19 Aug 1869
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1869
Page
1
Fragmentary text discusses the Pacific and Panama Railroads, price declines from 345 to 210, and mentions a meeting in New York. The garbled lines reference belt hitters and rust, with unclear context and attribution to regulars.
A fragmentary report reviews the Cincinnati Three Brave Normal University gathering August IF69 and the Newark City Schools address by George B. Sears. It notes the conference venue, discussions on liberal education, teacher salaries, and calls for a broader national system. The account contrasts American and European education, cites Norwe, and cites questions about aims and methods for public schooling.
From Xenia Ohio August 19 details of a large gathering at the Fair Grounds to raise funds for a Soldiers Orphans Home. The programme includes Gen Durbin Ward addresses a procession to a concert by Zonare Band Dayton West Liberty Silver Cornet Band and other bands. Letters from Governor Fairchild John A Logan George Pendleton and Gen Hayes are read. Contemptible trick critique and discussion of Board actions noted.
The Con met this. The Tremox New Jersey August 17. of iu tendents relies Bulkleyee. Minutes of yesterday's exer read. On motion were offered the following, which was agreed to. PuS'B. C. Hobbe, of Indiago, then of fered the following.
Notes from a wide sweep of events across the United States and abroad. Grant in the Schuylkill coal region is mentioned alongside health hopes for Napoleon. Political movements, railway talks, and scientific meetings appear with dates and places such as Salem Massachusetts and Washington. Weather and crop prospects across Indiana Illinois Kentucky Wisconsin Missouri are reported with local notes on droughts and rains.
A fragmented regional weather summary from Indiana Iowa and Wyoming describes hot periods followed by light rain aiding corn in some sections while others warn of below average yields. Wheat failures are reported in Indiana and broader crop prospects remain mixed with potential rain indications.
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