08 Aug 1885
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Newspaper
Lincoln County Leader
Location
White Oaks, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1885
Page
1
The piece rails against wealth and foreign capital, arguing benevolent reform is possible but criticizing elites. It references Judge names, mentions Dives and Aristocracy, and contrasts modern capitalism with moral duties, urging independence from foreign interests while celebrating American enterprise.
The community hosts a public obsequy for General Grant at the Town Mall with sermons by Rev. J. Stigh ey and music. Officials and mourners recall Grant's presidency while reflecting on national grief. Col. Henman to close work at noon as residents observe the holiday.
Fragmentary OCR shows figures and names including Gen. Win Lincoln and Stephen Rowan among others. It notes barbed wire’s growing importance and that manufacturers aim to raise prices by 15 per war, with five and railroad men as top customers opposing a cut. The article cites industry figures and opinions on pricing.
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