The Glass Industry Its Growth and Challenges in America
A historical look at glass making from ancient origins to 19th century America. The piece notes the long antiquity of glass, early English and Venetian production, and the rise of American plate glass and bottle manufacture. It discusses sand as a core ingredient, the need for soda and other additives, and tariff impacts on the industry, citing Gloucester Massachusetts and Lenox Massachusetts as milestones.
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Germany
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Bonn
Germaany
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Scotland
Florida election fraud and Republican court conduct in Florida
A critical piece cites Florida officials as fabricating claims of election fraud. It accuses U S Marshal John R Mizell of packing juries with Republicans and notes court actions by Judge Charles Swayne and other officials. The article condemns Republican tactics and warns of partisan manipulation in Ohio and national redistricting debates.
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Floruda Court
United States
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Charles Swayne
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John R. Mizell
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Joan R. Mizer
Florida Court
Detroit Free Press
Congress
Ohio
Hoar
Sewer district graft and tax dodges blamed on city council
In a strong editorial tone the piece attacks the city council for gerrymandering sewer districts to dodge taxes, exempting railroad property, and issuing bonds with risky terms. The writer likens the city admin to the county GOP and calls for scrutiny by voters amid ongoing grand jury investigations.
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Bishop Fink Withdraws Objection to Farmers Alliance
Leavenworth Kans March 10 Bishop Fink releases a circular to the Catholic faithful withdrawing objections to the Farmers Alliance within lodges and sublodges until the national convention. He praises members who helped address religious concerns and notes the alliance’s broad platform while criticizing Carnegie’s wealth and tariff effects on Western yeomanry.
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Weaver's March Sale Promises Fresh Goods at Low Prices
Weaver's March Sale is in full blast and runs through March 26. Shoppers are urged to attend for savings on carpets silks dress goods domestics chalies and notions with bands on goods still fresh and new.
Bargain Prices From A General Store Sale Note
A fragment lists multiple low prices on fabrics and notions including 40 pieces wide Charlces at 5c yard 25 pieces flannel ettes at 12 1 2c yard 9 4 bleached sheeting at 23c yard 9 4 unbleached sheeting at 9 4 c and 65c corset at 42c plus assorted handkerchiefs pins needles and gloves.
Horticultural Meeting at State University Next Saturday
The Douglas County Horticultural Society will meet at the State University next Saturday where Father Ennis will lecture on Italian horticulture and agriculture. The talk, based on his Italian training, is said to be unique for Douglas County societies and invites all residents.
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Textile sale offers and pricing notes
75¢ and 80c qualities of bid. Gloves will be 50c a pair. Your choice of 30c, 4 45c and 50c Ritchings for 25¢ a yard. Buttons will be sold at a dis count of 25 per cent on every dozen.
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Ladies’ Companion
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