Reformers Debate Tariff Reform and Party Loyalty
The article surveys Democratic and Republican journals debating tariff policy, asking what tax reformers will do if party leaders and caucus choices force alignment. It weighs potential Speaker Randall and the fate of protection versus revenue tariffs with editorial stances across major papers. It also covers a quarrel between Senator Hill and Secretary Teller over Yellowstone leases and governance, highlighting calls for investigation and political fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier Journal
Galveston News
Iowa Leader
Ike Carlisle
Tucker
Herwits
Hurd
New York ‘Limes
Evening Post
Expres
Chicary
Eider
B'S
Maine
Democrata
Congress Meata
Samuel J Brandall
Galventin Nays
Hi I
Owa
New York Times
Budalo Express
Chicago Tribune
Randall
Cazous
Trat
Agta
Republicam
Tribune and Commercial Advertiser
Jny Nals
Tess
United States
Hil
Colorado
Interior
Teller
Hill
Ioan
Tabor
Senate
Thamas N. Bowen
Mr. Hill
Hillaloe
Grover Aganastion
Yeller
Yellowstone Park
Congress
Bill
Mc.Pill
Mr. Teller
Lawn Games by Electric Light Fixture
A brief note describes a new angle in using electric light to illuminate lawns for evening play. The fragment cites Mortford Conract as a related reference and hints at expanding lawn activity under street or garden lighting. Further details are unreadable in the torn text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortford Conract
Hartford County leisure games at dusk
Tentis and croquet parties are noted with Hartford Electric Light company receiving two or three applications of this kind. Summer evenings allow games to continue in closing hours when temperatures are pleasant, though the activity may be extended as long as desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Electric Light Company
Indigo Pleadis Ds On Case
At the Washington county grand jury in Oulsin Lewy Mitchel was arrested on a deer poaching charge. He addressed the jury in his own defense and presented treaties from the general government and Iron Maesichuse about hunting rights. The evidence failed to support an indictment and he was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cainty
Oulsin
Lewy Mitchel
Elestine
Michel
Mitchell
Miss Jennie Marks Wins Bottle Guess Contest
Miss Jennie Marks won by closely estimating the pills in a bottle displayed in a window. The bottle contained 25100 pills and she guessed 25199, beating more than six thousand participants including a worst guess of 9,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballimory
Jennie Marks
The Mystery of Good and Evil From Texas Siftings
A fragmented tale recalls a girl named Mollie caught stealing apples. Her mother admonishes her not to touch the fruit while planning preserves. The next Sunday the child’s schoolteacher tests her with a biblical question about why God forbade the apple tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Little Mollie
Epplea
Mollie
Adam and Eve
Oil Meal Gains Ground in Agriculture and Livestock Feeding
The article notes the rapid spread of cotton seed meal use across U S agriculture for stock feeding and soil fertilizing. It highlights its value as a cheaper fat producer comparable to corn, its growing western and eastern demand, and improving quality to meet consumer expectations while manufacturers upgrade production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thick or Thin Seeding Debate Stirs Wheat Planting Views
Farmers argue over how much wheat seed to sow per acre with opinions split between one and a half bushels and one bushel. Observations suggest denser planting yields smaller returns, while appropriate crowding boosts overall bushel production and crop quality. Readers with contrary opinions are invited to respond.
