Australian Letters From Sydney N Z I to Father and Mother
A long letter from an American in Sydney discusses pneumatic tube demonstrations in a mall store, patent plans, and a rival patent attempt. He describes severe coast storms, coastal drought inland, wool exports, and Darling River irrigation limits. He notes Queen's Day, cultural adjustments, and hopes for contract success while urging family to stay well.
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Sydney
Sidney
Geil
Sam
Colonies
Bydney
Ubat
Australia
Australi
Ulation
Letters from soldiers give glimpse of Civil War era life
A collage of wartime letters describes J W Cook at Camp Algiers near Washington in 186? serving as cook overseer for 85 men and dreaming of Cuba while reflecting on past battles. Leo Stevens details commissary duties at Fort McPherson, with uniforms and gear received and plans to leave soon. A health advertisement for South American Nervine Tonic and an editorial note from Lewiston Democrat urge delaying political action until the war's end.
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J. W. Cook
Camp Algiers
Falls Obtreb
Mrgs
Ransom
Missouri
Cook House
St Louis
Washington
Jack Martin
Cuba
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Georgia
Big Blue River
Leo Stevens
Fort McPherson
Dunn
la Balle
Lewiston Democrat
Gen Lee
Sam
Tax on adulterated flour four cents a barrel
The revenue bill introduces a four cent per barrel tax on adulterated flour. It targets fraud that would raise prices for consumers by mislabeling flour as adulterated to inflate costs beyond bread-grade wheat flour.
War era reforms and patriotic notes in a 1898 era column
The piece urges reforms to Grand Army of the Republic membership to admit veterans who served the United States with an honorable discharge. It cites postal ease for soldiers, praises American unity, notes Rep Graff’s likely renomination, and closes with patriotic verses about Dewey and American resolve.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Army of the
United States
Thompson & Sons Corrects Loan Details To Emerson Hakes
A letter from J.8. Thompson & Sons to the Henry Republican clarifies a front page loan report. They state the $26,000 loan covered 200 to 800 acres of LaSalle county land near Rutland, with coal shaft and buildings, and emphasize strong security and no stamp duty. The letter also notes widespread support for war and opinions on taxes.
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Henry Republican
Lacon
Ill
Wyiend Bart
Emerson Hakes
Holland
Bts
LaSalle
Rutland
Joan
Truy
Thompson & Sons
War Talk on Spanish Conflict and British Claims
A historical war commentary argues that the war began with Spain seizing the Bueno Ventura and claims clear British gains. It touts mastery at sea, Cuba incursions with 17 000 troops, and Havana as a near certainty while noting casualties and ship losses on Spain’s side. It compares to the 1870 71 Germany France war timeline to claim an eventual capitulation.
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Bueno Ventura
Dave
Spain
Havana
Cuba
Germany
France
Sedan
Paris
Odly phrased health elixir ad mentions bottles and prices
An advertising snippet promotes a health syrup claiming cures and life improvements. It lists tribal size bottles and large bottles with prices 60c and 81.00, but the text is garbled and hard to parse for concrete details.
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Oaldwell
Tom
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