A Futile Attempt to Ratify the Nominations at the Corners
An 1868 Kentucky account details a chaotic ratification meeting at the Corners post Oris Coxreprit X Roaps. Debates erupt over nominees for Assessor and Whisky Inspector amid flag parades, Confederate flags, and heated exchanges among Bascom, Pennibacker, and McPelter. The crowd assaults and platform collapse reflect factional strife, with observers noting scorched rhetoric, but the effort is only partly successful and hints at future contests after the distress of recent conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oris
Kentucky
McPelter
Issaker Gavitt
Posishons Uv
Seymour
Blaze
Chickamauga
Linkin
Jeff. Davis
Confedracy
Fedral
Eoregard
New York
Pennibacker
Wich
Greenbax
Bascom
Nashnet
Cooper Instituot
Belmont
Vallandygum
Pendleton Brick Pomroy
Dean
Penniback
Akkording
Bigler
Iseaker Gaviltez
Pollock
Rigler
Bascom’s
Havin
Republikio
Joe. Williams
Selectin
Assoshatin
Uv Universal Brotherhood
Perforzum V. Nassy
P.M
Beyond the Black Hills on Pacific Rail Road Route
A Omaha Herald correspondent notes construction water scarcity between Rock Creek and North Platte hinders work. Alkaline waters clog engines. a water-train of cars supplies stations west to Benton. From Benton to Green River the land is harsh and largely undeveloped, with agriculture sparse until entering Salt Lake Basin where lands improve. The region is said to host the largest, healthiest city west of Omaha once settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Herald
Pacific Railroad
Rock Creek
North Platte
Wyoming
Benton
Platte
Counry
Green River
Omaha
Ditto
Salt Lake Basin
Ohio
Man argues Jews not enemies of Grant or Jews
A remark in the Illinois Staats Zeitung quotes a speaker saying he does not hold Grant as an enemy of the Jews and that today no educated man is an enemy of the Jews. The speaker notes the word choice by Leib man Alder and emphasizes a more sensible term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola
Madison ST
United Estate Assessors
Emanuel
Kant
Leibman Alder
Illinois Staats Zeitung
Grant
Goen
Kennicott
Charlea Downing
J. P. Kirtland
Tennessee
Kentucky
Texas
Deviltry of crows and a Mississippi editor clash
The piece compares crows to monkeys in mischief and notes their wild nature and alleged cunning. It cites Henry Albert Pike of Mississippi urging violence against Northern men and a Memphis Appeal call to whip and arm Rebel comrades. The tone combines folklore with wartime rhetoric and regional sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Albert Pike
Mississippi
Ohio
Memphis
Tidiness as a duty for housewives and aroma science
Martha and others urge housewives to keep personal tidiness in daily chores, arguing neat dress and grooming reflect respect for spouses and children. The piece contrasts bright, smart appearance with slovenliness, links cleanliness to biblical virtue, and warns against neglect, noting odors and scents influence memory and decision makers in trade.
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Roosho’ Valley
Register
Talcoft & Acers
Igs
Business Directory
Masonig
Bee Lodge
Gillivan
W. M
A. A. Jones
C. F
Brothers
E. A. Howes
N. G
John Francis
Cp. Twip
P.wils & Newbury
Kewbury
Real Estate & Collection
U.S Land Office
Washington Avenue
Iola
Francis
Kansas
Gilbert
Hemboldt
T. Winans
Kaneas
Tola
Gileluan
M. Friend
J. F. Celborn’s
H. Winans
G. W. Covert
Carlyle
Iola, Kansas
Geo. Marvel
J. M. Ridenour
W M. Newton
Kan
Joseph Williams
Lola
Baopon
Pres‘prtecian Charcis
Norah
Xow
Terence
Fowler
Murther
The
Toledo Blade
Nasby
Tha
Issaker
Blure
Slaker
Pennybacker
Dekin Pogram
Kernel McPelter
Dekin
McPeltier
Josh Billings
Agence
Beppo
Billy
Black Hills
Skale
Krow
Martha
Gerplantown
Leavenworth
Nine Mile Creek
Cigars
London Post Office Savings Bank
North River
Broward
Indies
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