Massachusetts Census Finds Agriculture Worth $196.97 Million in 1895
The 1895 Massachusetts census shows total agricultural property at 196,974,766 dollars, up 2.17 percent since 1885, excluding personal property which brings the total near 220 million. Gross profits reach about 52 million with 24.04 percent overall net, and Nantucket leads in profits while Middlesex tops product value.
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Massachusetts
Horace G. Wadlin
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Nantucket
Middlesex
Dartmouth
Boston
Worcester
Westport
Agawam
Rehoboth
Hadley
Concord
Boy Thrown From Bicycle Struck by Express Wagon
Henry Cornwell of West street was riding on Myrtle street near Warnarh school when he fell. An express wagon passed over him, severely injuring both legs and one arm. He was taken home for medical care.
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Henry Cornwell
West Street
Myrtle Street
Warnarh School
Cornwell
Political Pointers in Cambridge and Lawrence Gubernatorial Race
An anti Bruce Democrat questions Governor candidate Alexander B Bruce of Lawrence. The sixth senatorial district Republican committee names a Music Hall convention at 9 30 am Oct 12 for three nominees. Cambridge News endorses Sheriff H G Cushing amid debate on re election and calls for fair chances if changes occur. Horace Knapp and Henry L Huntress named as purchasing agent candidates. F S Saunders seeks Cambridge ward 1 council seat, Charles F Libby ward 8 alderman candidate, O A Libby will seek renomination. Garvey supporters push for Democratic nomination in the 26th representative district.
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Senatorial District Republican Committee
Music Hall
Cambridge
The
Cambridge News
H. G.cushing
Cushing
Charles F. Libby
O. A. Libby
Cure Nervous Dyspepsia with Stuart's Tablets Experience from Indianapolis
An Indianapolis bookkeeper, A W Sharper, reports four years of nervous dyspepsia improved by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. He notes gains in flesh and sleep, claiming the medicine overcomes sedentary limits. The piece urges sending: a booklet on stomach diseases and lists Stuart Co. promotions.
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A. W. Sharper
No. 61
Prospect Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Stuart
Prospect St
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Real estate transactions for week ending Oct 1 1598
Listings show numerous transfers across towns including Aiken avenue Rogers street High street Parker street Mt Hope street Shaw Wilbur Ey-Greene Varnum avenue Bartlett street Queen street Sutherland street Riverside Park Mt Pleasant Orleans street West Chelmsford Railroad avenue and Fordway park with prices ranging from $1 to $6250. Notable parcels include George Hovey to George H Hovey and Mary K Heywood to Geo H Taylor.
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George Hovey
George H. Hovey
Aiken Avenue
Chas. P. Witham
George T. Woodward
Rogers Street
Ethan A. Smith Et al
Ji H. Connell
High Street
John J
Francis X. O'Connell
M. Ey Wyman
Parker Street
James W. McKinley
James W. Ellis
Mt. Hope Street
Elwyn W. Lovejoy
Samuel N. Harris
Shaw Street
Wilbur
Ey-Greene
Geo. L. W Hubbard
Varnum Avenue
Lora J. Bartlett
John F. Sparks Et al
Bartlett Street
Mary K. Heywood
Geo. H. Taylor
Queen Street
Moise Dureault
Annie Reault
Sutherland Street
Young People Straw Ride To Tyngsboro From Eliot Church
Under Y. P. S. C. E. of Eliot church the young people held an annual straw ride to Tyngsboro last night. About 40 riders left just before 8 in a straw lined hay rack to Abner Butterfield’s home. Refreshments and games followed by the return trip finished near midnight with the social committee, led by Miss Jennie Wheeler, chair, organizing the event.
