Boutwell Recaps Grant Era Finances and Democratic Critics
Former Secretary Boutwell reviews the financial history of Grant’s administration, arguing Democratic policy would undermine public credit. He cites debt reduction, tax cuts, and currency debates, warns against greenbacks replacing bonds, and urges continued coinage to sustain the nation’s prosperity.
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Boutwell
PTR
Rae
Republ
Nytican Arty
Anc
Fey
Democratic Party
Penisole
Twalfih Revares
Io Coun
Dabr Ananee
Johnson
Gatyany
Lee
Repub
Jon Ee
Tong
Hnaoc
Stade
RodtHead Party
United States
Oie
Gore
Republican Party
Vreidret Ant
Thors
Congress
The Progress of the Negro in the South
A historic reflection praising post emancipation gains for African Americans in the South. It notes rising black literacy, workforce participation, thrift, and political independence, while contrasting with lingering doubt from white leaders and fear of retribution. The piece cites private Southern commentary and cites a periodical reference, The Romance of the Negro.
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South
Commission' of Inquiry
Ib Dreiser
Wink von Ie
gAmired Gyan
Thore
Galary
Beveridge Accepts Illinois At Large Nomination
General Beveridge speaks at the Illinois Republican State Convention pledging faithful service if elected to Congress at large. He warns against power, asserts honesty and independence, and affirms devotion to the party and to Illinois citizens.
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Illinois Republcan
Beveridge
Conpreas
Iulinois
Benedict Arnold
Republican Party Unity Speech Calls for Reform and Victory
A political speech urges amity within the party and outlines plans to uphold wartime principles, fight corruption, and pay national debts. The speaker appeals for unity, praises the party’s past, and predicts a fall victory with support from Blaine and California as signals of ongoing strength.
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Tion
Removral Party
Republican Party
Tammany Ring
Worthlea Papal
Danny
Gentlemien
Oglesby
Blaine
Far East
Pacific
California
Illinois Republican Platform Resolutions at State Convention
The Illinois Republican Convention adopts platform praising Union victory and emancipation, endorsing removal of political disabilities, supporting tariff reductions, coal and salt duties repeal, and endorsing President Grant. It condemns Democratic governance as unsafe, cites New York fraud exposés, and cites California and Maine election signals as public opinion.
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House of Representatives
National Treasury
Eco
Grant
Republican Party
City
New York
Democratic Party
California
Meino
Rat Control By Chloride Of Lime Methods
An expert recommends chloride of lime to drive rats from infested areas. Scatter an ounce where rats feed or wrap in muslin and place in their holes to emit a gas harmless to people but lethal to rats. When moistened with muriatic acid and placed in drains or cellars and air closed briefly, rats depart. It also acts as a disinfectant and can curb dead rat effluvia. A single application may last a year, with renewal needed if rats return.
Maine Man Dies in House Fire Set Self Alight
A man in Maine self immolated by locking himself inside his home and igniting a fire, dying as the blaze consumed the residence. Police and fire units found the man deceased after extinguishing the flames. No others reported harmed.
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Maine
Influence of Plants on Each Other in Fields
A farmer observed that corn fails to follow swedes or rutabagas. The article explores plant interactions including mutual aid and suppression among species, root excretion shaping crop rotations, and historical notes from Rome to medieval agronomy. It highlights mangold and swedish turnip affinity and practical drillings yielding success.
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Atczrtan
Cato
Forina
G. W. Johnson
Johnson
Liebig
Macaire Princep
Massachussiie
Homemaker Guide and Remedies From the Era
A mixed page offers recipes for syrup and laundry soap, bleaching cloth, washing clothes, and a note on mulching plants. It also discusses horse care with a Kansas Farmer tip using arsenic and another Cincinnati suggestion involving tar to treat heaves.
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Hada
Sint of
Vincgen
Kansas
Cincinnati
Wanted women to sell on commission advert sparks interest
A wholesale house runs an ad for commission sales from women. A baker touts a new yeast that lightens bread to twelve ounces per pound. The Detroit Presences notes slow government cannon rifling. humor about fashions and hair pulling appears in the San Francisco Alta. Jokes about a woman with many faults and a croquet romance, plus classroom misunderstandings and a farmer’s daughter polka provide light amusement.
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Free
San Francisco Alta
Mary
Croquet
Tom
Mar
Jake
Bia
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Phanny Gerams
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