Independence and wealth shape public liberty and life
The article discusses how real independence of thought depends more on financial independence than wishful thinking. It contrasts American and French living, cites Prince Bismarck and Matthew Arnold, and argues the U S lags in settled home life and moral independence due to its commercial pursuits.
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France
Pari
Europe
Prince Bismarck
Matthew Arnold
Addo
Harper's Magazine
Governor Cullom’s Surprise renomination in Illinois election
The Chicago Times notes Shelby M Cullom’s unexpected renomination for Illinois governor, praising his record and a strong campaign by Judge Trumbull. It cites Cullom’s steady administration, Garfield-era gains, and the likelihood of a second four-year term, with a possible Senate bid looming.
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Chicago
Shelby M Cullom
Hi Noms
Cu Lona
Highturcess
Tie
Laman Prumbull
Illinois
Cullom
Judge Trumbull
Timor
Garfield
Trumbull
Notes From St Louis Visit Shares Old Friends and Holiday Stores
Traveler recounts meeting five former Griggsville church companions in St Louis. He notes hav ing supper with Mr Swingley and wife, remarks on city stores offering goods from ten cents to large sums, and muses on gifts for family. He recalls Oberlin alumni gathering, campus memories, and a brief social tea with classmates.
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Griggsville
Swingley
Kate Candee
Moline
Extraordinary Dwarf Arrives in City From Ireland
A ship passenger tells of Bridget Sughran, a 31 year old dwarf born off Ireland, whose head is adult size while limbs are stunted. For 31 years she has not walked or spoken, yet understands conversation, recalls faces, and endures care from devoted parents who call her an affliction sent by God. They plan to move to Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.
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Shaw's Garden
Wilseissippa Bridge
Oberlin
Garantine
Clvis
Barna
Marsa Chinserts
Pennesse
P. T. Barnes
Wisconsin
Fader
Bridget Sughran
John Suphran
Mahanoy City
Castle Garden
New York World
Education and the earning prospects of educated youth
A discussion on the value of different types of education for the American learner. The piece argues that without a direct breadwinning credential many educated youths lag financially, while certain tradesmen and labor paths often offer steadier means. It notes physician and lawyer saturation and suggests need for timely aid during apprenticeship years to enable scholarly growth and brighter careers.
British Vice-Consul’s Wild Pacific Adventure
A British vice-consul in exile tours the United States and West with boastful tales of Indians and buffalo hunts. Friends praise him as a Leatherstocking hero until a countryman refutes his sensational Chicago bank tale, exposing the consul’s fabrications.
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Noeke
Cooper
Pacific Ocean
United States
San Francisco
Viif House
Oakland
New York
England
New Hampshire
Niagara
Chicago
A. A Hayes, Jr
Large Mrs Thompson weighs near three hundred pounds
A mother and child discuss wings and angels then ask about heaven as Mrs Thompson is described in a later explanation as weighing about three hundred pounds, with a humorous remark comparing her size to sails of a yacht.
Queen Elizabeth I Household Expenditure Revealed in 17th Century
From Elizabeth I Household Book details show annual costs of over fifteen thousand pounds in today’s value. Items include poultry wax candles sauces and wine with 15 gentlemen attendants and costly garments.
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Elizabeth
Zemple
Strange century old wagon fires and harsh justice
The piece recounts 18th century wagon fires near Stamford and London with losses of £3000, caused by lanterns and candles, and notes brutal punishments of the era. It cites Tyburn executions from 1480 for thefts, describing penitent youths facing dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Hertford
London
Read
Tyburn
Hugh Mulvey
John Whiley
John Woodmore
John Howell
William Kent
London Paper
Preachers and Health From a Troy Times Correspondent
The Troy Times notes healthy preachers and long tenures in ministry. It cites Williams, Vermilye, Tyng, and others as aging clergy long retired while Porter Ormiston and Chambers remain working. A Ohio Farmer writer praises soil preparation as key to wheat success.
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New York
Troy Times
Adams
Vermilye
Tyng
Bert S. Porter
Reformed Church
Ormiston
Chambers
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Taz
Moline, Ill
Cuslom
The
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St. Louis
Eden
German Empire
T. M. Coan
Harper’s Magazine
Queen Beas
Preachers and Health
Ohio
Moline Plow Co
Fleete CasteSten
Molie Saity Wertern
Hae
Simprest
ICL WE Elgow Company
J. M. Christy
Stram Bakfry
Poock Island, Ill
Williams, White & Company
Gang Abdetary
Mle
Mil Geerth 2
Nastunery
Cartinya
Beahifbar Frine WU
DuFour
Srice
Victor Standard
Moline Scale CO
Kennedy
Main St
Dimock, Could & CO
Moline, Illinois
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Ixcity
Peti
Anan
Qedarrapion
Drs
Grinnall
Oskaloosa
Ilinois
Wiseconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakot
Northwest
Milwaukee
Racine
Oshkosh
Rock Island
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ortonville
Minn
Siouxity
Mitchell
Flandreau
Sioux Falls
Ankton
Ste Cson
Merrill
Gen
Maary Lewpe
W. CG van Horn
A. V
Canseco
Mawivant
Pape Rix
L Tomily
Menomon
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