The Negro Question in Southern Social Life
An Asheville visitor reflects on southern race relations and the social order. He notes whites fear social equality, praises ordinary civil rights, and cites a colored man’s view on self-respect, mobility, and the need for dignity in daily life.
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Prohibition plot and romance fuel Standish intrigue
Paul Perkins tries to win Minerva Standish by courting the old man’s favor and engineering a mugwump bid. A bailiwick of social satire unfolds as Perkins and Minerva scheme to maneuver General Standish toward a marriage alliance and political calculus.
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An Eye to Economy in a Turtle Steak Idea
A humorous exchange shows a young husband asking for turtle steak for dinner and his thrifty wife reframing the idea as costly. The New York Sun highlights frugality and domestic economy in a lighthearted tone.
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Adulterated Spices Warn of Broad Market Deception
A city report declares most spices sold are adulterated to enlarge bulk and boost appearance. Pepper, cloves, mustard and other seasonings are mixed with husks, shells, starch, sand, and various fillers, with tests using color and iodine to detect fraud.
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Brass band funeral observed during visit vignette
A Chicago Ledger fragment recalls a visit to a sister after seven years. The piece notes a neighbor's brass band funeral and a scene of domestic chatter about a new dress, a teething baby, and a new buggy, evoking period social life.
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Kimball South Dakota's notables crops cited in Brule County
Kimball, well placed near Brule County center in southern Dakota, is praised as the best watered town amid productive farming country. The claim rests on thriving recent crops and strong agricultural prospects for the area.
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Brule County
Local town on the Main Line of the railroad
The excerpt describes a growth town 48 miles west of Mitchell and 22 miles east of Chamberlain with a fine public school, churches, two banks, two hotels, a large grain elevator, numerous stores, lumber yards, blacksmith shops, livery stables, and thriving trades. It notes investors are being urged to move in and settle.
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Beautiful Town Fair Grounds Described As Top Territory Site
The We County Agricultural Fair Grounds adjoin the townsite and are hailed as one of the best fair grounds in the Territory with a good half mile track.
The Town Booms As Investment Push Begs Attention
The article notes a rising pace of growth in the town with investors urged to act now. Local officials highlight new businesses, job opportunities, and expanding services. Analysts caution to research plans and market risks before committing funds.
Warner promotes town site additions in Dakota county
D Warner outlines three adjoining additions with streets and alleys to suit all buyers in Dakota. He markets Main Street blocks for business, touts favorable climate akin to Ohio and Illinois, abundant rainfall, and pure water, urging interested parties to contact for details.
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India
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Doctor advertises office and residence in city area
G. J. Ross M.D. offers office and temporary residence at the corner of lat and Mido Bt. in City and County. Prompt responses, with nineteen years of experience. References Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati and State Medical Society of Iowa.
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Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati
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