Silver Report Promotes Silver Remonetization in US
A Washington correspondent describes Senator Jones as chair of the bi commission preparing a lengthy report on silver policy. The document argues remonetization, asserts silver coins should retain 1870 values, and contends government bonds must be paid in coin of that standard, safeguarding bond redemption amid future gold or silver price shifts.
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Washington
Jones
Bonda
Commission
Ant
United States
Helioype Process Brings Fine Engravings Within Reach
A new method called the heliotype process allows exact reproductions of engravings and paintings at lower cost. By exposing bichromate-sensitized gelatin on plates to light, then printing from the hardened surface, high quality copies of steel engravings become affordable for the broader public.
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Conree
Invasion of Grasshoppers Across Nebraska Report
A report to the Governor by Professors Thomas and Aughey argues that the grasshopper danger in Nebraska has passed for the current generation. They foresee possible irregular migrations but doubt the present generation will witness another outbreak. A letter from Atchison Mo notes extensive swarms threatening the West, yet local ingenuity and cultivation may render large regions habitable again.
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Nebraska
Thomas and
Aughey
Atelridon
West
Atlantic
Whutorr
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Vome
Thomas
Awarope
Rivers
Withott
Itteall G
Pisuayak
New Orleans
ALE Dadhgists
The Greek Revolution and Western Reactions
The Danube frontier flare and rising Greek plans threaten to spark uprisings across Epirus Thessaly and Macedon while Russia’s presence looms. Reports discuss Greek leadership figures and attempts to mobilize support, with commentary on public honors to Americans and Mormon militia claims in Utah.
Exports, prices, and factory output in 1877 report
The report notes iron and steel prices at new lows and a strong U S export trend. It cites copper and cotton goods shipments, wheat demand in England, and a rebound in New England cotton mill production with rising quantities and improving demand. It highlights lower pig iron and rail steel prices since 1873 and growing factory activity in the six months to May 31, 1877.
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Astoxo
Greer
United States
England
London
Europe
Mark Lane
Bureau of Statistics
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New England
Boston Adzerfiner
Hou
Antuma
President talks on Baja policy and annexation
The President said he had not read Blaine's Woodstuck speech on Mexican policy and denied any hidden annexation plans. He argued Mexico cannot curb bandits harming Americans, vowed protection, and asserted no intent to seize Mexican territory. He favored northern expansion if any, but not annexation of Mexico, and noted Canadians might be considered later. Washington corresp. Chicago Tribune.
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Mexico
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Jashington Cor
Ctienge Tribune
Francis Chrantote
LF Crogoing
Bear Valfley
San Bernardino
Maaly Dent Stamiing
Ely
Mekanga
Brain
California
Wren
Grizaly
Hoo Tauek
England's Attitudes The Chicago Times Critique
The Chicago Times states English strategy shows anxiety over the Dardanelles and a possible fleet pressure toward Constantinople. It argues the Premier seeks a warlike move to boost popularity, warning that Balkans delay may blunt Britain’s resolve.
London Countess Seeks to Cut Infant Mortality
London correspondent details Countess Bhernung after losing two children. She forms a movement for poor English families, directing mothers to preserve infant health. She estimates 200000 under age five die yearly with 3 percent saved by sanitary measures.
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London
Cincinnati
England
Roweehold
Disbursement plans aid children and national bank notes
The text outlines a program of material aid including food for starving children and temporary homes for infants, supplemented by contributions from friends. It also details the Comptroller of the Currency reporting the circulation and value of national bank notes and securities for various periods in the mid 1870s.
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Juachinery
London
The Cuban Patriots and Three Years Missing Boy
In this period piece, Col. De Queralta urges American readers to aid Cuban independence, recounting supply shortages and a lean, 18,000 strong Cuban force still fighting Spaniards. The column then shifts to long-running coverage of the Charley Ross disappearance, detailing public fascination, supposed leads, and the moral dynamics surrounding a missing child case and a hopeful return.
