Miss Vesta Gridley and the Valentine Mystery
Miss Vesta Gridley discovers a long preserved valentine in a family chest revealing a past crush. Hugh Plunkett misreads the sender as Richard Huxford, while John J. Dexter later reveals he authored the note, prompting a plan to wed.
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Vesta Gridley
Hugh Plunkett
Vesta
Hugh
Westy
V. Gridley
Vesty
John Dexter
John
Richard Huxford
Valentine
Richard
Fanny
Jacob
Sem
Clara Dexter
Clara
Miss Vesta
Village Bank
Dick Huxford
John J. Dexter
Abs
J. W. Griswold
Springfield
Mass
The Bloody Shirt War in Congress over Confederate Claims
The piece argues Southern Democrats fear backlash over war claims as Gen Bragg defends a Confederate debt theory. It notes efforts to repeal or amend procedures, cites $34,000,000 in disputed treasury credits, and contrasts bloodiedshirt rhetoric with the nation’s civil war costs and Confederate credits.
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Louisiana Ellis
Congress
Ellis
Chicago
Bragg
Mills
Hooker
Chalmers
Wisconsin
National Treasury
South
Proceedings of the Potter Committee and Marble testimony
The transcript records Marble's testimony before the Potter Committee detailing cipher dispatchs, forged documents, and alleged Florida vote fraud. It covers claims about signatures Moses, payments for fraud, and a broader conspiracy to control the 1876 election with references to Alachua County and Noyes.
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Potter
Marble
Tallahassee
New York
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Marble
Tribune
Moses
Florida
Madison Wells
McLin
Tilden
Alachua
Forasmuch
Noyes
Pecksniff
Potter Committee
United States
Bolivia
London
Col. Pelton
Great West
Jackson
Supreme Law
Alachua County
Copenhagen
Alachua Es
John Sherman
Index Noyes
Gen. Butler
J. Marble
Washington Cor. N. ¥. Tribune
Bedding and Comfort for Stock in Cold Climates
A discussion on the importance of rest and comfortable bedding for livestock to boost thrift and output. Emphasizes that clean, dry bedding and warmth aid health, growth, and milk production, arguing farmers should keep animals above boards and filth to maximize returns.
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Tismarck
Bismarck
Alexander Hyde
N. Y
Harness Training for Colts and Horse Health Tips
The Iowa State Register urges gradual harness introduction for colts at twelve to fourteen months, emphasizing exposure to gear and senses. It warns against overwork and cold, links muscular overstrain to lameness and systemic decline, and cites Herald of Health on preserving elasticity and health with proper care.
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Iowa
State Register
French agriculture drives prosperity for 36 million people
The Cincinnati Sun notes France has about 36 million people with 21 million farmers. It highlights 114 million acres of arable land averaging 53.5 acres per person and 20 acres per family of five, describing smallholdings as the foundation of national wealth. It contrasts French farming with American large-scale agriculture and cites export surpluses and crop shortfalls shaping trade. It adds a quip about horses in a team from Cincinnati Saturday Night.
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Alsace
Lorraine
Germany
France
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cincinnati Sun
Truths of Potent Bitters Claim Cure All Ailments
An 19th century style advertisement promises a $500 reward for Bitters that fail to cure stomach bowel blood liver nerves kidneys or urinary disorders. Claims universal healing against impurities or residues are stated with testing challenge.
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Baltimore “ American
Dr Pond's Cancer Institute praised for cures at Aurora
An article extols Dr F L Pond of Aurora Dh for his cancer treatment. It notes hundreds of cases treated since opening his mansion hospital, with many patients admitted after other doctors gave up. The facility offers private rooms at moderate charges and claims high success with careful, personal care. A Piso's Cure ad follows.
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Pond
Grand Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
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Monticello
Muat L
Detroit Free Press
Miss Yesta
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Cincinnati
Repucen
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Strait and Hartrand
Lum Smith
Stinttictrs
Sansom Street
Cphiladelphia
Gunna
Rea
Philadelphia
Herald
Edgar
Bernham
Agents’ Publishing CO
T. A. Slocum
Peart Street
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Ellows
Hop Bitters
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Rochester, X.Y
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Kanesis
Nebraska
Farmers’ Linber Association
Catalazies
George Woodley
Water Street
Ill
Iowa Railroad Land Company
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
Randolph Street
Stanley
Africa
Pea Lisi
Petra
Congo
America
Ball Earl DD Bos
Sherman & CO
Mirshall
Mitch
Manishek
Squires—Fest
Me Co
Planos Dent
Mendelssomn Piano CO
15Th St
Blue Oi & Abs
Tor
Dca
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Pulvermacher
England
Austria
Prussia
Belgium
Pulvermachier
Pulvermacher Galvanic CO
Gildwali
Ohio
Cme Betel and Ragiatar
Liberal Commission
DANA
West Lebanon
N. H
Pony Saw CO
Jackson Street
Tampa
Medora
Polk County
Clear Water
Tampany
Tammips Bay
Urange Grove
Sumpter County
Stu
Orange
WM. van Fleet
South Florida
Allice
LaSalle St
Milo B. Stevens & CO
Detroit
Mich
Cleveland
Crain
Oram
Lake At
Erier
Boericke & Tafel
Homeopathic
South Clark Street
Cirentar
Kendall
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Ords
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W. Madison-ab
Amonto
Jay Bronson
R. Valentine
Janesville, Wise
Preston
Belle Mfo CO
AU Clark Ht
True & CO
Augusta
National Copylog Co
W. Madison At
Asrats
A H Hallet&Co
Portland
Nassau
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