Controversy Over White House Spending and Grants
The piece condemns regular appropriations for White House lighting and repairs, claims funds are diverted to elevate Grant’s household, and argues presidential salaries have spurred a trend toward princely living. It contrasts Grant with earlier presidents’ modest expenditures and notes alleged lax accounting in the grant’s administration.
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White House
Lincoln
Fielicenas
Ciisctnescincerens
Eeereer
Icdiraer
Re Ain
Executive
Seeeweeer
Capitol
Executive Mansion
Executive Motion
Gen. Grant
Babcock
Washington
Treasury
Congress
Supreme Court
Grant
Army Commissariats
Republican Party
Johnson
Buchanan
Freland Aubet
Williams
Povernment
Hester
Wiliams
Akerman
United States
The Woodpecker, Birds, and Witty Sayings Almanac
A stream of dated quips and anecdotes contrasts rustic nature with urban manners. It includes reflections on honesty, politics, social behavior, and appearances, with jokes about drink, candidates, and ministers, ending with a note on modest dress and virtue.
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Cette
Narcsetsaurs Am Sonn
Barry
Bras
Enetit
Wrei
Chicago
Pistots
Goede Wee
Wells
AnpoLic Yablots
Blue Box
Dco. A
Turube DR
Ollerer
Pal
Pdeen
TNS
Ikea
Pacieae
Arieles
Bor
Ask Fonte Draggist
Por Sale By
Fury & Feitun
Lian
Nea
S. Brandenburger & Co
New York
Linneus
Pond’s Extract
Pond
PONDS
fAullen Lane
N. Y
Tre
Feiesvmarny Wreery
Panrox
Gondon
Ranver
Neefal
Aaratiah Rt
Govel Vericai
T. E
St. N.Y
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Main
Boston Streets
Brookfield
Missouri
Linnand
Whalene and
Reta
Medina
Ss J Smith
Cont
Smits
la Waine Ee Ratetaeaal
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Vwrtor
Tv At i
A. Burdette
Dereon
Rome
Siniti
Smith
New York City
Pacific House
Luin Om
Eisen
Eri
TR. Ier A'Til
Planters’ House
F. Thiede
Ouri
Tams
Stephen Beneh
Protate Court
Linn County
Beiring
K.P. Harvey
Rhian
Patna
Woodtes
Piva
Torres
Alen
New Seston
Litlli Connie
NANCY
Rulon
New Boston
Linn Co
New
W. T. McGkr
LST
A Cras
Nort
Melt Road
Darkens Store
St. Bouix
Peress
ST. Catharine Business Directory
Crampton Bros
Apothecaries & Druggists
ST. Catharine, MO
Linn
Joan D. Maupin
Crampion
J i
Bam New
Theney Smith
Parc
Bandoor
W. i. Elarothe
St. Catharine
Stauber
J. M. Swatber
Ee Disetii
T. Carnanink
Jane
Woolei Mills
Tee
Beis Lads
Eltiow & Lady
James A. Kinney & Baty
Pittfaxier & Lady
A J. Meorgan
Baker Psvorneuln
Bray and Ailiers
Baker Township
Cpaweron Bros
Buragrss & Mewsays
Mike
M. J. Wileta
Pub. Square
Linneas
Haphet
Greenhorn
Weig
Dorter
Calver
Dot Schmall Leetle Baby
Rel Hea
Ion Uoud Beard
Barrie
Oess
St. Louis Globe
Megihiian
Wen
the Weekly Globe
Hlaim
Farner
St. Louis
St. Louis, Mo
New Drug Firm
J. H. Perkins
Thos. H. Flood
Zooks & Stationery
Linnevs
Broadway
Meatse Market
William Daubney
Dimneus
Carrie
Ati
F. Say
A. McCaxton
F. B. Banna
McDaniel & Banks
Wileing
B. G. Craig
Public Square
E. Grangers
Linmeus
Lian “Nants
John F. Sherk
Jo He Firk
John Bechtel
Guardia
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