The State Paper and Democratic Platform Reflections
A historic look at Delaware politics and press history, tracing the rise of The State Paper begun March 1858. The piece lauds its circulation growth and ties to the Democratic Party, noting its role in shaping public opinion and state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Wee
Stther
Sax
All Nations
Rational Democracy
Jis
Aint
Democratic Party of
Belzware
Bck
Denet
Berorrer
Amy Sither Debemare
Sten Massazines
Delcane
Sricla
Kmmart
Fragmented OCR note on empire era acts and settlements
Fragmentary readable text references long estates, settlers, and governance as if from a historical page. Mentions places, persons, and events in a tangled prose about empires, colonies, and legal actions, with unclear chronology and multiple garbled terms.
Plank Road Proposal From Dover to Mine River
A 19th century article argues for a plank road from Dover to Mine River with projected annual savings and profits. It cites wood transport costs, cord prices, and vast timber volumes, claiming reduced expenses for grain and bark transit and promising substantial regional economic gains.
Plank Road Proposal From Dover to Dona River
A letter from A BC Martin urges immediate construction of a Plank Road from Dover to a point on Dona River near the town, via the Bayshore route. He argues state aid not needed, predicts grain storage facilities at the river mouth, and claims higher grain prices from Dover River shipments than by Philadelphia. He warns against jealousy over Mahon and urges local support to prevent hindering the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Bayshore
BRR Co
Delaware ‘Railroad
Dons River
Heaton
Dona
Sakon
Stysa
Dana Beer
Philadelphia
A. BC
Fragmented Train Accident Narrative and Debate on Progress
A garbled report recalls a derailment with multiple loaded cars and a severed head injury, followed by scattered commentary on progress, competition, and social themes. The text juxtaposes images of wreckage, a head wound, and reflections on aging, work, and renewal amid a chaotic, fragmentary narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swasn Cp
Coormmers
Collisios Ocean
Toledo
Ian of Schom
Aike Bilison
Epes
Severdis
Steamboat Plan Draws Delaware River Support
A Dover River to Philadelphia steamboat project gains momentum at a White House meeting held last Saturday. A nine member committee was appointed after raising about three thousand dollars in one hour to explore slide line improvements and test trips. Supporters include noted local men Joseph Bachanal Jacob Conner Asa W. Lofland, with hopes of regular weekly runs to New York and Philadelphia, extending to Mabon and Dover Ledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Pink
Mien
Devér
Little Creek Landing
Meken
Lendines
Jedring
Mitre
Goring
Mahon River
Sofiai
Femdeney & Ile
Cor Cumiry
Svets
Delecere Raitrad
Fener
Mabon Heer
Whiatickia
New York
Meghag
Magassie
St. Jones
Dover River
Philadelphia
White House
Fienis Joseph Bachanal
Jak Conner
Asa W. Lofland
Lelphia
Mabon
Dore
Aspe Bay
Enetsia
Farderkill
Tapas
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H.B. Furber
Anson & Matthews
Genel Amc
Gioneers Und
Comattisson
C. “Oases
F. Leed
Leeds & Merchant
Tsien
South Eighth Steel
Chacon
L. Anderson
Warlowle
Havana
Dewesin St- Gars
Tobacco, &c
Gata & Emporium
Garvis
Nootsay Firs
DHN
Jones
Doeses
Das
Ivora Pare
Rahinore Stroot
Baperener
En Uther W. Reynolds
TI Farrer Ss
Ma Ily Balser
Cap
Phiteteipiia
Lesale Proghistr
Babes
Lemberd
Ziba Feeris
SGNZR
Sage Poth
Tie Eternus
Amcamarinacien
Powestts
Ancy
REED
SENOS
Marie
Erie
Osvien
Eersemean
Lars
Watson
Mahoniver
Feber Bates
Delaware Bay
Cao L
Mistillaneons
Semrat
Scovise
Eine Pats
Tal
Fiebie
Geueigiy Silman
Mark
Rode Teesk
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