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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1892
Page
4
A series of disasters hits Pennsylvania with the Powder Mills blaze described as the fifth major explosion in twenty months at Altoona and Kittanning Point reservoir running dry, threatening bread supply as chaos continues. Other items note a track crossing fatality in Lacrosse, a reform school incident in Jamesburg, and a subsidy trial tied to government programs.
A discussion notes reduced public zeal in current campaigns, contrasting with earlier turmoil around the force bill and Garrison era. It cites Blaine’s view on shifting public interest to policy over other issues, mentions Jefferson, Cleveland, and party platforms shaping the 1800s political landscape.
The text surveys roses used in perfume and medicine, notes on rose products like vinegar and sugar preserves, and touches on botany history and English typography. It includes scattered references to British botany, indigenous species, and a historical wealth discussion along with trivial anecdotes on habits and letters.
Fragmented OCR style4 string of jokey snippets and misread phrases from various publications. References include Giens Pails Republicen Puck Time Ateblean Globe and a stray civic laundry remark. Reading suggests a collage rather than a single coherent story.
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