Post Office Department Report Highlights 1881 Expenditures
Postmaster General James notes 1881 fiscal year totals: expenditures 89.25 million, revenues 36.79 million, excess 2.48 million. Stamps and mailings totaled 1.54 billion items valued 434.83 million. Dead letters tallied 3.92 million received, with 8.39 million registered letters misled. Money order operations rose to 7.0 million orders worth 105.07 million, with several legal and revenue considerations. Civil service reform urged with merit appointments to curb patronage.
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United States Geography and Senate Race Snapshot
The excerpt lists state land and water areas as reported for the tenth census, then presents the Senate and House compositions by state and party. It names many senators and representatives for Alabama to Wyoming, with party affiliations and years, reflecting a broad legislative snapshot.
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The Future of Canada and Independence
The article argues Canada should not pursue independence now. It states population limits and defense costs as barriers. It contends independence would be reckless unless Canada reaches a population of about twelve to fifteen million and can rely on its parent country for security.
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United States Mint reports 1881 bullion surge and silver questions
The annual report of the Director of the United States Mint covers bullion operations and world metal production for 1880, noting gold and silver receipts totaling over 226 million dollars, a heavy influx of gold from abroad, and substantial coinage. it also discusses silver demonetization risks, proposed global coinage parity at 154 to 1, and the impact on monetary values and purchasing power with tables of fifty six years of price data.
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Autopsy on Garfield Body Defends Procedures
Acting Assistant Surgeon Lamb details the Garfield autopsy findings and methods. He refutes claims of a careless, haphazard exam and explains the systematic search for the bullet, its eventual location, and the steps taken to preserve and examine removed tissues.
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Heroic captain sacrifices himself to save stowaway
A wreck off the Welsh coast ends with Captain Strachan of Liverpool leaping to save a stowaway. He gives up his life belt and perishes with the captain and boatswain lost, while the boy survives, aided by the belt. The tale, reported by the Philadelphia Times, contrasts heroism with mercy amid disaster.
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American organ makers win top awards at Milan exhibition
At the Milan Great Italian Industrial Exhibition the Mason & Waimlin Organ Company won a silver medal and diploma for cabinet organs. Their organs were the only reading organs of any manufacture to receive a medal, drawing high interest from musicians and notable display before the Royal Court by Carlo Ducci.
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Iso's Cure Promoted for Consumption and Cough Relief
Consumptive and lung patients are urged to try Iso's Cure described as the best and most pleasant remedy for coughs colds sore throats asthma and related illnesses. A testimonial from N M Bangs of Chatsworth TL praises Piso's Cure for Consumption as the market's best cough remedy without exception.
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Popular Patented Remedies Sell Thousands in September
The wide spread popularity of Smith's Yonie Syrup and Bull's Sarsaparilla is evidenced by sales in September of between 49,000 and 50,000 bottles. The proprietors know their remedies have merit and understand how to keep the public acquainted with them.
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Throat and Lung Diseases Advertised Remedies
A Chicago ad pitches Dr Rh Hunter and Dr Pierce remedies for throat and lung illnesses with claims of blood cleansing and curing various ailments. It mentions free invitation of a medical book, contact 103 State Street, Chicago, and cites products like Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Little Liver Pills. Also promotes Tanachil & Co cigars and Frazer’s Axle Grease with Drangs Thompson EyeWater for sore eyes.
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Useful and Sug gestive. Old Colony notes
A miscellany of home recipes and farming tips including cake, mashed turnips, coal ash fertilizer value, steamy desserts, manure distribution, bread and butter pudding, potato soup, and tea quality. Reports on cotton seed fertilizer trials from Cincinnati and farmer experiences in Selma, Shreveport, and Connecticut.
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The Great Civilizers Railroads as Nation Builders
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