Vague Domestic Scenes and Political Gossip From Rockford
Readable fragments show domestic chatter about marriage clothes and burdens of bills, interlaced with political gossip on Gov. Allen and Gov. Kirkwood, with references to public events, speeches, and newspaper notices involving Rockford merchants and local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Nonan
New York Tribune
Mevordy Johnson
Leffler
Gov Kirkwood
Cuaslon Wis Buncombe
Miscellaneous Riddles and Quips from a Bygone Daly News
A collection of old-time wordplay and jokes Sundays style. Puns about parrots thefts and robbers mingle with riddles about Eve and autumn apples. Witty exchanges note the clever needle and a lazy boy dialogue ending in a playful twist.
Foolish tale of money in dress and foolish cries
A man laments losing five hundred dollars described as hard earned, arguing about worth and folly. His companion questions the value of money and the act, while the scene mocks the man's judgment and reveals repeated insinuations of wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Leader notes westward move of Cassela and Richardson
The Leader reports Geo. Cassela and Warren Richardson have gone west, likely to California to locate. It mentions discontent among five Cheyenne leaders forming a new constituency elsewhere, defends Richardson, and notes upcoming Methodist Conference with excursion rates for attendees. Also mentions Mr. Rutledge sick and a local goods store visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Cassela
Warren Richardson
California
Cheyenne
Lewler
Richardson
Central
Carmichal
Denver
They Have Always Kicked Me Down Hill
A Civil War era protest on desertion executions recounts a soldier shot for desertion at Petersburg and the brutality of military punishment. The piece argues social ostracism drives men to crime and condemns society for neglecting the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Miller
17Th Street
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Petersburg
Frugal Press Struggles With Everyday Supplies
A small town editor laments rising costs and shortages as even basic items like ink and paper strain his budget, noting that despite farmers producing excess, the newsroom must still purchase what it uses.
Cheyenne Capitol Debate and Oddities from the Age
The Evanston Age rages over apportionment and the Wyoming capitol question with Cheyenne described as both capital and capitol. The piece mocks confusion, notes Gov Thayer’s westward trip, and lampoons political frontrunners while lampooning local chatter about moving the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Jimmy Hayford
Morton's Amnesty Hope Provokes Alarm in Era
Senator Morton faces criticism as he contemplates universal amnesty to win votes amid fears of redeeming rebels. Corlett returns from East Lake City after rusticating and visits Brigham Young who notes a Brigham wife’s death the following day. An auction sale of stock is announced for July 24 1675 at Jeffrey's Auction Rooms with two ponies eight mules cash terms and no reserve. Dr Bergeron’s serious illness is reported with no expected recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
RK. Atkins
Merveiant Udlur
Rockford
Railroad House
Morton
Corlett
East Lake City
Brigham Young
Brigham'a
Jeffrey's
Etree
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J. Bergeron
McGill University
Montreaood
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Lower Canada
Whitehead
Black
Eddy Street
A J. Hugg
Metropolita Billiard Hall
W. Corey
Cor. Hill
16Th Streets
J. J. Hunt
Opes Aeres
J. J. Clark
Eddy Stree
Hurlbut Bros
W. W. Corl
Territory
Joslin & Park
E. P. Johnson
Wyoming Territory
W. P. Carroll
Whitehead’s Block
J.C. Abney
Fort Laramie
J. Morris
Ferguson ST. Bet
Great Western Corral
Cheyenne H
Tracy
Seventeenth Street
Lindenmeier
Letion
16Th Street
Jules Valadout
Cor
Ferguson Streets
Court House
Jas Brennan
Brunswick
J. N. Fall
Fouse
Chas Beno
Reno’s Brewery
Fifteenth Street
Aupelion U.P. and
D. Plr. Res
the. M. Jonas
Home Brewery
L. Kabis
Home Enterprise
Pioneer Auction & Commission House
J. K. Jeffrey
17Th St
W. M. Ward
Mammoth Stable
Sale & Exchange
Btockmeg
Maggie
Darling
lerry—Cothred
Morgan'a
O'Brien
E. Call
John Realon
Ohio
Dem
Elc
Wisconsin
Ludington
Loadington
Seatlad
Saul
Buly
Biraugs
Mr. Thos
Rutledge
Coakley's
Niws
Methodist Conference
Colorado
Alwaya
Lima
10Th and
Eddy Streets
Thayer
Telpy
Hippodrome
Bergeron
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