Prospects of prosperous year for American business
The Chicago Courier notes optimistic outlook for 1870 with reduced war costs, rising cotton and grain crops in the South, new railroads, and improving trade. It cites large 1869 business failures and predicts better conditions as taxes ease and agriculture strengthens the economy. It also mentions rule changes for boarders and a sausage maker’s world record.
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Chicago
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London
England
Henry Ward Beecher
Charles Weson
Resley
Jerue
Auch
United States
Washington and Burr contrasted in a 19th century moral view
A reflective column discusses Aaron Burr and George Washington, praising Washington's moral integrity over Burr's intellect. It cites Burr’s and Washington’s character, compares leadership traits, and underscores virtue as the measure of greatness in the Revolutionary era. The item also notes Burlington politics and a clerical stance on marriage tenure.
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France
Homburg and Spa
City of
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Wm. Angutte
Trewaurer
Wm. Endsley
Williams
Augutta
New England
Marion Register
Iowa
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Cement
Paris
Fowentraie
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Leach
Bulala Mills
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Michigan Southern Railroad
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Detroit
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan Southern Railway
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Chieng
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