Chicago's water tunnels and river politics through 1870
A lengthy reflection on Chicago's water supply from the lake via tunnel under the river, the 3 million dollar street tunnel project, and future plans to extend tunnels westward. It laments river contempt, praises the lake tunnel, notes guard guardians, praises the Richings troupe, critiques Parepa Rosa, and ends with a call to honor Civil War veterans by electing soldiers to county offices.
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Curiaco
Chicago
New York
Croton
Philadelphia
Fairmount
West Side
Chicago Avenue
Lake Tunnel
Washington Street
Claims of the Soldier
The piece urges county officers to honor soldiers with public office, recalling Civil War sacrifices and faulting later officials who favored those who raised money to avoid the draft over true battlefield service. It emphasizes national debt to veterans and the need for worthy, active service in leadership.
Men Who Win Women by Being True Gentlemen
A meditation on gender roles asserts that women seek noble men who are gentlemanly, respectful, modest, and steady. It argues men must be dignified, supportive, and devoted, never frivolous or deceptive, to win a worthy partner.
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Chesterfield
Things I Don’t Think Advisable
A humorous column listing social pitfalls. It notes that one should avoid insulting a friend’s beau, boasting about romances, courting quarrels, or speaking ill of oneself. It warns against inviting friends to dinner without wife’s consent and starting stories with a boastful tease.
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Aby
Drowning Toll At Ta Hoe Lake Remains Unfound
California papers report the sole fact that none of the bodies drowned in Lake Ta hoe have surfaced, a continuing mystery amid multiple drownings and searches.
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California
Lake Tahoe
Jerusalem Streets Glow With Childish Joy
Sunday Reading from Little Florence speaks of Jerusalem’s streets filled with boys and girls at play and the kingly diadem of such ages. The verse wonders if a golden street exists in our hearts and recalls Floy’s memory as a cherished light.
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Jerusalem
Jesus
Duties of Young Men to Society
A Western Farmer reprint urges young men to live honestly and industriously, choose a suitable occupation, and act with gentility and charity. It argues honesty is essential, work secures self support, and charitable spirit eases others' hardships, citing bread cast upon the waters as a guiding maxim.
Creation of Man in Bible Lifts Humans Above Nature
A biblical view elevates man as created in God’s image and given lordship over the earth. Humans are not mere products of star dust or evolution but immortal beings with divine purpose and sovereignty, entrusted with regency over creation under God. The earth is said to be under mankind’s dominion.
Obituary Reflection on Leaving a Large Property
An obituary notes the deceased left a large property but died poor, urging that deeds of charity and faith would store blessings in heaven. It laments his wealth in life versus poverty at death and contrasts worldly gains with spiritual treasures.
The Leaf and the Branch and the Christian Church
A Beecher prose excerpt follows a wise leaf in autumn reflecting on change and mortality then transitions to a sermon fragment lamenting Christian factions. The leaf learns to trust and depart as colors fade and a wind carries it away. Erasmus 1573 concludes with a call for Christian unity amid shared beliefs and salvation.
Use Your Gifts Nasty
A reflection on the power of a witty lively person to cheer a household and elevate thoughts, contrasted with the harm a perverse wit can cause by making others feel insecure and uncomfortable in his presence.
Speak Promptly When You Feel Kindly
Timely expression preserves good impulses and avoids fading emotion. Delayed speech can cause feelings to effervesce evaporate or sour, leaving them flat and lifeless. Act on kindness when it arises to preserve its vitality and impact.
Cleopatra Eats Pearls Rumor Sparks Revival of Extravagant Feasts
A misty tale claims Cleopatra feasted on pearls, signaling a revival of costly, nonnutritive feasting. A California goose allegedly yielded a miner eight dollars in gold, suggesting odd tastes and scarce food for thought in a country where even geese feed on gold.
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Cleopatra
California
Old cotton nails sold in Dayton claimed to cure pains
A Dayton shop advertises old cotton nails at fifty cents each promising relief from toothache earache and headache to buyers who trust the anecdotal cure.
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Dayton
Ohio
Baptism Controversy Erupts in Columbia Ohio
In Columbia Ohio several young ladies refused baptism after a colored man was lowered into the font by the pastor. The incident sparked local debate over church practices and racial sensitivity in a small community setting.
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Columbia
Ohio
Old Nashville area centenarian speaks of faith
A nearly one hundred year old African American woman near Nashville recalls hearing divine call she believes God has overlooked. Her statement reflects enduring faith amid aging and memory.
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Nashville
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Oddities and anecdotes from national sentiment
A lengthy survey of curiosities and brief items from 1869 to 1870, including remarks on Hon James F Wilson’s past as a saddler, church counts, prison populations, court cases, social habits, and various humorous dialogues. It notes parliamentary meetings, bank plans, industry tidbits, and mixed vignettes from across the United States.
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Kokomo Journal
Randall & Montgomery
Pr’p's
East Side Public Square
Kraus & Rosenthal
Peru & Indianapolis Railroad
Chicago Express
Toledo Ee
Night Express
Sndianapolis
T. W
Cincinno
ING North
Peru
Eru
K. Mavity, M.D
Qfeice
Darnall, Scotton & Co
Main Street
Jxo
Teapuc
James W. Robinson
Kokomo
Indiana
State of
Kokomo Marble Works
D. W. Moore
Southside Public Square
Kokoro
Herman
S G. L. Faulkner
John L. Paulkner, Crewn
L. Winslow
ENTAL
S.T. Kirk
Mstrong
Nixon & Co
Fast Side Public Square
Randall& Montgomery, Boor & Job Printers
East Side of the Public Square
Ind
S. Richey
Howard County
Pencer Jouses
J. W. Canan
N. W. Corner Union Depot
Indianapolis
WS Casas
F Chine
United States Hotel
Louisville
Kentucky
H. C. Cole
Dryden & Co’s
N. E. Corner Public Square
N.B
D. Murray
J. BR. Kboh
Murray & Sirah
Attorneys AT Law
Kokomo, Indiana
Richmond
M. D
Purdum's
N. E
Public Square
North Washington Stree
Henry A. Bbouse
Anp Notary Public
W. A. Newcomb
Metsker & Wildman
Ife
Hi. B. Havens
EAL
Washington and
Taylor Streets
Yuainee Street Hotel
Walnut Street
6Th
Cincinnati
Davis Tucker
Cornell, Ward & Comings
Lake Street
Union Central
West Third Street
John M. Phillips
John P. P. Peck
N. W. Harris
Harvey
Joan Davis
WM. B. Davis
C. F. Vent
West Fourth Street
America
Little Corporal
Alfred TL. Sewell & CO
Ill
4 Model Magazine For
Young People
Oliver Optics Magazine
Oliver Optic
LEE & Shepard
Boston
R. BH. Buck
Int
The
Ilinois and
Michigan
Richings
Parepa Rosa Company
Iverseo
Castle
Seguins
Campbel
Joan
Little Florence
Man
Henry Ward Beecher
Erasmus
Church of Christ
Jesus Christ
James F. Wilson
Iowa
Newark
New Jersey
Michigan State
Joe
Hartford
Benton, Lake, Pulaski
Starke
Steuben
Laporte
National Convenetion
Pittsburgh
House of Comemons
Winchester
N. H
Eureka
Nevada
Connecticut
Trenton N. J
Horatio Seymour
O F . Dairyman’s Association
Postoffice Department
Gueata
St. Paul
Dahlgren
Jemima
United States
Great Britain
London
Achael
Bloomington
George Westinghouse, Jr
Pittsburg
Missouri
Das Odep
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