17 Aug 1872
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Newspaper
Petersburg Index
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1872
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text describes a mail order sale of bottles from Firin and Co Macun and similar items. It mentions postal handling, portage, and a local hall event with dates and locations implied. The readable fragments point to a purchase and distribution notice without clear full details.
The article denounces both Northern and Southern political uproar over German and Wisconsin influence, urging unity behind Horace Greeley. It argues Liberal Republicans and Democrats must rally, attack corruption, and defend civil rights while warning of partisan manipulation and urging nationwide support for reform.
A garbled Portsmouth Times piece reports scattered liberal gains and voter shifts in a New Hampshire county. It cites dozens of towns showing support for Greeley and Brown, mentions Davis and Watson figures, and hints at organized opposition to party leaders.
Long list of discounted fabrics and goods with deep cuts across silks, linens, cottons, lace, tablecloths, and ready wear. Prominent mentions include Grenadines, lawn, cambric, muslin, calicoes, and varied yardage as the shop advertises reductions up to thirty percent and demonstrations of wide assortments in many fabrics and colors.
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