Chicago Steam Roads See Sustained Earnings Gains
Dun's Weekly Review notes Chicago steam roads report sustained gains in earnings with districts showing higher figures than last year. Trade expands slowly with some orders for spring and cautious optimism, though output in iron and textiles remains below normal. Railways report increased merchandise traffic but grain movement remains restricted. US business failures rise to 307 for week ending Jan 21.
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Chicago
Dun’s ‘Weekly Review of Trade
New York
United States
Actie
Dfiysone
Dpadatreet
Commodity Price Listings Across Major Markets
Readable fragments list cattle hogs sheep and grain prices by city including Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo with wheat corn oats rye and butter values. Notable ranges show cattle from $4.00 to $7.50 and hogs $4.00 to $6.80 across several markets.
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Puthe
Indianapolis
St. Louise
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Trade and Industry Protest Over Freight Rates
Soap manufacturers from twenty four Midwestern points met in Burlington Iowa to protest freight rate increases. The piece notes Minnesota grower A Sweat produced two thousand dollars of farm produce from forty acres, mainly dairy. It cites 12,000 striking workers and 7,700 skilled workers seeking wage gains of twenty to forty percent.
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Middle West
Burlington
Towa
A. Sweat
Martin County
Minnesota
Wireless Telegraph Triumph Saves Many From Sea Disaster
The Republics wireless outfit aided a dramatic rescue after the Florida rammed the Republic amid fog. Messages spread fast as eight to ten vessels raced to the scene and passengers were transferred to the Florida and Baltic. Two Republic passengers died in the berths.
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Republic’s
Sealby
Florida
Republic
Atea
Shore
Allie
Baltic
Repunite
Gresham
Sealy
New York
Congress Work: Post Office appropriation debate
The Senate closed a morning session with a motion to go into executive for post office matters amid controversy over Rainey’s ship purchases. The post office bill was amended to shift 5000 staff and reduce headquarter expenses, ending with an appropriation exceeding 224 million. The House spent most of its time on census language and a 3 million soldiers’ relief item, while the Senate considered army and tariff debates. A special session followed for Towers’ death.
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Hieran Ian
Post Office
Panama
Massachusetts
Leeks
Rainey
Senate
House of Representatives
BIH
House
Court of Claims
Twenti-ffth
Aldrich
Beiatar
Purine
P. Taft
Wiliam Nelson Cromwell
Ehavaca
Mr. Rainey
Lineal
Pannina Canal
Jenkins
Me. Perkins
Mr. Gaines
Teunatinekert
Power Frat
Myr. Reedey
Rau
Teforort Service
Jaen Te Tho
Moi
Lincoln and the Boys in Springfield Narrate A Generous Lincoln
In Springfield Abraham Lincoln befriended neighborhood boys, inviting them into his family carry-all for adventures after law practice. Walter Sterang recalls how Lincoln walked to school, spoke to locals, and showed quiet interest in their lives, earning the boys’ trust despite not seeming observant on the street.
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Lincoln
Cmléss
Wwe
Lincoln Subscriptions For Hose Cart Tale Told
In Henry Haynie's Captains and Igs a story recalls Abraham Lincoln in Borings field Til where he agreed to aid a hose cart fund. He declined a full pledge yet suggested She would never know how he outsmarted her. He offered four twenty five dollar contributions to meet the request.
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Henry Haynie
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Boringfield
Til
United States
Abe
Abraham
Lincolin
Lixigolh and Franklin on Human Humanity
Fragmentary note compares Franklin and Lincoln as embodying human humanity noting their shared humanity and suggesting deep interest in human nature.
Lincoln and Franklin Pierce in Youthful Rivalry and Peace Values
The passage recalls Lincoln and Franklinton as youths sharing fishing trips on the Sangamon River, inviting neighborhood boys, and exchanging stories. It notes their athletic build, early education, and mutual traits of restraint and resolve to seek peace, shaping later reputations.
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Lincnin
Sring
Mgr
Lincoln
Fin
Ichedln
Bangamon
Sangamon
Tranktin
Bath
Favs
Banius
Valentine Customs In Scotland And Pepys Day Traditions
The piece surveys Scottish Valentine customs attributed to folklore and Sir Walter Scott, recounts Pepys diary mentions of St. Valentine’s Day and his wife’s fear, notes the evolution from valentines to modern Christmas cards, and ends by acknowledging gifts of flowers fruit or books as part of the season.
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Scotland
Walter Scott
Maid of
Perth
Pepys
Stret
Valentine
Pepys Filmecif
England
Lincoln the Mighty Soul and Gentle Perseverance
A flowing tribute to Abraham Lincoln, praising his patience, strength, and destiny. The speaker highlights Lincoln’s moral courage, his transformation of a republic facing peril, and his unselfish resolve to honor foes. The poem frames Lincoln as a grand model guiding humanity toward divine standards.
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weiTe
Ona
Christ of Galilee
Lincoln
Aland
Agent Republic
America
Thin Earth
Origin of St Valentine Day Explained in 19th Century Style
The article traces a debated origin of St Valentine Day, suggesting it grew from mid February pagan rites to honor Pan and Juno. Priests replaced pagan names with saints to curb vice, explaining why Valentine’s day features cards, candy, and banners.
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Rome
St. Valentine
Pan
Juno
Bacchus
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