Notes From the Exposition at New Orleans 1886
Special to the New Harmony Register reports New Orleans exposition conditions with improving attendance. Northern excursionists arrive. art gallery and Pompeii pyrotechnics draw crowds. Countries including Guatemala and Iowa showcase robust exhibits of minerals, woods, textiles, and agriculture. State displays feature schools, farms, and crafts. Guatemala emphasizes indigenous goods and coffee. Economic optimism noted with sales from samples and a Louisiana land tract purchase by a European.
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Pompeii
Bolivia
Chiti
Peru
Brazil
U.S
Washington
Board of Commissioners
Congress
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Martinez
Illinois
Huois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Perry County
Staite University
Ilinois
Towa Hing
Iowa
J. A. Gorman
Tuin
Jowa
Towa
Barrios
Republic of Guatemala
Lis
Guatemala
Pacific Coast
Caribbean Sea
United States
Panama
Louisiana Department
Chicago
Alexandria
General Notes of Interest and Miscellany
The notes mix diverse items from fire chatter about Washington to trade figures. It cites a log sale in New York from a walnut log bought in Straley County West Virginia for 250 dollars, sold for 1600 dollars. Also mentions China population density, South Africa rail mileage, and General Lew Wallace predicting a spring war. It lists Indiana State Board of Agriculture totals, Jost State fair receipts, and sparrow depreciation in England. Also references Vanderbilt’s cook pay and Cascos population figures.
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General Lons
Washington
Straley
West Virginia
New York
China
South Africa
Lew Wallace
Europe
Vanderbilt
Indiana State Board of Agriculture
Jost
Indiana Notes on Reformers and Local Affairs
The Indiana Reformatory for Women and Girls board sent a report to the governor detailing 177 inmates across departments and last year’s state expenses of 16495.98. It praises women managers and notes local fraud schemes, pension figures, farming roles for women, and various Indiana items including patents, science, and a New Year reception.
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Indiana Reformatory For Women and
United States
Congress
Cleveland
Grant Monument Fund
Mahone
White House
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Acme
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New Harmony
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Evansville
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Ind
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England
Mosterat
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Miami County
Pike Co. Democrat
W. Ji. Niblack
Jordan
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Tire and Felice
R. J. Powell
J.G. Roth
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