Nebraska letter from J T Jones on Tecumseh growth
A Henry Republican letter from J T Jones reports Tecumseh and southeastern Nebraska as rapidly growing towns with new stores, an opera house, and a brick church. He notes high crop prospects, good rainfall, and stock country advantages with cheap timber and coal, praising local settlers and inviting readers to view the area. He mentions neighbors and local observations from June.
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J.T. Tonts
The
Henry Republican
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Msec
Dawson
Saratoga
Buri
Tilmets
Vaneraily
Nebraska
Tecumseh
Jno
Sustoon
Torgether
M. E. Society
Smith
Mosso
Hosic
Granger
Qraigh‘ton
Murray
Scotties J
Jennolo Mo
Illinois
Kingsley
Charles Brandenburg
Marshall County
Sven
Johnson
Finois
Lawrence Hoste
J. W. Hoste
Sumner County
Kansas
Tbis
Nebraka
South Platte
J. LT. Jones
Jess
Faheen A
Harvey
Ray
Henry
Eowanp B. Knenz
P. S
Kansas letters describe bountiful crops and cheap land
Kansas writer from Henry Republican notes abundant rain improving oats, flax, wheat and corn prospects, discusses peach and apple crops, and reports land prices from 3 to 6 dollars per acre. He warns against moving to Illinois rich soil but low costs favor small capital with farming. He mentions a railroad raise and crop bets among neighbors.
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Lypiten
Krenz
Henry Republican
Hratvinie
Bourbon Ud
Kan
Republican
Kansas
Illinois
Wong Mons
Equalize the Nanola river to drain lands and boost prosperity
A Henry Republican reader argues against dams on the Illinois River, urging equalization to drain floodplains and prevent backwater. He contends dams harm health and land value, promoting dredging, jettying, and river-wide equalization to improve navigation, economy, and public health, naming J. & Topfflemyre as a signer.
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Illinois River
Henry Republican
Chicago
iMness
Nanola
Canal and River Improvement
Iijinole
J. &, Topfflemyre
Letter from J. T. Clawson on Texas trip and sheep drive
From Hamilton Texas dated June 14 Jor Clawson writes of leaving San Antonio May 14 for Mason County and a 116 mile journey over rough terrain. He details crossing the Colorado River after 10 days delay, bringing 1670 mutton sheep, and notes poor wheat oats but good corn and tall grass. He describes Indian Gap sights including graves and dancing ground, and the curious reception in frontier towns as locals watch the sheep drive. He closes with affectionate regards.
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Hamiton
Texas
H. Gregory
C. P. Maltsberger
Cook
San Antonio
Mason
Masson County
San Taba
Colorado River
Tve
Indian Gap
Jor, Clawson
Board Adopts Interim Teacher List For Nine Month School
The board of education met Monday morning to discuss hiring teachers. A partial list was approved naming Principal Prof. Thomas of Rutland at $800, Miss E Marion Mattock $600, Miss M L Hole $1010 per month, Mrs A dintthaws $3 per month, and Mraz il Finny $98.25 per month. Two positions remained to be filled with decisions set for next Saturday as the board approved a nine month school.
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Board of Education
Thomas
Rutland
E. Marion Mattock
M. L. Hole
Mra. A. Dintthaws
Mraz Il. Finny
Eis O
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Greenbackers at Chicago convention praised as counter-irritant to bullionists
The Chicago Journal reports on greenback backers who met at a national convention. It notes the movement is seen as a failure but acknowledges their role in balancing bullionists and aiding financial conservation. It cites agricultural outlook in Marshall county with crop remarks.
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Muscetine
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Gallatin
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Teavenworth
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Iowa
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Bel Moines
Council
Kluffs
Kansas Cite
Mm Rcmison
Leavenworth
Meck Island Mente
United States
Canada
A. Kimball
ST. John
Primitive Innocence On Botel Tobago Islanders
A Philadelphia Academy reading quotes Dr. Charles Siegfried describing Botel Tobago islanders survey crew found 80 miles east of Formosa. They traded goats and pigs for tin pots and brass buttons, wore clouts, ate taro and yams, kept peaceful lives, possessed iron tools and graceful canoes, and adorned with goat beard shells.
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Philadelphia
Charles A.siegfried
U.S.N
Botel Tobago
South Cape
Formosa
Popular Science Monthly
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