Fragmentary 19th century notes mix politics and oddities
A garbled column reports creditors lists, alleged prices for killing Chinese, a petrified tree near Prairie City Iowa, and random remarks on Germany banning American potato bags. It cites political quips, anti monopoly jests, and a Leap Creek preacher using a wage and tree metaphor as a moral lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwna Democrat
Berthern
Leap Creek
Otrutwa
Vinyarea
Ante Miman
Gails
Ain
Weekly Highlights of February Political Movements
Important events of the week ending February 13 cover House votes on bounties for short war service, a third term challenge, patent and tariff debates, Arkansas governor topic, and a flood of reports from national politics. Includes indictments of violence, legislative maneuvers, and several state capital relocation bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Ma. Speer
Republic
Washington
House Committee On Patents
Arkansas
Joseph Brooks
Congress
Schurz
House of Representatives
Tilton
Louisiana Investigating Committee
Derby Letters Reflect Farm Markets And Local Growth
The letter from Derby notes severe winter weather delaying crop marketing and spring farm operations. It reports new constructions in town, plans for a two story building by Chas Ohlman and a Jordan Academy addition by Mr Gregg, plus a singing class and a concert led by Prof Ferguson. It also covers railroad funding talks, Swiss sewing firm ownership, global cold, and a Siamese eclipse interest, with New Mexico and Colorado seeking statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borrom
Chas, Ohlman
Gregg
C. N. Riggle
Jordan Academy
Prof. Furguson
Russell
M. E. Church
Tuunday
Khedival Jewels For Mrs Fitch Draw Wide Interest
Deputy Collector Lydecker hosted a grand levee at the Custom House as jewels from the Khedive of Egypt were shown to guests including Admiral Porter and Gen. Sherman’s daughter Mrs Fitch. Officials estimate value between 250000 and 300000. more than 500 diamonds noted. The gems, shipped on the Parthia, will go to St. Louis after brief display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
St. Louis
Buell
Albia
Egypt
Fitch
Gen. Sherman
New ‘York Times
Collestor
Lydecker
Adimir W. Porter
Caletor Smythe
Harvey
Salon Humphreys
D. Morgan
The
Gold Exchange
Tiffany
Dimito
Meg Marsh
Custom House
Principles of Schoolroom Discipline and Punctuality
The article outlines key teacher virtues and methods for success. It stresses keeping order from day one, punctuality in all recitations, gentle but firm punishment, constant vigilance, short clear lessons, thorough lesson study, and keeping students energized. It cites Prof. Wilson Palmer urging refined manners as a licensing standard for teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee School Journal
Wilson Palmer
Ottawa
Teauh
Congress Bill Restores Part of Franking Privilege
The House approves a bill partially restoring the franking privilege allowing free sending of public documents and seeds from the Agricultural Department. Jevery spins Tilton's cross examination, while Mr Beecher and allies pay him 25,000 dollars to aid in acquitting the famed divine of the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton
Beecher
Maine
Chicago
England
Colin M. Thayer
Neb
Senate
Wyoming Territory
Institution For the Blind
N. Y
House of Representatives
Agricultural Department
Jeverty
Mr. Beecher
Aero
Divine
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Epaatrior
B.F. Allen
Sinc
Nevada
Prairie City
Iowa
Germany
Forview
New Jersey
Abysssma
God
Andy Johnsan
Beer
Andy
Syracuse Standard
Oew
NOY. Sun
Towa
New York
Ben Butler
Cai
Ben
Seldvan
Torspay
Hoosay Tunnel
N.Y
Pittsburg
Committee On Ways and Means
Sallinan
Carpenter
Milwaukee
Sheridan
I. Hoar
Congressional Committee
O.W. Jones
U. S. Senate
Florida
Horace White
Chicago Tribune
Europe
Keokuk
Kansas
State Relief Society
China
New Orleans
Od Bender
Arizona
Ireland
Saturdar
House Committee On
Louisiana
United States
National Grange
Texas Pacific Railroad
Great
Anti-Railroad Association
West Virginia
Capitol
Wheeling
Lincoln
Columbus
Nebraska
Samuel Hooper
Derby
Celebrated ‘Domestic’ Sewing Machine Company
W. G. Donnan
Ainsworth
Dubuque
Turkey
Constantinople
King of
Siam
Royal . Astronomical Society
London
New Mexico
Colorado
Charitin
Lowa
A. B. Philbert
Ufacturers
Lyons
NS & Pmaelodean
Muse
Apq
Buffalo
Theophilus Parsons
Wei
B. Beach & GO
Clare St
Ill
Asents
Wwe
Apu-Hing
International Pub. CO
Yourth Street
Remington
Iisa
Remington Sewing Machine Co
Ilion
Remington Companies
Broadway
Madison Sq
State St
Boston
Washington St
Cincinnati
West 4Th St
Allen
Genesee
Atlanta
DeQive
Avera House
Avietia St
Vansickle
Esat
Chariton
Nfact
Country Produce, &c
Buu
Prooyppvvd Ck
M. Cc. Mooney
LAW & Becker
Cork Square
Peray
Stinson & Coruflaud
G. PL Rowell & CO
York
B&g Coa Evans
Osceots
WM. Lewis & Bon
Byer
Lucas
Barrhs
Birr
Plour
Rurundon
LOWES
Gorner
ED. Lewis
J.braden & Co
Iver Aralise
Cone
U.S
Bonis
Mortuayros
Ruminus -Paldy' Ss
Bankera
Lucas County
Edward A.temple
Miret National Bank
I. A. Temple
Mallory
Suse I Braden
Wa, Stuart
USS
Buarlington
Ratt Charlton
Irs
Miss Mae Webb
Singer
Ansias
America
J. Cd. Ates
Soutern Town
Cuariton Town
Goodrich & Ensley
Bethe Best
Goodrich & Ensley's
Mallory's Guilding
He Square
Coariton
Lucas Go
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