Unclear fragments show local changes and notices in Goshen area
Readable items mention Kellogg basement work in Balcony block for John Bally and Mrs. Jaycox enlarging dining rooms. A farmer sells diseased pork. Jos Myers moves to Ohio. Methodist and Baptist notices appear with pastors and celebrations. Experiments at R R shops reference a Garman invention and Senator Beardsley promotes a patent heater for a steam fire engine.
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Kellogg
John Bally
Jaycox
Jos. Myers
Ohio
H. Neal
Goskendn
Sitkhart
Aryther
Orafokkal
Eye
Goshen
R. R
The Good Old Choir In The Village Church
A nostalgic verse recalls a quaint village church where a spacious gallery housed a lively choir. The opening hymn swelled under a grand organ until modern changes replaced it with a paid quartet and discord replaced the former warm fellowship.
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Wien
Nas
Rules for childrearing from Dr. Getchel Conversations
In his Conversations Dr Getchel urges regular bedtimes six in winter seven in summer and warns against late nights. He favors gentle exercise before bed, careful positioning, proper ventilation and blankets, and discourages extremes in parenting. He also stresses cheerful last impressions, early rising, and immediate dressing after waking for healthier development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getchel
Fragmentary Brainstorm on Parental Habits and Child Daycare
Disjointed notes discuss parenting routines and child behavior. The text hints at how daily habits shape a child’s mood and development but is largely unclear and fragmented.
A Call for Pleasant Sunday Family Activities and Lessons
The passage urges turning Sundays into festival days for the whole family with joyful activities. It praises engaging children with stories and simple, memorable lessons from nature and animals to foster lifelong learning and religious feeling without gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rememyer
Green copperas purifies air in homes and ships
A colonial-era remedy promotes green copperas as a cheap air purifier. The article claims seven cents a pound for copperas dissolved in water or other liquids can neutralize foul smells in water-closets ships hotels hospitals markets and even during pest deaths by releasing a clean scent within days.
Wives Fire Up and Reset Temper Danbury Tale
A Danbury wife reads a religious paper and terrifies her husband into calm affection by starting a noon fire with rubber bindings and a nose cloth. He noses the smoke, debates entry, and finally obeys as she lures him inside to read from the Christian Secretary while neighbors note his wood cutting that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Les
Christian “Secretary
Rip
Danbury News
Hoarding Poor Convert Currency To Gold At Rush
The article notes currency tightening because of hoarding by the poor. It cites two cases at a broker’s office: an Italian beggar buys 1500 dollars in gold with a nickel saved, and a musty roll of bills buys 800 dollars in gold. It questions why savers convert cash to coin as the price gap narrows.
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Rodger
Hamlet
Robert J. Culverwell
CIEAS
J.C. Kline & CO
Bowery
New York
Br. Watt
Tutus
Cortlandt St
Specie Payments and Bank Panic Fears Cited
In a critique of specie payments the speaker argues banks cannot reliably redeem notes in gold during panics. They warn of suspension of specie payments and widespread business disruption, noting historic cycles of crises and broker misconduct. General Butler’s view on the nonexistence of true specie payments is cited.
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Butler
Diverse Snippets Reflect 19th Century Press Quips
A collage of short items notes Tweed’s conviction implications, humorous quips about manners and fashion, and local notices from Arizona to Mishawaka. It cites court cases, operas, railway progress, and political commentary, with references to Colfax, Storey, and regional papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Georgia
Arizona
Tweed
Variety Store at No 30 Jackson Street Offers Latest Fall and Winter Styles
Located opposite the Post Office, the Variety Store at No 30 Jackson Street showcases hats bonnets lace ribbons and artificial flowers with plumes in the latest fall and winter styles. A limited selection of ladies and gents underwear gloves hosiery and paper collars is available. Goods sold for cash at lower prices than other city shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Waters & Son
Broadway
New York
Waters
Dress Making and Trimming at the Sign of the Red Star
Dress making and trimming in the latest style and gents shirts made to order. Perfect fits always guaranteed. Call at No 30 before purchasing elsewhere. Look for the Sign of the Red Star.
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Shakigan Southern and
Lak Shore Railroad
Woodbine Twineth
Virginia
Branch County
Mich
Mishawaka
Studebaker Bros
South Bend
Colfax
Benton Harbor Palladium
Mike Hart
L. S. Road
Mr. Kingsland
M.S. Road
Laporte Argus
Wilbur F. Storey
The
Chicago Times
Milburn
Toledo
Schuyler Colfax
Ft. Wayne
Orth
House of Representatives
Lake Michigan
Wabash River
Gage
Chicago
Elkhart Union
Wasia
Jackson St
M. J. Bollom
J. F. Curtiss
Main Street
James D. Osborn
Cyrus A. Wade
A M. Tucker
Gaia
Borane
I. Greene
W. Egbert
Eas
de L
Northern District
P. Wright
G. Messick
Southern District
Eld.erwin
Century
Aaron Zook
L. Deprecia
Teersood Trouetens
H.C. Wright
Ghee. Leonani
Jazon Mish
Henry Clark
J. Arissuanno
J. Voorey
Schoor
A. Work
A Pope
S. Maxon
James F. Curtiss
Second Ste
G. W. Braeckly
Hickory and
Sanford
H. E. Overmyer
Kane Lodge
P. Greene
Jacob Mand
Eagle Lodge
Miller
Maxon
ODD Fellows
Pulaski Lodge
E. Neiewander
John Reinhart
Elkhart
F. John. Reinhart
Cccececiecec Essences Scribe
Good Templars
Lazarus
Worthy
Good Samaritan Lodge
B. Foster
Sitanwar de J.R. Rinehart
Machinists’ & Blacksmiths’ Union
Geo. Forsyth
H. L. Becraft
Bucklen
Brotherhood
Locomotive Engin‘rs
J. JS. Fox SP
Spencer
Geo. Jones
HSE
Stone
Avery Sonny
Orrer ‘Houng
Boon, Ia
Herald of Truth
Elevart, Idd
Joan F. Funk & Bro
Lake Shore & Mich
Southern Railway
Michigan
Grand Rapids Express
Grand Rapids
AIR Line Division
Way Freight
Air Line
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Pacific Express
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Lansing
Jonesville
Homer
Albion
Eaton Rapids
Connectiox
Advian
Monroe
Detroit
Jackson
White Pigeon
Three Rivers
Allegan
Grand Trunk Railroad
Sarnia
Montreal
Quebec
Portland
Salem Crossing
Lafayette
New Albany
Cleveland
Boston
San Francisco
J. E. Curtis
Bortxson
Ayer
Dr. J.C. Ayer& Co
Lowell, Massey
Wentworth
Stafford Mfg. Co
Fulton Street
N. Y
Snc
Kh. L. Wolcott
Chatham Square
N.Y
Magic Company One
Magic Comb
Springfield
Mass
Pomeroy & CO
Ray
Draggisty
Europe
John Q. Kellogg
Platt St
George 8. S. Haskell & Co
Pcroners
Inmnporters
Rockford, Til
Ivort Istory
TH Grange Movement
Order of Patrons of Iusbandry
National Publishing Co
St.Louis
J. P. Forter
University of Penn's
F. A. Osbourn
Phila
Thos.Murphy
D.D
Fankford
Ewing
Media
Buchanan
Clarence
Iowa
G.g.smith
Pittsford
Falls Church
Dr. Fitler
Natory
Gratis
Drnevisis
Buffalo, N. X
Adamson’s
Clifton House
Elkhart County
Mace
Ross Or
Onof
Rable Machine
Shackman
Tom
Harry
Irs
Mepican Proverties
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