Peruvian Cotton Tree Theory Stirs Northern Farmers
A lecture at the Cooper Institute by R. C. Kendall argued that the Peruvian tree cotton could grow in Northern latitudes, yielding far higher per acre results. He critiqued imports from China India and Egypt, proposed Peru Bolivia as sources, and described experiments showing potential 2000 pounds per acre and $413 per year per hand in optimized conditions. Specimens were shown alongside ordinary cotton samples.
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R. C. Kendall
Brifly
Nr Kendall
Sinth
Maryhid
Kayg
Platina
Australia
Guet
Manchester
Teandle
Great Britain
Denwrara
Trinidad
Honduras
Peru
Bulivia
England
Lund
Muy
Kitae
Wadson
Newdersay
Key
Stone Bate
Great West
United States
Lehigh
Abkodapee
Thia Uston
Tintca
Greece
Roma
India
Free States
Ege
Marshall Statesman Critiques Leaders and Secession Rhetoric
A damaged recast column lambasts the Marshall Statesman’s editorials on secession and abolition. The piece mocks calls for confiscation of rebel property, questions constitutional validity, and urges a strong two-column leader to counter proslavery arguments while noting partisan fatigue among allies.
Death of Gov Woodbridge A Michigan Pioneer Leader
Gov Woodbridge died in Detroit after a long career shaping Michigan history. Born in Hartford in 177% he moved to Marietta Ohio as a child, studied law, and served in the Legislature. He moved to Detroit in 1826, helped secure statehood, was Territorial Secretary, Governor, and U S Senator from 1842 for six years. His life mirrored Western pioneer times and efforts to improve rivers and Great Lakes transportation.
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MichSiun
Cov Woodbridge
Detroit
William Woodbridge
Hartford
Wis
Marietta, O
Ele
Michigan
U. S. Senate
Cour
Cobweece
Gox. Woodbridge
Geo
Case
Yoypeger
Beard Presentation and Swords Purchased in Detroit
A garbled account describes a beard presentation and swords linked to a purchase by Dr. Sagey from the Mestre Bubl in Detroit. The fragment hints at a display or ceremony with attendees and items described as valuable or ornate, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
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Dick Pend Lisut
Solongon
Dr. Sagey
Mestre
Bubl
Detroit
Pat Lotisny
Common Council
State &T
Broadway
Pacific Telegraph Line Dispatch and Michigan Bonds
A fragment from Cleveland Ohio dated Oct 18 discusses the Pacific Telegraph Line’s completed westward reach, U S unity, and support for constitutional government. It mentions Michigan war bonds, state finances, and local building regulations amid wartime strain.
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Brigbow Young
Kin Bock
Cleveland
Ohio
Pacific
O Tom
Wade
Pacific Telegraph Company
Dad
Bragtan
Floral premiums overshadow county fair displays argues over agricultural balance
A lengthy critique questions fair prize distributions favoring flower classes over domestic crafts and livestock. It notes large sums awarded for cattle and sheep improvements, and compares them unfavorably with flower awards, urging a rebalancing toward practical farming and machinery alongside ornamental horticulture.
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Gripricultural Society
Cal
Hom
Horne
Bowery
Variaes
President urges united auxil to defend union from insurrection
A verbose speech outlines foreign intervention fears and domestic mobilization. It praises loyal states cooperation with the federal government, urges defense of ports and coasts, and calls for legislative action to fund and coordinate national defense efforts.
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Goc
New York
Pesca
Rueli
Goungrese
Furth
Wuing
Thi Favier
Anppore
Guuieney
Congress
Xavellon
Gletense
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Pearnnial Otton
Peraviag
Nteigt
Marshall Statesman
Baptista
Gov. Woodbridge
Bt Wack
Indica
Linia
San
Near
Ladica
John Owen
Bomla
Frey
Ray
Secood
Herndon
Ann Arbor
Bladeosburgh
Asprueo
Chas. E. Hurvey
Bartington
Co. D
Husileers
Cane McKim
Baltimore
Eorror Starksmax
Canny Me- Kim
Sigbytiun
James Winters
F. W. Curtobius
Charles J. Thampson
Ou Nation
David Bucop
Bucow
Clark
Wallen
Janes Wistee
Gui Michigzun
Dia Ungugh
Spwit
Wien
Gurliy
Reagan
Caiauand
Keyolnd
Tedicle
Athar
L. BD. Puls
Mr. Witutan 2
Retour
Mion Mdiax H. Kincam
Relia
Facpy
D. &. Millard
Ghoung Hoowas
Clargndon
Miso Uaruantyn M. Lops
Eykford
Sta Head
Epesee Thay
Aden
Michhan
Keergmven
CIA
Michigvn
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Cylunty
Tula
Aetinga Betas
Howard
Faturder
Astaloelatar
Lorehy
Phice
Tina
Ilo Ore
Textio LD
Conunga
Tom
Eemud Henerars
Maye
Ordh
Ble
Iment
Fife
Thinelty
Mavn
DEA
J. L. Lord
Muilkinrs
Sint
Ated
de Meyer
Promet
Kale Marehall
Clarke
Wwe
Boston
PAWIC
Ci Stock Courista
Ake
Hefura
A.B. Cook
Ak Chin
B.S
Marehall
May
Jay Sleuth
Bernie Tye
Oly Raere
Ihe Bi
Wjerting Purporag
Bali
Epéetaraticuconot
West Marie
Turing
Ulwasa
Pet Oniers Ney Rest Aero Thal al
Pietsels Higgs
Sirger & CO
Oatetie
Muialtegt
Michaldt
Pete Te
Bayer
Opera
Sid Wistert
Mellie
I. M. Singer & Co
Chicago
Clark-St
Griswold
Michigan Central Rail Road
Chyngo
Rork
Marshall Albina
Delrule
Aerive
Andere
Fay Wey
ZM Lester
Eae ‘Ward
Wenwerd
Quinney
Janet
Mallent
Levis
Ishi Rullionda
Rumblag
Ves Arrate
Mlin
Marshall
Ates Pr
Hetriois
Uitlis Weerernaul
Pyask Ratlwiy
Canerlaehe
Petred
Aj Tolede
Au Nut Debrubd
Milwaukee Mantopda
Clee
Compan
Chivas
Frink's Bank
A. Bn
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