Postmaster Nasby replaced under Civil Service reform
The narrator recounts a Kentucky event in which a Confederate- era postmaster is replaced by a Civil Service reform effort. Lubbock is pressured out amid cheers as the speaker jokes about repaying a ten dollar debt, while the crowd demands immediate settlement and loyalty to the new appointee.
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Democratic Civil Service
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Beliles
Benaws Uis
Essonns
Kentucky
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Lubbock
Perecsin
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Up Building Party and the Great Republican Mission
A historical defense of the Republican Party outlining its 1868 onward mission to build the nation. It praises homestead and industrial policies, rail expansion, and public improvements while warning Democrats to resist efforts to undo Republican gains amid a context of bipartisan progress and debates in the era.
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Washington
Germany
Passawan
France
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Chicago
Civil Service report condemns Indiana federal appointments
The Indianapolis News reports a reform association finding widespread disregard for Civil Service principles in Indiana federal appointments. It cites postmasters, clerks, and officeholders as politically influenced, with Democrats replacing Republican staff, and alleges crimes by some appointees while accusing Congressmen of policing party troops and hindering public business.
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Inliaur Civile Service Reform
Aquila Jotun
Hendricks
Mens Komal
Doues
Hanabot
Essablinos
Indianapalis Cor
Chisraga News
Political Points and Democratic Setbacks Described in Gloomy Tone
A political column laments Democratic decline from a party of the people to a retreating bloc. It notes 25 of 67 Democratic committee chairmen in Congress have retired, hints at Civil Service reform critics, and argues Missouri's fortunes would reverse if Republican principles prevailed. The piece references wartime trust and patriotism, with emphasis on party missteps and alleged forfeiture of rights.
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Anil Yalleies Fox
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St. Fain Flyhe Democrat
Useful and Suggestive Notes From Multiple Papers
A compilation of short tips and curiosities from various papers. Topics include preserving pickles removing blossom end odors, fair use of farmer premises for leisure activities, preventing cork splitting by wrapping twine, small profits in farming due to land use, farmer writing to share methods, making grape juice into beverage, turning a small table into an ornament, quick sale of horses to avoid market risk, maintaining honey markets, farming methods for cleanliness, anecdote about a Pottsville hen, a chicken and egg dish with drawn butter and poached eggs, and notes on wood decay and wool waterproofing.
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Cleveland
N. Ay Bursmer
Chicago Herald
Albany
A. Vi Braminere
Francis A. Martian
Pottsville
Tad
Bastow
Children's Dresses Show Practical Fashions for Young Girls
The article describes Autauur and Early Whiter styles for five to seven year olds, detailing serge dresses with box-pleated skirts, gilt buttons, and white collars. It notes materials like cambric and embroidered muslin for jupons and evening wear, plus a season-long moral about avoiding wavering in parenting and teaching.
Mrs Fremont Devoted Wife of a Progressive Leader
A profile of Mrs. Fremont describing her as strong minded and highly intelligent. It highlights her courage and devotion to her husband’s career, her reluctance to travel with him for fear of public ridicule, and her preference for male company and high aims over traditional women’s roles.
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America
Fremont
California
Buchanan
Europe
West
Napoleon
Missouri
Coe
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Santa Globe- Deavirat
Remarkable Quinine Synthesis Reduces Price Significantly
The article highlights a breakthrough by Mr. Cresswell Hewett enabling quinine production at about four to six cents per ounce. The synthetic method builds on earlier input from Dr. Matheson and others, promising abundant supply without reliance on cinchona cultivation. It contrasts favorably with traditional extraction yields and cites widespread global availability of a suitable starting material.
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Matheson
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
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Netley
Crosswell Hewett
Jandon Lane
John Bull
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