Disappearance of Oakey Tall Plagues New York Scene
The New York correspondent reports the sudden and unexplained disappearance of Oakey Tall, a famed and controversial figure once mayor and lawyer. The piece examines Tall’s rise, political entanglements, stage dabbling, and possible Europe escape, alongside a broad view of insurance-company investigations and local social intrigues.
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New York
Oakey Tall
Tallis
America
Gour Fellowship
Tweed
Sweeny
Oakey Wall
Europe
Thiere
Ile
Tilden
Aude Hayes
Wayes
Atdhavins
Republican Party
Mayes
Atta
Novel Method of Ornamenting Furs by Metallic Powders
Paris makers Jules and Georges Mathias patent a process to apply gold or silver powders to fur ends using varnish. Dark furs gain brassy luster. light furs imitate costly varieties. End colors are achieved by mixing powders with appropriate varnish and brushing, then drying and light combing to separate hairs.
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Messrs
Jules and
Georges Mathias
Paris
France
Scientific American Patent Agency
Hope as the Driving Force in Work and Faith
The passage argues hope motivates labor and future rewards. It contrasts husbandmen trusting sowing returns with a faith filled path to eternal life, suggesting hope sustains both earthly effort and spiritual destiny.
Cabinet Letters Invite South Carolina Leaders to Washington
Washington March 23 1877 Cabinet sessions considered the South Carolina crisis. A letter from the President invited Governors Chamberlain and Hampton or delegates to confer in Washington on stabilizing State government and reducing military intervention.
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Washington, D. C
South Carolina
Chamberlain
Hampton
Louisiana
Tampton
Ther
Washington, D.C
Murel
United States
Washington
Ion
Wade Hampton
W. K. Rogers
Daniel H. Chamberlain
Eggs as an Article of Diet in 19th Century Text
The article extols eggs as wholesome and nutritious with differences due to birds’ diets. It compares digestion times, weights of various eggs, and the composition of yolk and white. It cites estimates of nutritional value and corn-to-egg conversion, arguing eggs are economical for sustenance and diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Foat
Edward Smith
Scientific Farmer
Eges
Oddities and Anecdotes From Various 19th Century Notices
A collage of humorous vignettes and brief anecdotes from newspapers including remarks on politics, society, and manners. Bits of dialogue, quips about journalistic truth, a tale of wagers over elections, and light satire about church life and public scenes appear as quick-fire snippets reflecting era sensibilities.
The Good in Human Nature and Practical Grafting
A reflective meditation on the positive capacity of people to improve society and the dangers of unchecked bad habits. The piece likens small acts to snowflakes forming habits and warns how cumulative mischief can topple virtue. It also describes a wax grafting mixture and its use on wounds and fabrics.
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New-York
Makey Halp
the Penitent
Prampebus Isness
Dal
Ity & Store
Ifé
Ohio
First National Bank of Cincinnati
Columbus
Sing Sing
Nfansen
Cincinnati
Oho
Hie
Villian
Jordan
Tis
Richard Tis
Richard
Sissouri Republican
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Shawmut Avenue
Sawyer Street
Sawyer
Hayseed
Chicago
England
Detroit
Oxford
Bellevue
Hayes
Congress
Washington Avenue
St. Louis
St. Paul
Oakland
Etitita Mary
M.lane
Lane
Semng Bros
Dia Auger Co
Gta Louis, Mo
Furst National
Onal Freeport
Jonx H. Apnams
Thom
Michael Lawyer
Afodh K Ou
Alfred IL. Wis
Wv Aus Oun
Panis Manky
Dion
Jown Adda Ae
W.guremat Pra
Hettinger
O Pollmann BR
Bo Clocha
Top
Moxey
Gonp
Gory
United Stat Age
Franceland
Germany
D. Bunn
Kingsley
Mili
P. Dorn
Orangeville
Brusser
J. C. Burbank
Offce
van Buren Street
North Gaien Avenue
Cochrs Farmer
Freaport
Pell R
BF. Hayes
Grat
Esther W. Taylor
Hoare Stepherson Otr
Andzlod
Peri Hunday
Geo
A. Kingery
Brookville
Ogle County
Uilneis
Insurance Agency
Trembor
Offee
Fry’n Block
Stephenson Str
LA Pool
London & Globe
Enneylvanial ielug,Co
Insurance Company
North Amer
Philadelphia
Pho Ing. Co
N. Yn
Springfeld, F
M, Inc. Co
Springfield
Mage
Gl Ing. Co
Awants
Bates Reasonable
Jeremiah Dean
Nsurance and
Real Rsta Agency
Roedaxteet Hatters
Henry
Hyde
Ewolidlee
Garuppporite
He Court House
Tim
J. Ti. Perkins
Phimber
F Ofice
Hanes
Freeport
Bo Chaoy
Morty
Gui Fion
Court House
D, Kuehner
Cringe
Corrin
Manallac& Woon BU
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