Vast array of 1870s economic and industry statistics
The article compiles diverse figures on public spending, agriculture, and industry. It cites Pennsylvania baseball funding, New York state hospital patient totals, and national cotton and iron outputs. It also notes cattle transport to Havana and a massive New Hampshire visitor spend, highlighting widespread economic data from the era.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Arepe
F. Wilmarth
Home
New
New Hampshire
Nishi Shinjishi
Yedo
Public Works Department
Financial Chronicle
Charleston Courier
United States
Campaign Slanders Against President Grant Detailed
An article denounces the slander campaign by Greeley aligned papers against President Grant. It argues stories are started with “it is said” and spread by Confederates, with no refutations, including false charges about Long Branch and land gifts. Jewell of Connecticut exposes the abuses and defends the President amid public accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Jones
Jewell
Cooper Institute
New York City
Illinois
Kilpatrick
Hoar
Denison
Greeley
Wilson
Webster
Army
Vermont
Maine
New England
General Grant
Boston Globe
Grant
Murphy
New York
Long Branchatory
Connecticut
Why a Democrat Prefers Grant and Wilson
NY elector candidate Ean Baur, nominated by the Republican State Convention, explains his acceptance and argues that preferring Grant and Wilson would avoid alien elements in the administration. He says the Democratic alliance sins against the Republic and that the Philadelphia nominees would bring liberal policy, unity, and financial stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ean Baur
A. Wheeler
Republic
Grant
Wilson
Philadelphia
How a Bill of Fury Puzzled the Sardis Diners
A humorous St. Louis Democrat piece narrates a chieftain and companions dining on a bizarre bill of fare. Waiter offers tea varieties and iced drinks while the party misreads items, then storms through a feast of chops, steaks, seafood and desserts, ending with a cryptic notice about guests dining with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Democrat
Medias Ree
Wait for the applause tale from a London concert
Four years later a singer faced a conductor who paused the orchestral accompaniment to wait for the applause as written in the singer's copy. The singer asked why and the conductor replied that he waited for the applause per the written directions. The director was never troubled by such instructions again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Philharmonic
Brooklyn Hagle
Fever and Ague Cure Claims by Paine Killer
Advertises Paine Killer as a sure remedy for fever and ague and similar Western and Southern climate ailments. Recommends three teaspoonfuls in hot water with molasses at onset, bathing chest back and bowels, repeat dose after twenty minutes if chills persist. If vomiting occurs, take Paine Killer diluted in water with sugar after each spasm. Claims perseverance cures many severe cases.
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Davis
Cincinnati
Mexico
Edward Gallevan
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
Finois
J Watken
Walknr
Walker
California
Dk Walker
da Wacker
Pwaekes
McDonald & CO
Ruggists
Agia
San Francisco
New York
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Helen C
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Prudy
Joan E. Mrizet
Chicago
Tre Critpren's Horn
Antoni & Sons
Tam Pumenonochan Journanl
Lowell Mason
America
Enrico Dandolo
R. Weis
Antior’s Lady's Home Magazine
Anthon & Sona
Hboral Te
Cormo
Lyon
Manele
Nis
Cubtaapoore
Nature
Ita
Fraco
Sanford
Wwen
J.N. Herris & CO
Cincinnati, C
Proprietora
Halaby All Medicine Dealers
Whittier
Asta
Aney Ace
Halford
Leicestershire
Diorail
Ben
Winslow
Curtin & Perkins
Thea
Atest Aulant
E & Pacts Tea Co
Fan
Joan B. Alden
Publianhor
Seltzer
ST. Louis Law School
Washington University
Bentor Claes
G. M.stewart
Henry Hitchcoc
J. Louis
R. L. Coubs
St . Buffalo
N.Y
Shallenberger
Benjamin
Louis
Beare CO
F.& ¢ Pilcentx
Bloomington Warnen
SANT
Curben Works
Hich
Cisia
Ae Cab A. Parker & CO
Weston Street
U. S
Trinola
Ciengo
Ne Ward
R B. Addeess
Maiden Lane
Arinsom Ds Co
Portiao
Orman
Souley
Saya_a
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Lairine
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