Temperance debate links liquor trade to reforms and facts
A discussion arguing instinct and motive in animals and humans shapes opinions on temperance. The piece cites official figures on intoxicating liquor spending, comments on enforcement limits, and notes political and economic factors influencing drinking trends and reform efforts.
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Nen
Lee
California
Connecticut
Columbia
Maine
Illinois
Ohio
Massachusetts
Describing Chicago Mail Delivery in 1874
From Chicago April 4 1874 the correspondent details post office staff and routes. It notes 808 postal workers including 143 clerks 5 daily city trips 3 periphery trips yearly carrier salaries and February mail counts totaling over 3.3 million letters and 272 thousand local letters plus postal cards and other prints.
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Cutcano
Chicago
D&c
The Grey Eagle Withdrawn From Keokuk–Peoria Trade Shifts
The Grey Eagle was withdrawn from the Keokuk to Quincy route on Saturday, with Captain Morris ordered to report to Keokuk to replace the Spread Eagle moving to lower routes. Peoria hopes for a faster, equally capable replacement and notes the Idlewild on the Ohio River as a rival option.
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Illi- Wolfs River
Morris
Keokuk
Quincy
Grafton
Henry
Peoria
Grey Bulle
Cutter
Grey Eagle
Mississippi
Peoria Review
Cukte
Jim Bose
Boat In
Idlewild
Oho River
Evansville
Cairo
Idlewild fixture signals future in Illinois sound
The text suggests idlewild will become a fixture in Illinois and references familiar sounds including the Grey Eagle. Mr. Outler assures a reasonable price and notes a month or two may pass before this is settled.
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Oulter
Wethope
Idlewild
Ghar. J.egline &Co
Bowery
New York
Postonice
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