Immigrant notes and local notices from Peoria area
In Our Pella Letter from Pea Iowa April 29 72 readers learn Holland immigration to Iowa driven by H Hospers efforts. Describes new residents to Pella and Sioux county, library growth at Central University, local business changes and odd curiosities. A Keokuk essay praises Patterson and Timberman packers for integrity and longevity. closes with Keokuk notes on city progress and a distant signoff from Ortemwa.
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Pea
Iowa
Holland Immiraton
Old Country
Michigan
Wisconsin
Board of Insertion
Pella
New Holland
Sioux County
Central University
Washington
Hell
Keokuk
Patterson
Alleghancys
Patterson & Timberman
Europe
America
Timberman
H. B. Hendershott
Ortemwa
Postmaster in South Carolina Accused of Reading Incoming Letters
A South Carolina postmaster allegedly opened and read letters passing through his hands, claiming to qualify himself for a Cabinet of Curiosities and Rascal Rules, amid scrutiny of misconduct and breach of mail secrecy.
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South Carolina
Grant
Women on the Stage Break Through in 1662 Monarchy
The record notes that ancient theater excluded women, with male actors filling roles until 1662 when Charles II authorized women to perform publicly marking a turning point in English theater and gender norms.
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Charles II
Armorial bearings trace to Crusaders in late twelfth century
Armorial bearings became hereditary at the close of the twelfth century and originated from Crusaders who painted their banners with various devices.
Radical press defend Robeson over $93000 settlement
The Radical press push to vindicate Secretary Robeson claiming he paid out only $93,000 on a claim settled years ago. They argue that amounts under $100,000 are acceptable to the current Administration.
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Robeson
Progress of Civilization in South Carolina: Women’s Suffrage Row
In Columbus South Carolina the last night of the state legislature session featured a colored members’ push for woman suffrage sparked by three educated young ladies of color. A wild melee ensued as remarks turned to insults and blows, chairs and inkstands flew, and the proposal to amend the constitution to grant voting rights to women was postponed amid disorder and amid accusations of corruption and plunder.
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Columbus
S. C
South Carolina
Suna
General Assembly
Charlotte Corday
Louisa Muhlbach
Marie Antoinette Rollins
Rollins
General Whipple
Creme de la Creme of Colored Society
Whittemore
Whittemre
Jameson
Orangeburg County
Warsaw
Hurley
Susan B. Amihony
Victoria Woodhbuil
Interesting Facts From Ancient Times Across World
A compendium notes the first printed Psalms in 1457 by Faust and Scheffer, Romans obliged to marry, English bachelor fines, early manuscripts lacked word spacing, billiards invented circa 1571 by Henrique Devigne, Roman glass bottles in 73 A D, cocoa in England from Mexico in 1520, bowling in 13th century England, Charles I’s fondness for the game, first artillery after gunpowder, Moors at Algeciras, oldest Chinese Kingstung bridge, and Italy's 808 banking origin via Lombard Jews.
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Henrique Devigne
Charles IX
Printing wanderer Tom Wallace dies in Crawford infirmary
Tom Wallace aged sixty five known as America’s most persistent tramp printer died last week in Crawford county infirmary. Born in London at fifteen he apprenticed in printing then moved to the United States settling in Pennsylvania where he married. After grief over his wife’s death he began his long pilgrimage across the nation and beyond staying in many towns and printing offices, always moving on foot between jobs.
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Tom Wallace
America
Crawford County
England
London
Pennsylvania
Tom
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
Canadas
Mexico
Church meeting notice sparks gender remark in prayer chat
A deacon at a town prayer meeting announced an upcoming church meeting and casually added that female brethren may remain. The remark echoes a sermon last Sunday about a very affecting scene with no dry eyes in the house.
Strong Yankee Assist Seeks Recovery After Pine Injury
A strong-minded Yankee in Middletown Connecticut endured a severe accident while playing the New English game of prehaps. Eight inches of pine splinters were removed from her hip last week.
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Middletown
Connecticut
Bayonet origin traced to Bayonne France in 1493
The bayonet derives its name from Bayonne France where it was invented and first used by the French in 1493, after which it spread widely as a weapon.
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Bayonne
France
Tim Hurley Attacks Jameson in Suffrage Debate
In a heated House exchange Tim Hurley the sharpest skeptic, defends woman’s rights, mockingly citing Mrs Jameson’s long partnership with his colleague. He argues that a woman’s fortitude to live with such a man supports suffrage, provoking strong reactions.
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Jameson
Charleston
Oman
Hurley
Junius Brutus Mo‘ley
Union
Tim Hurley
Tim
Mr. Jameson
Ancient Insurance Practice Traced to Roman Era
The practice of insurance is ancient, known in the time of Claudius Caesar, A D 43. It is certain that marine insurance for ships at sea was practiced as early as A D 45. The historical note places insurance in late classical times and highlights early maritime underwriting.
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Clanius Cesar
Mullen Given 99 Year Sentence in Cairo Bucket Case
Charles Mullen, described as a murderous African supporter of Ulysses, is sentenced by Cairo Illinois criminal court to 99 years for bucket making. The ruling deprives the Administration of a voter.
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Charles Mullen
Ulysses
Criminal Court of
Cairo
Illinois
Anna Dickinson leaves Radica end supports Liberal movement
Anna Dickinson shifts from Radica to back the Liberal movement. The divisions threaten Grant’s position as the political rift deepens and supporters pivot amid a volatile party realignment.
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Anna Dickinson
Radica
Grant
Racial remark sparks uproar over U S presidential eligibility
A provocative statement asserts that a German or Irishman cannot become U S president while implying a Black person could. The remark, framed as a critique of American democracy as the "freest and best," triggers controversy over race and national origin in political legitimacy.
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United States
Western firms unveil vast wallpaper stock in out West
OUT WEST is considerable of a country, and is determined to keep pace with the Eastern in all modern improvements. Taylor, Blake & Co. have bought from the East and opened the largest, most complete stock of Wall Paper and Window Curtains west of the Mississippi. Prices are low, inviting farmers and townspeople to beautify their homes while selections last.
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Taylor, Blake & Co
Mississippi
Missionary Fearful in New Zealand Runaway Tone
The letter mocks missionary work in New Zealand and sensationalizes reports of violence by natives. It mentions Rev. Mr. Volker and describes a gruesome act, arguing against missionary involvement and national prejudice.
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New Zealand
Volker
Misionary
European Restaurant and Boarding House Opens on Market Street
J M Sindlinger refitted his Market Street rooms into an European Restaurant with a reading room for world news. He also opened a first class boarding house in the former Roemer building offering day or week board with or without lodging and a home like, entertaining environment at fair prices. Milwaukie beer remains on draught with billiard tables and refreshments served.
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J. M. Sindlinger
Market Street
Burlington
Roemer
Bonney and Bro announce wall paper stock at all prices
A. L. Bonney & Bro announce a fine stock of wall paper in Gillaspy's Block at the News Depot offering styles ranging from elegant parlor grade to plain and cheap. They urge all classes to visit for wall paper needs at No 15-8w.
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A. L. Bonney & Bro
Bonney & Bro
Gillaspy
Oliver Gravestien offers finest gilt wallpaper in city
The well known jewelry store of Oliver and Gravestien on Main Street in the Tichards and Hale’s Bank building at No 164w is advertised as the only place in the city to find a complete stock of fine gilt wallpaper.
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Oliver & Gravestien
Main Street
Tichards & Hale's Bank
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