Narrow Gauge Rail Line Draws Denver Capitalists
From Colorado Springs a Denver correspondent describes the Tamvus narrow gauge line toward Bantu Fe and Mexico City. The writer mocks the tiny cars and toy-like engines yet notes lower dead weight, lower construction cost, and potential to unlock traffic Denver financiers expect to reach Santa Fe El Paso and beyond within five years. The line is seen as a driver of civilization and Mexican annexation prospects.
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E. F
Ottuniya Courin
Colorado Springs
Denver
Bantu Fe
City
Mexico
Mustern
Europe
Wapello County Coa
Burlington Road
Denver and Rio Grande
Santa Fe
el Paso
America
Political Debates and Nominations Shape 1868 Campaign
Maine Republicans nominate J G Blaine for Congress marking his sixth bid. Democratic figures discuss Greeley Brown tickets, Cincinnati liberal movement splits, and New York’s Rochester convention stance. Reports note President’s restraint on removals during campaign and mixed party loyalties across New England and New York.
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LH. Seward
Wallington
Grant
Avovsta
Maine
J. G. Blaine
Congress
Blaine
Jerry Black
Cincinnati
Gerritt Smith
Summer
General Grant
Lincoln
George Francis Train
James Black
David Davis
Henrie Greeley
Victoria Woodhull
New York
Rochester
Baltimore
Greeley
Democratic
Greeley-Brown
Oine
Daylestown
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Taj
Victoria
Woodhull
Meno Sun
New York World
Sth
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Pennsylyanis
Vine Street
Greetay and
Brown
Brown County
Ul, Democrat
Gratz /Brown
Carl Schura
Frank Blair
Hartford
Senator Ferry
Connecticut
Col. Lockwood
A. B. Woodward
Attt Grant
Ferry
New Haven
New Haven Journal
Ferry Coalition
Crewley
Philadelphia
Greetey
Third bud grapes yield larger better fruit claim
The writer notes observation that the third bud from last year’s cane produces larger, better developed grape bunches than the first or second. They advise cutting cane to leave third or sometimes fourth bud, removing first and second, adjusting by vine age and strength. Also describes methods to keep ham pests away in warm weather, favoring dark smoke house storage and pine shavings.
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Lama
Sher W
Brazil
Oddities and sayings drift through a noisy column
A collage of wry quips and anecdotes runs through a late issue, touching on topics from coffee trade and weddings to cross rituals in Mexico and printer lore. The item highlights humorous lines, scattered facts, and brief notes on global curiosities, daily life, and oddities.
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Mexico
Bishops Named to Methodist Episcopal Board
A list of newly elected bishops and officials of the Methodist Episcopal Church is announced. Names include Thomas A. Morris 1880 James Levi Scott 1952 Matthew Simpson 1859 Osman Baker 1853 Edward Antes 1952 John W. Roberts Liberia Colored Conference 13866 William L. Harris Central Dial Conference May 21 1872 Thomas Bowman Asbury University president Greencastle Indiana May 21 1872 Randolph S. Foster Drew Theological Seminary Madison New Jersey May 31 1872 Isaac W. Wiley editor Latics Freeport Cincinnati May 1872 Stephen Merrill editor Western Christian Advocate Cincinnati May 22 1872 Edward G. Andrews Seventh Avenue Church Brooklyn May 22 1872 Gilbert Haven editor Zion's Herald Boston May 22 1872 Jesse T. Peck Central New York Conference elected May 22 1879
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas A. Morris
Edmund &. James
Levi Scott
Matthew Simpson
Osman C. Baker
Edward R. Antes
John W. Roberts
Liberia
Arrea
Wm. L. Harris
Central Dial Conference
Thos. Bowman
Asbury University
Greencastle
Ind
Randolph S. Foster
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison
N. J
Isaac W. Wiley
Edward G. Andrews
Seventh Avenue Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Gilbert Haven
Zion's Herald
Boston
Mass
Jesse T. Peck
Central New York Conference
The Marquis of Huntington and the salary awakening
Justin McCarthy recounts a tale of the Marquis of Huntington son of the Duke of Devonshire who tested public servants salaries by tallying annual pay against expenses for shoes cigars and bouquets. His realization that officials must live on weekly pay exposes a new light on English public service and credit norms.
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Srony
Justin McCarthy
New York Evening Amail
Marquis of Huntington
Duke of Devonshire
Clarquin
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Yowa State Reporter
Smart & Parrott, Publishers
Barrow Gauge Railroad
David A. Wells
Horace Greeley
McGreeley
New York Herald
Wendell Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Gran
Adams
Andrew Joynton
New York Independent
Indy
Youkars
Ble
Minnesota’ Woods
Lake Supers Grand Mississippi Railroad
Pine City
Ng Horace Greeley
Amheret
N. H
Poultney
San Francisco
Josh Billings
Findoo
Dewitt Talmage
Yarmouth Mills
Cofax
Gredley and Brown
Florida
Cork
Boston Pilot
Ireland
Limerick
Npon
Miss Lucy
Lake County
Bishops of the
M. E. Church
Cornell
Lea
Gilbert
Commercial &T
Waterloo
J. A. Fownsr
H. A. Lane & CO
STONE
4Th Sts
Iowa
J, L, Roberts
Shilliam & BratholHr
Fourth Street
East Waterloo
Arment
Oair
C. Speicher's
Union Smock
Fourth St
Sheriff’s Sale
Low
Blackhawk
DR. Wilson
Gideon A Bunpeea
Raney
Thompson
L. Kling
Arction Ten
Townal'p No
Oluven
State OF
Backuawk County
Court House
Cal
Mitchell
Leroy Grout
Hannah M Goodrich
Tiveo
Eighty-Aing
Tavelry
W. BF. Brown
Blackhawk County
Bishkawk
Duns
O'Slock
Cara
Rose
Ferk
M. Robinson
St. W. Soper
Cedar’ River
Brook
O. Munutu
Pitts
Sherison
Gouney Ourl Howse
Coun
Paton Londen
Aevon
Sherif
Blackbowlk
Berti
Bors Arsen
Attys
Biate
John J. Miler
Zibo. Rice
Clara Rice
Andrew Palmer
Bone
Aztex & Cover
Plifa
New Photograph Gallery
Mosher
Robinson
S. V. Moseer
Ino
Bisckhawk
Chicago
Rock River Taper Company
Sanford Wells
Swift's Hotel
H. L. Swift
Depot & Court House
East Side
Qfahan
Swift
Evarts & Inman
Capwell’c.aast
Waterloo Iron Works
Central Depot
Cropper & Lacey, Prop's. Practical
Ilron
Col Suan Velante
Engar Kettise Patetaehoe Beate
Aliyed
Ina Piret
Fom
Golichad
Ion Ie i
Crofpper
Lacey
P. M. Barnard
Champion
Cedar Falle
Chanox
Crittenden &Co
Richmond
Concord
Delaware
Clinton
Clarke
Naples
Wanut
Mall
Crittenden & CO
Waterlon
Farmers’ Insurance Co
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ee Thula
H. EH. Crooker
Arent
Thmg
Reaity House
Photograph and Fine Art Gallery
Wavlag
Fisher
Reap Rey Ghcako
Cincadella
Cate
Cangec
Zealley
R. Pierce
Pacific Insurance Co
Pierce
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