Illinoisan notes on land sale and medical tales in 1881
A fragment from an 1881 Illinois page covers a walnut grove sale for 27000, crop totals for 43,780,000 bushels of wheat and 34,250,000 of corn, plus scattered notes on President Hayes, policing smallpox vaccination plans, Mormon polygamy, and a Chicago medical exhibit by Warren the contortionist. It cites Hayes children and a Philadelphia incident, then shifts to Garf ield era vaccine policy and a surgeon's feats.
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Board of Agriculture
Miyon
Vienna
Utah
United States
Congress
Garfield
Republic
Warren
Chicago Medical College
Chicago
Seth
Schuylersville
Washington County
Ghosts at the Window Sighting
A New Haven Register item describes a child asking about ghosts, a mother denying their existence, and Jimmy Tuffboy appearing at a window wrapped in a sheet, prompting a frightened scream from the woman. The incident frames a playful fright as the boy claims to have seen ghosts dressed in white.
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Jimmy Tuffboy
Young Smallface
Jimmy ‘Tuffboy
John
Atitte
New Haven Register
Pittsburgh to Pandolphia rail bid on livestock car rule
A report states a proposed rule requires unloading livestock from cars within twenty four hours to comply with law. It notes trains from Pittsburgh to Pandolphia and aims to regulate feed and humane transport of animals on rail.
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Sbi
Pittsburgh
Gossip on dress reform and women’s rights sparks editor’s alarm
An English ladies’ dress reform movement led by the Viscountess Habberton advocates masculine trousers and broader rights. A Louisville Courier-Journal editor reacts with satire, while Mrs. Mary E. Enatman argues for women’s essential role in the state and home. Reporter comments on a bride’s appearance and public wedding propriety.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Enland
Viscountess
Habberton
Beauty and fashion critique as era of temptation rises
A sharp critique on modern beauty standards and society’s obsession with form and dress. The author laments low necklines and shameless attire at a season opening ball, arguing modesty becomes defined by charm and fashion excuses vice. It notes women divide into three battalions amid evolving social norms.
Doubt and dress reform in 19th century thought
The text contrasts esthetic dress and domestic labor, arguing for fair wages and respect for housework, noting women seek gentile work yet face destitution. It cites Jennie June on fashion, discusses doubt as driver of progress, and ends with a witticism about funeral funds and companionship.
The Land Question in England and Britain’s Farmers
The article argues that high rents in Ireland England and Scotland pressuring reform as U S exports boost competition. It compares rents five to ten dollars per acre with Texas lands at one to five dollars per acre. It predicts decline of landlord wealth and a shakeup of British society due to American agricultural competition. It cites census figures for 1870 and 1881 and notes rail and trade improvements lowering inland transport costs. The London Times is quoted on revolutionary effects of these changes.
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Dinaly
Bridget
Destruction
Alan
England
Ireland
Hogland
Scotland
Great Britain
United States
United Kingdom
Seaboard
West
Texas
United ‘Kingdom
The
London Times
Cincinnati Gazette
Martin
Chrismas
Chris
Don t You Know the Don t You Know Young Man
A Sylvania Times feature profiles the era defining don t you know young man. He greets morning passersby with that phrase and carries himself in street and social settings from broker talks to dances. The piece notes his ubiquity, fashion, and token phrase as a regional oddity.
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Third Street
Times
Sylvania Times
Genuine Charity in Dublin Archbishop Speaks on Relief
An archbishop in Dublin remarks on charity urging deeper help beyond temporary relief. He cautions against simply paying or feeding beggars, suggesting sustained support and thoughtful acts instead of short term remedies.
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Dublin
Taniay
Employment Notice in Tutuira Sparks Support Plan
A brief notice states that the individual may seek work to support himself in the Tutuira area. It notes possible opportunities and the need for steady income, highlighting the aim to secure self sufficiency.
The Old New York Journalists Remembered
The piece recalls 19th century press leaders Bennett Greeley Raymond Bryant Harlock Wason and Swinton and others. It laments their passing and contrasts the vigor of early editors with today’s slower pace, noting Hudson Wilson Hurlbut and Swinton’s fading fame and the evolution of journalism from print to electric and rapid telegraphic reporting.
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Bennett
Greeley
Raymond
Bryant
Harlock
Kynngoptie
Dana
Hurlbut
Houlpine
Wason
Hudsons
Swintons
Connery
Reid
Young
Marble
Godwin
Bundy
Thea Press
ABC
Hudson
Merald
Herald
Wilson
Swinton
Ike
Howard
Philadelphia Times
Plantation Reflections Distorted Dialect In Old Notes
Fragmented text sketches rural life themes with dialect sprinkled observations. It mentions corn planting, weather, restraint in speech, humorous lines about mules and negri s reflections, plus remarks on farming, rain prayers, and social quirks. The writing imitates a minstrel or plantation era oral style with cautionary notes and rural portraits.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Rome
Saratoga Springs
Hayes
Web Hayes
Cleveland
Prichard Hayes
Mr. Waite
Toledo
Rutherford Hayes, Jr
Boston
Partiea School
Fremot
Toots ‘S. Wenrng
Lindelphia
Love Patents
Richmond
Gt. Ela
Philadelphia
Ave Manerat
Bud
Ion Holie
Agumnen
Yestin
Vermont
Nebraska
Laurel Hill
Cosaness
Post Office Department
Chicago Tribune
Garfel
Gen
Yentura
Fran
Frank D. Sherman
Mary Ei, Enatman
Woman's Congress
Hamlet
Clara Belle
Illina
Hathot
Jennie June
Socrates
Plato
Kant
Bacon
Newton
Parwin
Spencer
Roth Pays
Galileo
Edison
Columbus
Christ
Indianapolla Herala
Old
New York
M. Prilleux
Aita
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