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Nd Tun Army
New War Commission
Sch Camae
Bret
Iterty
Havana
Spaniant
Charley Ross
Judy Charley Ross
Mosher
Doughta
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Moon’ Te Doy
Nanan
Electric shock story stuns town and horses collapse
A Saturday event in a small town involving Mr Spit and Mr Smith ends with a lightning-like shock. Smith loses consciousness briefly as thunder sounds, later regains awareness. Two horses stand oddly, one with a raised hoof and the other with its head in the earth, both remaining upright until toppled. The incident suggests electricity moving from earth to sky. The Hanvitinhyp Advertiser reports the strange episode.
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Spit
Smith
Hanvitinhyp Advertiser
Valuation shifts in New York real and personal property
The New York Tax Commissioners report, via the Supervisor, shows real estate values up by 2 776 918 with personal property down 12 598 019, totaling a net decrease of 30 821 101. The June assessment notes a 3 490 063 4933 real estate figure and 206 028 160 in personal property.
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New York
Severn
Bear Valley to San Bernardino bear encounter tale
An account describes a bear fight while traveling from Bear Valley to San Bernardino. The hunter details firing seven shots, wounding the bear, and killing it at close range after a prolonged struggle. The piece also cites 1870 production totals for bread, wheat, corn, oats, cotton, and other staples.
Dreams at night stir by music and weight of mind
An excerpt discusses experiments on dreams and sleep, noting that dreams arise from brain flashes rather than external causes. It describes vivid episodes where dreams trigger actions, such as a sleeper reacting to a distant window or building. The piece adds observations on Turkish soldiers and a dramatic railroad accident where a tramp survives a severed leg after signaling danger.
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Mr. Lewis
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Bowers
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Hone
The War Against Disease and Victorian Patent Medicines
An antiquated advertisement fragment extols Howtutter's stomach tonics and Withottor's Fever and Anti Tonic as cures for nervous debility, late-life infirmities, headaches, and malaria. It promotes G. K. Pisuayak Col Proprietary medicines and Poxn's Extract for piles, claiming testimonials from railroads and ample consumer trust. This chaotic OCR hints at 19th century patent medicine marketing with generic endorsements and medical claims.
Go West Sermon: Rail Against Crowded Cities and Unemployment
A critical reflection on urban crowding and unemployment in the North, urging migration West. Cites 1850-1870 population shifts, the allure of land offers in Nebraska and California, and the promise of independence for settlers. Notes widespread distress, urging hopeful movement to Western farms for work and subsistence.
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Nebenaka
Colrado
Pacific States
Bme
Greeley
Union Pacifle
Richsland
Nebraski
Great Platte Valley
Callifornia
Towka
Russian Danube Operations Through the Dobruja
A historical overview notes Russian campaigns and Turkish setbacks along the Danube from 1711 to 1829 1834, detailing how control of Dobruja influenced access to the Balkans. It cites Branche maneuvers of generals and the strategic value of crossing at Sistova and Braila.
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Ajinif Han
Balkans
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Danuube
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Dobrudscha
Wallachia
Tarna
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Kalafsi
Oltenitza
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Braila
Galutz
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Dobridecho Iuttore
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Sistova
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Slninla
Death in kite and cabinet minister dialogue on independence
Extract shows a cabinet minister advising a young man to guard independence while reflecting on forty years of service since 1826. The speaker laments fate of government jobs and questions tombs' value as he contemplates life after dismissal.
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Crommbene
Chad
Tenmeinj
Ravages of Wolves in Russia Pamphlet Details Rising Deaths
A pamphlet issued by the Russian Interior Ministry outlines wolf ravages across Europe and Russia. It notes rising deaths from wolves with 125 killed in the three years to 1861 and 161 in 1875, and cites hundreds of thousands of livestock and dogs attacked, including female wolves preying on poultry and geese.
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Temacensu
Ministry of the Interior
Kasani
Russia
Mixed farm stock catalog listing at Aure location
A fragmented agricultural catalog from Aure lists various cattle and dairy stock with references to breeds, classifications, and prices. Entries mention Chicago and Lam, and include notes on cows, steers, heifers, and farm goods for spring sales and quality grades.
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Wewtera
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