Various 1880s News Notes on Legal and Social Moves
A jumble of items covers topics from metallurgy and rabbit pest control in New Zealand to New York wills and surrogates. It notes a Maryland prize law, a postmaster issue, and a push for Confucian news in English. It also mentions a 1888 Republican Convention, a hog track incident, and a Maine death with large kin.
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Foo
New York
Tom
The
Henry Republican
Sarazona
Saratoga
Madison Fourth of July Reverie in Wisconsin Capital
The Madison correspondent recalls a serene Fourth of July in Wisconsin’s capital with lakes Monona and Mendota hosting steamboats and gatherings at Pleasure Park and Maple Bluff. The piece notes local hospitality, family ties, and memorials while detailing University faculty changes and deaths, including Prof Irwin, Prof Watson, and Prof Starling, as well as the impending Assembly grounds and Chautauqua program led by Sam Jones and Bishop H. W. Warren.
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Henry Republican
Wisconsin
State House Park
Grove
Bower
Pleasure Park
Maple Bluff
Ison
Monona
Mendota
Plessure Park
Good Templars
Monona Lake
Mendota Lake
Madison
Daniel Baker
Balmon Giddings
Connecticut
First Presbyterian Church
St Louis
Germ
Towandatha Hotel
Sam Jones
Bishop H. W. Warren
P. O. Chamberlain
Japan
Wisconsin University
Irwin
Waverly
N. Y
Golden
Amherst College
Watson
Starling
Department of
Ann Arbor
Washington
BENEX
Wis
Wealth Conditions and the Wealth Concentration Debate
A letter to the editor argues with Mr Longman and Mr Clawson over wealth and poverty. It asserts wealth concentration supports civilization through railroads colleges and hospitals and claims population growth must be responsible and funded by those who can afford it. It advocates parental responsibility and calls for a Christian approach to the moneyed class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heary Republican
Messrs
Longman
Clawson
Republican
John Stuart Mill
Christianizing the World Through Wealth Stewardship
The speaker argues money should flow to men modeling Christ not through church ranks but as stewards of God. Wealth held by such individuals would end injustice for laborers and uplift society, aligning riches with compassion and communal welfare.
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Jesus the Christ
Christ
Their Business Booming At Dr Powell’s Drug Store
A local pharmacy reports huge trade from free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery offered to customers. The remedy cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung troubles quickly with a free trial bottle available before purchase. Large bottles sell for one dollar with a warranty.
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Dr Powell
Dr King
Arrangement Shields Henry From Rival Big Shows
The Showman's League has secured an agreement that will bar any other large show from visiting Henry this season, reducing competition and protecting local events. George Burt, editor.
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Showman’s League
Henry
Geo. Burt
Castoria Advertising Echoes Through Generations
An old Castoria marketing chant traces usage from infancy to motherhood, highlighting the product as a familial remedy across stages. The jingling slogan emphasizes trust in Castoria for children and the claims of parental care.
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George Burr
New Zealand
New York City
Tris
Ithica
Newark
Charles Sethe
Morris Cove
Tenn
Sethe
Maryland
Court of Appeals
Charleston
Chicago
A Xan
Maine
Thomas S. Townsend
Boston
Russia
Townsend
Brodenell Carter
British College of State“Medicine
Fenner'sa
A. J. Merchant
Sheridan
Sherman
Pitcher’s Castoria
Castoria
Robinson
Evansville Journal
Steketee’s
Steketer
Steketee
Sam
Geo. G. Steketee
Grand Rapids, Mich
Ira M. Ong
Marshall County
Leioire
Lacon
Wenona
John Robinson
Josie DeMotte
Minnie DeMotte
MaDame Gede
Constantina Michl
Emme Houghton
Kate Hall
Caroline Richebourg
Fisher Bisters
Ataring Suwarow
Marie Damroff
Rose Poniatowski
Deura Ashton
Mamie Ashton
Clarisse
Julie DeMontreuil
Branfort
Geneverie Bisters
Ella Zola
Zels
Jonnie Kirby
William DeMotte
Badie Johnston
Katie Zenobia
Adenia Sisters
Jamesse Beate
John
Adam Btrombowski
A Ashcroft
Big
Babeatreuse
Lowlow
Thive Clarks
Ash Family of
Spertee Hetaeoens Aguste Fouocart
Edward Meon
Urate Brothers
Wh. F Kirby
Monseprom
the Four DeOloys
Theophile DeFlessis
LeNord Family
Alexis Mon Senor
Juan Poriedo
Zrae Fisher
Marks
Heell Family
East India
Colorado
California
Andes
Owboya
Texas
Sutean of
Boato
Journal
Evansville
Ind
Spring Valley
Chillicothe
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