Emigration Trends Pale but Persistent in United States
A Baltimore Sun summary notes continued emigration from cold regions toward the Sunny South as blizzards, tornadoes, and hard winters drive families from Dakota toward Texas and beyond. It highlights new Southern immigration efforts, including Texas plans, and stresses coordinated county level societies and low-cost transportation to guide settlers to favorable sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Bigaard
Kwuean
Minjewita
Germany
Texas
Central Bureau
Tribouda
Barca
Simler
Baltimore Sun
Production in the South in 1887 and Comparisons Made
The Tradesman report details pig iron production in the South during 1887 across Maryland Virginia West Virginia Kentucky North Carolina Tennessee Georgia Alabama Texas and others. It notes total output about 920,496 tons a rise of 80 percent and about one eighth of US total, with 1888 furnace counts and regional zinc production figures for several states. Twenty five furnaces are under construction in the South with twenty slated to begin this year and 1888 South production forecast at 1,154,896 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron & Steel
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Texas
United States
Alalumy
Vire Winin
North Caralina
The Importance of Personal Cleanliness in Winter
Fragmented report discusses personal hygiene and skin health, warning that neglect in cold weather worsens illness. Mentions Barton Journal of Health guidance, Confederate engineer Rosser in Johnson City, and local road bonds and railway progress. References Camdin Journal and Knoxville Sentinel notices on governance and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maintein
Barton Journal of Health
Hhuer
Geo
T. L. Roser
Flemming House
Hein
Board of County Commissioners of
Kershaw
Camden
Enloe pushes reform bills in Congress and Big Stone Gap items
Congressman Enloe from the Jackson District introduces measures to reform congressional pensions and sever frankling privileges, fund a Hermitage veterans home, and curb pension payments to those aligned with foreign powers. He cites a $150,000 appropriation and a five year leadership role for General Wilder. The piece also notes Big Stone Gap railroad and mining investors and lists corporate interests. Senator Vance of North Carolina predicts tariff stability with possible sugar duty tweaks and ongoing protection for essential goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thashington
St. Lowis
Enloe
Hermitage
Andrew Jackson
Ld Place
United States
Confederate States
James Gen. Wilder
Chattanooga
Enloe Haw
Macnillé
Wasuixeros
Vance
North Carollina
Tobscen
Saya
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promoted For Catarrh Cure
An old notice touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure for ringing ears and catarrh. It claims the medicine purifies the blood to relieve symptoms such as Buzzing roaring and humming in the ears, loss of smell, and heating sensations. It advertises the preparation as a real remedy from a “peculiar medicine.”
End of the Story at the Old Oak Ball
A fragmentary verse scene recalls a lovers’ night at the old oak ball and a whispered ending. The speaker suggests a hidden meaning in their past tale as the other person seems to have silenced the conclusion and let the shadow pass between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto
Bol
Tull
Governor Taylor Renominated Debate Splits East Tennessee Democrats
The article argues Governor Robert L. Taylor deserves renomination, praising his administration and east Tennessee roots while noting opposition has faded. It quotes supporters and reports Governor Taylor defending his office against delays and misplacements in the secretary of state’s papers. It mentions local editorial responses and questions about party unity in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bom
Taylor
The
Journal
East Tennessee
Robert L. Taylor
West
Tennessee
Wero
Democratic Councile
Awoxrville Sentinel
Gov. Taylor
Me. O. le Ridley
Warden Pearcy
Secretary of State
Col. Allison
Tanner
Banner
Murder, storms, and political gossips from the Tennessee border
The report aggregates a string of scattered items from Winchester Virginia to Knoxville Tennessee. It notes indictments and trials in Bristol and Nashville, a murder near Hunter's Bluff on the Tennessee river, and a mix of political shifts, business moves, and curiosities including a fatal heart incident, an owl on a train, and local commercial resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
T. A. Ridenour
Clark
Bristol
Court of Appeals
Frank Dearmond
Hunter's Bluff
Chattanooga
Washington Notes and Bills in Congress 1888
Washington notes summarize new bills, including Blair Bill and pension measures. President signs two bills while Senate debates wind pay, coinage, and expansion of military pensions. The piece notes Speaker Carlisle and Mills absent, discusses portraits of Hawke Speakers, and references Warner’s log cabin remedy amid varied political chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jimente
Que Tin
Congress
Senate
Stitewand
Lomardeeplie
Meyer Blair
Reagan
Supreme Court
Soran
Hemphia
Dahil
Hote Committee
Carlisle
Mills
Lam
Morrian
Mrr. Wilking
Olin
Marcachusetts
W. Poo
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Ex-Goy
Longa Masachusette
General Land Office
Dolbire
Lee
Parrellin Victories and Accusations in a Fanciful Rhyme
A playful, cryptic verse mentions Parnell and Victoria, referencing a frown and a brooklyn bridge image. It also references figures like Jay Gould and Bam Jones, plus mocked phrases about stocks, locks, and a check, in a stylized historical newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
Victoria
Bunnie
Brooklyn Bridge
Flaby
Jay Gould
Bam Jones
Rehart Fox
Hing Sloe
Also Mentioned on This Page
South
Lienewter
Camirn Journal 20Th
Tatil
Tayler Ehould
Sentinel
Bette
Knozville Sentinel
A'Tennesser
Congressman Enloe
Big Stone Gap
Extein Norton
John H. Inman
New York City
FW. Huidekooper
Washington, DC
A. A. Bronson
E. B. Leiewering
Mauch Chock
John €. Bullitt
Philadelphia
Nathaniel Thayer
Boston
F. D. Carley
Louisville
H.C. McDowell
Lexington
Union RB. R.co
Enstern BR. R. Co
Southwest Va. Mineral Land Co
Pape, Payne & Co
Boston, Clay, Jouden & Go
Inter-State Investment C
Altormus, Benson, McGeorge Trust Co
Wike County Investment Co
Big Stone Gap Age
Warner
Warner’s Safe Care
Junius Henri Browne
Cosmopolitan
Pomona‘ Hill Nurseries
Ponwoa
N. C
Dominic
Nutshele
Grand Lodge of
Inger Inull
Knoxville
Muder
Ting Warner
Briar Greek
Minsingippi Hoven 4
Rogersville
Heriad and Review
Tighe
Bury
Comptroller of Currency
Hae
National Bak
Rouxville
Ueineia
Turkey
Apparatva
Avia Minor
M. E
Merald & Road
William H. Brown
New Haven
G W.green
Brown
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Chicago Tribune
Toomba
Walt
James G. Biniie
Senator Wine Chant
Denver
Belva Lockwood
Adeno
Vilas
Dude Ellett
Memphis
Beaton and
Lowell
Arlington
Vas
Gregg & Co, Manufacturs
Trumansboro
N.Y
Mervintown
Tenn
Madison
Philadelpha
Marshal! Butler
Brownwood Lexus
Cavhier W.G. Mathes
Jonesbury Banking Aid Trust Company
Be ii Proving
Lathin
J.T. Brewer
Knoxvilly Postottive
Key
N.Y. State Penitentiary
Aletasy
GD. Mansongill
Bluff City
Sullivan County
Democratic
Bristol Courier
Rensine
Linestone Tenn
Georgie
Kon
Patton
8Th Tenn. Cavalry
Remine
Johnson City
Theverdl Trust
At Corps
Bristal Conevier
Anthony Cometick
Spewker
Onitar
Washington Notes
Witer
Togethier
Morton Nusbind
Kittie Janes
Diey
Chorley
Yale Mande
Charley
Tate
Sam Suuall
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