Thieves on Eagle Island End in Squire McMasters Trick
Two boys lure themselves into an Indian grave robbery on Eagle Island and are caught after a night of hiding. A fake treasure haul leads to confrontation with Squire McMasters, who discovers the bones are from his old horse Moses and a pile of broken pottery. The squire forgives them, but warns against further trespass and the locals joke about the tale.
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Andy Sutton
Susquehanna River
Eagle Island
Sean
Andy
Squire McMasters
Squire McMunsters
Squire McMaster
Rockville
Clark’s Ferry
Squire MeMasters
White House
Spade
Jogie
Iere
Olock
Moses
Squire
Ralph Hamilton
Two Years Ago and Now Democrat Prospects Discussed
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues the 1890s political landscape differs from 1890. It credits Republican unity and the McKinley tariff for renewed strength, while accusing Democrats of demoralization from a weak House. It claims presidential years favor Republicans and predicts gains in 1892 elections.
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Congress
Grover Cleveland
New York
Iie
Hancock
Charles J. Folger
Cleveland
Garfield
Democratic House
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Exports surge under Harrison versus Cleveland in three-year trade review
A Washington correspondent analyzes three-year trade data ending March 1, 1892, and compares with 1889. Exports average 907,083,731 and total 2,721,251,195 under Harrison, higher than Cleveland. Imports rise mildly. trade balance grows in favor of the United States, signaling tariff effects before the presidential election.
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Washington
Cleveland
Harrison
United States
Europe
Chicago
Inter Ovean
The Democratic House Fears to Originate Important Measures
The House Democrats resolve to push appropriation bills first and finish their billion plus session soon. They say adjournment depends on the Senate and expect both chambers to hurry to leave Washington. The Senate will delay none of the tariff bills or new measures of importance.
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House
Senate
Congress
Washington
World’s Fair Bill Faces Quorum Hurdle in House
The Chicago Tribune notes a likely early adjournment with Democrats unlikely to pursue piecemeal tariff bills. It says little progress on anti option and other general measures, expects passage of remaining appropriation bills and river and harbor actions, then a quit. The world’s fair bill should be moved from committee to avoid being left out.
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Springer
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Chicago Tribune
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Iowa State Register
Russia
West Point
Toledo Blade
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McKinley
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Democratic Smallness and Federal Spending Critique
A New York Mail and Express opinion accuses a Democratic House of crippling federal progress by cutting regular appropriations after approving a $50 million river and harbor project. It warns against pension, postal, and navy cuts, arguing the nation is growing and must avoid plunder and miserliness.
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House of Representatives
Cleveland
Post Office Department
Navy Department
Democratic Party
N. Y. Mail and Express
Democratic strings tug at national ticket prospects
The excerpt critiques Democratic loyalties and tactics across states from New Jersey to New York. It cites party behavior at conventions, alleged broken pledges, and shifting allegiances of figures like Boies and Hill, painting a portrait of internal conflict and strategic positioning ahead of a presidential race.
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Hill
Cleveland
Murat Halstead
Frank Leslie
Gov
Boies
Iowa
Blaine
Senator Palmer
Illinois
Chicago
United States
Campbell
Ohio
Greeley
Gray
Indiana
Albany Journal
Ready-made clothing cheaper in U S than England claim tested
A reader asks if English price differences apply here. I E Lane and J Schoenhof cite consular reports showing ready-made clothing is as cheap in the United States as elsewhere while tailor-made goods are pricier but still affordable due to higher American wages. Labor efficiency and rent favor the United States for comfort and value.
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England
United States
Europe
E. Lane
Tunstall
Theao Peures
Chicago
J. Schoenhof
Grover Cleveland
Avery
Trious
Cardinal Manning
Westminster
United Empire Trade League
Cobden
Supr
America
Germany
Italy
France
Austria-Hungary
Ioan
Tupper
Tariff debate and imperial federation discussed
A reprint from the American Economist traces tariff as a policy tool not a tax, with remarks on imperial federation and free trade. It cites Sir Cobden, Cardinal Manning, and Jefferson while contrasting domestic protection with foreign competition, and notes Boston anti trust views on coal prices.
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Boston
New England
Hoston Evening Record
Combine
Record
Domestic Concerns Recipes From The Era Press
A collection of kitchen tips and recipes: suet pudding almond cream clam broth butter buns woodcock on toast Japanese fritters apple charlotte ambrosia and a method to make soup from roasted bones with technique notes and serving ideas. Includes multiple period sources like Detroit Free Press New York Times Harper's Bazaar Good Housekeeping and Housekeeper.
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Detroit Free Press
WN. Y. Times
Wome Journal
Harper’s Bazar
Boston
Relieving Sick Headache Diet Rules and Home Remedies
The article outlines that sick headache stems from stomach disturbance caused by overindulgence in rich foods. It prescribes urgent remedies: drink a quart of hot water, repeat if vomiting occurs, take a copious enema, fast twenty four hours, and use hot compresses, a hot foot bath, head sponging, and a hot full bath if possible.
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Dieterle
A Fresh Egg’s Hidden Dangers, Kellogg Warns
A lecture by Dr. J. H. Kellogg of the Battle Creek Sanitarium warns that eggs, even when not obviously spoiled, can host germs and cause illness. He notes that stale or questionable eggs should not be used in food, as hidden inflammation and decay may threaten health.
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J. H. Kellogg
Battle Creek Sanitalum
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