Mormon Emigration and Church Power in Utah
A Salt Lake City Tribune analysis argues that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints uses the perpetual emigration fund to expand membership and political influence in Utah. It claims tithe revenue exceeds 1 million annually, with thousands joining yearly and a rising, disciplined voter base that could dominate territory and state politics within a decade.
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Young
Utah
Perpetual Emigration Fund
Expusca
Missionarie A
Mormon Church
Church
Salt Lake City
Dublin Belle Described With Irish Charm and Wit
The writer extols the Dublin belle as a rare, enchanting figure in America, praising her beauty, eyes, and sparkling conversation. He contrasts Irish charm with English and American manners, noting the belle’s wit, allure, and distinctive social style. He laments the rarity of such belles in American society.
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Baltimore Sim
Dublin
America
Byron
Nantucket
Post
Blarrey
Tony
Lke
Jane
Ad Lane
Indy
North Charles Street
Padly
Mason and Dixon
Marriage a Lottery and the Hidden Truths of Partners
The essay argues young women know little about a future husband beyond dance and social polish. Hidden traits such as mind, heart, selfishness, and moral fiber remain unseen until married life begins, revealing a gap between elegant manners and true character.
Boy Warted Envelopes Mischief on Clifford Street
A Detroit Press item describes a boy with red ears posing as a letter carrier to obtain a folded envelope from a Clifford Street resident. The woman suspects the implied scheme and delays opening the envelope while debating whether the letter contains writing or a demand for money. The incident ends with tense exchange and a warning to meet again in the morning.
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Clifford Street
Baby
Defauit
Nee &E
Detroit
Poopes Conversation Tip From Norrietown Herald
A brief maxims note from the Norrietown Herald remarks that successful talk hinges on avoiding missteps rather than on exhaustive knowledge. It suggests restraint and tact as keys to smooth dialogue.
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Norrietown
Poets Lifespans and Deaths Across History
A compact survey notes how poets and authors died from fever dropsy paralysis consumption and other illnesses. It mentions Shakespeare Pope Byron Wordsworth Shelley Keats and Longfellow among others, contrasting long life in some cases with early deaths from disease and accident.
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Eupeare
Ben Jonson
Shakespeare
Pope
Guldamith
Sohnaen
Addison
Nilton
Lfe
Gibbon
Byron
Shelly
Falconer
Southey
Scott
Wordsworth
Irving
Keata
Kirk-White
Pollock
Longfellow
Whittier
Troy Timea
Anticipation and Realization of Florida's Rugged World
A Commercial Bulletin correspondent describes Volusia County Florida as a vast mosaic of ridges swamps and marshes with pine barrens and sloughs. The piece contrasts harsh frontier life with northern winters noting poverty loneliness and lack of basic amenities while detailing the struggle to buy northern ham and pork for families.
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Volusia County
Florida
Sayls
Commercial Bulletin
Aroostook
New Hampshire
Maine
Rochester man seeks arrest over unpaid ten cents
A Rochester resident confronts police claiming a neighbor owed him ten cents and asks for legal action. Officers tease him about warrants while recounting a nearby burglary, noting the man’s persistence and confusion amid the informal demands for law enforcement assistance.
Fragmentary Lines Reveal Odd Historical Quip
Incoherent OCR fragment shows a speaker musing that a certain action was not for the combed spon and not for his ears. The lines suggest a humorous or puzzled aside about standing on his head and audience perception.
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