TILDEN LETTER URGES FISCAL REFORM AND RESUMPTION
Samuel J Tilden writes from Aubay to acknowledge his Democratic National Convention nomination and calls for sweeping reforms. He denounces excessive government spending high taxes since 1865 and advocates a system to live within income, separate appropriations, and a stable gradual resumption of specie payments to restore credit and confidence.
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St. Louie
United States
St. Louis
Diagster
Congress
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Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
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Inpranarouis, Inc
Democratic Party
Reform of Civil Service and re election ban urged
Samuel T. Trupen argues against political mercenaries and elite control, calling for civil service reform, accountability, abolition of unnecessary offices, and a non re electable chief magistrate. He pledges to pursue reform as he assumes trust and seeks a faithful, competent administration.
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A Baby Washer Invention Described For Nursery Use
A detailed description portrays a contraption called a baby washer with three compartments. It handles infant cleansing and nourishment via tubes, mirrors, and automated devices, including a tooth cutter, nail knife, and rattle. The inventor touts safety features and cosmetic grooming before delivery to caregivers.
Soy and Sake origins then long political missive verbatim
The text outlines how soy sauce is made from Dolichos soy a mash of beans and wheat with salt and water aged for years, then pressed and salted for final sale. It also contains a lengthy 1876 political acceptance letter from Hendricks praising reform, monetary policy, and anti corruption.
Reforming morals and schools in a united nation
The speaker argues against politicizing common schools and sectional antagonism. He urges national unity under constitutional rights, warns that race and section strife harms the country, and endorses reformist leadership for peace and prosperity. Signed Thomas A. Hendricks.
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Jawa
Wandering Fragments From A Loose Textile of 19th Century Notes
A collage of quirky vignettes. Odd anecdotes touch on humor and gossip from the era, including oddities about Washington, foggy politics, and social foibles, with digressions about China, Ireland, and California. The tone mirrors a late 19th century miscellany column, mixing satire with brief observations.
London Lawyer Lost in Tyrol Mountains While Trekking
William Whittaker Barry, a London lawyer and avid traveler, disappeared last fall while attempting to cross the Tyrolean mountains en route to Kagern. He registered at a hotel and set out with thin clothing during cold weather and snow. A shepherd warned him back as darkness and a storm rose, but Barry pressed on and has not been seen since despite extensive search efforts.
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Migde
Ripre
Ari
St. Louis
California
Fredericksburg
George Washington
England
Hixo Wo
Ah Wo
Chanji Wo
Sin Wo
Virginia City
Chicago
O’leary
N. O
Northampton
Mass
A.V. Faber
Redding
Almervy
Babylon
George
Torbay
Argus
Emma
William Whittaker Barry
London
Tyrol
Mounain
Kagern
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United’ States
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New York
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Chee Pepsin Weakley
Liverpool
Act of Congress
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Whale Service
Samuen J. Trupen
John A. McClernand
W. B. Franklin
J. J. Abbott
H. J. Spannerhorst
H. J. Redfield
Hendricks
Hall
Inita
Lesdera
Republican Party
Sam
Tuoomwas A. Henpnicks
J. A. McClernand
N. D.C
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Stanley
Indiana
Lapres
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Ganddes
Rakes
Corpus Christi
Tex
Tyrol Mountains
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