of lasting whiteness and purity, then shifts to praise the President for hard money and skepticism about Congress supporting gold and silver.
Home Guide book touted as comprehensive home aid
Two years work by T H Glenn editor of Our Fireside is finished a book titled The Home Guide. It claims to cover all home matters and will have a large sale. Published by Beverly Company Chicago. advertised by Tae Hows Gurr in this issue.
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T. H. Glenn
Beverly
Chicago
Tae Hows Gurr
Tor
Boschee
United States
Germany
Wm. HE
Burlington
the Times
Beverly,.co
Wabash Ave
Everly E
Beverly CO
Bristol
A. Alden
Galiffell
A. Fanniex Administra
Death and civic notices fill Bristol town record
Long list of local events includes sermons and charitable aims, town meeting on petition to repeal annexation, Y M C A ticket refunds, military arms inspection, court trials for liquor nuisance, and obituaries detailing George S. Wardwell of Montclair and local probate actions.
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Town Hall
General ‘Assembly
Bristol
Warren
Drunken gutter bed case and court notices report
Night patrol finds Thomas Bradley drunken in the gutter on Thames Street. He pleads guilty and is fined 32 dollars plus costs for mistaking the gutter for shore. Other items include a female common railer found guilty with sentence postponed, Maggie Mullen fined 6.90 dollars after arrest, and updates on John B. Pearce's appointment as postmaster with staff and office improvements.
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Thames Street
Court Street
Thomas Bradley
Justice Court
State Street
Justiqe
Maggie Mullen
Maggie
Wurreld
John B. Pearce
Pearce
Samuel Taylor
H. ‘Je Pitman
Avlio
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