Delaunay argues animal instincts guide humane medical practice
In a letter to the Biological Society M Delaunay claims medicine is largely empirical for both animals and humans He notes that humans often ignore patient tastes in diet and hygiene and cites animal self care from eating grass to cooling wounds He suggests medicine could learn from animal hygiene and therapeutics per the British Medical Journal.
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M. G. Delaunay
Biological Society
M. Delaunay
Cierent
Paris
Lorain
Peole
Latreille
Earth
British Medical Journal
Depreciation in Railroad Bonds Sparks Market Worries
The NY Times corresp describes falling prices for Ohio Central first mortgages and West Shore bonds, noting defaults and liquidity shocks. It recalls bank losses tied to railway loans, including a half million loan to a Road and the Bank of the Republic, and cites Simeon Draper as a cautionary figure.
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Ohio Central First
West Shore
Bank of the Republic
H. W. Ford
Simeon Draper
N. Y. Cor
Troy
N. Y
A Miscellany of Wit and Wordplay Fragments
A compilation of humorous snippets from various papers including quips about parsons, aliases, and practical jokes. It features puns on coeducation, a jailhouse barber, and a toothache anecdote set in small town life with quick one liner punchlines and playful dialogue.
Notable Early American Notables and Wealth Figures
A roundup of prominent individuals with large fortunes and careers. Ike Murphy valued at sixty thousand dollars as the country’s richest jockey. Barnum’s vast will and showman legacy noted. Miss Fannie Everett, eighty two, oldest U S postmistress. Captain Isaiah Rynders, once powerful New York political figure, now poor. Jacob Milliken reaches one hundred with lively humor. Senator Beck praised for mental work in sleep. Julia Jackson planned Europe visit, potential society queen. Mrs Merkleham in poverty, aid from Congressman Potter. Hamilton Disston insured for four hundred thousand dollars, possibly top life coverage.
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Ike Murphy
N. Y. Herald
Barnum
Boston Post
Fannie Everett
West Foxboro
Mass
United States
Boston Herald
Isaiah Rynders
New York
Empire Club
Almshouse
Troy Times
Jacob Milliken
Dunstan’s Corner
Saco
Mr. BA
Milliken
N. Y. Graphic
Louisville Courier- Journal
Senator Beck
Julia Jackson
Stonewall Jackson
Europe
St. Louis
Merkleham
Jefferson
Georgetown
Potter
Congress
Chicago Tribune
Hamilton Disston
Philadelphia
The Church Punkah and a Blaine Party Call
A Belgravia excerpt describes Indian church punkahs as laborious hanging fans moved by rope, likening it to a tedious task. The text shifts to James G Blaine urging Republicans to protect civil rights, combat political violence, and empower the weak in the south with strong action.
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India
Belgravia
Republic
James G. Blaine
James G. Blain
Republican Party
South
Cattle plague worries Kansas stock raisers and party talk
The piece notes Kansas cattle plague concerns stock raisers while Sherman declines a Chicago nomination and Tilden is named by The New York Sun as the Democratic choice. It suggests uncertainty in presidential candidate talk as many Americans want the office despite no clear field.
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Kansas
Ohio voter debate on repeal of Scott Law and graded tax
The Democrat notes W. D. Hill as the sole Ohio advocate for repealing the Scott Law and instituting a graded tax, highlighting a distinctive stance in the tax reform discussion.
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W. D. Hill
Ohio
Woop County Sells Bridge Bonds at Premium
Woop County sold 240000 of bridge bonds bearing 6 percent interest at a premium of 837. The issue reflects solid credit for the county despite local remarks about the Dobson family.
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Woop County
Dobson Boys
JOAQUIN MILLER Finishes Primitive Log Cabin in Washington
The poet Joaquin Miller has completed a log cabin in Washington built in a primitive style with rough logs chinked together and no nails used. The interior furniture matches the rustic exterior.
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Joaquin Miller
Washington
Grant Opposes Arthur but Praises Duty in Office
Grant declines endorsing Arthur while noting Arthur serves faithfully in his office. The speaker argues Arthur acts as a good officer and does not require backing from leading politicians. The passage frames political endorsement as unnecessary for a committed public servant.
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Grant
Arthur
Persistent caucus critics deny the party’s machine
The piece notes that many party critics complain about machines after conventions. It argues these complainers rarely attend caucuses and conventions and would join the machine they condemn if they did.
Hill Renomination Backed by Democrat Party
The Democrat endorses W. D. Hill for renomination citing his bold moves when the district faced doubt and urging another term to push his post-office building bill. The Express echoes support, arguing Hill has shown courage and deserves continued office. The paper notes Hill is still adapting to the role.
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W. D. Hill
the Express
Hill
Defiance Urged to Vote for the Best Man in Local Elections
The writer laments heavy party influence in Defiance city elections and urges voters to consider the general welfare and the best candidate regardless of religious or political affiliation. Emphasizes cross party cooperation and prudent nominations for the city’s benefit.
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Defiance
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Pacific Express
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Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Washington and
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Chicago Express
Chicago Mall
Relwyn N.owen
Cor T. Ss. Wien
Martin Struble
B. W. Slagle
Jacob J. Greene
J.P. Cameron
Csoseew
D. P. Aldrich
WM. Lauster
Michael Gorman
Levi Colby
Abram Razor
John P.frederick
JOB English
H.schoonover
F.M. Thompson
Senor
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Commissioners
Navy
W. T. Harris
Clinton Streets
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W. S. Powell
G. W. Bechel
Jefferson and
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H.W. Myers
Buffington & Co's
B. F. Enos
Court House
L. B. Peaslee
Law
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Defiance, O
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J.W. Winn
K. V. Haymaker
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Clinton Street
J. F. Deatrick
Karst
Clinton and
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Henry Hardy
Wolsiffer Block
H. B. Harris
S.S. Ashbaugh
Harris
Milton. Orcutt
Ralston’s Block
Charles E. Bronson
LAW Real Estate and Collecting
Harley Bros
S.T. Sutphen
Wolsiffer
Frank W. Knapp
Montgages
Wertheimer
Charles E. Scott
Defance
Lewis’ Drug Store
3D Streets
Halse
AWD
Karst & Tenzer
Perry Street
Wabash Depot
AL Timor
Pakery
R. Brown
Fourth and
Clinton
Defiance, Ohio
Boston
Defiance County
Hamburg
Clinton & Second Sts
Defiance, QO
Krotrz
Morse
Defiance Drug Store
J.P. Buffington
J. P. Buffington
Krotz & Morse
Krotz
Prunes
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Moore & Brady
Morse’s
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Colby & Scott's
Vam
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M. D
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Colby & Scott, Defianee, O
Wille
Snyder & Gleason
South Clinton St
Joseph Derheimer
N. Y. Journal
Waltham Record
Smith & Co
Fogg
Brown
Perseley
Boston Transcript
France
Burlington
Gilhooly
Gus de Smith
Gus
Texas
Austin
the Church Punkah
Sherman
Chicago
THE
New York Sun
Tilden
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