Fence cutters cost Texas $50,000 in prosecutions
A Texas paper notes Medina county prosecutions and rewards against fence cutters could total at least 50 000, while broader land seizures by stock raisers across Kansas Idaho Nevada California Utah and Colorado show massive illegal fencing and enforcement by cowboys. Henry Wheeler of Cherokee county Indiana longtime resident lives on the same land with nineteen children and a clock bearing a silver dollar saved for decades. A Harper’s piece recalls Grace Sherwood in Princess Anne Virginia trial of witchcraft suggesting Atlantic crossing by egg shell and rosemary as odd history.
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Texas
Medina County
Kansas
Idaho
Nevada
California
Utah
Colorado
Henry Wheeler
Cherokee County
Ind
Harper’s
New England
Princess Anne
Virginia
Grace Sherwood
Atlantic
Massachusetts forest land bill aims to boost growth
A movement in Massachusetts seeks legislation to make forest property more attractive by protecting woods from fires and easing taxes. The idea is to encourage owners to let trees mature rather than harvest them as soon as they reach commercial value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Russian finance minister cites foreign competition hurting trade
The minister notes Russia faces a gloomy finance, trade, and industrial outlook due to competition from the United States, Canada, and India as wheat exporters. Stagnation in corn trade hurts landowners who buy fewer manufactured goods, and overproduction hits cotton goods and railway rolling stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Canada
India
American Newspaper Directory 1881 by Geo P Rowell Sr
Iowa lists 651 newspapers and periodicals across daily tri weekly semi weekly weekly bi weekly semi monthly monthly and quarterly categories. The national total across the United States and Canada numbers 15302 publications in all frequency classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Rowell Sr
Madem York
United States
Territories
Dominion of Canada
British Provinces
North America
Iowa
Boston Becomes Center of Wool Trade Growth
The wool trade concentrates in Boston as firms relocate from Philadelphia and New York to the city. This year two leading Philadelphia houses opened Boston branches, three prominent New York firms shifted operations, and another left New York entirely for Boston, while New York has few major dealers compared with Boston’s six to sevenfold greater activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
The Presidential Favorites Political Hand Book Ad
A 144 page paper cover Political Hand Book features life like portraits of 24 leading Statesmen from both parties, brief biographies, plus an epitome of major National Political Conventions, party histories, lists of Presidents and VPs, and war era expenditures and losses due to corruption. Priced at 25 cents. Address Babcock Fort & Co Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
House
Babcock, Fort & Co
Chicago
Harboring Conspiracy and the US Constitution in International Law
The June North American Review opens with Professor Henry Wade Rogers examining how far government power may suppress plots against peaceful governments under international law and the U S constitution. It surveys the diplomatic history and the limits of state action in suppressing conspiracies abroad and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wade Rogers
United States
Ienry D. Lloyd
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
W. G. Sumner
J. C. Welling
Walt Whitman
Walker Kennedy
Rossiter Johnson
W. W. Godding
T. O’conor Sloane
Charles L. Dana
State Items From A Busy Iowa Community
Clear Lake residents desire a five minute interview with the cemetery thief. State treasurer reports prompt semi annual tax payments and April county settlements. Freddie Chapman dies after an accidental pistol shot May 17. Burlington Insurance meets liabilities with solid assets. Hancock reports haunted houses and ghost claims. First National Bank of Algona organized with 80 000 capital. Des Moines & Fort Dodge railroad surveys northern Iowa toward Spirit Lake. Wappella county man found dead near Ottumwa. possible self inflicted death. Judge Tracy dies in Burlington after a distinguished career. Supreme Court term assignments issued. 215 cases on docket. Cerro Gordo County Farmers Alliance backs prohibition and strict enforcement. Strachen case closes at Brooklyn investigation notes possible saloon violence. Three men sentenced to five years for Commerce postmaster robbery attempt. one convicted for attempted assault on a minor. Iowa National Banks report strong earnings and asset growth. State Medical Association opens in Des Moines with papers on brain injury and glucose. Locomotor ataxia and public health topics discussed. oil test bill praised.
