Early recollections of Currie County
Stephen Pritchard recalls early Currie County life with scarce medicine and high prices for doctors in LX2S. He notes his father paid in corn oxen and a horse for a year's care, compares old prices to present values, and paints pioneer hardships alongside community events, races, and elections from 1826 to 1851.
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Stephen Pritcharl
Oglesby
Duterius
Diana
Pritchard
Rives Pritchard
Stephen
Deivid
John
Hom Daniels
Cary’s
Shaw's
Walnut Prairie
Catron
Old Ran
Caryford
Auburn
UriManly
Richardsons
Winterses
Hollenbacka
Dr. Williams
J. W. Tower
Enq
James Tower
James
Urn Manly
William B. Mars
Grifin
Manly
Darwin
Mars
Mr. Mars
Clark
Marshall
Samuel Prevo
W. B
Archer
James C. Hilbert
Clark Nichols
Prevo
Uri ‘Manly
Darius Phillips
Whitlock
Darius’ Phillipe
W .C. Whiten
Clerkice
W. P. Bennett
Samuel Dawson
Uri Manly
Wm. Tutt
Justin Harlan
J. P. Cooper
Thomas FE
Lrchner
J.P. Cooper
J. C. Hilbert
W. B. Archer
S. McClure
Theodore Knapp
Archer Bartlett
W. C. Hilbert
T. C. More
Wm. Hill
Thomas Handy
Wim. Lindsey
Robert Rankin
N. Hurst
Robert Gritfin
Patridge
Phillips
John Stockwell
A. B. Briscoe
Dein
A. Pritchard
W. C. Whitlock
Newton Harlan
National Banks Oppress Labor With Bankers in Congress
A historical critique argues the national banking system harms workers. Gen. Butler exposes that many House members and Senate financiers hold bank directorships, raising concerns of conflict of interest and possible corruption in banking legislation.
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United States
Gen. Butler
Mick
Washington
The
Enquirer
Committee On Banking and Currency
Senate
Mack
House
Particlav
Sherman
Mansfield
Ned
Bill
Ile
The Death Penalty In Maine Controversy
A long account describes a double homicide of elderly women in Maine and the arrest and conviction of a black suspect named Honns. Merited mercy pleas spurred by sympathy for the suspect, but governors and legislators pursued reprieve and eventually considered abolishing capital punishment in the state.
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Maine
Porry Caswet
Kuixsizy
Down-East
Toyalty
Omer
Beggars In New York Business District Prompt Reform Talk
The New York journals urge action against beggars flooding business districts. A man sells his coat to avoid begging, while another ruses for stamps by posing as a letter carrier, exposing a scheme to exploit charitable help and postal stamps.
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New York
N. Y
Chicago
Beileft
Encouraging Inquisitive Children for Better Education
A Harper's Bazar excerpt argues that children naturally ask questions to learn. It condemns adult ignorance as a barrier, urging parents to answer questions honestly and provide reference books so curiosity is nurtured. Encouraging inquiry strengthens future intelligence and trust between generations.
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Natar
Avan Agit
Oxford
Oxonian
Harpér's Bazar
Fianke’s fiery steed doing hack business at Pittsburg
An alderman laments aging as a bystander notes the strain of constant howling on Skat Fiinke. The unruly steed is described as wild and active in Pittsburg, signaling busy, possibly controversial activity in local affairs.
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Fiinke
Steed
Pittsburg
The Velocipeda Moral Tale of Lord Lovell
A satirical verse from the Cincinnati Enquirer recounts Lord Lovell fleeing on a velocipede after bidding farewell to Lady Bell. She urges him to stay, while the tale warnings urge domestic fidelity and caution about the dangerous new ride.
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Lovell
Bell
Lord Lovell
Isis
Lady Bell
Lori Lovell
Cincinnati Enquirer
Thy Kingdom Come in a Churchman's Magazine Verse
In a Churchman's magazine a monastic speaker pleads for divine guidance amid daily toil and sorrow. The speaker prays Father Thy Kingdom come while work presses and hands hang down, hoping for the Master's presence and harvest.
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Churchman’s Magazine
Suited for a Blushing Courtship Advertisement 1869
A humorous 1869 notice from Yuba Dam seeks applicants to “come out” as a wife by a playful contract. Requirements include beauty or currency, a forgiving nature, avoidance of gum chewing and sewing circles, and readiness to support a bust and style. Sealed proposals due December 1809 with red stamp responses.
Grant's Cabinet speculated by Washington informant
An informed correspondent outlines the probable Lincoln era style lineup for U S Grant's Cabinet. Suggested names include Adams Fish Curtin Wilson Dennison Creswell Porter Morris with regional balance noted and emphasis on a professional naval department head.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Morris
Illinois
Indiana
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
West
Lincoln
Stewarts
Astors
Citidad Nati Enquirer
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Marshall Directory
Eese Cholfield
Aesaes Aid
Clark County
Payne
Marshall Ns
Rysician
Surson
Kresters Drug Store
H. Jennings
Wow
Weet
Jennings & Meclus VU
Ysiclans
Vajenal Road
Stree
Marshoto
COT
Febitbohs JR
le Dulaney
Counstor
Law
Marshbar
Lone Owl
Cyreau
Arden W.tictac Vl
Jus Griffith
Geurfustes
Additas
Sind
Cateaste
eMarshad
al Chewsi Udee
ACOB
W. Wilkin
Wilkin & Goldes
Marshal
Clars Cs. Einar
Critivs
Day & Jeshe
Phos. Murphy
Oronte
IW Anderson
NATO
Marshall's
Rm. Peanka
Pres
Surzeon
Oniee
Cuune Square
Dilstiva Ned
Noel
Dolvol
Arvie
Wystel Myuel Ak
NION
Furie
Ait Moines
Ste Morebles
Saath
Wewefy
Desagle
Amd Rotan Co Ae
Tonery Amd Bakers Nossen
Jacob Lth
FU. C. L TZ Nationat. Tiouse
Ornyer
Tod
Jacob Butz & Son
Ir Prietors
Griffith
Ssyrella Resturant
Iedlfelder & Seemann
Ment Berve
Adl
Monters
W. B. Scudder
LV Roe Ae Dealain Caeretanery
Bartlett
Austin
Bartlett & Austin
Holesale
Nuoh
Cox
YY Rocessle Gocery
Liganra
Main St
Terro Haute
Murrey & Crawford
Boots & Shoes
Main Street
Evansville
Casey, Directory
Casey
F. Wilt Stans
Casey Wminois
Paris Directory
THOS
O. W. Sale
W.d. Latsmaw
Sale & Latshaw
Attoenens
L. Lew,n
Paris
Edgar County
Ilinois
Ffingham Directory
Purorinbon
Alessa Ad Fay
Eerie
the Messenger
Tony Littlefield
Currie County
Fase Thoaps
Mets
Pha
National Banks
Ani Alderman
Yuba Dam
Olympia Brown
Brigham -Young
Nuissuce
Rosa Cooke
Rose Eytinge
Rose Bulle
Judy
Boston
Anna Dickinson
Ohio
E. Foote
Milwaukee
Ledger
Grace Greenwood
Independent
Misa Susan B. Anthony
Pitcairn Island
Dora d'Istria
Wallachia
Richmond
Empis
Vicksbure
Cleveland
Tilden
Miss Bowers
Erie
Zelon
Cai Dantauely
Prince of Asturias
Madrid
Papsripays
Persays
Avery
Grant
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