Maps and Mishaps in a Grim Ledger of Tragedies
A long list of deadly accidents and disasters across several states. Incidents include a man killed by a horse near Macomb Indiana, fires in San Francisco and Hudslaj Wisconsin, a woman killed helping a fence, a child scalded at Evansville Home, and numerous drownings and injuries in Illinois Minnesota Michigan Iowa and Missouri. Names, places and outcomes vary, with several cases detailing fatalities from falls, burns, or being run over. The column compiles mishaps from communities, railroads, and homes, reflecting a grim roll call of misfortune.
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Mr. Robb
Macomb
Inl
San Francisco
Connolly
Chapin Mall
Hudsdaj Wis
Gortell
Marcellus, Mich
Evansville
Ind
Wartsen
Stetnen
Minneapolis
Bminn
David Thomas
Lone Jack
So -Chas
Squire
Thompson’s Station
Mfo
Mira
Patrick Cassady
Peter Barnes
Ackley
Wis
Amelia Thompkins
Minninger
Minn
Patrick McCormick
Dyersville
Iowa
Oconto
Kia Mitch
John Jennings
East Newark
Long Island
Jennings Ayas
Buffalo Courier
Niagara Falls
Chippewa
LaSalle
Let Us Laugh at Greeley The Presidential Candidate
A Philadelphia Bulletin provocative piece urges Americans to laugh at Horace Greeley as a presidential candidate. It portrays a volcanic, theatrical transformation of Greeley and his allies Gratz Brown and supporters, calling the moment a national festivity and a proceed to mock the political scene.
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America
Islabor
United States
Momus
Chappaqua
Greeley
Cincinnati
Gratz Brown
Horace White
Murat Halstead
Henry Watterson
New York Tribune
Cincinnati Commercial
Louisville Quarter-Journal
Springfield Republican
Charles Francis Adams
Theodore Tilton
James M. Scovel
Joshua Kames
Philadephia Bulletin
Grant on the Constitutional Sphere of Executive Duties
The passage notes Grant and earlier presidents' belief in a legislative basis for success, defines the executive sphere as faithful execution of laws, and outlines the inaugural oath and duty. It cites that the presidency is part of the government’s will expressed through law and that executive power is co equal with Congress in theory.
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Jahnson
Grant
Congress
United States
Presidential Vows to Enforce Laws and Respect Public Will
A speech outlines commitment to enforce laws faithfully whether approved or not, veto when needed, and resist repealing bad laws only through strict enforcement. It praises national blessings, urges unity, and emphasizes accountability to the people and Congress. The third annual message notes focus on enforcing existing laws and learning their spirit rather than questioning their wisdom.
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Congress
Nori
Cultivation and Support Systems for Hops in Rich Soils
Detailed traditional guide on hop cultivation covering soil preparation, manure, spacing, root cuttings, planting depth, pole setup, wind defense, sun exposure, pole length, and season timing. Emphasizes ancient American methods and wood choices for durable trellises to maximize yield and resilience.
Compost mix for cotton fields suggested improvements
A Georgia resident reports a fertilizer blend used on local cutworm fields with nitrate of soda, sulphate of ammonia, muriate of potash, bone meal, gypsum and muck. The mixer says the formula is effective but diluted and proposes doubling proportions, recommending 100 lbs of sulphate of ammonia and substitution of true superphosphate for better results on cotton.
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Grange
Planters urged to use phosphoric acid composts for cotton
The Boston Journal of Chemistry notes bone dust and phosphoric acid as active ingredients to boost cotton growth. It advises planters to unite, review commercial articles, and compare wholesale rates to avoid costly factitious mixtures sold in the South.
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Boston Journal of Chemistry
In a long and well considered article
The Lycoming Gazette argues no administration faced more severe scrutiny yet in history. It cites the Covode and Millard Fillmore inquiries and older probes, claiming such investigations harmed parties at elections while praising Grant’s tenure as strengthening public confidence in officials.
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Lycoming (Pa.) Gazette
Democratic Party
Millard Fillmore
Wilson predicts Democratic support will win Grant in 25 to 30 states
An extract from United States Senator J Wilson's New York speech argues that if Cincinnati nominees receive Democratic backing, General Grant could win 25 to 30 states. he warns without party support they will not gain an electoral vote.