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S. J. Warelen
Wappella County
Ottumwa
Warden
Joshua Tracy
Burlington
Belmont County
Ohio
Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Supreme Court
Cerro Gordo County
Farmer’s Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance
Strachen
Brooklyn
George Strachen
Frank Ver Straetters
Trank Ver Straetter’s
Belle Plaine
Whitcomb
John T. Scott
Frank Gaynor
J. N. W. Rumple
McHenry
Des Moines
Commerce
W. A. Yates
N. A
The
State Medical Association
S. E. Robinson
West Tinion
J. H. Green
Dubuque
W. F. Peck
Davenport
Green
D. W.smouse
Association
A. W. Cantwell
Michigan
Right to Commit Death by Own Action Discussed
A historical survey traces opinions on suicide as self sacrifice from ancient Rome to Stoic ethics and Christian doctrine. It cites Rev. Thomas Beecher supporting self harm for perceived good. It notes doctors reluctance, and examples from Germany and China where self death occurs in extreme cases or for compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
Thomas K. Beecher
Gallmeyer
China
Heavy rains and floods hit Texas and beyond
Weekly roundup reports Texas suffers protracted rains and floods. Other items note New York secretary of state tallying 32 gold claims since January, a $1.25 million mortgage on the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and varied agricultural, political, and crime developments across the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Secretary of State
Sensation in Commons over Egyptian policy debate
In England's House of Commons on May 13 a vehement Forster speech against Egypt policy drew loud Conservative cheers. The censure motion failed 303 to 275 with Parnellites siding with the minority. Churchill compared Gladstone’s speech to Pontius Pilate’s act, prompting laughter and cheers from Conservatives as Liberals hoped Irish support would save the government. The session’s mood reflected a shaken government amid heavy attendance and public interest. The debate focused on liquidation law as the conference basis and England’s stance on Egypt, with France seeking clarification.
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House of Commons
Forster
Ireland
Randolph“Churchill
Gladstone
Pontius Pilate
Commons
Bartlett
Conservaive
France
England
Egypt
Herbert Spencer on Paternal Government in Popular Science Monthly
The text argues that Nature treats family and state differently and that mixing family-like rewards into public life would harm society. It questions whether humans should extend the family regime beyond the household and warns that empowering the lowly endowed could undermine merit and societal fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Nature
Curious Mr Brown and the Money Now Letters
A witty exchange notes Mr Brown’s cheerful look as cold weather approaches. It explains he is a clothing dealer and silent partner in a plumbing business. Some claim the initials M. D. after names stand for Money now.
Washington Matters on Land Law Reforms and Treasury Actions
The report to repeal pre emption and timber culture laws and amend the homestead act argues 160 acres is enough for citizens while warning of rapid public land exhaustion. Treasury wired $8 million in legal tenders to New York. Navy warns of threats to the Spanish Consul and will use naval forces to keep peace.
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House Committee On Public Lands
United States
New York
Secretary of the Navy
Batcheller
Galena
Key West
Teller
Ainselist
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Robert Craich
Secretary of the Treasury
Dolph
Allula Junction
Portland
Cascade Grant
Cascade Branch
House
Internal Revenue
Congress
Friends of the McPherson
Folger
DeLong
M. E
Baltimore
Washington
George H. Lewis
New Orleans
John D.seaman
North Platte
Nebraska
House Committee On Civil Service Reform
Galveston
Mexico
el Paso
Texas
Mexican Central Railroad
Lewis
Colonel Burnside
Post Office Dpartment
Burnside
Lowa
Missouri River
Sioux City
Iowa
Missouri
Hee
Bismarck
Dakota
St. Paul
Des Moines Rapids
Andalusia
Muscatine
Fort Madison
Des Moines Rapids Canal
Engineer Corps
Secretary of War
Illinois River
Quincy
Quincy Bay
Music Buying Through the Choir on Sunday
A young lady asks if music is purchased by the sheet. The Deacon's daughter replies that she waits for Sunday to obtain it from the choir. The exchange captures a churchgoing routine and communal music practice.
Presidential candidates age education and personal points
A survey of presidential hopefuls notes ages from forty to seventy four with most Republicans mid fifties to late sixties while Democrats skew older. It covers birthplaces education including colleges and West Point, professions, marriages, children, wealth estimates, and religious affiliations or lack thereof.
Golden Northwest vacation lure promises health and joy
A broad promotional notice extols the Golden Northwest for summer travel, praising scenic beauty, climate, mineral springs, and ample recreation. It touts 4 800 miles of first class rail on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, claims widespread approval, and offers a free booklet Gems of the Northwest from A V HM Carpenter in Milwaukee for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Golden Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Gems of the
Northwest
A. V. HM. Carpenter
Milwaukee
Wis
Florida Cocoanuts Plantations Attract South Florida Interest
A New Jersey capitalist established a Dade County plantation with 100000 seed cocoanuts sourced from South America. In six years trees begin to yield, and within ten years the grove is expected to return 10 percent on a valuation of 200000 dollars. A mature tree yields about sixty nuts annually. the grove’s beauty and potential draw interest.
