Treasury report outlines revenues and deficits in 1878
The document details ordinary revenues of 257.8 million and expenditures of 236.1 million for the year ending June 30 1878, with a net decrease in receipts of 11.3 million and a 1.0 million drop in spending. It covers resumption plans, silver dollar issues, National Banks, engraving and printing bureau, and claims adjudication.
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United States
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Treasury
Epprcabls
Enye
Stric
Sherman Biest
New York Clearing-Trouce
Cone
Engraving and Printing Bureau
Bureau
Congress
Tits Bureau
Leva
Tskou
Court of Claims
Marine Hospitat
IRFR
Register of the Treasury
Lighthouse Board Annual Report Highlights Funding and Projects
The Lighthouse Board reports 896 lights including 638 on western rivers, 471 day beacons, signals, and 8,002 buoys as of June last. It defers nonessential works, seeks $50,000 for American Shoal Florida reef, $80,000 for Simierd's Rock, and $88,000 for photometric lab expansion, plus maintenance for automatic buoys and lamp changes.
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Congress
American Shoal
Morida
Florida
Lighthouse Board
South
Miestesippt River
Simierd
Hock
Lake Superior
Lichtkhoanse Board
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hoGair Engiovs
Manchinery
Interior Secretary Reports on Indian Service Reforms
The annual report outlines consolidation of agencies for better supervision and reduced costs. It cites distribution controls to discourage idleness, an Indian police, education expansion, and reorganization of the Indian Service with new appointees. It stresses need for funds, early appropriations, and lands for economic self-sufficiency to end dependency.
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Secretary of the Interior
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Congress
Lydiana
Tts
Tan
Indian Service
Secretary of War Report Highlights Desertion and Indian Policy
The Secretary of War outlines Army issues including desertion rates, the need for stronger military presence in Indian country, and the use of Indian scouts. It calls for authorized troop levels, expanded schooling for enlisted teachers, river and harbor improvements, and reforms to federal enforcement of laws in western territories.
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Mary
Congress
McCrary
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Tway
Bull
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Loulaville
Navy Report Details Fleet Status and Budget Proposals
The Secretary of the Navy reports improvement in fleet condition with twenty cruising ships one steamboat and five sailing vessels ready for active service except the Gettysburg, plus a monitor and nine other vessels. Estimates cover ordnance, navigation, hydrographic work, repairs, steam machinery, provisions, hospital facilities, and naval administration totaling 7,350,000 dollars, with emphasis on fostering national commerce protection and future naval strength.
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Gettysburg
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Naval Observatory
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Naval Hospital
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Naval Academy
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Lee'y Thompson
Anthlis
Rain-Water Cisterns for Farm Water Supply
A detailed guide on building underground cisterns to store roof rainwater, including shape, materials, two-compartment design, earth covering, and frost protection. It explains sizing based on rainfall, roof area, and provides a calculation method for gallons per area.
Practical Household Tips and Animal Care Notes
Ammonia use on glass for fingerprints. Debts ruin fortunes and homes for farmers. Cattle need winter salting and salt mixed with wood ashes. Pickles harmed by moisture. Prize squash fears. Velvet repairs with hot water and brushing. Screens and mantles fixed with decorative pictures on black cambric. Beer liver recipe with pork slices. Clothesline softened by boiling and warm drying. Walnut pine mats for table decor. Horse conditioning for travel includes daily workouts and proper feeding to build strength.
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Wellas
Iowa
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Germantown
Hop Bitters Promotion Claims Health Benefits
Advertises Hop Bitters as a universal remedy reducing sickness and misery. Claims families stay well at low cost and urges readers to try the product with a Rochester Minnesota address for the U. and A. endorsement.
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Rochester
A Woman's Logic and Health Advice
A tale warns against prioritizing hats over health as a woman ignores medicine for a new bonnet. The narrative urges women to seek health first, praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a standard remedy for female complaints and weaknesses.
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Dr. Pierce
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