Hard Times and Hope In a Pennsylvanian Perspective
The column laments widespread poverty and unemployment as winter worsens hardships. It urges relief through large scale emigration to unsettled western regions and argues relief should come from expansion projects and aiding the poor to become producers, referencing national political figures and events in a critical, era-appropriate tone.
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Collins Line
Nebraska
Pacific
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Tramps
Gideon Welles Dies at Hartford Former Navy Chief and Lincoln Ally
The long time politician Gideon Welles died in Hartford at age 76 after a two week illness from an abcess. Born in Hartford he began public service in 1827 and rose to be Chief of Bureaus in the Navy Department in 1845 before serving as Secretary of the Navy under Lincoln, later remaining a steadfast Republican and patriot to the Union.
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Iagtard
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Knogland
Blackwood
New York
Leonard Scott
Barclay Street
Antique Sermon Turns Toward Strange Tales and War News
The piece blends a mock sermon on Jack and Jill with a rambling array of historical and political notes. It references polities in Texas and Congress, papal elections, Ottoman affairs, and a burst of 19th century global tension, interspersed with local notices and reminiscences.
Lincoln Birth Tribute At Birthday Anniversary
The piece recalls Abraham Lincoln born sixty nine years ago and urges national recognition of his birthday. It upholds his deeds that freed slaves as defining, notes his lasting impact on justice, and honors him as a guiding figure alongside Washington in shaping the nation.
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Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Hunts For Rabbits And Squirrels In Zuma Ends With Evans Victory
A Saturday rabbit and squirrel hunt at Zuma, fifteen a side, chose Albert Evans and Chas Wake as captains. Evans’ team won 40 to 20 after the rendezvous at John Wainwright’s at 4 PM.
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Wetgren
Zuma
Albert Evans
Chas Wake
John Wainwright
Evans
David Milarky
Milarky
James I. Stoddard
Mortgage Acknowledgment Quietly Signed In Venice
The young couple arrived with wife and hired man for a mortgage deed signing. The squire examined the envelope contents, noted a sale, and proceeded to take the acknowledgment as the family slipped away. The hired man asked about two dollars, and no reply was given.
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Wake
Zuma
J. P
Venice
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption
The piece promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a powerful remedy that increases appetite and enriches blood to halt consumption. It warns against unsafe expectorants and claims the cure requires tissue restoration, not mere atmospheric treatment, and cites strong endorsements from The Hartford Courant and The New York World.
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Dr. Pierce
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