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Atlanta Constitution
South Florida
New Jersey
Dade County
South America
Lemon juice and glycerine facial mixture promises tan fade
A home remedy suggests bathing the face with a lemon juice and glycerine mix to remove tan and freckles. The guidance emphasizes natural care, though no clinical results are provided. It presents the remedy as simple beauty advice from a period publication.
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Clear Lake
Freddie Chapman
Burlington Insurance Company
Hancock
First National Bank of Algona
A. A. Call
D. H. Hutchins
F. T. Lewis
C. S. Potter
J. M. Comstock
P. Doriveller
C. L. Lund
W. H. Stough
Bank of Algona
Des Moines & Fort Dodge’ Railroad Company
Rutherford
Spirit Lake
Manitoba
Wilmar
Marshall
State Register
City National Bank
Cedar Rapids
Capital
Davenport National Bank
Weekly Review
Amos R. Eno
Fifth Avenue
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Springdale Creamery
Chatfield
Minnesota
Sidney
Methodist General Conference
Ellett, Dewey & Co
Richmond
Dewey
Kaufman, Kahn & Co
National Brewers’ Association
Nebraskan
Protestant Episcopal Church
Worthington
Detroit
Clarkson
Presbyterian Assembly
Saratoga
New York Central
de Witt
Geo. P. Heary
Frank Market
Henry
Ana
Philadelphia Mint
Presbyterian General Assembly
Board of Publication
Monroe Gray
Smith’s Landing
Wm. Ditch
Columbia
Ill
Ditch
Gray
John M. Simpson
Dodge City
Pennsylvania Bank
Pittsburg
Farmers Deposit National Bank
Baptist Missionary Societies
American Baptist Publication Society
Edward Goodman
Supreme Court of Dakota
Capital Commission
Hudson, Church and
Palmer Ascent
Edgerson
Dction
Commission
Pharch
United States Supreme Court
United States Court
Mexia
Fairfield
Stewartsville
Hempstead
Yeas
Oakland
Garfield
Ann Arbor College
Pacific Coast
Los Gatos
Jewell
Showers
W. P. Renowden
Renowden
McIntyre
Illinois
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Methodist General
Todd
Tellers
J. M. Read
C. C. McCabe
Kynett
Upper
Church Extension Society
Buckley
Crooks
Christian Advocate
Lanahan
Dr. Curry
Quarterly Review
Fitzmaurice
Gordon
Soudan
Madir
Dongola
Khartoum
Edmunds
el Rabat
White Nile
Berber
Germany
Rossbach
Prussian Saxony
Niederwald
Capt
Hentsch
Halle
Krazewski
Koenigstein
Boetticher
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Spain
Saragossa
Murcia
Baker Railway
Filippowa
Premer Ferry
Annam
Tonquin
Earl Spencer
Dublin
London
Lord Spencer
William Harcourt
Trevelyn
Asia Minor
Cyzicus
Akyab
British Burmah
Dongon
el Mshdi
Herbert Spencer
Washington Matters
Kansas City
Fort Scott & Galt
Indian Territory
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Bureau
Warhouse
House Committee On Public Health
National Board of Health
Hamilton
Senate
O. E. Babcock
Ice
the Tribune
Robert Lincoln
General Sherman
Senator Sherman
Harrison and
Gresham
Arthur
Allison
Hawley
Connecticut
Senator Logan
Congressional
Samuel J. Tilden
Henry B. Payne
Allen G. Thurman
Joe McDonald
Tom Hendricks
Tom Bayard
General Denver
Flower
Shermans
Harrison
McDonald
Hendricks
Grant
Pourma Mn
Virgina
Tilden
Payne
Edmonds
Vermont
Logan
Lincoln
Jewett
Maryland
Nort Carolina
West Point
Denver
Blaine
Payard
Sherman
Episcopal
Thurman
Hsband
John Sherman
Bayard
Hendricks Payne
Resham
Abraham
Scotland
A. G. Thurman
Hugh J. Jewett
Sayl
William Walter Phelps
Logan and
Florida
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