Reformers and the Labor Question Critique in 1870
An 1870 Independent letter by Wat. Pinn of Massillon criticizes Mr. Cogswell for supporting a pro labor view against Democratic and slaveholding policies. He contrasts Republican and Democratic stances from Jackson to Lincoln, questions abolitionist impact, and warns Black workers about political manipulation while summarizing Pearls on virtue, perseverance, and truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hawkins
Democratic Party
Jackson
van Buren
Polk
Pierce
Buchanan
Our Republic
Calhon
Webster
Clay
Abraham Lincoln
Babe
Pacific R. R. Company
Jeff Davis
Massillon
Lady Washington's Reproof Reveals Pioneer Era Grace
Martha Washington rebukes ornate fashion and luxury, urging Christian virtue and duty. She recalls eight years of war, spinning wheels and knitting needles, and notes women funded the army with clothing rather than finery, while supporting General Washington and his comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Young Republic
Martha Washington
Government House
Wade
Spess
America
Land
Sarah Bache
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Franklin
Ciy
Europe
Extraordinary Mirage Over Firth of Forth Described
The Scotsman reports a remarkable daytime mirage in the Firth of Forth with shorelines and towns appearing inverted or distorted. Cities like Dunbar, May, Bass Rock, and surrounding harbors formed shifting phantoms up to horizon height as vessels and rocks took on improbable shapes. Observers gathered at Castle Park and the harbor to witness the sea illusion that lasted from noon to night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firth
Forth
Isle of May
Dunbar Harbor
Dunbar
Castlo Park
Revival of Peach Trees by Potash and Ashing
Dr. George B. Wood reports a revival method for peach trees based on supplying potash through root-absorbed ash and removing root worms. An 1868 autumn treatment around the stem with ashes restored vigor, leafing, and heavy fruiting, suggesting ash-derived potash feeds rootlets and reverses decay. The same approach revived decaying apple trees bearing better fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Wood
Am. Philosophical Society
Wood
Philadelphia Ledger
Remarkable Heat Summers Through History
Appleton's Journal recounts record heat summers across centuries with rivers drying, crops failing, and extreme temperatures. Notable years include 1182 droughts, 1718 droughts, 1746 heat, 1818 theater closures, and 1830 revolution days reaching 36 C. The list cites rivers Seine Rhine Danube often dry, and temperatures around 35 C to 36 C.
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Appleton
Alaska
Rhine
Bela
Seine
Loir
Danube
Europe
Italy
France
Netherlands
Nsil
Poison and Antidotes List From Old Medical Guide
A historical list describes antidotes for common poisons and basic remedies. It notes acids cause burning pain and suggests magnesia soda pearlash or soap in water with emetic use, while alkali poisoning favors vinegar as a remedy.
Poison remedies and antidotes from old medical note
A fragmented list of home antidotes and procedures for poisons and toxins. Instructions mention ammonia remedies, lemon juice, vinegar, white of eggs, lime water, charcoal, and iron hydrate as antidotes. It covers substances like lead, alum, creosote, belladonna, mushrooms, opium, nux vomica, oxalic acid, tartar emetic, verdigris, and snake bites with layered emergency steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartshorn
Landanum
Water preferences and moral reflections from periodicals
Dr Letheby advocates moderately hard water over soft for domestic use citing brighter appearance and taste. He notes French preferences for harder waters and suggests mineral content aids tissue formation. The piece also quotes Starper’s Magazine and Beecher on moral duty, morning judgment, and early study habits, concluding with Sir William Thompson on planetary fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letheby
London
Paris
Vienna
Champagne
Agaarezzon
Wtvier
England
Starper’s Magazine
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J. Frost
P. Welke
Welker
Main Street
mMassillon
Ol Imo
BANKS
Union National Bank
Dmassielon
O.thos. M'Oullough
WM. M.clymonds
First National Bank
Erie Street
L Steele
Hunt
L. Baldwin
Atronney-at- Law
Missillon
Giro
Opera Block
TT B. H. Folger
Massil
Jon
O. Olice
Reed's
Anson Pease
Ene Street
Dr. H. Gerould
Opera Mouse
Ernest
A. Metz
M.D
Worth Street
Spm
T. J. Reed
Main
Hill Streets
Pean Saab
Sean
A. R. Sowers
Canal Fulton
Pete
D. R. LYON, M.D. _Offce
North St
Mill
Mill Streets
A. Houtz
A. W. Ridenour
Ohio
Canal Street
Bao Iy
Josepi Watson
Tan Street
Edward Kachler
Dr. Porter
Dientist
Massiow
E. Chidester
Sam Werger & Son
Oller
Stark
Wayne County
HE. Dickey & CO
Exchange Place
Soren NnEn
H. Morganthaler, Jr
R. Breed
D. TR. Atwater & Co
Massilton Excelsior Works
JAS
Bayliss
Umber Yard
M. A. Brown
Cleveland
Masailion Depot
D. R.atwater & CO
Atwater Block
W.E. Ricks & Bro., Dry Goods Merchante
Massillon, Q
Myers & Willison
North End
Dee Ee Es
J. P. Burton
Massillon Coa
H. Falke
Millaikon
Spap
A. Allen
R. van Duzer & Co
Navarre
A. Garver
Clintion & Going
Windson
Cuyahoga Fall
Akron
New Port
Ge- Clinton
Fulton
Millport
Now
Rai South
Amives
Bolivar
Zoaret
West Brookfield
E.greens
Fas, ET
Brady & Co
Jones & Co
jCemer Tour
Wood Streets
Pritssurgh
Bankers
Gore
Silver Capons
Bib Sy Powis Jarvis
Atwaters
Marganthaler & Breed’s
Nassillow Fon Foundry, Millinger & CO
Main St
Canal 245
Earth
John Toskin
Pennsylvania
Iick
Richmond
Erne St
Tremont House
A. Harsel
Couier Main
USS Repriing
B. McCue
Bear Canal
Lemp and Nue Coal
Whisler & Kaley
Diethgan & Son
P. G. Alebright
Oberlin's
H. Alterkruse
E. Doxser
Soity
Independent
Wm. Pinn
Cogswell
Lady Washington
Samira
Yasiper
Ruskin
Beecher
William Thompson
Dr. Pierce
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