Rail way Mail Service 6th Division shows speed gains and strain
The article praises railway mail expansion and the 6th division covering Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Dakota Wyoming and more. It notes 62 600 miles of track with 875 workers, average 120 mile runs, and 495 678 880 letters plus 297 480 460 postal cards handled with only 1 in 4900 errors. It details the Chicago St Louis route workload and the demanding clerk life including 17 to 20 hour days and the sweat box clerk training.
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Illinois
Chicago
Bt. Louis
Cairo
Atthea
Peatrbaster
Wisconsin
Illanola
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Dakota
Wyoming
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Montana
J. B. White
Custom House
Clarks
Oni
Hese
St. Louis
Lows City
la Crosse
Cincinnati
St. Louisa
Eady
Gleepa
Akiox
P. C
Slow Murder in the Northwest Mail Service
A Chicago letter from January 25, 1884, denounces heavy route mail loads starving postal workers. It cites constant extra handling, long 20 mile runs, and dangerous conditions. Pay is low, with $800 to $1,300 yearly, while congressmen earn $5,000 yearly. The piece calls for reform of salaries and staffing.
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Justin
Congress
Chicago
Dr Jones's Red Clover Tonic and Griggs Salve Ad
A 19th century ad touts Dr Jones's Red Clover Tonic for digestive and general health issues with a 50 cent price. Griggs' Glycerine Salve is promoted as a universal healer for cuts burns and skin complaints, with a satisfaction guarantee and 25 cent price. Local notices mention Emory Kays arriving from Tonica and settling in Webb homestead.
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Buda
Emory Kays
Tonica
Webb
Kays
Whitcomb aple-Ly
Reform in School Books Demand Lower Prices and Better Bindings
A letter laments high book costs for public schools noting books cost more than triple their fair value while durability is poor. The author urges a revolution in school book publishing, calling for prices to drop to one third, strong bindings, and relief from perceived plunder.
Printing press a beacon for progress and learning
A Western Rural piece argues science of progress rests on the printing press and newspapers as the premier informer and record of world activity. It notes no single mind can grasp all improvements while promoting ongoing education through print.
Porter Case Revives Debate On Restoring General Status
The Porter bill to exonerate Fitz John Porter and restore civil rights has sparked lively, prolonged debate in Congress. After a court martial found him guilty and cashiered him, Porter sought reversal with support from President Arthur and allies, citing Hayes Commission findings and Grant’s stance.
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Glen
Fitz John Porter
House of Representatives
Porter
Bull Run
Pope
Stonewall Jackson
Lee
United States
New York City
New Jersey Insane Asylum
New York
General Porter
Hayes
Grant
United States Senate
Arthur
Taraxine praised in Cleper letter from Carmel reader
A letter from John Jeffries of Carmel Indiana claims Taraxine cured his two year liver derangement and intermittent fever after prior three day sague. The notice promotes Dr Powell City Drug Store and references an upcoming February Nebraska excursion.
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Carmel
Ind
A. Klefer
John Jeffries
Powell City
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