Eccentric Londoner and postal service critique dominate 1872 tale
In the Baily Republican dated December 81 1672 a bizarre note details Mr Ross of London long confined to his room before his body was finally removed. It cites a paranoid fear of a New York communist plot and follows with rail stock sale in chancery and lurid reminiscences of P.T. Barnum era.
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Ross
London
Fragmented 19th Century Notes on Places People and Events
A collection of fragmented 19th century notes mentions Dirty Hollow in Dubuque, Omaha resources, Fremont railroad plans, Lincoln Nebraska news, Greeley statue fund, and lists prominent figures such as Seward Meade Holleck Mazini Bulwer Lever Garnier Norman McLendon Feverbach Robinet and Archbishop Spalding. It references taxes in Pueblo Colorado, property in New Orleans, and various cultural tidbits without a single cohesive narrative.
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Dirty Hallow
Dubuque
Pueblo
Colorado
Atchison & Nebraska Railroad
Fremont
Nebraska
Lincoln
Dr. Blue
Nebraska City News
Deccber
Jeasie Benton Fremont
New York City
Wm. Carey
Galena
Utal
Goldsmith Maid Snd Lucy
Celifornis
Paris
Robin
Fannie
San Francisco
Blancho Fernon
New Orleans
Thos of
Grevley Seward
Moree
Meade, Holleck
Mazini
Dhenry Bulwer
Charles Lever
Theophille Garnier
Norman McLend
Feverbach
Robinet
Leiber
Kensett
Sully
T. Buchanan Real
David Paul Brown
Lowel) Magan
Eristol Corning
Simeon Leland
Sir John Hansny
Archbishop Spalding
Peter Cartwright
Forrest
Hackey
Bognem
Dawison
D'An- Dine
Garrety Davis
Bennett
Fanny Fern
Eien Logan
Focal
Christmas Eve Festivities Amid Mourning in the Village
A reflective piece from December 29, 1873 recalls Christmas joy fading into sorrow as the death of a child, Alice Alel lick, casts a pall over holiday gatherings. It notes church events at the Presbyterian church, Mr and Mrs Hoopes celebrating their silver anniversary, and social scenes at Grange Hall and the Mac house, all shadowed by a recent bereavement and the mournful tone of the season.
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Jane
Nate
Presbyterian Church
Sirs
Hoopes
Dallas Center
Heed
Hooper
Bertie
Alice
Maces House
Kate
Ant & Success
Une
Mr. Russell
Halby
Walla
Death Ind
Alice Alellick
Christ
Lazrus
Time extension sought for McGregor railroad grant
Clay County readers note Senator Wright and Mr Orr have introduced bills in Congress to extend the time to complete the McGregor and Sioux City Railroad. The land grant dates from 184 for state use. failure to finish triggers reversion. Locals argue the delay harms progress and question congressional interference with local interests.
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Clay County
Wright
United States Senate
Orr Xs
House of Representatives
McGregor
St. Paul
Sioux City
O'Brien County
Towa
Congress
McGregor and Western Railroad Company
McGregor Western Railroad Company
Mare
teGregor
Ind
Sioux City Railroad Company
Chickasany
Chickasaw County
Iowa
O'Brien
Congresa
Hermselves
Ényd
Controversy over land grants for a railroad project
A letter questions government land grants of three million dollars worth to a railroad firm. It argues the five thousand county residents should not bear costs to enrich a wealthy company, urging Congress to consider delaying land aid. The piece denies such grants improve the country and accuses lawmakers of courting influence.
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Tne
Congress
Postmaster General
Lee
Saikomi Company
Thial
Vis Maller
Shay
Northwest Town
Mexican Mustang Liniment For Man And Beast
Extensive sale claims broad safety and usefulness for people and animals. Advertises genuine bottle by Lion Manufacturing Co at 83 Park Place New York with unique private revenue stamp and plate engraving.
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Ong
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