Local notes and officials in Contra Costa and Concordia lands
The Daily Journal notes official reports showing Contra Costa population 4 730 and Nencasta I 386 410, confirms E J Jennns for a third term as Register of the Concordia Land Office, and Gov St Joan proclaims Trejo county organizing commissions with H Fuson H C Bryant T W Miller Clerk George Pinkhaw named. The St Joseph Gazette cites capital awaiting investment and urges presidential approval of the free quinine bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jennns
Hegister
Concordia Land Office
Congress Adjourns for Five Months in Quiet Breathing Spell
The GON Congress has adjourned creating a five month pause. The country would not mourn if it could not reconvene for five years, signaling a rare public sentiment for extended political inactivity.
Bonds Defeated and Political Rhetoric on Duty
A discussion notes bonds defeated for a Topeka to Alma railroad as a local matter and mentions Cuba sugar production rising over last year. The piece questions free tea and coffee duties versus sugar, and mocks a Democratic paper’s state rights sermon while proposing Jeff Davis’s last speech as a better text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarsvgar
Cuba
Atchison
Jeff Davis
Joyevac
Population of Hansar County Census Totals
The Commonwealth reports sixty one of seventy three counties have March 1 populations totaling 703,518, up from 595,777 last year. Unheard from counties plus Pratt and Kingman may raise the total to about 29,050.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Gray
Perenty-Three
Anderson
Brown
Cotley
Douglas
Ellsworth
Lyon
Marshall
Norton
Ice
Riley
Rook
Hodgeman County crops praised amid reports of exaggeration
Mr. Wheeland of the Agitator defends Hodgeman County against exaggerated stories. He notes fair wheat, promising corn millet and other crops, abundant rainfall in May and June, and remarks that the county can support its poor with a public fund of six dollars spent since its organization. Stock herds from the south graze Hodgeman prairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeland
Hodgeman County
Pavorable Financial Condition of the Country 1879
The foreign trade over the two years ending May 31 1879 shows a remarkable surplus in exports of merchantised goods over imports. The excess totals more than 51 000 000 270 000 000 for the two years with a large share attributed to the last year.
Prodigious 19th Century Debt Reduction and Currency Strength
A speaker cites 500 million saved and repatriated, bonds repurchased, and a drop in interest charges. The payer notes resumption of specie payments, a stronger currency backed by specie, and substantial reductions in public debt. Taxation and investment improve as the currency stabilizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lati
Auust
Ithemand
Go Sound
Bea
Avon
Ex-Governor Arny Pursues Hyde Estate Heirs
Ex-Governor W M Arny of New Mexico lands in New York on a mission to secure a share of the Hyde estate. He has located twenty five heirs and seeks equal division among all descendants who prove their titles. The Hyde fortune, valued around 15 million dollars, stems from East India merchants Thomas John and Humphrey Hyde.
