Mixed 19th century notices show disease, politics and births
A collage of brief items notes yellow fever fears in summer, famine death tolls in India reaching 1,850,003, and New Orleans and Memphis departures. It mentions a Stephiiis district convention, a Paris cannon display, a 10 cent sentence for beheading, and Allen G. Thurman’s anticipated 1880 presidential run. Also reports Thomas Thornton’s death near Lampkin at 85, a dog tax debate, and a West Hoboken birth tally of twenty children.
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Ravannah
Latrens
Herns
Stephiiis
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Paris
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Memphis
Ryerson
West Hoboken
N. J
Balnbridge Democrat
Allen G. Thurman
Ohio
United States
Georgis
Debate on Georgia State Support for Education and Public Works
A fragmented discussion argues for federal grants and state support to fund schools in Athens and nearby towns. Proposals link agricultural advancement with endowing a state university and a colored institution, while criticizing road building and speculative policy.
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Iva Keen
Messra
Hood
Clarke Wens
Udi
Gor
Batith
Gould
Athens
Congress
de Aire
Jhy
Atlantis
Rome
Local Gazette Reports Sudden Livestock Deaths
Fragmentary report notes a sharp decline in livestock on a Grenada farm, with several collie dogs reported dead. Officials provide limited details about possible causes and timelines while residents express concern.
Fragmented lines critique the Greenback movement and party cohesion
The passage argues that reformist zeal from factions cannot sustain a distinct Greenback party as the movement lacks necessity and public support. It contends that democrats remain the real force, while calls for reform fail to align with constitutional principles.
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Pew
Tele Domarasa Party
Debate on Crime and Prison Costs Highlights Northern and Southern Strife
An 1870s era column argues rising convict numbers strain states finances with 60,000 serving or awaiting trial and total imprisoned approaching 160,000, noting Massachusetts leads imprisonment rates while the West and North pay for confinement amid labor market tensions. It laments August as least favorable and paints a bleak rural scene.
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Orleans Demdcrat
South
Weat
Massachusetts
Santos Es Eelgale
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Ayn
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Ee Samsner
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Honore Worth
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Pries
Turkey
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Powell
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Great Democratic Paper
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