Interview With Jay Gould from the Post Dispatch Office
Jay Gould, the Wall Street magnate, agrees to speak with a Post Dispatch reporter arriving after a brief office visit with ex Governor Brown and President Hayes. Gould appears cordial, wearing a black Prince Albert suit and Derby hat, talks at a measured pace about local matters and the era of easy money, noting no excessive speculation and aiming for cautious conservation. The exchange, conducted in Gould’s presence with Hayes Sage and Hopkins nearby, covers his personal enterprises and views on current financial conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Baven
Jay Gould
Post-Dispwtch
Mr. Gould
Gaverat Brown
Vicw
Hayes
Wall Street King
Post-Dispatch
Howard
Gould
Sage
Hopkins
Vanderbilt's abdication reshapes board control at Vanderbilt system
The Vanderbilt family plans a new board chairman role to supervise all railroad interests. William K. Vanderbilt is elected to the New York Central, Lake Shore, and Michigan Central boards, with his brother as chair. The move aims to keep control centralized under Vanderbilt while removing day to day routing from the chief executive. The speech cited marks a strategic maneuver to stabilize policy and ensure stockholder approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilts
Wil Atand
Yearerday
Hia Yoada
Eoer
Vanderbilt
New York Central
Corneting
Lake Shore
William KK
Michigan Central
Cornatina
Vanoerbile
Wiliam EL
Commodore
Pannicula Muscles in Humans and Animals
A fragmented 19th century discussion describes panniculus muscles in lower animals and humans, noting their role in movement and protective shaping. It humorously links porpoise motion, hedgehog anatomy, and retriever likeness to dramatic muscle actions, then questions their manifestation in humans and the sanctions they possess.
Rudimentary scalp muscles in lower life compared to humans
The article notes that the scalp muscles in lower life are rudimentary, with parts of the panniculus and other skin muscles split into detached portions. It cites Prof. Turney stating about 60 percent of examined trunks show that a portion of the human trunk skin muscle is a fragment of the great skin muscle, challenging common anatomical views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suman
Lee Paoniculus
Turney
Early spring flowers listed in a woodland guide
The article describes March to April woodland blossoms including willows, skunk cabbage, jack in the pulpit, hepatica, bloodroot, marsh marigold, anemone, Dutchman's breeches, Claytonia, erythronium varieties, trilliums, and a note on their care and garden value. It emphasizes watching for blooms along the water, ridges, and rocky clearings and recalls childlike curiosity for spring’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foris
Noelic
Early spring violets bloom in gardens and hedgerows
Violets appear in two varieties the early blue and yellow with great quantities along borders. Wild violets supply value to borders and the new spring flower is eagerly sought. Willows maples and other trees bloom as bees buzz from scented blooms in the morning dew.
Renovation Myths And Fruit Growers Forecast
A nostalgia filled report debates old tree renovation myths such as root peeling and scraping, with Weller noting risks to buds. The piece notes practical cautions, advocating proper nutrition and moisture instead of harsh scraping, and cites The Farmer and Fruit-Grower’s upbeat crops outlook. It warns of ample produce and logistic needs like refrigerator cars for shipping, predicting abundant fruit and vegetable surpluses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller
New York
Ted
Beran
Chicago
Deulera
Iissant Ponts
Promice
Berles
Formulation and hazards of explosive nitroglycerin mix
The text explains making a dynamite-like mixture using nitroglycerine with a low temperature chemical reaction, absorbing material, and silica earth or chalky powder as stabilizers. It notes that the absorber is a siliceous earth and that ignition by heat or shock can trigger a violent explosion, with explosive force described as six times that of gunpowder.
The Meanest Kind of a Will Gets a Lavish Snare
Mrs Aena Verdalie a Louisiana born woman faces charges of obtaining money by false pretenses in a New York court. She claimed a life interest in Solomon Kabazloun assets including Broadway property and paintings after remarrying, which forfeited her claim. She was remanded for sentence.
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Aena Verdalie
Louisiana
Solomon Kabazloun
Broadway
Abe
Medical value of asparagus in rheumatism and gout
A medical correspondent from an English journal states that asparagus benefits are not scientifically appreciated by those with rheumatism and gout. Minor rheumatic pains fade in days with asparagus rich diets, and gouty attacks are relieved, especially if the patient avoids all acids in food and drink.
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Bangor Commercial
Misa Marks
God
Fonia Post-Dispatch
Alahog
Flynn
JI. M. Lawis
Wastora
Parmer
Teve
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