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General Grant
United States
J Wilson
New York
Greeley and Grant prophecy questioned in journal
The Cin cinnati Presidential nomination acceptance repeats a 1868 claim about Grant. The piece notes Grant’s enduring undefeated record on both military and political fronts and warns of consequences in November. It cites Voracet Chicago Journal.
Republicans Sweep Indiana Cities In Greeley Nomination Response
Republicans in Indiana responded to Horace Greeley by sweeping major city elections at Indianapolis Crawfordsville Terre Haute Lafayette Muncie Franklin Columbus Rockville Salem South Bend and Shelbyville. Gains included Indianapolis over 1100 and Booth Bend 412, signaling strong support for the nominee.
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Indiana
Horace Greeley
Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Muncie
Franklin
Columbus
Rockville
Salem
South Bend
Shelbyville
Morton
Booth Bend
Schuyler Colfax
Chicago Journal
Honor Paid to President's Children Reflects His Standing
The Alta California notes that European honors to the President's children reflect respect for him as a skilled general and chief magistrate. It adds that if his political opponents deserve the Republic, they may expect similar honors, as Grant has.
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Alta California
Europe
Republic
Grant
Quote from Carl Schurz on Radical party loyalty
Four years earlier Carl Schurz warned that any member of the Radical party who becomes a tool of the common enemy loses respectability during the current crisis, regardless of political grievances.
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Carl Schurz
United States
Senate
Radical Party
Butler Denounces Greeley Nomination as Weak Choice
General Butler quipped that the nomination of Greeley was the weakest possible, comparing it to an auctioneer in his district who accepted a perpetual bidder to remove him. The remark frames the bid as a strategic move rather than merit.
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Greeley
Chicago Post
Butler
Portland Press Notes on Cincinnati Movement and Federal Offices
The Portland Press reports that the movement in Cincinnati faces no clear condemnation in the strongest terms, yet among editors and publishers only two or three hold federal positions.
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Portland Press
Cincinnati
Political column snippets echo party critiques and praise
A collage of 19th century newspaper voices remarks on unity, party aims, nominations, and public credit. It cites the New York Tribune on honoring Union deeds, the New York Nation on Democratic aims, a quip about Mr. Greeley and a Beet, and jokes on Judge Davis and Grant.
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New York Tribune
Early Turnips How to Grow and Manure Efficiently
The American Farmer article advises sowing as soon as frost ends, pushing growth with heavy manuring. Use five double loads of stable manure plus bone dust ashes lime and salt, with superphosphate. Apply half manure broadcast, plow, harrow, apply rest, sow seed, then roll and lightly harrow. Feed plants with fish oil or dew-damp lime ash mix and thin to six to eight inches.
Shall We Paint Shingles
Lysander W. Barsitt of Council Bluffs Iowa writes to Rural New Yorker about painting shingle roofs. He compares an original section painted at construction with a later unpainted addition showing less rot and moss with the painted roof shedding water better and preventing leaks. He notes two paint jobs costing 60 dollars total and a new roof costing 120 dollars, arguing two paint coats are worth a new roof.
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Lysander W. Barsitt
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Barrel gardens for rapid, healthy crop growth
Prairie Farmer describes a method to grow cucumbers melons squashes and tomatoes in barrels. Fill barrels with stones then rich earth and plant seeds around holes. A flat stone directs water to prevent filling the large hole, barrels surround the yard for air heat and moisture, and crops can last into autumn with frost protection.
Old Farm Horses Warn Against Harsh Use Of Colts
A letter from an Ohio Farmer correspondent argues against overworking aging horses to train young colts. It notes old horses tire easily, should not haul heavy loads then be forced to trot back, and warns the lash harms faithful animals. It condemns turning old horses out for colts and decries inhuman treatment.
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Ohio
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Bannon
Harrison County
Michigan
Curtis
Brazil
Franklin Cook
Northern Pacific
John Williams
Fort Norfolk
Joth Fratz
Waseca County
William D
James Buck
Wen Plains
Fiwo
Ross Station
Mich
Reynolds
Corydon
Enos
Sof
St. Youeph
Enns
Ouse
James Brown
Odinton
Braidwood
Til
Wright Smith
Joliet
Chicago, Alton & St. Louis
Proteas B. Myres
Prattsville
N. Y
Pion
Morris
Obiunelighter Palergs
Misaouiver
Gans
Frarce
Catharine Vigaix
Great Britain
American Brewers’ Gazette
Richmond
Mark
Chicazo
Tay
Davis
Toledo Blade
Portland
Atsey
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