Political dispute over pension agent Spencer and civil service
The piece defends pension agent Spencer against charges of political manipulation and patronage in appointments. It argues the pension office work is solid under Spencer, criticizes civil service limits, and condemns editorial attacks as folly while defending local figures including Charlie Martindale and Frenzel. It references a new flower book Wildflowers of America and notes militia costs for miner strikes and educational concerns.
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Spencer
Pitisbie
Hydra
Tax Sun
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Tur Sun
Beatrice and Daughters Thrive After Poverty
A former wealthy man, John Burleigh, improves his health and finds happiness with a vegetable garden and five acres after losing his fortune. His wife Beatrice and daughters adapt, finding purpose in botany, cooking, and self support. Two years later, the narrator notes Beatrice’s marriage to a naturalist, Jack’s college honors, and the family’s better prospects versus prior riches.
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John Burleigh
Burleighs
Tom
Burleigh
Beatrice
Jack
Lnaver
Leafrica
Florissa
Amelia
Rosaira Sill
Phenological Journal
Hen setting prank report from Rumford rooster ruse
A Rumford citizen hunted an old man on the Boston Providence and Newport road for a setting stock. The darkey claimed a rooster sat with hens beneath a box to induce setting. He boared holes in the box to bind the rooster’s legs, enabling it to appear ready to set.
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Rumford
Darky
Boston
Providence
Newport
Max
Darkey
Maze Hint
Povidence Journal
Alassachuse Tsave
Turmols
East St
Ependid Opporiunty
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Hairdye beliefs and young editor in early news
The item notes hairdye as life-detrimental for insurance, mentions Lady Biarjorie Gordon as a 13-year-old editor of Wee Willie Winkie in England, and discusses bold young women facing audiences over traditional tasks. It also cites various society curiosities and unrelated snippets from Atchison to California politics.
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Hairdye
Paris
Biarjorie Gordon
Snd Lacy Aberdeen
Lengland
Atchison
Atchison Glogs
Market Prices Show Steady Trading Across City Markets
On Thursday June 21 markets stayed steady with no material changes. Provisions list includes smoked meats. dried beef hams. bacon. breakfasts. sausages. pickled meats. kettle renderings. fresh pork cuts. and various dry salt meats. Vegetables and fruits feature sweet potatoes, Florida produces, onions, beans, apples, pears, and berries with assorted prices. Also listed are fats, oils, medicines, and general grocery items with numerous brand and origin references.
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Morgan & Gray
Sis
Hinpire
Ile
Lara
Indiana
Tierces
Tiercas
Toyo
Bome Srown
Choice
Laney
Dozen
Gs—Alcatal
Wover
Ily
Berring
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York
Eeesa
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