Democratic Platform Resolutions Unanimously Adopted in Indiana
A 1870 Indiana Democrat delegate convention endorses a Federal Union, sacred Supreme Court independence, tariffs for revenue only, and opposition to the fifteenth amendment. Also calls to abolish the National Bank system, expand currency, tax U S bonds, and oppose centralized despotism. The piece notes public anger over taxes and Republican policies blamed for debt and mismanagement, with editorials on taxation and reform.
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Indiana
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Legislative
Judicial Department
United States
Glove Riddle Sparks Quip at Waterside Encounter
An elderly gentleman named Pago finds a young lady's glove at a watering place and offers a punning line: If from your name you take the letter G your glove is love. The lady replies with a playful retort: If from your name you take the letter P your page is age, and that won't do for me.
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Pago
Rates and rules of advertising in the Register
The Register lists subscription prices and ad rates with prepaid terms. It notes discontinuation rules for arrears and defines column rates, with double pricing for local ads and advance payment on transient work.
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BaFrAll
When Mortification Follows a Question Asked in Exam
During an examination a medical student addressed the question When does mortification ensue The student replied When you pop the question and are answered No The remark captures a moment of awkward humor amid a formal setting.
How I Learned to Sew a Button on Primrose Darley
Frederick Elliott narrates a morning mishap at Mrs Granger's party plan, failing to button his wristband and attempting to sew a button himself with Primrose Darley guiding him. Mollie interrupts, revealing the playful scene where Primrose teaches him the technique, drawing laughter and a blush from Mollie.
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Mrs. Granger
Frederick Elliott
Jack
Mollie
Primrose Darley
Mr. Elliott
Primrose
Mr. Elliot
Fred
Casey Little Tete-A-Tete
Prim
Geology and Theology Clash Over Creation Timeline
Theologian Rev Dr Taylor defends a literal six day creation against Prof Silliman’s long-period view. In a geology cabinet exchange, Silliman shows tribolites in lower strata and asks how they formed. Taylor replies God could stir rocks as a cook stirs pudding, angering Silliman who leaves in silence for weeks.
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Dr. Taylor
New Haven
Silliman
Timber boom reshapes Western Texas prairie into forest
Western Texas is rapidly turning into a timber country as the landscape shifts from naked prairie to young forests over the past decade. The change reflects a regional push toward woodland growth and new economic potential.
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Texas
Dammed Streams Fail Stocked Trout, Saw Mills Report
A brief note states that streams infested by saw mills seldom hold many trout, warning anglers that dammed waters impair fishing. The fragment hints at environmental impact on waterways and fish populations, highlighting a rural or early industrial context.
Wag From the FX Whoosh Feeding Noise
A fragmented line from an OCR page mentions a strange sound described as a whoosh feeding noise in a feature about a film or theater production. The text is sparse and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to anchor a full report.
Value of a File of Papers and Newspaper Archives
A New York correspondent notes that a complete file of the London Times costs about £3000 and could fetch double. He argues American archives hold greater value, citing the Herald and Zerahd's start thirty three years ago. The Rochester Common Council recently voted $2500 for a set beginning 1842 though seven volumes were missing.
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New York
Rochester Democrat
London Times
Zera/d
Herald
Bennett
Persee & Brooks
Herald Establishment
Young writer urged toward fast rise via powder magazine
A counsellor advised a young writer seeking quick advancement to contribute an article to a powder magazine, suggesting a concrete path to visibility and position in publishing.
Pithical Sermonergy and Silk Dress Quip Reported
A short fragment describes a sermonic line on life stages as ingress progress and egress with a note that doing well here leads to well there. The text shifts to a brief anecdote where a young lady, told by a friend that silk dresses were very neat, replies with a witty retort about the matter.
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Naka
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Washington
Republican Party
Senate
House
Andrew
A. H.fremont & Father
the Register
C. W. Slater
J. P. Bennett
St. Nick
Wag M
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