Democracy speech on national unity and Reconstruction
A New York speaker argues the North and South must abandon sectional strife. He asserts Reconstruction strengthened civil rights and warns against new divisions while urging political unity, fiscal restraint, and equal protection under the law for all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
South
United States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Republican Party
Union
New York
Route Change Cuts NW Pacific Land Grant in Washington Territory
Analysis shows the Northern Pacific Railroad forfeits about 3,000,000 acres of government land grant in Washington Territory. Motives cited include access to coal near Tacoma, control of valuable land along the new route, and fear the old route loses traffic to Union Pacific’s Utah Northern expansion through Idaho.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Washington Territory
Tacoma
Union Pacific
Utah
Idaho
Lower Columbia
Northern Pacific
Sheep Will Pay and Calves Must Be Fed Early
A Waterloo Township farmer built a flock of 53 sheep starting in January. With 37 lambs born and a 446 pound wool clip sold at 24 cents a pound, he expects near break even on the flock. The article stresses early calf feeding, cut-worm prevention, beef profitability, and favorable cattle market signs despite low grain and land costs. It also urges orchard care to maintain high quality fruit through thinning and proper cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
G. W. Hawver
National Live Stock Journal
Chicago
Illinois
Boiled Monkey For Dinner In Amazon Clearing
A Philadelphia railroad crew working on the Amazon reports life in the jungle includes hunting in lieu of luxury foods. Monkey is boiled and eaten as a test dish with parrot and fish later tried. settlers rely on local game and barbed arrows for sustenance amid labor. Forney's Progress notes contrast Italian brides who sew and embroider outfits intended to last twenty five years while other arts are left to professional performers.
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Louisiana
Philadelphia
Amazon
Monkey
Forney
Italy
Astetrosseau
Understanding Fainting Its Causes and Prevention
Fainting results from temporary heart activity failure affecting blood circulation. It ranges from light dizziness to actual swooning, with triggers including weak nerves, blood loss, bad air, and distressing news. Sound health and strong nerves help prevent episodes, and improvements in women's health have reduced occurrences over decades.
Too Much Oil at Bradford Brings Waste and Fire Risk
A Bradford correspondent reports excessive oil output leaving 10 000 barrels daily unsold as refining capacity collapses after Philadelphia refinery fires. The surplus oil saturates ground raising fire danger, leading to dammed ravines set ablaze. Locals hope the downturn prompts locals to return to butter making and egg gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Post
Bradford
Philadelphia
Plattsmouth Bridge To Link Nebraska Railroads
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad plans a Missouri River bridge at Plattsmouth to connect with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line. Engineer George R. Morrison surveys the site and drafts the bridge, replacing the present ferry crossing and boosting Nebraska rail traffic.
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Burlington & Missouri River Railroad
Nebraska
Missouri River
Plattsmouth
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
George R. Morrison
Noah
Cream Freezing and Patent Medicines Parade
A historical snippet describes vanilla ice cream making with eggs and milk, then promotes Dr Bull's Baby Syrup, Carter's Extract of Smartweed, Carboline hair product, pure starches, and insurance ads. It also touts Cincho Quinine and Bark and Iron Tonic from Billings Clapp & Co for fever, dyspepsia, and appetite.
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Dr. Bull
Carter
C. Gilbert
Cevar Rapids Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
Billings, Clapp & Co
Boston
Mass
Billings, Tapp & Co
Manly Chemists
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J. G. Carlisle
Kentucky
North
South Carolina
Hampton
House of Representatives
Washington
Territories
T. W. Conway
General Assembly
New Yorker
Jacksonville
E. Mall
Lil
Highland Hall
Egar
Edward P
Park Union College OF A
Ill
Agues
Miccress
Henry Boot
West Lake
Linus
Cole
Morgan Park Military Academy
Morgan Park
Cook County
Fil
I Steet Clapp
John Wyman
Cornell College
Flassical
Jfessors
WM. F. King
M . Vernon
Iowa
Nichols & CO
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Ruggists
U. S
H. W
Detroit
Mich
R.valentine
Janesville
Wis
Hulbert Bros
Marshalltown
Wells Tea Company
Fulton St
Murray & Bakekh
Curiaco, IL
Lathushek
America
Trenton
15Th Street
Marshali
John Blair
Marshall
Great Western Gan Works
Pittsburgh
Des Moines
ILO
B. Stevens & Co
Casey
Royal Havana Lottery
Icheme
Leach
Zes
Otteries. Taylor & Co
Broadway
Wall Street
Eagle Iron Works
Des Moines, Iowa
Druggista
Hop Bitters Miz, Co
Rochester, N
Carters
Carter Medicine Co
Erie, Pa
DR. Baker’s
F. Baker & Son
Keokuk, Inwa
Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
Wabash Avenue
Studebaker Bros.’ Manuf*ring Co
Parker
Parker Bros Meriden
Address Union Pub. Co
Newark, N. J
McAfpefese
Britis
American Institute
Davenort
Perry St
Davenport
St. Louis
Charles
Tanta
Kk. E. Whitman
U. S. Army
Chambers Street
Aarmer
P. O
Geo. M. Petty
Market Bank
J. Scully
Diamond National Bank
J. H. Johnston
Great Western Gun Works
Smithfield Street
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