Facts and Figures From 19th Century Debates
A dense roll of statistical notes covers topics from corn acreage in Georgia in 1878 to Italy’s debt and Rothschild wealth. It lists California flour shipments, British pension outlays, German cooperatives growth, and Cuba Spain diplomatic notes. The piece interleaves economic data with political commentary on U S diplomacy and postal telegraph proposals. It preserves a period voice and names key entities such as Italy, Rothschilds, Spain, Cuba, and the United States.
War nerves and political rebuke in Havana dispatches
The piece reports reactions to the Virginius affair with criticism of Mr Cox in Congress and praise for President and Secretary of State. It notes a Cooper Institute meeting where Rev Hepworth insulted the Secretary, and quotes Kentucky Democrat Beck and General Hawley commending the diplomacy over war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Sickles
Dir Cox
James Buchanan
London
Buchanan
John Y. Mason
Pierre Soule
Franklin Pierce
Mr. Adams
Cuba
United States
Captain Wilkes
Mason and Slidell
Trent
Fish
Alabama
England
Donnybrook
James Mackintosh
Robert Walpole
Thackeray
New York
Firat
Hawley
Cooper Institute
Steinway Hall
Harper’s Weekly
Havana
Cox
House of Representatives
Congress
Hepworth
Beck
House
Kentucky
Connecticut
Clerical
Buncombe
Western Union Rate Reductions and Monopoly Claims
A Western Union Telegraph Company president argues against further rate cuts, noting prior uniformity and reductions driven by competition. He asserts the company can raise profits at lower rates, while critics cite ongoing growth and infant telegraph expansion outpacing opposing services. The piece discusses monopoly leverage and future telegram demand growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Congress
Postoffice Department
Postal Telegraph Company
New York
Herald
Western Union Company
Orton
Vinegar Bitters Promoted as Pure Vegetable Remedy
Dr. J. Walker's California Vinegar Bitters are described as a pure vegetable preparation from Sierra Nevada herbs. The ad proclaims it as a life giving blood purifier and system renovator that purports to heal a wide range of diseases without alcohol and acts as a gentle purgative and tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walker
California
Sierra Nevada Mountains
de Wisner
Vinegar Bitters Promote Health Across the States
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr. Walker s Vinegar Bitters as a universal remedy for bilious fevers liver and stomach disturbances and a wide range of ailments. It claims to purify the blood prevent epidemics strengthen digestion and treat skin and worm problems. The product is advertised by R H W McDonald Co San Francisco and distributed by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proat
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
Illinois
Tennessee
Cumberland
Arkansas
Red
Colorado
Brazos
Rio Grande
Pearl
Alabama
Mobile
Savannah
Roanoke
James
Uele
Warkre
WaLesr
R. H W. McDonald & CO
San Francisco
California
Cor
Washington
Chariton
Sta. N. X
Lockport
N. Y
U.S. A
Gargling Oil Co
John Hodge
Wilelson
Wilk
Nature
Signatur
J. A.awilson
John St
New York
Shurlbut & Edsall, Chroxan
Richardson & Co-Glg
Louis
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Mexico
Georgia
Poland
Prussia
Iowa
Italy
Pompeii
Great Britain
Chesa Lake and Ohio Canal
Europe
Trafic
Louisiana
Dotton State
South
Newburyport
Boston
Trumbull County
Pennsylvania
Sassay
Germany
Thalers
Lense
Secretary of State
Postal Telegraph
D. D. Pool
New Maneat
Messia, Penny, Davis & Ben
Snyder
Allen
JH Barris & CO
Giavianti, Obie
Eve
ALL Medicine
Vinecarbitt
Adlantic & Pacien
Fulton-stand
P.O
Wareny Mencir
Irv
Bopa, Games
Nia
Po Vickersy & Co
Anganta
Yiohere
Bethea Ounts
Smith
Anger
Gialenfinge
Tumbridice & Co
GrNa
Gu Wallest
N.Y
Wallst
Las
Amples Sc
Eureka Man
A CO
Clark
Madison
Chicago
Continental Pub Co
HL. Louis
Eta
Yewelty Co
South 8Th Bt
Palla
ST. Charles ST. DE
Whittier
Charles
Gvender& Ca
Mara
Agenia
Okawale & CO
Loula
Qtc
Dritz’s Journal
Chambers
Arg
Toledo Blade
Nasby's Paphuk
Almos Noringe
Benn
Orr
Chromos
Danbury News
Tox Dancury News
Grones Alfred Townsend
Cuandry Leonarp
Ron Cat
Bailey & Donovan
Danbury
Wolliutays
Warnoc Waters
Broadway
Newark
Waters
Grange
Farmer’s War
Waddrons National Lua Lisnina Co
St. Louis
Circulara
Anmplea
American Sewing Machine CO
Bowen & Co
Marion
Cary
Zanesville
O. Catarrhe
Gend
Atump
Hoor
Coanr Lapida
Towoi Wine
Agenta
A. C. Brown
W. Lake St
G. Btinson
Ken
Jones Commercial
Cal- Jega
J. W. McIntyre
South Firth St
Bt. Louis
G.B. Kan
Dearborn St
A. A
Iecacoe
Jackso
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