Great Men in Washington Watch a Man Up a Tree
Letter from Kingston dated February 13 1882 discusses fire in the capital and the canal debate. It notes Congress members living in luxury while attending to the Hennepin Canal project and a stalled bill in committee with promises of further action next week.
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Sznatx Chamber
Kington
Dispatch
United States
Jovfery
Congress
Fiast
Boss Sheppagrd
Washington
Capitel
White House
Wode Settte
Soversan
Pftin Sherman
Wm Wandoy
Kdbidnd
Gender Henderson
Ghundredd
Nenpbar
Dawe
God
Conkling
Mar Presiden
Apedur Osodoato
Arthur
Tim Chere
Shu Rogers
Mir Hayes
Counton
Uwartine
Receen Boty
Perth
Husdell
Davenport
Major Allin
Genesio
Dore
Chicago
Rivera
New York
Erie Canal
Congresa
Canal Enterprise Ia
Gen
Henderson
Capt
Robin
Minis
Actor Dies Amid Starvation and Cancer Battle
Report states the actor died after a period of starvation and suffering from throat cancer. The obituary notes a decline in nutrition and ongoing health struggles before death.
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Fetoeadiat
Notrisha
Rambler Journal Entry Through Tennessee and Alabama
A traveler writes from Mossie Aus dated February 12 1882 describing Nashville life and hotels noting Maxwell furnishings, then tours Columbia Decatur and Birmingham with iron works and Boston investment. He observes Montgomery Mobile routes, pine turpentine, a long travel narrative with weather, schools, and views on education and race relations, ending en route to New Orleans.
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Mossie
Aus
Nashville
Montgomery
Tenn
Columbia
Columbia College
Louisville
Ala
Decatur
Tennessee River
Birmingham
Boston Enterprise
Boston
Alalumiat
Albania River
Mobile
Amy Miles
Bensas
Warner
Pantaleeps
Ald
Ager
McCrae
Shoei
Fort Gies
Vaccination Efforts Show Mixed Results in Booth Moline
Dn. Vitzinem reported better success vaccinating residents in Booth Moline compared with Dr. Cook in the inspected territory, noting only six individuals refused vaccination despite outreach efforts.
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Booth Moline
Dr. Cook
Doctors Heal Child with Membranous Croup No Tube Used
Dr Grant of Davenport and Dr Cantwell operated on the nine year old son of George F Cook to save him from membranous croup. An opening was made into the windpipe and the child breathed through it until recovery. Remarkably no breathing tube was inserted, avoiding its associated dangers.
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Grant
Davenport
Cantwell
George F Cook
Scientific American Moves to New Building in New York
The Scientific American and Supplement printing moved to a rebuilt site at 261 Broadway near Warren Street. The old subscription lists account books patent records and drawings were preserved in pre proof states and printing continued without business interruption. The new building faces City Hall Court House and the Post Office ensuring a central, excellent location.
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Scientific American
Fime
New York
Phanix
Scientific American Ocean
Broadway
Warren Street
City Hall
Court House
Postallier
Local Town Collector reports four thousand collected this year
GeofF Piserer the town collector says about four thousand dollars have been collected to date from a total of seven hundred eighty seven thousand. He anticipates most payments in March and late month, urging residents to pay now to reduce costs and penalties. A moulder named Abosto Reed died at the Revere House from pneumonia with no known relatives. A subscription was started among landord and boarders to honor him. Miss TD Wostekins hosted surprise parties with music and visits from family, while plans for a Sylvan masquerade include elaborate costumes and a playful dare about wearing only a sheet and pillowcase.
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Geoff Piserer
Thas
Rock Island
Abosto Reeds
Revere House
Moline
Buck
Stoumoa
Oso
Ty Aimeunt
Env
TD WoStekins
Stesens
Rene Patten
Union Veteran Association seeks veterans to form group
An 1882 notice invites all honorably discharged Army soldiers who served in Mexico or with the Union to leave their names at the office to join an association. The aim is frugal organization to support each other when needed, with details to be finalized.
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Mexico
Union
Thy Davies
Vogel
New Hall
Rapids City
Biuer
Rock Island
N. Y. World
Jong Ip
Budez BD
Advantages of Sheep in Pasture and Farmstead
A Massachusetts farmer extols sheep over cows for longer pasture in spring and fall, lower winter feed needs, and better pasture health. He notes historic prominence of sheep in western Massachusetts, warns of decline due to wool price and competition, and argues sheep improve soil, control weeds, and require minimal housing with proper sheds and air.
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Massachusetts
Connecticut River
Berkstore
Cold Frames and Hot Beds for Winter Gardening
Instructions describe building cold frames and hot beds to protect plants. It notes using window boxes, frame depth of two to three feet, and enriched soil. The article suggests seasonal setup and equipment like glass or coverings to extend the growing period.
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Valle
Seneca black cap praised for winter hardiness and hardy fruit
Illinois notes report the Seneca black cap as the hardiest black raspberry, capable of withstanding severe cold. The page also offers varied cooking tips, horse feeding anecdotes, and farming observations on pruning and shelter crops.
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Mark
South
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Ceat
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Feu
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Manny
Andoin Reek Tsien
Wall
Plaet
Asenus Roch Tshind
Docan
Union Veteran Association
Ottawa
Eva Osborn
Moline Bluff School
Sree
Cora
Ducember
James J. J. Gregory Marblehead
Mass
Glasgow
Scotland
Great Britain
Avia
D. B. Wier
Illinois
Dawenke
Heros
Indiana
N. F. Jones
Prarden
WM. Benson
Brass Foundry
Batchelder
Hania
J. H. Batchelder
Oy South Water Street
Chinago Too
Rock Taland
Lincia
Ch Aores Mortell
Elizabeth Mortell
Rocklelnd
Linuis
William A Hanrom
Charla Mortell
U. S
Ilino
Ted
Jt Dru
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