Western Politics Confident Hope Of Striking Deals In Illinois
Chicago World correspondent outlines rival schemes to control Illinois and Wisconsin senatorial elections in 1873, with Colfax and Washburne as potential pivots. Rumors swirl around Oglesby Beveridge Beveridge, Logan Farwell, Scammon, and Cullom as factions vie for cabinet seats and legislative majorities.
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Centennial Celebration calls for national unity and fundraising
The Congress endorses a 1876 International Exhibition in Philadelphia to celebrate America’s centennial with global participation. A United States Centennial Commission seeks ten million dollars via stock subscriptions, urging statewide centers and county associations to ensure wide citizen support and national glory.
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Colfax Loyalty and Treasury Agent Trade Blame in Campaign Tale
A Treasury agent vows to expose alleged slanders against Mr. Colfax and bonds with Mack to sway the campaign. The agent reportedly travels to South Bend, touting Mack's inventions as his own to provoke Colfax into vigorous effort, framing a dramatic political narrative.
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Do Deer Eat Shed Stags Horns Questioned by Hunters
A Land and Water correspondent notes many deer gnaw shed stag horns or bones. He recalls hind deer munching a horn, and a hind shot while in the act. Hunters in America are asked for opinions on the behavior and cause.
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Prince of Wales and Lord Strathnairn to be raised to field marshal
The Edinburgh Scotsman reports plans to promote the Prince of Wales and Lord Strathnairn to field marshal. Lord Strathnairn, formerly Sir Hugh Rose, earned fame after commanding seized cannon during the Indian mutiny and has risen through the ranks. The Prince is noted without known prior claims for promotion.
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Promising Creamy White Tomato Debuts in Rural Southland
In the Rural Southland a new tomato variety appears first year of fruiting. Dr Swazey hails it as hardy drought resisting and prolific, likening it to red and yellow plums. The fruit is creamy white medium size oblate with smooth skin and melts in mouth with fruity flavor.
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Vast 1870 crops and fairs across North America
The itemized notes report California oak shortages for wine, Kentucky and Texas corn yields, Ontario fair stock totals, and new farm products. It cites 1870 agricultural values at 52 million dollars, beet sugar plans in Wisconsin, and a range of rural trades from poultry care to silver cleansing methods.
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States surpassing Iowa in 1860 population listed
The record notes nine states that year ranked above Iowa in population, including Georgia North Carolina Alabama Mississippi Wisconsin Michigan Louisiana South Carolina and Maryland, with Iowa falling behind them.
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Telegraph Wires Extended to Show Grounds in England
The Telegraph at Fair Grounds reports that extending telegraph lines from regular stations to agricultural show grounds, long practiced in this country, is a relatively new idea in England and only adopted in the last year or so, per The Scotsman.
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