Emigration alarm across Midwestern states drives southern appeal
Western states face a population drain as railroads promote southern colonization plans. Emigrants reportedly include many Republicans drawn by cheap land, milder winters, and multi-crop promises, while Illinois shows westward pull. The piece notes political undercurrents and editorials urging domestic job growth and local industry support.
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Iowa
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
Illinois
Northwest
Mason and Dixon
Germany
Box
Controversial remark targets Joseph Pulitzer in Globe Democrat
The Globe Democrat attacks Joseph Pulitzer with a provocative line about personal integrity and insurance against copper coins on a dead man’s eyes, suggesting it would guarantee such risk at high rates during Pulitzer’s presence near the remains.
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Globe Democrat
Pulitzer Admiration Society
Joseph Pulitzer
Joseph
Reed Faces Tense Run Far as Straw Breaks Threaten
The speaker has kept his team under control but warns that the straw may break at any moment causing a disastrous runaway. Unclear specifics and dates appear in the report.
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Bo Far Speaker Reed
Guilt Discussed and Lodges Listed in Public Notice
The document cites Section 5480 U.S. revised statutes with penalties for swindlers and notes difficulty in obtaining evidence. It includes a letter from A. L. Drummond, Chief, and lists Masonic, Royal Arch, and Knights of Pythias lodges with meeting nights, officers, and locations in Graham Texas. It also provides professional cards for lawyers, dentists, and physicians in Young County.
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A. L. Drummond
Christmas kindness warms two poor children before shop window
A drummer helps a barefoot boy and girl on Christmas morning by buying clothes and gifts while giving each a dollar. The man recalls his own happy Christmas memories and says he now seeks to bring happiness to others. The tale ends with a note about Greenwood and a senator's stance on women in Washington.
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Bowie
Virgil McDaniel
Jack
Will Oliver
Wise County
Pius
Germany
United States
New York City
Havana
Cuba
Florida
California
England
Victoria
Prince of Wales
Russia
France
Italy
Turkey
Rome
Ireland
San Francisco
Denver
New Orleans
St. Louis
Washington
Boston
Topeka Press
Santa Claus
Greenwood
Dallas News
Trustworthy agency seeks travel to Texas for steady home
An agency offers travel to Texas for a reliable home with a steady position. Salary S74) and expenses are noted. Applicants must send a reference and a half addressed stamped envelope to The Dewinion Company in Chicago.
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Sherman
Bliss
Texas
Court of Appeals
Denison Herald
Dewinion Company
Omabe Bulllog
Chicago
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Knights of Honor
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J. T. Reckmay
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Young County
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Graham, Young County
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