Tidal Waves of Change Move This Republic This Year
The article surveys recurring "tidal waves" in U S society including temperance, crime, and banking fraud. It notes shifts from reform efforts to relapse, questions long term impact, and the persistence of alcohol and crime, while exploring Chinese immigration and its political implications on Pacific coast policy. It highlights Senator Morton and committee views on Chinese immigrants and the need for educated, adequately paid labor for stability.
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California
Morton
Pacific Coast
Mississippi
Olas and
Hudson
China
Tapain
McClellan Inaugurated Governor of New Jersey
The 15th of the month George B. McClellan was inaugurated governor in Trenton. Philadelphia represented strongly, bands serenaded, and drunken Democratic delight followed. McClellan was repeatedly nominated for president in 1880, with pundits doubting his White House chances.
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Little Mac
George B. McClellan
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Trenton
McClellan
White House
Richmond
Tilden
St Nicholas Magazine Ends With Fresh Illustrations
The final issue showcases rare articles for both young and old readers along with unique original illustrations. Fairy stories and appealing content cap a sprightly magazine issue aimed at children's amusement and enrichment.
Scribner Magazine Spreads Happiness to Youthful Minds
The publication from Scribner Company in New York distributes uplifting content to young readers in this country and abroad, bringing cheerful writing and entertainment to many hearts.
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Scribner & Co
New York
Rev Ballard Reads Ballads in Afton Iowa
Afton Iowa hosts Rev James Ballard and a jovial crowd at the depot and Madison House. R O F and K of P from Creston join, a lively contest of poems, with Turpening and Moore among readers as townsfolk laugh and cheer at the poet’s lively performances.
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Ballard
Afton
Iowa
James Ballard
Vito
R.O. P
Madison Trouse
W. T. Robb
Amarican
Red Oak
Montgomery County
Creston
C. W. Turpening K
King of Poets
Jala” A.moore
Michigan
Chicago
Jula
Scribnear's Monthly Midwinter Number Features Lincoln Portrait
The current issue of Scribnear's Monthly is a midwinter number filled with quality content for long evenings. It includes a full page portrait of Lincoln and offers a poetically toned feature.
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Scribnear's
Parasal
Lincolln
Port Byron and Area Notes From The County Ledger
Port Byron markets report hogs selling at two dollars per hundredweight with one hog at 600 pounds. Ice thickness ranges from three to seven inches allowing foot passage in places. Obituary notes: Limuel Whiteside, longtime Port Byron resident and former postmaster, has returned from Nebraska to build a two story home. Dr Tayford of Jo Daviess County died at his residence in CC Town. funeral held at Dr Wm Lyford’s home, praising his Dartmouth medical training and church contributions. Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Coe and Zuma elects Mark Ashdown president. J P Ivay secretary. Geo Allen treasurer. year ending 1877 shows risks of $117,515 and $800.20 income. two years no losses. Ort Byron Lodge No 624 I O O F lists officers for the term. lodge praised for rapid growth and activity.
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Port Byron
Limuel Whiteside
Nebraska
If Tayford
Joch Island
Wm. Lyford
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College
Rock Island County
Portren
M. FE. Churth Tor
Ort Lvron Lodge
Ufinne
Random hometown notes sketch quiet Andalusia life
The writer reflects on a calm town mood in Andalusia with busy social rest. An intoxicated crowd sparks a minor lawsuit and witnesses pay to watch, while Rev A Wormap conducts church meetings and school notes show 140 pupils. The Valley Guard brass band reorganizes with few original members.
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Andalusia
Ifuxing
Rev
A. Wormap
Em Men
F iv
Galith
Fabnle Hill
Smith
Valley Guard
Ale Tha Oie
Temperance efforts and obituaries mark Port Byron notice
The report notes a large attendance for a temperance event at the new church house, with proceeds benefiting the church and Sunday school. It laments alcohol’s harm and calls for action. Obituaries for Margaret Dowe and Dr Lyford, Sr. are recorded. Catholic subscription efforts to erect a new church begin, with encouragement from local readers.
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Port Byron
LeClaire
Friends of Temperance and
Good Order
Margaret Dowe
Pleasant Bluff
Ntampton
Dr. Lyford
Coe Town
Lyford
Unk
Senatorial Saving Report Reveals Capitol Expenditures
The secretary of the Senate tallies a fiscal year ending June 30, 1877 showing expenses near one million dollars. Costs include Belknap trial bills, Capitol police, electrical and furnishing items, shoestring wages, and odd purchases like Persian rugs and walnut lounges.
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Senate
Belknap
Capitol
Jones
Committee On Foreign Relations
Treasury
Marriage of King Alfonso at Madrid Cathedral
The marriage of King Alfonso to Princess Mercedes of Montpensier was celebrated at Madrid’s Atucha Cathedral. Attendees included Queen Christina and King Francisco, foreign ambassadors, and Spanish grandees. Festivities span five days with opera, illuminations, races, bullfights, fireworks, and gifts of jewels.
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Madrid
Alphonso
Mercedes
Duke de Montpensier
Atacha Cathedral
Christina
Francisco
France
Austria
Luasia
Prosef
England
Paris
Duke de Monpensier
Alfonzo
Slater
Russian and Ottoman War Dispatches From Europe
A Kezanlik report covers Gourko's victory over Suleiman Pasha from January 15 to 18, with Turkish forces routed into the Rhodope region and heavy casualties. Other dispatches note Russia's influence over Roumania Servia and Montenegro, unrest in Bucharest, and Servian occupation aims before peace. Constantinehopal reports devastations by Bashi Hazouks and Cheissiaos, plus Turkish forces withdrawal near Adrianople after explosions. A Paris dispatch mentions a Turkish Parliament call for peace, while a Vienna report says Russia invites Austria to seize Bosnia and Herzegovina. Count Andrassy weighs concessions amid tensions.
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Gourko
Suleiman Pasha
Rhodopé
Vienna
Russia
Roumania
Servia
Montenegro
Turkey
Bucharest
Old Senvia
Constantinopil
Bourmag
Strukoff
Mustafa Masha
Adranople
Lonpos
Constantinople
Charity of
Europe
Kesham
Gallipoli
Layard
Osborne
Queen Victoria
Austria
Bosnia
Herzegovinia
Count Andrassy
Jien
Austrla
Ierests
Mapland
British PM Signals Protect Constantinople and Gallipoli
Jan 21 war updates show Britain ready to defend Constantinople and Gallipoli amid Hussan advances. Prime Minister and Conservative MPs discuss the Eastern question as Russia demands heavy war indemnity and territorial occupation as security.
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Pontes
Jan
Stefford Northcote
Daleputama
Constatinople
Callipoli
Mals Bay
Disea Bay
Logland
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Jord Beecnsteld
Pughind
Luda
Derbys
Casnovan
Parte
Russia
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