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Eliot Church
Tyngsboro
Abner Butterfield
Young People’s Society
Jennie Wheeler
Alice Tilton
M. Belle Coburn
Grace E. Hibbert
Albert R. Braden
Frank E. Field
Alvin E. Sykes
Ernest D. Chase
Alfred H. Berry
A Yard Wide Print for Comforters at 3 Cents a Yard
A small stock of dark colored prints sold at half price. Yard wide and twisted weave with excess starch. Suitable for covering comforters at low cost. Basement display. A. G. Pollard & Co.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Mun Yon's Headache and Indigestion Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Mun Yon's Headache and Indigestion Cure as the sole remedy in the market that cures every form of headache in three to ten minutes. It also claims to correct indigestion, stimulate nerves, and strengthen the system with 25 cures priced at 26 cents, urging every home and traveler to keep it in their gripsack.
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Ib “Avenue
New York City
Bell
Souvenir of Manila June issue of The Bounding Billow
Agnes Roy of Rockville Conn. received a rare souvenir from her nephew George R Royal a seaman on the U S steamship Boston of Admiral Dewey s fleet at Manila The June number prints a Manila battle account with verses and a map of Manila Bay It notes printing delays and paper shortages but preserves the battle report and a vivid wartime scene on board the Raleigh The issue also recounts a Spanish panel account and includes a full page map of the fleet actions and positions.
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Agnes Roy
Rockville
Manila
Cuba
Spain
Cavite
Tale
Span Sa
Manila Bay
L. C. Passana
Civil War Mobs in Brooklyn Show Patriotism in 1861
The piece recalls Brooklyn’s 1861 war spirit with flags, portraits of Washington, Union slogans, and badges. Civilians displayed flags on carriages, boys formed units, and children dressed as zouaves while songs echoed. A hemp rope vengeance pledge circulated, and a bogus extra sparked street excitement as news headlines boomed.
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Ann Street
New York
Secession
Atlantic Avenue
Fulton Avenue
Hoyt Street
Eagle Office
Fulton Street
Folk
Hopkins
the Standard
Office of the Star
Mail and Express
Fort Sumter
Hayne
Anderson
Charleston
Marksmanship in War Not Essential Says Soldier
A Washington Star interview quotes a two medal marksman: practice at rifle ranges does not guarantee effectiveness in war. Many celebrated marksmen avoided service, yet regiments with few skilled shooters performed as well in actual combat, showing experience and versatility trump precision at targets.
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Spain
National Guard
The Predominant Navy and U S Imperial Reach
Admiral Colomb argues the United States must maintain a predominant navy to retain and expand its new island possessions in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines without risking strategic weakness or loss in war against a stronger naval power. The piece contrasts naval power with territorial possessions and cites a humorous dialogue about golf and money as a brief aside.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Antilles
Spain
Ladrones
Philippines
United States
P. H. Colomb
R. N
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bureau of Statistics
Political Pointers
Bruce
Alexander B. Bruce
Lawrence
Atacker Trust
Horace Knapp
Henry L. Huntress
F. S. Saunders
Common Council
Friends of
Thomas F. Garvey
Ward 2
Atrict
Lowell
Tewksbury
Hiram Whitney
Hector Hamelin
Marguerite Lariviere
Louis Periguay
Riverside Park
Dracut
L. R. J. Varnum, Et al
Jennie G. Manchester
Mt. Pleasant
Dunstable
Angeline Miller
Francois X. Desmarais
Pleasant Street
Chelmsford
Azro H. Schoolcraft
Nellie M. Wells
Orleans Street
Christopher Roby
Isadora F. Virgin
West Chelmsford
Abby Perry
George Spalding
Fred G. Carin
Wallace Green
Wilmington
John L. David
Lois R. Carter
Osgood A. Carter
Chas. L. Parker
William J. S. Marsh
Chas. L. Ao
Railroad Avenue
Tyngsborough
Chas. G. Fletcher
Alfred Patenaude
Billerica
Jacob W. Wilbur
Wincinty Bik
Fordway Park
Carlisle
Susan E. Sweeney
Eugene H. Maybury
Souvenir OF
Brooklyn
Gail Borden Eagle
New York Condensed Milk CO
N.Y
Marvard
Harvard
Harvard Brewing CO
Kittie Blennerhassett
Central
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co
NEW York Cloak and Suit CO
John Street
Bell @ cosmetics
Merrimack St
Courier-Citizen
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