Yale names Timothy Dwight to succeed Noah Porter
Professor Timothy Dwight named as Yale president successor to Noah Porter. Dwight, 55, grandson of a former Yale president, long linked to Yale finances and growth, has taught at the college and supported its equipment and treasury. Married Jane Skinner with two children, Helen and Winthrop.
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Timothy Dwight
Noah Porter
Yale
Dwight
James Dwight
Susan Breen
Europe
Bonn
Berlin
United States
Buckingham
Yale Theological Department
Chicago Theological Seminary
New Englander
Yale College
Theological School
Jane W. Skinner
New Haven
Helen Root
Winthrop Ebdwards
Energy and Integrity Lift a Country Boy to Wealth
A biographical sketch chronicles Maurice Bennett Flynn born in Maiden Columbia County New York who rose from a $37 start in 1850s New York to a fortune estimated at 1.0 to 1.5 million dollars. He became a bookkeeper at a firm, then junior partner, later a leading contractor while pursuing education at Cooper Union and learning multiple languages. He entered politics in 1878 representing Brooklyn wards and maintaining business success while touring abroad. Also noted is a health reference to Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription.
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Harper's Weekly
Maurice Bennett Flynn
Patrick
Mary Flynn
Maiden
Columbia County
New York City
Troy
Flynn
New York
Williamsburg
Novelty Ironworks
Brooklyn
Cooper Union
Cleveland
Grevy
France
Moss
Wallack’s
Reverend Renfro Endorses White Wine of Tar Syrup
A Salem Missouri pastor Rev D F Renfro writes of relief from sore throat and hoarseness after using White Wine of Tar Syrup. He calls it valuable and in line with the manufacturer's recommendations. Crowder Reed firm handles sale.
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D. F. Renfro
M. E. Church
Salem, Dent Co
Crowder & Reed
Stephen Pearl Andrews and His Universal Science Endeavor
Essay sketches the life of Stephen Pearl Andrews 1812 center on his intellect and his panarchy universal science and Alwato language project. notes his abolitionist stance in New Orleans legal career and later spiritualist ties, plus his influence on Woodhull and Claflin era journalism and lectures. The piece hints at his mixed reception as crank or visionary.
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Stephen Pearl Andrews
Europe
Andrews
Charles Darwin
Tower of Babel
Mr. Andrews
Templeton
Mass
Amherst College
New Orlans
Myra Clarke Gaines
New Orleans
Thas
England
United States
Tyler
Texas
Union
Paniarch
New York City
Woodhull & Claflin
Victoria Woodhull
Fort Recovery preacher touts White Wine Tar Syrup
Rev M W Diggs of Fort Recovery Ohio declares he was decisively benefited by White Wine of Tar Syrup. The product is sold by Crowder and Reed and addressed to readers seeking health remedies.
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Warner
M. W.diggs
Fort Recovery
Ohio
Crowder & Reed
Mowing the Roadsides Opinion Freshens Rural Roads
In a June issue of American Agriculturist, a proposal urges regular mowing of weeds along highways using a two horse mower with scythe for obstructions. It argues public road upkeep benefits nearby fields and travelers, and should be debated at town meetings. The ad promotes Gilmore's Aromatic Wine from Marlow & Robbins.
Griggs Glycerine Salve touted as universal healer
Advertisement claims Griggs Glycerine Salve is a certain fast cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. It promises to cure piles tetter and skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Only 25 cents. Sold by S. A. White.
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Stort
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Golder
Br. Pierce
Grigg
Historical Farm Price List Corporalized Market Rates
A 19th or early 20th century pricing column lists per unit costs for agricultural goods. Hay at six dollars per ton delivered, wheat sixty to seventy five cents per bushel, flour at thirty four fifty per barrel, beef cattle fat at three fourteen cents per pound, cattle stock from twenty four to thirty cents, hogs fat at three fourteen to four cents per pound, sheep two to twenty five cents, corn twenty five cents per bushel, butter ten cents per pound, eggs seven cents per dozen, hens six cents per pound, roosters two fifteen to ets per pound, turkeys fifty five cents per pound, feathers fifteen to thirty five cents per pound, ducks five cents, geese three forty to three seventy five per dozen, dried apples twenty five cents per pound.
