Rhode Island Dynasties and Irish Debate Echoes
Col Amasa A and R Ly were noted Rhode Island figures linked to war governor William Sprague. Once rich from cotton and pristi goods, they faltered after the 1878 crash with $3.5 million in losses. In Parliament, Wyndham labeled T W Fiveay a political desperado, Russell retorting that Wyndham sold his soul to landlords.
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Col
Amasa A
East Greenwich
R. Ly
Rhode Island
William Sprague
America
House of Commons
Wyndham
Ireland
T. W. Fiveay
Russell
No Owner for $30,000 Villa Bribe Archives Unclaimed
The $30,000 villa bribe tied to Senator Clark's election in Montana remains unclaimed. Briber and bribe recipient have not sought its return, and no state channel exists to appropriate it as public funds. The Archives hold the unresolved item with no owner.
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Clark
Montana
Bey of Tunis Revives Old Custom and Moves Palace
The new Bey of Tunis will visit the Palais at Tunis twice weekly as part of reviving an old practice. He will stay at Carthage and cede the late Beys palace to his cousin Prince Naceur. With French understood, the interpreter’s role is to be abolished.
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Tunis
Carthage
Prince Naceur
Undisputed Half Century Claim for St Jacobs Oil Cure
An advertisement asserts St Jacobs Oil has for fifty years never been disputed as a cure for shooting pains limb soreness and body aches. It claims quick relief for lameness sciatica rheumatism lumbar pain swollen joints and other pains and lists prices 26 cents and 60 cents with Baltimore Maryland as the proprietor location.
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St. Jacob's Oil
St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltimore
St Jacobs
Tale of a Dog in Hoboken Court Describes Condemned Beast Attacking Judge
A Hoboken dog condemned to death reportedly tried to bite the magistrate who sentenced him, prompting a reflection on canine understanding of human speech. The tale is presented as a novel, noting dogs have sometimes drowned themselves in despair, but this account offers a refreshingly novel angle.
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Hoboken
Scenes Made Famous by Sir Walter Scott in Historic Tour
Special correspondence recounts Sir Walter Scott's life journey through Edinburgh and the Borders. It traces childhood homes from College Wynd to George's Square, notes the Abbeys and manors that shaped his writing, and ends with Abbotsford and Dryburgh where Scott and Lockhart rest, before a brief glimpse into Maurice Barrymore and his wife.
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Sir Walter Scott
Ilgrims
Walter Scott
College Wynd
Edinburgh
Kirk O ° Field
Darnley
Queen Mary
Scott
Murray of Broughton
Prince Charles
Walter
Broughton
George's Square
Murray
Sandy Knowe
Melrose
Hume Castle
South Castle Street
North Castle Street
Charty
Tweed
Scotts
Ellotts
Kers
James V
Cenaford
Elliot
Abbotsford
Charly Hole
Lord Somerville
Fairy Glen
Hope Scott
Lasawade
Esk
Ashestiel
Asheadel
Elibank
Yar
Xome
Selkirk
Peel Tower
Sir Walter
Forest
Bcott
Halle
Lockhart
Dryburgh
Benefits of International Harvester merger to farmers
The consolidation of five leading harvester manufacturers into the International Harvester Company is presented as beneficial to farmers. It argues that centralized manufacturing reduces costs, preserves low machine prices, and supports global agricultural growth. The piece lists key executives and board members, notes ownership of major plants, and mentions a Canada factory project. It concludes with a brief auction anecdote and an ironic ad line.
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International Harter Company
International Harvester Company
Cyrus .H. McCormick
Charles Deering
George W. Perkins
Harold F. McCormick
James Deering
Wm. H. Jones
John J. Glesanor
Richard F. Howe
Cyrus Bentley
William ‘Deering
Eldridge M. Fowler
E. H. Gary
John J. Glessner
Abram M. Hyatt
William H. Jones
Cyrus H. McCormick
Norman 8. Ream
Leslie N. Ward
Paul D. Cravath
Deering
McCormick
Milwaukee
Pinno
Canada
Peruna touted as cure for catarrh in letters from mother and daughter
A Richmond Virginia family praises Peruna for curing chronic catarrh in a mother and her eleven year old daughter. A twelve year old girl credited Peruna for relief after doctor treatments failed. The advertisement notes Peruna as a general remedy for catarrh and offers free literature and expert advice from Dr. Hartman in Columbus.
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Miss Pearl Bor
Hartman
Paruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Hartman Sanitarium
Fall's Catarrh Care and other ads in one page
An assortment of old market and patent medicine pitches clutter a page. Claims tout internal use for Fall's Catarrh Care with prices listed. Defiance Starch promotes superior quality to deter competing brands. Various notices and cryptic recruitment lines appear among generic aphorisms and product pitches.
Boom In Africa Africa's South Africa sees major business boom
South Africa stands on the verge of a vast business boom with prosperity set to become stable and permanent across the country. The era promises abundant scope for capital, drains, and enterprise, fueling growth nationwide.
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Africa
South Africa
Gouth
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