Ohio Democratic State Convention Planned in Columbus
A long 1871 document records the Ohio Democratic State Central Committee’s resolution to hold the state convention in Columbus, outlining representation by county and a slate of statewide offices. It stresses party unity and electoral impact for 1872, urging broad county representation and a judicious ticket to redeem the state from Radical rule.
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State of
Ava
Ohio
Columbus
William Huisley
Slale
CNT
Jackson
Vinton
Ciogernor
Tyreasurer
Board of Public Work
Ani
Hinge
Charles N. Allen
Chin'n
Vallandigharm Seeks House Seat in Montgomery County
A Columbus correspondent for the Mercer County Standard reports Mr Vallandigharm will seek the House of Representatives seat this fall representing Montgomery County. The note indicates a candidacy aimed at the district's political contest.
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Columbus
Mercer County Standard
Vallandigharm
Clouse of
Montgomery County
Tariff Tales of a Taxed Farmer and Monopolist Myth
A broadside pamphlet titled Lies the American Taxed to Death by Monopolists argues taxes crush the farmer and consumer with exaggerated percentages, illustrating a farmer’s morning routine taxed from hat to bed and cataloging household costs, tools, and goods. It condemns tariffs and calls for reform, urging young men to organize and resist oppressive governance.
Unclear Sabbath School Lesson Provokes Ku Klux Lies Joke
A Sunday scene records Squire Justice teaching Sabbath School when a boy retorts that liars are sent south by the government to write Ku Klux lies for abolition papers. Ver Litton Patriot reports the exchange as a pointed quip.
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Squire Justice
Litton
Management of Stocks 1 Bowing
A fragmented 19th century farming note argues for regular uniform feeding of cattle in winter. It warns against underfeeding and hay waste, stresses multiple daily feedings in cold weather, and urges keeping stables well lit and stock outdoors when possible.
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Phas
Lily Atock
Planting and trans planting tips from old orchard lore
A fragmentary guide on spring planting of fruit trees. It discusses tree age choice, timing, and methods for digging trenches and transplanting, with cautions on dwarf varieties and patient waiting. It also includes aside about advice given to engaged couples and critique of writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joga
Local Court Dismisses Obscure Case in Cincin Report
A terse court decision from Cincinnati reports dismissal of a motion and notes the case as frivolous. The document, prepared for publication, labels the informant as unreliable and warns potential plaintiffs about pursuing similar claims.
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Penioue
Jostond
Grant calls Senate extra session May 10 for treaty or Dominican issue
The article argues General Grant convened the U S Senate for May 10 in an extra session to handle business such as a treaty with Great Britain over the Alabama claims and other items before the High Commission in Washington, though it suggests a push for ratification of the San Domingo affair. It accuses Grant of duplicity and dishonesty when his interests are at stake.
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Ben Butler
Daniel Webster
Albany Argus
Butler
Dr. Webster
Dante Webster
Ben
Mr. Webster
Charleston
Ben, Butler
Tal Mr. Webster
House of Representatives
General Grant
United States Senate
Great Britain
Alabama
High Commission
Washington
San Domingo
Senate
Congress
Grant
Jolnny cake recipe for any body described
A jolnny cake is made by nine rounded teacups of good gin gar and one of lemon essence, plus about a third teacup of melted butter. Dissolve one teaspoon of soja in a teacup of flour, stir in meal until the batter is stiff, pour into a square pie pan and smooth. Do not bake too brown.
Treatment for sore eyes with potato and cambric musk
A recipe advises slicing a potato and grating the heart finely. Place the grated potato in cambric muslin and apply the cloth over inflamed eyes for fifteen minutes. Repeat for three consecutive nights. The method is presented as a perfect cure for sore eyes.
Parsnip Prairie Poultry and a Severe Frost
A Missouri farmer is noted for the nickname Severe Frost while a California poultry raiser owns 10,000 hens and another resident jokes about making trive it Missouri out of parsnips.
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Missouri
California
Sermon on Vanity of Earthly Possession
A four word sermon warns earthly wealth is empty. Shrouds have pockets, revealing fate of riches.
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American Area Trade League
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Free Trade
da Weiter
Phan
Alstera
Marvinge Iy
America
Paulty
Vila Ali
Lanquet
Hamquet
Tonboholda
Heplci
Geneyalitieg
Wealti
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Sami Nei
Gailty
Mtate Capelle
Olive Denis
New York State
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Boston Harbor
Pomeroy
Democrat
Avery
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