Whitney praised for Navy fortifications and new intercity commission
March 28, 1887 dispatch hails Secretary Whitney for pushing coast fortifications and naval production, detailing planned Washington Navy Yard upgrades and faster gun forging. It notes the Inter-State Commerce Commission formation, its vast scope, and anticipated strains on Washington officials, railroads and merchants. The piece also discusses tariff reform, Sherman’s views, and Democratic gains versus Republican stalemate.
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Wasrinsaros
Whitney Hn
Samuel J. Molen
Bowen
Cleveland
Afr
Whitney
Washington Navy Yard
Whitnay
Rome
Prine
Bethlehem Company
Kam
Senate
Bince T
Commerce Commission
Alabama
Illinois
Michigan
New York
Vermont
Jewal
United States
Manda
Peope
Seals
Washington
Sharman
Republican Party
Sherman
House
Otlo
Porrow
Akerman Isonen
Democratic Party
Treasury
Congress
Canton
No Man's Land on the Neutral Strip Faces Claims
An 1800s article describes the No Man's Land or Neutral Strip between Texas and Kansas Colorado, its disputed boundaries from the 100th meridian, and a 19th century land office investigation showing cattle barons using the land. It notes post lines with placards warning trespassers of lynch justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laren
No Man's Land
United States
Cinmarin
Tanel Hesweet
Inediinu
Texas
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Taxi
France
Teyulaiana
Holesippi
Truisiana
Arkansas
Kansis
Arkansas River
Todian
Mexico
Spain
Niuth
Indian Territory
Panhandle
Indiana
Great American Desert
Congress
General Land Office
Lynch
The Editor as Healer of Readership Craving Ads
A satirical portrait of the newspaper editor shaped by economic pressures and reader demand. The piece jokes that editors chase subscribers and ad dollars, write endless columns to fill space, and weigh fame against funds while balancing political pressures and the lure of prosperity.
Remarkable recovery aids and patent office notices in 1887
Excitement in Paris Texas over J E Corley’s recovery from consumption after trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills. Also lists a long, varied roll of patent filings for residents of Ohio for the week ending March 29 1887, including machines, devices, and implements from J Barger to Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tex
J. E. Corley
Dr. King
J. Humphrey
United States Patent Office
Howard Bros
Solicitors of Patents
Cor
Ste. m. W
Washington, D. C
Ohio
J. Barger
Laveyville
J. S. Hilton
Deorsville
T.L. Bassin
Decaturville
Ax Binser
Cincinnati
E'Bomaman
Lancaster
Beidgen
W. H. Bowie
J. L. Braffett
New Paris
W. R. Briggs
Edgerton
B. R-Gaso
Canton
He Colon
Slovaland
Wash Boardery Board
W. A. Holmes
Short Crook
Keseler
Middleport
Ines
Lunkenheimer
Cinestmntl
Atraght Way
Alve
Mahar
Dayton
Combined
Bulletin Board
Broom-Halder
W.R. McCracken
Brady
Animal Trap
Milter
Burringfield Tait
Jontrami
Myers
Springfield
Horse Bay-Rake
Money Bavoi to all Who Wh o Take Other Periodicals
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many eruptions with guaranteed results or money refunded illustrated with claims of remedies and price 25 cents per box available from D J Humphrip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
D. J.humphrip
Painful claims for Athlophoros cure in 19th century ad
The text promotes Athlophoros and Athlophoros Pills as cures for neuralgia rheumatism and other ailments, citing testimonials including Mrs Burns of Springfield Ohio. It urges readers to buy by mail from No 112 Wall St New York and warns of the medicines’ strong effects and initial sickness before relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. Burns
Enat High Street
Springfield
Ohio
Mrs. Burna
Pantakas
Dragaint
Wall St
New York
Bellevue
New York City
W.F
Folcombe
Kant
N.Y
Golbeye
Tom
Jan. Vial
Albany Islwane
Tata
Medica Dsiee
Anata Reuript
Olta
New Yorks
Patna Ly
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Caly
Northwest
Wolf
Frigndts
Immarwlace Jona Sherman Hie Immaculate
Mans Lase
Balter
Alan
Aindowy
Ritchie
Celestial City
Portage
Harper's Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Bazar
Harper's Young Pea
Scientific American
Columbus Dixpatch
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pe Pansey
Boral
Etiam
Cultivator &O
Nicholas Too
Godey
Bow
York Star
Saturday Evening Post
Onwichia
Mr.Hobsonby
Cluireh
Dr. Sewell
Hobsonby
Nawreen Ter
Kaskine
Gunes
Eagle Clothing House
Tt Mets Bs
Lievick
Fightie Short
Linas
Henry Meyer
Raut Marie
NEW Boot and Shoe Store
Mat. Reiser
Keone
Oirner
Perry
Mary Serevt
Winatock
A.j.vandenbroek
Clothier
Henry County
Ana Nced
Job Printing Office
Aca
South
Detroit
Gore
Fauileesy
Mare Fremont
AN Lima
Figes, ‘Sane
UN Toledo
Terre Nauta
Matteen, St. Louis
Greencasth
Indianapolis
Eine Chicago
Nor
Cnelaneth
Olds
cHicaco
Ginginna
Ark
Yortultin Atmact
Oe. Saat
Pirtiril Geo’ Ay
Erra
Te Carda
P Agi
Meh
Hodjanapotta
Mikmond
Waitelese
Toledo
Agty
P. McCartay
Chas
H. Rockwell
Wes Luburg Sblsiog
Carrie
Uni Wetalle
Luburc Manf’c CO
St. Philada
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