Stampy the Tribune Cat Ends Twelve Year Siege of Rats
The New York Tribune bids farewell to Stumpy a long time office cat who chased rats through the composing room and witnessed major events in journalism. A planned monument faces scrutiny as questions arise about a prior fund raised for the cat.
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The
Oath
Teace
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Frohman
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J. Hay
D. Loyd
A. Tracy
P. O'Rourke
Temperance movement gains steam in Ohio towns
The piece praises Ohio women leading a temperance crusade that convinces liquor sellers to quit, arguing the movement could suppress liquor sales statewide with organization. It critiques press skepticism and cites Denver and Colorado irrigation debates, with quotes from F. Stanton and references to Generals and canal plans.
Caring factories and robes for babies in town
The article notes levers in workshops to aid beating and cleaning and describes the hard work of Indian maidens and mothers making soft robes. Greeley women dress small robe pieces from buffalo hides, laboring week after week until finished, with the finished pieces used as floor coverings for babies.
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Colony Certificates Will Be Paid in Full With Interest
A Greeley notice rejects claims that Colony Certificates are worthless and would never be paid. It warns against a 25 percent collector’s commission and states there is enough property to satisfy all certificates. The note assures full payment plus seven percent interest and condemns attempts to buy below face value.
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Max
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Platteville
Boettcher
Plumb
Longmont Inter-Ocean
Charles Buckingham
Boulder
Hill
Saginaw
Evans
Park Chapel
Episcopal Church
Death notices and memory of Hon. N. K. Hall of Buffalo
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser mourns Hon. N K Hall judge of the US District Court for the Northern District of New York. Hall studied law with Millard Fillmore and served as Postmaster General and congressman before twenty years as judge. He was brother to Eli Hall and known for uprightness and ability. Millard Fillmore died last week at an advanced age.
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Farmers' view on tariffs and their history in the United States
A farmer writes to question a Chicago Tribune tariff critique, recalling experiments with free trade and protection since 1824. He cites Henry Clay Andrew Jackson and Calhoun, notes the 1828 tariff as highly protective, and describes how a later repeal led to hard times before a new protective tariff was adopted to revive industry.
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Middle
Free States
St. Louis Park
Tariff support and industrial independence urged in 1874 letter
A 1874 letter argues for protectionist tariff policy to curb gold outflows and boost domestic industry. It contrasts English price levels, criticizes free trade, and envisions exports surpassing imports, with lower interest rates and fewer panics. The author cites Greeley and endorses the tariff system as essential for national growth.
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Chicago Tribune
Mill proposition and patronage for Union Colony wheat
A Greeley letter to the editor debunks Kennedy and Co milling offers, arguing Union Colony wheat could supply a future mill. The writer urges locals to back a people’s mill with water power, outlines three-year grinding terms, and invites builders to inspect or correspond. Died John A Juckett 45 in Greeley.
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Poudre Valley
Gueeney
Cache-a-la-Poudre
Colorado
Cache-a-la- Poudre
Weld
J. Max Clark
Greeley Grange
Jackett
John A. Juckett
Mr. Juckett
Unadilla
Otsego Co
How to Make Yeast Inquiry from Horseeers Letter
A Tribune reader asks for instructions to make yeast itself not just yeast bread. He notes many receipts use potatoes corn meal butter milk and other ingredients but fail to explain yeast production. He signs as Horsewirs and seeks practical guidance.
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Hats Bleached and Re molded for Spring Styles Notice
Ladies may leave orders for hat bleaching and remodeling by Saturday the 14th inst with Mrs A InGatsne milliner. Also ad offers Fan Sate Two acres adjoining choice. Inquiries at this office. Black Hawk Crackers advertised at A Z Saromon's spa Stewa. RP COOK STOVES also for sale cheap Boerrenen's.
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Holliday
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Jalesburg
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Spa
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