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ML Ary
Anderson County
New Mexico
Yir
Arny
W. FM
Ids
Bank of England
Thomas
John
Humphrey Hyde
Walworth
Hyde
United States
Maine
Ohio
Mississippi
Nova Scotia
Wiieh
Elizabeth Hyde
Joseph Arny
Ex-Governor Amy and his curious Westward relics
The ex-governor, aged sixty seven, cites a long span from Monroe to Grant in his Ulysses flourish. He travels with a horned frog, a five pound bowie knife, and relics from Walker and John Brown. Mineral curiosities including sulfides and gems fill his valise as he heads toward England with the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Amy
United States
James Monroe
Georgetown
D. C
Lincoln
New Mexico
Kit Carson
Gen. Grant
Iire
Mark Twain
Rocky Mountain
Smithsonian Institute
Thosa
Nicaragua Walker
Man of Destiny
Svas
Bethany College
Virginia
Board of Trustees
Walker
State Historical Society of
Kansas
John Brown
California
Rocky Mountains
Competitive examination for Naval Academy cadet opening
A notice from 1879 announces a competitive examination for Naval Academy appointment in the First Congressional District. Candidates aged 14 to 18 must reside in the district and report for September exams. Tests will cover reading, writing, spelling, geography, and English grammar with written components and state board scoring. Joux A Anderson signs as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rater Treet
Hiseton
Janes
Naval Academy
Congress
Congressional
W. Thosrsex
Secretary of the Navy
Wastunetos
State Board of Education
Beas
Joux A, Anderson
Lost Seven Pounds in Three Weeks Anti-Fat Remedy Ad
An 1878 advertisement claims Allan's Anti-Fat can reduce corpulence from seven to five pounds weekly using a purely vegetable medicine that acts in the stomach. It touts relief for dyspepsia and rheumatism and cites testimonials from Bosroy and Buffalo druggists, with dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosroy
Mass
Botanic Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Allan
Yours Truly
Sastre
Deoarrrm
Shere
Refugees in Kansas Towns and New Coronado Town Unveiled
The Topeka Capital notes about 350 refugees in local facilities with 100 expected from St. Louis and 40 to be sent to Lincoln. The Atchison Champion reports Coronado a new Marion county town named to honor the first white visitor to Kansas on the McPherson branch line of the A T S F railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Kansas Pacific
St. Louis
Association
Lincoln
Nebraska
Topeka
Coronado
Marion County
McPherson
Kansas
Atchison Champion
Fragmented imperial notes on law and trade in Europe
The Windsor Chronicle quotes Berlin officials andUltramontane tensions over a new tariff that would not boost Prince Bismarck’s revenue. It also describes a travel scene at Antioch where medicines labeled Dr. Ayer & Co. are shipped inland by camel, illustrating Western remedies reaching Eastern shores.
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Germany
Condon
Sify
Berlin
Dr. Falk
Freudenthal
Prince Bismarck
Mismarck
Antioch
Amon
Marke
Dr. Ed
G. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
U.S. A
Windsor
Chronicle
de Stirgas
Quenxa Co
Lung Island
Mr. H.repevers
J. B. Fortin
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Contra
Starronp
Nencasta I
Marth Hist
St. Joseph
Bonds
Anahated
Tarsarity
Alma City
Hansar
National Bank
Treasury
Wight
Acay
Haahax
Penal North Dairy
Ashley, Washington Co
H.R
Matt
Sam
Carrie
Mm. DeForest
Lee
ELOWE
H. RL Stevens
Lake
IQ Dregard
WM. McDonald
Mt. Charek
Snd
Pethy
Praide
IM. D
MR. Stevens
Sob. DE Priest
M.J
Hazleton
Ind
H. R. Stevens
Boston
Néipealth
Round Corner
Massachusetts
Henvy
Lawrence
A. B. Warren & Co
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, Kansas
the Wholesale Tobacco House
Julius Miller
Lawrence, Kas
Bailey, Smith & CO
Hayling
Basiness
John Charlton
Massaachusetts and
Henry Streets
Leis’ Drug Store
Lawrence, Has
J. A. Dailey
Massachusetts St
Tron
Mason's
W. C. Cummins
Cummins
State
Cor
Randolph
Chicago
Freed
Azo
P. Samyae Tee Ee
Slid&wily
Wall Street
New
J. 8S. Crew , CO
Crew
Laywrence, Kansas
McCurdy Bros
Boots & Shoes
Tee Best
Brax
Devon
Bettie
Markley
Photograph Gallery
J. H. Weeks
Journal
Dds
A. G. Dalee
University Gallery
Tennessee Street
University
W. H Lamon
Levi A. Doane & CO
Ofice
Steest
Sahl Lawrence
Real Estate Agency
James E. Watson & Co
Tay
LON Time
University of Kanana
Ie State
Woodsen
Andemon
You
Wabaunsee
Afien
W_P- WILSON
University Lands
Abilene
Delaware
Kansas City
Great Coal Field
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