United States public works spending 1789 to 1876 totals
A table reports U S government expenditures on canals railroads and wagon roads from 1789 through 1876. Main items include Central Pacific and Western Pacific railroads bonds issued totals and multiple canal projects with a grand railroads canals and wagon roads total around 1045 billion dollars with Pacific railways accounting for about 85.6 million.
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Canale
Harbers
United States
E Union
Central Pacific Railroad
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Central Branch
Union Pacific Railroad
Western Pacife Railroad
Sioux
Aod Pacific Railroad
Gunberned Bis
State of
Ohio
Indiana
Illiinoia
Chesspeake and
Ohio Canal
Chessapeake
Delaware Canal
Alexandria
D. C
N. Q
Portland Canal
Fort Kearney
Cala- Tofmib
el Paso
Fort Oc Yams
New Mexico
Fort Benton
Walle Walla
W. T
Son Bbe
Ponsade
Idaho
Montana
Dakota
Brandon and
Jackson
Missigalppi
Missouri
Arkansas
Oregon
Louisiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Alabama
Green Bay
Eichig Gtriedehe
River
Pacific B. i. Co
Omen
Misasseippi Valley
Pacific
Salt Lake City
Tab
Oslifornit
Secesecenses Bate
O Romeo
Florida
Appalachiacola
the Treasury
Senate
Beecher Urges Joyful Dancing and Song in Moderation
The passage recalls Henry Ward Beecher linking recreation to health and faith. He defends enjoyment in music and dance within propriety, recalling his mother’s dancing and urging those with musical gifts to cultivate them and use their talents fully.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Postal cards and the limits of courteous correspondence
A fragment on the cost and efficiency of postal cards praises their economy yet questions social duties of writers who mail simple notices. The writer notes stamps, envelopes, and return postage shaping a concise communication tool, then hints at broader social expectations.
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Tate Paper
Prominent Dr Pierce’s Medications Roanoke Buffalo Institute
A promotional sketch extols Dr R Fierce of Buffalo and Dr Pierce’s World’s Dispensary. It lists Golden Medical Discovery, Pleasant Purgative Pellets, Favorite Prescription, Smart-Weed remedy, liniment, and Dr Bage’s Catarrh Remedy as top offerings sold by druggists.
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R.” Fierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Amd
Pierce
Bage
Druggiste
Fort Scott Centennial Concert and Prize Notice
An 1876 Fort Scott event advertises a grand centennial concert at Davidson's Opera House with prizes from 50 to 20 000 dollars, endorsement by local citizens, and a call for entries at J B Exwerr Fort Scott Kansas. It mentions a dancing section and references various patent medicines and advertisements with testimonials.
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Fort Scott
Kansas
Hirat Prise
Davidson
Opera House
Ara N Atai
Mee Panalar
J.B. Exwerr
Mandrake Pills touted as safer calomel substitute
An 19th century advertisement extolls Sonwences Mandrake Pills as a natural hepatic remedy that replaces calomel without salivation. It claims improved bile secretion, clearer complexion, and white stools indicating action, with usage directions and price of 25 cents per box from J. H. Schenck & Son Philadelphia.
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Ames
J. H. Schenck
Camel Brand Facial Creams Sparks Imitation Warning
A reader notes many imitations of Camel brand facial products including tar based mixes. The original claims provide descriptions of skin benefits and cautions buyers to beware of counterfeit items and fake warnings.
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Caamel
Harard
Deodorized Cocoa-Nut Oil Promises Hair Restoral
In a Boston testimonial dated July 29, a user reports severe hair loss and scalp pain, then relief after using a special deodorized coconut oil from Justin Burnett & Co. The oil allegedly stops itching and hair loss within days, with new hair growth observed.
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Boston
Justin
Burnett & Co
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Johnson
Parson
Sheridan
Borys Caarman
Liberty
Maine
Busgett
New York
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Ceerveeere Wrarat
Rome Aeaerasssenes
Ccvesrecces
Wurat
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Susan R. Eddy
East Mippiesoro
Mass
Wm, S, Eddy
Joseph Burnett
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Louisiana State Lottery
Postoffice
New Orleans
Sito
Fall Partier
J.M. Pattee
Laramie City
Wyoming
York
J.B Vincent
Mxenipen Cutlery Co
N.Y
Eliza Young
Pram
Eras
Haxroom
Conn
Cuicano
Cincixzatt
Bristol
Canyon, & Knesland &T
M-Pettengill Co
Wall St
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Phrocks
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Ry Sinai York
Ontna
Dearborn Street
Chicago
BA & Crarsa
Milwaukee
Bronnon
Wien
Jake
Tadrese Wright Blaory
Brestwey
Walia Nore
Baum
Davis Naa Gon Phila
Angaaia
Adrdvens
Cramer, Aikers & Cramer
Wis
Mason & Hamlin
Eth Org
Paris
Vienna
Linz
Austria
Europe
America
Neto
Mason & Hamlin Organ CO
Tremont St
Union Square
Adams Street
Shioago
P. H. Fitzgerald
United States Claim Agent
Indianapolis
P. O
Domestic Sewing Machine CO
Randolph St
U. S
Agen
Agen National Publashing CO
I ‘K CO
Trumb
Elastic Truss Co
Mark Twain
Americak Publisming CO
Hartford
Randolph Street
Abbott
Woestern
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Beach & Eeber
Rotor
Haxettori
Olsen Rately
Seaem
Pang
Busule
Manaford
Walnmenane
Thamarket
Bueesti
Fub
New York Daily World
Farmers’ Club
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Anc
England
Beat
Farmer
Park Kew
Evening Mail
Moore
Oliver Ditson & CO
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H.ditson & CO
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Hue
Altra
Arytedy Perentie
Amure
Gelding & Co
Manus
Washington Sq
Pearl Printing
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Compactares
Bearty
Olding
Washington By
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Reynolde
FP. Gants & Co
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Morphine
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John St
Otnainmatt
Radway
Shubert Tres Sotees
Brad Miniah
Hever & Incasea
Sebissat
Casas
Potaasa
Smee
Boone
Aleshy
Draggivts
DR. Radway
Pete Veareane
Auarnemie
L. A. Godry
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