Salaries of Post Office Department staff revealed in Blue Book
Washington Special reports the Government Blue Book showing the salaries of about 2,000 postmasters and clerks, from $8,000 to nine cents, with notes on rural posts and pay practices. It cites New York Postmaster at $35,000, and Kedalia county North Carolina’s nine cent postmaster. It lists state variations and explains low salaries result from rural offices in stores or homes.
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Washington
Government
Official Register of
United States
Postal Service
UJU
New York
Kedala
N.C
CNET
United State
Roary
Arbose Salares
Ibis
Counntry
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Wisconsim
Minnesota
Missouri
Florida
Ennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Louisiana
Virginia
Fennessee
Wisconsin
Gree
A Squirrels Flea-Laden Bounty Stuns Kentucky Observer
Marion Cobb of Lusky's Mill precinct Ky witnessed a squirrel behave oddly in a tree then carry a bundle to the creek. The creature backed into the water and released the bundle which drifted away. Cobb retrieved it and found a million fleas attached to the contents.
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Owentown
Marion Cobb
Lusky’s Mill
Marion
Barbarities in China Report From Foochew Herald
A Foochew Herald item notes brutal punishments amid a Chinese festival, recounting debtors harshly treated with eye gouging and tongue removal by creditors at a public punishment site. The text also includes unrelated ad-like lines about a patent remedy for catarrh.
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China
Ansuive
Bia
Portraits of Public Figures and Writers in Caricature
Vivid character descriptions of several figures including Roswel. V. Fuowen a central New York jeweler. General Henry W. Stocus a West Point graduate and Major General. Apnam & Hlewirr a stout gardener. Victor Hugo praised as a model of self regard. Governor Grover Cleveland and Ben Butler depicted with detailed facial features. Ex Senator Josefa A. McDonach described as clear and vigorous speaker with a strong character.
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Baet Muthork
Jourobiiste
Dr. Ig
Onu
Roswel. V. Fuowen
New York State
A D. Brackéune
Victor Hugo
Hugo
Henry W. Stocus
New York
Weat Point
Ilo
Apnam & Hlewirr
Mr. Hewitt
Samuel J. Stanpart
Edwin Booth
Randall
Ile
Washington
Cleveland
Ben Butler
Ann
Fiis
Butcher
Josefa A. McDonacp
Indiana
Grant Jr. Horse Attack Brings Suit in New York Court
Ulysses S Grant Jr faces a trial over injuries to Mr Bailey after a stallion linked to Grants’ Arabian pair attacked a milk wagon. The horse allegedly kicked, damaged team, toppled milk, and left Bailey with rib, spine, and shoulder injuries. defense claimed non ownership and offered to settle. The jury returned a verdict for Bailey.
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LN. Y. Sun
New York
Ulysses &. Grant, Jr
Mr. Bailey
General Grant
Westchester County
Bailey
U.S. Grant, Jr
Late News Items From June Era Across US and Places
June news items note 2422 immigrants entering at Fort Huron Michigan. US spends 50000 yearly on 100000 mail bags for transport. Mexico City sells pyramidal rose displays for 25 cents. Twelve army second lieutenants to be appointed from civil life after cadet graduation. Mount Hope Hebrew cemetery in Indiana dedicated with Rev Dr Aarons officiating. Estimated 200000 sheep to be shorn in Lugo season, largely by California labor. Diphtheria outbreak among Lac du Flambeau Indians with many deaths. doctor dispatched by Ashland Indian agent. Longest US homing pigeon flight 725 miles from Atlanta to Keyport. Bruiser the snow blide survivor arrives in Leadville after 33 days buried in snow. Central Pacific directors list officers. Southern Pacific elects same officers. Saw palmetto fiber may become useful for hairlike substitutes and possible cloth. Connecticut Supreme Court affirms Clinton oyster beds title in land valued over £500000 amid three-year litigation.
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United States
Fort Huron
Mich
City of
Mexico
Mount Hope
Fort Wayne
Ind
Aarons
Lugo
California
Lac du Flambeau
Minn
Ashland
Atlanta
Keyport
N. d
The
Central Pacific
Leland Stanford
C. 2
Luntington
Charles F. Crocker
Timothy Hopkins
E. H. Miller
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Clinton
A. J. Llard
C. E. Redfield
Grasping Doctor Broun Faces Inquest Over Unpaid Bill
A Chicago coroner's jury censures Dr. Broun of Twenty-sixth and Halsted for refusing a death certificate until a seven dollar bill is paid. The inquest condemns unprofessional conduct, contrasting with dubious anecdotes of other doctors. The piece notes shifting views on medical aid to the poor and odd postal moves near Mount Sinai.
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Chicago
Chicago News
Broun
Halsted
Braun
Hamshire
Dr. Braun
Electric Belt and Hair Services Ad from Marshall Co
The Votiaic Belt Co of Marshall offers a 30 day trial of their Electro Voltaic Belt and other electric appliances for nervous debility vitality and related troubles. Readers may request an illustrated pamphlet free. Center Street near the post office also advertises shaving hairdressing and chair services with seating for customers.
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Votiaic Belt Co
Marshall Mies
Center Street
Markets Jump and Jumble Data From New York and Chicago
New York and Chicago market notices show mixed signals across currencies, bonds, wheats, meats, and live stock. Prices for United States government bonds remain firm while Western wheat and corn futures fluctuate. Livestock demand stays cautious with hogs and cattle trading slowly, and notable quotes appear for pork, lard, and beef cuts across multiple cities.
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Wil Menton
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Menton
Friz Necker
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Archive
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London
Sranlard
Mount Sinai
Jabal Katerin
Gots Wheelers
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Leo Lot
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Gomes Beriow
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Dove Strat
Neal
T. HL
Veroder
Yetuber
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Aguil Bud
Daidk Bowdt
Beaibire
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Hoteed
Lertan
Chuyeek
Ales
P Rita
Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Cliveland
Kew
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Rgbe
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Western Steam
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Jilly
Whee
Dleg
Ezice
Cors
Sakea
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Selee
Eno
Sattlu
Caport
Pirtssraan
Haas
Ciscinnati
Gans d Co
MT Reek
Cie Creo
Pocheril, Ghirnich A Co
Consteak
Westy
Oil City
H. P. Monroe
Stoddard
Greylich & CO
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Branch
Gffice
Fredenia, N. Y
Teloskore Communication
ST. James Hotel
Farilies
J. B. Dawkins
Hoffacker
Epicurean Depot
Ernst Hoffacker
Danforth & CO
Central Ave
McCarthy
China Hall
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