Aggregation of Wealth and its Social Toll
The article argues that long term business adversity masks deeper flaws in a financial system that concentrates wealth among a few. It cites Wall Street powers, rising fortunes, and the impact on workers, taxation, and politics, urging heavier taxes on large incomes and vigilant public oversight. It notes Commissioner of Internal Revenue rulings on firm changes and ends with President Grant's notice of Franklin Pierce's death and funeral honors.
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Wall Street
Stewart and
Astor
Tell
Grant
Merce
United States
Franklin Pierce
Concord
John and the Pancake Count
A humorous exchange has a stingy master challenging his hired man during dinner. He quizzes him on how many pancakes he has eaten, with the man replying that he does not know the count. The master then declares a specific tally, prompting a playful contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Colorado Population Estimates Surpass Ten Thousand
The Denver Tribune reports Colorado’s population exceeding 10,000 inhabitants, highlighting growth and regional distribution within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Denver Tribune
Colorado
Western Items Highlighting Nevada and Oregon News
Elko portrait noted as elegant pictire. Virginia City taxes on pretty waiter girls. smallpox vanish in Virginia Nevada. Lead bullion shipments reach Elko from White Pine smelting works. Oregon State Fair praised. Snake Indians to be placed on Klamath reservation. Sheridan's troopers capture an Indian chief boasting 105 white scalps. Oregon Utah air clarity described with distant mountains appearing close. New meerschauminate mineral discovered near Simla California. Corinne Utah grows. Episcopal church and school open. Bear River ties for Brigham Young railroad. Sullivan mill Nevada resumes ore work from Quartz Hill Burroughs lode. Kent Co ore processed at Chatfield mill. Treasure City Hamilton water supply described with 2,501,000 gallons daily capacity and $300,000 cost.
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Elko
Virginia City
Nevada
Virginia
White Pine
Oregon State Fair
Oregon
Klamarth
Sheridan
Utah
Simla
California
Corinne
Bear River
Brigham Young
Salt Lake City
P.T. R
Sullivan
Quartz Hill Mining Company
Burroughs
Chatfield
Kent & Co
Itegiater
Treasure City
Hamilton
Minge
Treasureill
Treasure Hill
Miscellany of Humorous Snippets and anecdotes
A collection of quips and humorous vignettes on marriage, manners, and social foibles. The pieces include Swift quotes, a joke about a Sunday school pupil, observations on romance lasting after a first child, a yarn about a smoker in Alabama, a buckwheat anecdote, a railroad birth claim, and Major Noah’s fondness for hazel eyes.
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Noah
Diverse 19th Century Tidbits Stir Global News
A miscellany reports George W. Curtin defending a Mrs story, Queen Victoria to Christmas in Germany, Edwin Forrest returning soon, Celeste remaining a star in young lady roles, Buell’s sister running an Indianapolis convent, new $10 greenback spotted in Cincinnati, and fashion shifts to low necked shirts. It notes Union Pacific land sales, Susan B. Anthony’s failed Bergen lecture, Helmbold profiting from Wall Street, Brigham Young as the country’s richest man claim, a Charleston twin birth, Spanish troops’ gains in Ara gon and Andalusia, and Free Masons called to Geneva. Also mentions gold finds in Saskatchewan, imperial salaries, and contrasting presidential pay.
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George W. Curtin
Germany
Edwin Forrest
Madame Celeste
Gen. Buell
Indianapolis
Union Pacific Railroad
Susan B. Anthony
Bergen City
Helmbold
Wall Street
Vanderbilt
Astor
Stewart
Peabody
Brigham Young
Charleston
South Carolina
Spain
Aragon
Andalusia
George Francis
Blasherskite
Saskatchewan
Geneva
Switzerland
Ecumenical Council
Russia
Napoleon
Austria
King of
Prussia
Victor Emanuel
Victoria
Leopold of
Belgium
President Grant
Fragmentary musings and jokes from a battered hat era
A battered hat reminisces about past affection and money while fragments mention telegrams a trifling fortune and a traveling joke about a sample trunk. It cites Spinner and safe checks in a department, with brief oddities and reflections on memory.
Wyoming Proclamation Urges Thanksgiving Day Observance
Governor J A Campbell designates November eighteenth as a day of fasting and prayer throughout Wyoming Territory. Residents urged to worship or reflect at home, giving thanks for religious liberty, peace, and prosperity amid past hardships. The missive bears the October date and official seal.
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J. A. Campbell
Territory of
Wyoming
Waereas
United States
Mim
Carnal
Neal
Cheyenne
Camidele
Jowann M. Lee
Mortgage Notice for Cheyenne Property Auction
Thomas Long of mortgages announces sale of mortgaged premises in Cheyenne Wyoming to satisfy a $1000 principal plus interest. The property lies on Kirhteworth Street, known as Lot seven, Block three, and includes appurtenances. Auction set for September 21 at noon on the premises. Palmer & Johnson, attorneys for the mortgage.
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Jac Clarks
Chessenne
Lurwmle
Dakota
Livesteine Place
Kirhtewoth
Cheyenne
Laramile
Lukin
Sail Et Cing
Lerewith
Adel
Laranne
Cheyene
County of
Laramie
Wyountg
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Pessonal
Palmer & Johnson
Edward M. Lee
T. Jed Ts
BR. Steele
Howe & Steele
Eiew Eddy Street
George W. Ford
Rogers & Co's Bank
Cheynnn Te
Court House
Chord
Storer
At Law
Jaden Kuyfendals
Cheyenna
Zitf
Miller
Miller & Street
Altorneys of Law
Tukedla
G. Adama & Co
South
Alse
J. B. Wilson
Galbraith
Sixteenth Street
Aching
H. Garbanati, Ttorney and
Pacifer mi Law
Rogers
W. L. Campbell
Campbell & Brooke, Attermeyn At Law
J. A. Rouselaux
Lona Eric Aiciun
Omice
Consultationus Canfthiense Lim Ea
G. W. Corry
Union Lacific Kr.rk. and
Wells, Fargo &Co
Sevensponte Street
Drus Store
Thames Street
Oudoth
Daily Leader
Anchft
N. A. Baker
Fineenth
Fx Weenth
Hotels
Bell House
Thomes
Piyine x mi
Otel
Wyoming House
Mouteon
Nanner
Moore House
C.h. Moore
Deerde
C. H. Moore
Germania Hotel
Ieee
Rana ‘Eal
Licketa
Gaanil Ool
Iwart
Vy Beceiy
TIN Restaurant
Eddy Street
Red More
Separif
G. E. Thompson
Boot & Shoe Maker
Seventeenth &Treet
Milliard
Miho
Tolanaia
Phila
City Drug Store
Theo. W. PO
United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Swift
Dan Rice
Alabama
Bridget
Wubin
Teolome Pe
Katerina
Toner! Spinner
Hig Department
South Vallejo
Thomas Long
United
L, Palmer & Jorrssson
Attys
Cormodera and Mansuvactiorer OF
State St
Cor
Ningeburg & Superior
Sta
Chicago, Ill
Chime
W. Sairrit
Pentchent
Astin
E. F. Stearns
New Temple of Fashion
Tith
Articular
Berten
Ieee Tespainaie Fur
Ted Mei
Ted
Dave
B.A. Harker
Dai
Pelwmary
Beee
Anna Aeuwry
Tara
St Fulton
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