Debate on Maine report and Powderly fight marks tense politics
The piece covers Secretary Long and the Maine report expectations, Powderly’s Senate vote battle, and war preparations after Congress funded 50 million dollars. It notes opposition in the Senate Immigration Committee, a recess appointment for Powderly, and calls for a strong war footing against Spain. It also cites comments on an England US alliance and river harbor funding battles.
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Terrence V. Powderly
Immigration
Powderly
Senate Committee On Immigration
Senate
Washington
Congress
Jones
Arkansas
England
United States
Tan
Czar
Reed
House Committee On Rivers and Farbors
Representative Wheeler
Alabama
Secretary of War
Whealer
United States press fictions and Cuba policy debate flare
A fragmented 19th century editorial discourse argues for decisive action against Spain over Cuba and the Maine, while critics accuse rival Tennessee newspapers of petty feuds. The piece lampoons journalism jealousy and defends editor integrity amid hostile notices and threats of public action.
Start a Creamery Plan Advised by Rural World Writer
A Rural World writer advises Missouri readers on starting a creamery with 40 cows, funding through local farmer stock, and phased growth to 200 cows. It details equipment costs, water temperature control, and management lessons from early failures, plus regional notes on dairying potential and local industry calls.
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Missouel
Calla
Long
Etoumerie
Thal
To War and Oppression in Castile or Cuba 1808
Poem fragment reflecting a choice between waging war against oppression and accepting tyranny. The writer cites Castile and Cuba, pondering outcomes of rebellion versus subjugation, with rhetorical questions about sacrifice, duty, and glory. Dated Pots Nashville 24, 1808.
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Castile
Torpedous
Cuba
David Y. Thomas
Nashville
Pots
Settles Hervous Bankruptcy and Patent Medicine Claims
An unsigned notice touts Pills that purportedly strengthen nerves and brain power, promising great health and weight gain. It claims ordinary food cannot sustain active minds and bodies and advertises the medicine as used by a national fire department official, with a local retailer selling them.
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Buckey
Clark National
B.S. Boltom
Misinformation Fragment on Mother's Friend Reported
A reader from Macon Georgia cites a troubling claim about a product named Mother's Friend. The message describes alleged relief during confinement and credits the product with reducing pain, referencing a mother of three and a dangerous birth experience.
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Lily
Wlildren
Choir
Joan G. Permit
Macon
Syrup of Figs promotes health and gentle relief
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant effective remedy for kidneys liver and bowels. It claims quick action on constipation and fever reducing colds headaches. sold in 50 cent bottles by leading druggists with prompt procurement if unavailable. The product is from California Fig Syrup Co with offices in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
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California
FIL: Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N.Y
Africana touted as cure for hereditary blood diseases
A reader testimony endorses Africana as a powerful remedy for hereditary blood diseases. The letter claims two bottles relieved rheumatic fever and eye issues causing a child to recover, praising the medicine as a relief to suffering humanity.
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Lina
Manghier
Rey, P.M
Jordan
Breward
Transylvania County, N
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Washington County
Public sale ordered by the court for the highest bid on the property of Jaron holy Me por plat seconded to Wil 35 eas 8 in the Registerae thee OF eit Woelttgton. The sale, to satisfy a judgment of one hundred sixty six dollars plus costs, will occur March 7, 1888, at the court house in Jubasin City under sheriff Cayuse.
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T. Cox
Marehind
Trustee Sale Notices Power of sale under Bowmen Bowman deed
By virtue of the trust deed dated January 8 1907 and registered at Winesbury the Bowill tract in Johnson City is offered for sale at public outcry at the Court House door in Johnson City to satisfy debts and meet trust purposes. The property includes Lot 15 and Min block 39 in Jolay R Peetor Land Co’s Add to Johnson City, several other lots in block 84, a small red pine between Maple Street and D. J. Wheeler, Division Street lots in East Carnegie and lands in Bowman Street, plus undivided interest in 82740 acres in the same district. Trustee I K Reeves announces sale February 24 1908.
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Jonson City
Hine Anid
Aid Trust
Jolay R Peetor Land Co
Adi
Jobnet City
D. J. Wheeler
Waid
Johnson City
Lia Henry
Division Street
Carnegie
Bowman
Mattie T Fernard
Jonesboro
Ferne
Brige
East Carnegie
Fisher
Redman
Vivid
Ald County
Alien Barna
Bowman Alect
Lobe
Bowman Street
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