Grant and peace through arbitration praised in 1872 vision
A historical appraisal lauds Ulysses S Grant for securing peace with Britain through Hamilton Fish and arbitration, paying fifteen million dollars, and shaping national unity. It defends Grant amid corruption claims, urges his election to continue law and order, and envisions postwar reconciliation with the South and nationwide prosperity.
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Grant
England
Canada
United States
Hamilton Fish
Union
Bank of England
Vicksburg
Waterloo
Belknap
Babcock
Gen. Grant
Sherman
Blaine
Edmunds
Washburne
Appomatox
Ommon
Pny
United
Stewart L. Woodford
New York
Bur ell Bros Offer Largest Coffe Line in Northern Illinois
Burrell Brothers boast the largest coffee selection in Northern Illinois and promise all grades at two to five cents per pound less than any rival firm, underscoring value and variety for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burell Bros
Northern
Ilinois
Observatory funded by James Lick to rise on Mount Hamilton
The observatory site near Mount Hamilton, fifty miles from San Francisco, will host a grand instrument described as possibly the world’s best telescope. Plans await decisions on size and maker, with initial experiments to proceed. The piece also notes Fannie Kemble’s nostalgia for dramatic “palmy days” and a Bridgeport trick using an electric disk to stamp dates on eggs as hens kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lick
Mount Hamilton
San Franscisco
Bridgeport
Provisions and Remedies Advertised in 19th Century Notices
A collection of vintage product claims and testimonials for Butter Cheese St Jacob's Oil Constitution Water and Hop Bitters. Readers are urged to buy and try these remedies with varied anecdotes of success and cures for rheumatism headaches neuralgia and female ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Reindisart
Elmore
Wis
Boston
Bids Sought for Medical Attendance at Poor House Jail
The Committee on Poor and Poor Farm invites bids to furnish medical attendance for county paupers in the city and jail prisoners. Bids due to the County Clerk by May 31, 1880. The committee may reject all bids. H Poffenberger, chairman.
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H. Poffenberger
Thompson W. Sockrell
David Vetter, Jr
David Vetter
Freeport
John Wright
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Amine
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Rock Grove
Dakota
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Maine
Matlead Minit and Milling Company of
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Chicago
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Freeport, Ill
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Leadville
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Tiger
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Undertaker
Metalic
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Gran
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Ero
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Heidflenfels’ Corner
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Lord's Jewelry Store
Hreeport
F. W. Brainerd
Vienna
Philadelphia
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Broadway
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