Early recollections of Currie County settlers and politics
Stephen Pritchard recalls hardships in Currie County during the 1820s 1830s including doctor bills paid in corn oxen and horses. The piece covers pioneer life, notable events in Auburn Caryford Cary and Marshall, county elections 1826 1849, and figures like Manly Mars Hilbert Nichols Archer and Phillips.
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Stephen Pritcharl
Oglesby
Duterus
Diana
Hile
Pritchard
Rees Pritchard
Stephen
Deivid
John
Hom Daniels
Cary’s
Shaw's
Walnut Prairie
Catron
Old Ran
Caryford
Auburn
UriManly
Richardsons
Waterses
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
W. P. Bennett
Samuel Dawson
Uri Manly
Wmn. 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
National Banks Oppress Laborers in U S Congress
A critique argues the National Banking system harms workers. Gen Butler exposes bank influence in Congress, noting many Bank Directors on committees and stock ties of leaders. The piece warns of continued banking privileges and possible wholesale robbing of the people.
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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
The Death Penalty In Maine Contested Amidmurders
A gruesome double murder in Maine leads to a black sufferer’s execution for a crime described in lurid detail. A negro suspect Horrs was convicted and sentenced to death, while a white accomplice was acquitted. Governor faced pressure as legislators moved to abolish capital punishment in the state.
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Maine
Porry Caswet
Kuixsley
Jie
Down-East
Toyalty
Omer
Encouraging the Curiosity of Inquisitive Children
An essay from Harper's Bazar urges parents to nurture a child’s inquiring mind rather than quash it. It argues that early curiosity drives learning, and adults should provide access to encyclopedias and reference books to answer questions honestly.
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Oxford
Oxonian
Harpér's Bazar
Fiery steed at Pittsburg sparks hack business
An alderman sighs at aging while a bystander jokes about worn jaws. The text notes Kat Fiineze's fiery untamed steed doing hack work in Pittsburg, reflecting a muddled line of urban humor.
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Kat
Fiinze
Steed
Pittsburg
The Velocipeda Moral Tale Of Lord Lovell And Lady Bell
The Cincinnati Enquirer recounts Lord Lovell riding a velocipede away from his wife Lady Bell. A crash at a post leaves him broken hearted and his velocipede smashed. The piece ends with a moral urging husbands to stay at home and heed domestic warnings.
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Lovell
Bell
Lord Lovell
Isis
Lady Bell
Lori Lovell
Cincinnati Enquirer
Olympia Brown
Brigham -Young
Nuissuce
New York
Rosa Cooke
Rose Eytinge
Rose Bulle
Judy
Boston
Anna Dickinson
Ohio
E. Foote
Milwaukee
Grace Greenwood
Independent
Misa Susan B. Anthony
Pitcairn Island
Dora d'Istria
Wallachia
Richmond
Empis
Vicksbure
Prince of Asturias
Avery
Thy Kingdom Come in the Churchman's Magazine
In a reflective plea the speaker prays for divine guidance amid daily burdens. The lines echo faith, obedience, and yearning for the harvest of souls as the author invokes Father Thy Kingdom come.
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Oltar
Churchman’s Magazine
Want Ads for a New Wife Opened at Yuba Dam
A 1869 notice seeks a wife with specific charms and flaws, offering marriage prospects to applicants who prove the ability to support a husband in style. The ad lists strict conditions from dress to behavior and requests sealed proposals by December 12.
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Dlst
Grant's Cabinet Speculation From Washington Rumor
A Washington correspondent outlines a probable Grant Cabinet with C F Adams as Secretary of State, L Fish Treasury, A G Curtin War, J F Wilson Attorney General, James Dennison Postmaster General, J A Creswell Interior, Admiral Porter Navy, Morris Internal Revenue. It notes regional balance and favors New England and New York for appointments, plus a professional turn in the War Department.
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Washington
New England
New York
Stewarts
Astors
Grant
Citidad Nati Enquirer
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Marshall Directory
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Aesnes Aid
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K. Kb. Payne
New Yor York
Rysician
Surson
Kesters Drug Store
H. Jennings
Wow
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Bastuf Marshall
Vajenal Road
Stree
Marshoto
COT
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Geurfustes
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ACOB
W. Wilkin
Wilkin & Goldes
Marshal
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IW Anderson
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Haute Ind Selfelder & Seemann Proprietors
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Bartlett
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Austin
Bartlett & Austin
Holesale
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COX , Son
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Liganra
Main St
Terro Haute
Murrey & Crawford
Boots & Shoes
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Evansville
Casey, Directory
Casey
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Casey Wminois
Paris Directory
THOS
O. W. Sale
W.d. Latsmaw
Sale & Latshaw
Attoenens
L. Lew,n
Paris
Edgar County
Ilinois
Ffingham Directory
Alessa Ad Fay
Eerie
the Messenger
Tony Littlefield
Currie County
Fase Thoaps
Mets
Pha
National Banks
N. Y
Chicago
Bhei
Yuba Dam
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