Cattle and Hog Market Report and Regional Prices
Market notes show cattle and hogs steady to firm with mixed quotes. Prices cover shipping and medium steers, hogs from 3.90 to 4.85 per hundredweight, and regional bids for Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Indiana Eastern Iowa Nebraska Dakota Minnesota Kansas and Western Nebraska with various moisture and wash status adjustments.
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Wisconsin
Iinois
Michigan
Indiana
Iowa
Barry
Nebraska
Dakota
Minnesota
Kansas
Wester
New York Briefs and Scrollings From The Era
A cryptic set of notices from New York includes a July and August reference, a dated 8843 marker, and a September 4 entry. The fragment hints at cross-regional mentions and a quiet mixed Western spot with a 442 tfc code.
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New York
Sekee
Gilver Chaney Involved With Beasley Attorneys
The fragment references Joshua Beasley Chaney and Beasley Attorneys at Law. It appears as a partial legal or biographical item noting individuals and firm names without additional context or actions.
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Gilver Chaney
Joshua Beasley
Chaney & Beasley, Attorneys-At-Law
Grain prices in Milwaukee and St Louis markets
Wheat lower and corn firm in Milwaukee and St Louis with No 2 White and Red grades noted. Wheat prices around 75 in June and July, corn higher around 81 to 83, oats lower at 5 cents, pork and lard prices listed as $9.00 and $5.75 respectively.
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Warrat—Lower
Uare
Rygs
Dull
ST. Louis
Market Clutter Reports Wheat Prices and Grain Trades
Damaged text from a Baltimore market page shows scattered figures for wheat and oats with June and July months. Specific prices are unclear and many symbols obscure the commodity names.
Whitneys Endorses Gilmore Aromatic Wine for Weakness
Clarkson New York clergyman Rev E J Whitney proclaims Gilmore's Aromatic Wine for Female Weakness superior to all rivals. Product sold by Marlow and Robbins.
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E. J. Whitney
Clarkson, N. Y
Gilmore
Marlow & Robbins
Potatoes Sprouting and Planting in Northern New England
Old farming notes describe autumn manuring with barn manure, spring field harrowing, and May sprouting of potatoes. Planting occurs from July for late sprouts, with northern New England timing around June 20 to 25. A June 10 top-dress or hay harvest may follow, and dark green sprouts are advised for healthy growth. Also a patent tonic advertises Gilmore's Aromatic Wine for women’s health.
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New England
Chicago Daily News founded ten years ago in 1875
Ten years ago on December 26 1875 the Chicago Daily News was founded as a low price paper. It aimed to be affordable yet fresh complete news with strong editorial discussion and pure healthful tone. The independent two cent paper boasts the largest Chicago daily circulation.
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Chicago Daily News
West
Chicago
Associated Press
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Vick
James Vick
Rochester
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Marval
P .McEneney
Secih
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Bullivan
Allan Pinkerton
Ife
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Stepryn Pearl Andrews
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S. A. White
Dr.Sage
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Charles & Voueler CO
Saltibore
Business Directory
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Sol Goodman
L.stewart’s Sons Insurance Agency
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Maple & Railsback
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Crowner's
Northside
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A.B. Williams
Beasley & Williams
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Public Square
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H. J. Hays
Hays & Hays
LAW
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H. Kalley
A.A. Holmes
I Kalley & Holmes
McCammon, Wolfe & Co
W. Shelton
Shelton & Bays, Lawyers
JS. Bays
Sullivan County Bank
Geo. W. Buff
Mth Judicial Circuit
Jas
L. Berry
Young Building
S C. Coulson
T. K. Sherman & Son
Do. Riggs
J. L. ‘Berry
Milwaukee
Eliza A. Clough
Arlington St
J. W. Starr
Laconia
E. Upton
Nashua
N.H
R. Harris
Creel City
Ramsey Co
Victor F. Lawson
The
Daily News
Fifth Ave
Ill
Chicago Weekly
NEWS
America
Jand
Burton Bros
West Post Office
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
U.S. A
Gilmore’s Magnetic Elixir
J. Humphreys
McCammon, Wolfe & Co's
Commercial Row
Stewart’s Sons
W Bucher
Davis, Engle & Davis’ Hardware Store
B. Allen
Ine A. Catlin
Southwest Corner Public Square
Sullivan and
Sullivan County
Indianapolis
Mes
A.M. Knotts
Krug
Emmerson
Krug & Emmerson
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