Dimocrisy and tariff talk in a late 19th century crisis
The piece rails at Democratic infighting and fear of Republican gain, arguing for a Tariff for Revenue platform to win votes. It condemns free trade zealots, warns of ballot stuffing and corruption, and calls for unity to curb the Republicans and secure offices and federal posts. It contrasts Pennsylvania, Illinois, and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Pennsylvany
Connecticut
Pennsylvany Wich
Liliney Wich
Hliney
Woudon
Howlin
Illinoy
Reublican
Kepea
Randall
Democratic Party
Republican Party
United States
Europe
Polk
Pierce
Buchanan
Mexico
California
Plains of
Kansas
Jefferson Davis
Tweed
New York
Barnum
Vice
Samuel J. Tilden
Empire Club
Mr. Dana
Washington Republican
Five Thieves Rob Expressman in Tennessee Heist
Chicago Times reports a gang of five thieves pursued an expressman carrying forty dollars. Two men hired by the expressman to ride out of town lured him to the country. Three others halted the wagon and stole the money, then the group divided the loot among themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Chicago Times
Watermelon Endorsed By Physicians In Early Star Note
The Philadelphia Star notes the watermelon’s rising esteem, stating physicians eat and prescribe it. It claims the fruit combats dysentery and diarrhea, is cleansing to the kidneys, and quenches thirst better than ice water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Star
Bristles Rise in Value as Scarce Hog Breed Declines
The finest brush-making bristles are white and from Kamtschatka, with Russia and Germany providing the next best. They can reach nearly ten inches and fetch up to $4.50 per pound. No substitute yet fully replaces natural bristles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamtschatka
Russia
Germany
Failure to recover drowned arson victims blamed on quicksand
Explanation cites quicksands near cold springs at lake bottom hindering search and recovery efforts for arsons drowned at Lake Winnipiscogee New Hampshire. Authorities note dangerous bottom conditions and submerged hazards complicating operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Winnipiscogee
New Hampshire
Life-Saving Match at Viaduct and Derelict Vessels Tale
A correspondent recalls a night near a viaduct when a signalman saved the passenger Scotchman by lighting a lone match in a wind swept tunnel. The tale connects to a broader essay on derelict ships, salvage risks, and maritime heroism, citing the Falls of Afton and other rescues, with reflective notes on rewards for rescuers and the romance of the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westin
Job Croft
Drabble Dale
Providence
Cassell
Abandoned Vessels and Ocean Beggars From A Sea of Wrecks
A reflective survey of derelict ships and abandoned cargo seen at sea. Vessels drift, boats adrift, and crews vanish as logs recount burned life boats, rum holds, and a lone galley fire. The piece asks how such stories end and hints at hidden fates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
Europa
Celeste
Mediterranean
A Mile a Minute on a Locomotive Ride to a Child
Counselor Farley recalls a Philadelphia to Atlantic City dash at over a mile a minute to reach a dying child. He describes seasickness like vertigo from the engine’s pitch and dust, the engineer’s cool, and the relief upon arrival as hope flickered for the child’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Camden
Delaware
Philadelphia Times
Dairy Wealth and Dairy Farming Prosperity in the Northwest
An column extols cows as mortgage lifters, notes dairy belt shifts from beef to dairy in Iowa, and urges improved practices. It discusses feeding, housing, cleanliness, skimming quality, butter markets, and the rise of centrifugal cream separators, linking to broader dairy prosperity.
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Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Northwest
England
Cumberland
London
Chief Skumka of Umatilla Dies After Jamaica Ginger Lapse
The Umatilla chief Skumka, restricted by federal policy from whisky, sought Jamaica ginger for relief and died after drinking twenty six bottles. His people mourn him and reportedly smothered his favorite race horse to accompany him to the afterlife as they lament across the river from Umatilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skumka
Umatilla
Oregon
Sam
Jamaica
Herald
Choosing a Dairy Cow Breed: Jersey or Holstein Preference
The Western Rural article weighs Jersey advantages for butter yield and feed efficiency against Holstein for large milk production and cheese. It notes butter value per pound, milk richness, and overall dairy usefulness, then contrasts beef value if dairy ends. It ends with a proverb about sowing thorns.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Alderney
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Bar. Nasby
Ania
Illinoi
Certin Defeet
PetroLeem V. Nassy
Statesman
Falls of
Afton
Madeira
Falls of Afton
Monsieur
North Sea
London Telegraph
Arriware
Steah
Tippin
Roger Knives & Spoons
Defiance
Yours, &Co
Hhopfrean
Eiger
Clinton and
Front Streets
Dilpeance,ohio
Clinton Street
Perry Street
Hoffman & Geiger
A Martin
Sudartaling
Clinton St
Paul
Defiance County
Fred
Hicksville
L. E. Beardsley
J. B. Leslie
Ohio
OUTE
JBC
Cleveland
Buffalo
Rochester
Albany
Boston
Superior
J. H. Whitaker
J.c.gault
H.C. Townsend
Gen. Pass
ST. Louis
L. Blanchard
Undertaker
Clinton and Fifth Sts
Old Stand
C. Diehl
Mechanic’s Tools
Fremont Harvester Company
Rakestraw
and the
HALL
Gatarah
A. T. Stewart & Co
CuicaGo
Ill
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
J. B. Weatherford
E. Murray
Jackson, Mich
F J. Cheney
Boots & Shoes
Huron Street
Colby & Scott
Alyon&healy State
Monroe Sts
Chicago
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