The American System and the Land in Democratic Thought
A Washington corresp. argues that American progress rests on private land ownership and soil tenure, opposing European reforms. It defends Kansas as a model of liberty, warns against communism and agrarian ideas, and asserts landholding as the cornerstone of liberty, stability, and national character. The piece links this system to God’s providence and warns that loss of land rights would hand power to elites.
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Cel
B.T. van Horn
America
Kansas
Singer Wife Gives Grounds for Arkansas Divorce
An Arkansas judge remarks few grounds exist for divorce as a husband seeks dissolution over his wife who is a singer. He laments her festival singing habit, noting she sings at every charity event, pours coffee by note, and taps her foot, arguing this cites best grounds. The judge finds the case novel and promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Beause
Arkansaw Traveler
Startling Statement On Self Slaughter In Bible
A renowned jurist Mr. Samuel Yorke argues there is no commandment against self-slaughter in biblical scripture. He notes eight biblical deaths by self-inflicted action, none praised or censured except Razis whose manliness is commended, suggesting the act is not condemned in scripture.
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Samuel Yorke
Abimelech
Sameon
Saul
Thephet
Zinari
Razis
Udas Iscariot
Paris Green
Duane
Glen Falla
Hood
R. Bruce
Malden
Mass
Mr. Bruce
The Good Old Time and Its Harsh Realities
The New York Dispatch study of Percy household records reveals stark contrasts between legend and lived reality in Henry VII era England. It notes 166 permanent servants, 50 guests, minimal washing costs, limited fresh meat season, and meals heavy in salt fish and salted beef. It also describes clothing habits, linen use, bed practices, and the correlation between salty diets and disease that spurred hospital foundations.
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Old England
Percy
Henry VII
Beatrice
Thought Out by French Thinkers
Translated by Boston Courier. Observations on how women use language in condemnation and flirtation, the art of remaining inscrutable, the masking of true intent, and the value of happiness as a balm for violent passions. It contrasts manners across classes and calls for civility despite social differences.
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Racine
Boston Courier
Indefinite stay prompts odd hotel room offer
A Chicago man registered at a summer resort hotel prompts a clerk to propose rooms based on a so called pork deal. The guest balks and the exchange shifts to four beds on a top floor with trade dollars and Canada bills to settle in about two hours.
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Chicago
Canada
Wall Street News
San Francisco Rich Men Ignore Doctors Preachers and Pulpits
The piece claims San Francisco hosts more millionaires than any U S city and notes their origins from poverty. It lists professions as largely non professional with no doctors or preachers among them, reveals birth origins and faiths, and assigns vast wealth ranges from 1.5 to 80 million dollars per individual.
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San Francisco
How the Cables Were Made For the Brooklyn Bridge
Charles Barnard explains the 1877 to 1878 cable weaving for the Brooklyn Bridge. Workers, using travelers and steel wires, built four huge cables fifteen and three quarter inches wide, totaling 5,434 wires per cable. The process required precision, risk, and signaling between towers as wires were laid and bound into complete bundles.
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Brooklyn Anchorage
Brooklyn Tower
New York Anchorage
Charles Barnard
St. Nicholas
Mother's Turn and Its Silent Mothers
A blithe young girl urges mothers to accept care and self denial. She contrasts daughters' privilege with mothers' quiet suffering, urging appreciation and shared duties. The piece emphasizes honoring mothers and easing their burdens.
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Mother
Jennie
Lucy
Emily
Boyish Generosity and a Noon Marriage Rule
An Enauisa regulation requires individuals wishing to wed to do so before noon unless they secure a special exemption. The ordinance reflects local civic expectations and draws attention to time-bound marriage procedures.
Blood Infected with Malaria Purified by Bitters Claim
An 19th century health column touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as superior in purifying systems infected with malaria or bilious epidemics. It claims the tonic stimulates digestion, bile flow, and circulation, offering protection against rheumatism kidney and liver troubles while boosting vigor. German Hop Bitters is recommended for cure and safety.
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Journal of Health
Vennor Predictions and Potent Patent Remedies
Vennor predicts 1882 will be remembered for high mortality while touts German Hop Bitters for all. Hood's Sarsaparilla cited for superior strength and price. An Aynesworth note praises Brown's Iron Bitters for dyspepsia and debility amid social quips about relationships.
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Vennor
Dr Dye's Electro- Voltaic Belta Trial Offer for Men
Vortarc Brat Co of Marshall Michigan offers a thirty day trial of Dr Dye's celebrated Electro- Voltaic Belta and Electric Appliances to men affected by nervous debility vitality loss and related troubles. No charge if unsatisfied after trial. address Vortarc Brat Co for details and consent to trial.
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Vortarc Brat Co
Marshall, Mich
Gault House Chicago offers first class rooms at low rates
The Gault House at Clinton and Madison in Chicago advertises first class accommodations for business and tourism at $Y and $2.50 per day. Located a block from Union Depot, it promises elevator service and full amenities under proprietor H. W. Hoyt. Also mentions miscellaneous patent remedies and Lyon's Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners.
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Gault House
Chicago
Clinton and
Madison Streets
Union Depot
H. W. Hoyt
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United States
Brooklyn Bridge
Snook
St. Jacobs
The
New School
F. T
Tampico
D. F. Manly
Nestasza
Vicar
Bob
Willie
Brookyn Eagie
Tru
Huntsville
Ata
J. C. Spotawood
Maine
Bath
Gro. W. Han Rikon
Hunt
Manchester
J. F. Woodbury
Manchester St
Manchester, N. H
Hagan
Magnolia
Weelus
Meensman
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Druggista
Awd
Our Lady Friends
L L Cragin & Co
Philo
Lyon
Rowan
John Kuhn
Lafayette
Ind
Wm. Hall
Henry
H. Hattert & Co
Portland
Fitain
Sai Arsenal
Bowie
E.H. Gelston & CO
F Street
Washington, D.C
National Publishing Co
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Wis
Best ‘Commercial College
Bariika
Dubuque, Ia
R.S.& A. P. Lacey
Jay
Fay Bronson
Detroit
Mice
Twombly Knitting Machine Co
Tremont Street
Boston
BR. Lindblom &Co
N. G. Miller &Co
5 & 7 Chamber
Broadway Commerce
St. Louia
Milwaukee
BT. Lindblom & CO
Chicago Ledger
Cicago
F. Sexay
Fort Wayne
Mars Sions
Pat Gavin
Avice Sree
L. C
Washington, D
Pico S&s
Toyeytcae
Dederick
P.K. Dederick &Co
Albany
N.Y
Bowen Loomis & Wyman
TF Tiffin
Ohio
Charles A. Vogeler Co
A. Yoorler
Baltioors, B
Seuang
Perry Davis
Pittsburgh
Godfrey
Saveen
Waines
Honnty
New Lawn
A. Rgan & CO
P.O. Box
Boners
Gun. Suemman
Tlexon 4. CO
Chicago, Il
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