Fourth of July in Washington A wry political talk
An Inter Ocean dispatch from Washington on July fourth describes a quiet day with no fires or parades beyond a colored militia parade. It notes postmaster general salary cuts for Miss Van Lew, praises Grant’s wartime role, and presents a long quasite broadcast of political commentary about Blaine, Cleveland, Allison, Sherman, Harrison, and Sheridan.
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Inter-Ocean
Wasurxato
Washington City
Rock Creek
Washington
van Lew
Virginia
Misa van
Lew
Richmond
Union
General Grant
Charlie Frost
Tand
Frost
Sparks
Las Veon
Sinvs
Yosiness
Ideu
Hii
Washington Territory
Hovernor Church
Cleveland
Blaine
Rtn
Allison
Sherman
Harrison
Mawley
Republican Party
Phil Sheridan
Grant
Epidemic Cholera Morbus Strikes Belknap Iowa
A Belknap merchant reports a severe cholera morbus outbreak that prostrated nearly every resident. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Ottumwa with immediate relief and rapid sales from his store and home. Named as J H Hollwig and Solby C Maloney.
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Belknap
Iowa
Ottumwa
Blake, Bruce & Co
J. H. Hollwig
Town
Solby C
Maloney
Seybert Commission Blasts Modern Spiritualism Fraud
A Philadelphia commission investigated modern spiritualism led by Henry Seybert's legacy and found all prominent séances and table raps fraudulent. Mediums paid for displays failed to perform honestly, with a juried panel lacing any genuine phenomena and condemning spiritualism as a public spectacle of gross fraud.
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Maskman Kellar
Prewnidigitator
Henry Seybert
Philadelphia
Yeuraigo
Iim
Seybert
University of Pentsylvania
Horace Howard Furness
Wm. Popper
Jodup Leidy
Robert Ellis Thomipson
George A. Koonly
Roy
Goorgan
Fullerton
Eman Sellers
Snes W. White
Calvin J. Know
Weir Mitchell
Slade Ro
Apirita
Bucklow Arnica Salve Offers World’s Best Skin Remedy
Bucklow's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, chaps, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by Bennett & Horsman Omich & Chafee Bartlett and others, price five cents per box.
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Bucklow
Bennett & Horsman
Omich & Chafee
Bartlett
Branton Man Died Amid Ghoulish Probate Turmoil
Oliver Mary of Branton Manitoba died near Talaid Lake with horses wardrobe and about 8500 in cash. Ghouls Tillotson and another filed for administration in probate court to seize his estate. Brother LB Marr arrived, deputy sheriff Lave aided, property taken, ready for legal disposition. Hearing set for July 6 but delayed by arrival of the brother.
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Cando Teibiane
Oliver Mary
Branton
Manitoba
Talaid Lake
Hfe
Wuridld
Tillotson
Ducatout
LB. Marr
Cano
W. Dickinson
Sherif Lave
Tottanda
Hyemm
Holette
The Hen Plan and a Gilded Illusion in Public Life
Two humorous pieces critique political timing and prudence. A Philadelphia Press essay argues the wisdom lies with letting a hen set when ready, while a closing school vignette shows quiet discipline improving reading via a staged reading exercise. A midsection blends weather notes, a price offer for King’s New Discovery, and a testimonial from Mrs Chesley Peterson of Clay County.
JeF Davis Proclaims Northern Teachings Rebound
JeF Davis argues that soldiers fought for a principle and that the northern side has not surrendered but restored the government to its constitutional foundations. He calls it the sole victory valued by them and their descendants, contrasting it with ongoing failure.
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Jef Davis
Castoria Promoted From Child to Mother Figures
Fragmented text recalls Castoria advertising claims for children, mothers and adults linking the product to infant care. A legal discussion notes New York voting rights and women’s suffrage opinions. A Paris correspondent mentions ushers and ladies in the audience. A New London man returns a fat pocketbook with custody of its contents. The tone blends assorted society notes and stray quotes.
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C. C. Cole
Hamilton Wilcox
New York
Paris
Sayar
Joe Harris
New London
Conn
How Phileeee Acquitted his Client
A Mercer County man, Ed Calling, was indicted for cattle theft after the Civil War. In Harrodsburg court, Judge Wickliffe presided with defense by Phil Thompson Sr. and Col. Bell. The jurors, veterans of Donelson and Shiloh, were swayed by a humorous parable from Thompson and Bell, leading to a swift acquittal.
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Ed Calling
Mercer County
J. C. Wickliffe
United States Attorney
Hero
Harrodsburg
Phil
Thompson
D Jr
Phil ‘Thompson
Col
Thomas C. Bell
United States Ee
Collina
Confederacy
Pareinelle
Collins
Rose
Wotan
Col. Bell
Donelaon
Shiloh
Phil Thompson
Powel’s Valley
Ed Collins
Dan Bond
Lord Alexander
Morin
East Fenneasee
Winter Evenings RemindReaders to Read by Firelight
A columnist urges young and old to savor a quiet room, a good book, and a warm fire during lengthening nights. The piece cites Lord Macaulay’s letter to his niece on reading, noting books outshine wealth and luxury in personal fulfillment.
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Soya
Startling railway figures from early statistics
The Baltimore American reports immense rail progress with 340000 miles of track, 50000 engines, 60000 passenger coaches, and a million freight cars. Costs total around 6000000000 dollars, freight and passenger rates per mile are given, and a vast workforce keeps the system running. Also notes Peter Coopey’s first steam car milestone and a local church satire incident involving a Welsh preacher.
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Talemilion
Peter Coopey
Baltimore
Ellicott's Mills
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