Death of Constantini Brumidi Remains Echo Across Capitol
Washington letter from February 26, 1880 remarks on the death of Constantini Brumidi, famed Capitol muralist. It recalls his Rome birth in 1805, exile, work in St Stephens Philadelphia and Mexico, and his central murals in the Capitol, including Cincinnatus Driving the Plow. The piece also touches pension delays, Democratic politics, and a note on a new propulsion invention.
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Washingtton
Eorrox
Constantini Brumidi
Capitol
Rome
New York
St. Stephens Church
Philadelphia
St. Paul
St. Peter
Mexico
Gren
Meigs
Committee On Agriculture
Cincinnatus
State of
Main
Ignations
Donnelly
Minnesota
Sammy Cipher
Congress
Aaron Barnes
Independence
Iowa
Shrewdness and Ability in Hop Ditters Sale Broadcast
Advertisements praise Hop Ditters as a superior remedy, noting the plant’s virtues and the makers’ shrewdness in compounding. Hemp cultivation is advised in vineyards and orchards to deter pests. Butter pricing and a forecast on wheat and corn market shifts are mentioned as trade observations.
Local notes from Graysville area on moves and trades
Mr. Allen Moore returns from medical college in Indianapolis and moves to Graysville. Mr. Morgan relocates from Graysville to Middletown. Mr. Graves buys a sprig wagon from Yeager Brothers of Graysville. Mr. Pitser sells 23 cattle to Cushman and Cochran. Rev J M Lester, ill for months, can attend church again. BP Lacey’s school near Dodd schoolhouse ends in four weeks. Local disputes over a sheriff candidate in TT D. E Thomas relocates to Cass township. Pitser produces 250 pounds maple sugar and 25 gallons molasses. Tom Carruthers trades groceries for butter and eggs weekly.
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Allen Moore
Indianapolis
Graysville
Morgan
Middletown
Thomas Graves
William Pitser
Cushman & Cochran
J. M. Lester
Lacey
Dodd
Sherif
TT. D
Pitser
T. D
Mr. Pitser
E. Thomas
Cass Township
Tom
Carruthers
Fevix
Farmers Column Reflects on Clover Seed, Manuring, and Harness Care
Farmers nationwide are urged to share informative items. The piece discusses New York dairy dominance, clover seed failures delaying profits, and sowing timing. It cites Granges urging Congress on farmer rights, soil fertility at the surface, and irrigation notes. It ends with harness care tips and leather maintenance reminders.
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New York
New England
Michigan
Congress
Scribner's Magazine
Arti Wal
Painu
Old Fruit Trees Benefit From Ashes and Iron Remedy
A Rural Messenger correspondent reports that time, wood ashes and old iron around roots restore declining fruit trees. Application of half a bushel of mixed lime and ashes dug in six feet around the trunk, with protection at the base, yields vigorous bloom and a good crop. The piece notes soil alkaline depletion as a cause of orchard decay and discusses the role of alkaline content in wood and fruit.
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Ruray
Amendments Passed by the General Assembly of Indiana
A long constitutional measure list outlines amendments including voting rights for all citizens, repeal of a race proviso, and changes to county officer pay scales and court structure. It notes deadlines for ratification, potential shifts in election costs, and impositions on municipal debt, with references to sections of the state constitution and federal conformity.
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General Assembly
Jnviane
Paris
Italia
Ual Lave
Clint
Thesreuni Wits
Amleghia
Lee
Aly AL Ality
Sant Ee Wits
Weadien
Antil
Learty
United States
Ion Wuu Livy
Supreme Court
Ciréui
Aid Corporation
Cnr
Tapas
Smit
Dobu T. Givna
Torney
Benjamin F. A
Tudiana
Pear
Sullivan Circuit Court
Holden
Dan
Sullivan
Ikwail
Soll Yau
Jesse Bryxnet
Taree club drive for Weekly State Journal ad
The Indianapolis Journal notes plans to boost the Weekly State Journal reach by February 10 with a promotional offer of ERY Good Tea and subscription incentives. The notice mentions rates and inserts, urging readers to subscribe and support the campaign.
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State Journal
Lisa
The
Psst
Sullivan
Dad
Property Sale Notice in Sullivan County Court
Notice of land sale in Sullivan County Court indicating immediate possession on about six acres in Gill’s Pridvie area with details of parcels and terms. Abbreviated and partially garbled text references parcel boundaries and court proceedings for tidiana court actions.
Fragmented OCR Note on Market and City Citations
Fragmentary OCR text mentions forming citizens of a city and Market to the NG St. Biker Stplere and West nel. The legible parts suggest a local notice about streets or property near a market area with directions and potential listings. No clear names, dates, or definitive actions are readable.
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Sullivan Union
Washington
Knights of the Spur
House
Senate
National Education Association
Alexander H. Stephens
Boston
Farmers Columnn
Gare OF
Harvess
Abe
Ament
Secon
Aship
Prwbadis
Chetan
Ivy Gody
Ata Vesin
Indianapolis Journal
Vurlischachuis
Fou Line Ecolumu
Colaina
Mathie
Soa
Hays
Crowder & Reed
Lange Stoche
Biborg
D& Tanmlic
Woods
Ste
Bea
Ofllius
Wlntad
Sherman & Co
Dovi
M. Bredahe
Dau
Esidzsute
Tidiana
Courty
Ulivan
Ptool
Ana Meub
Dantelie
Breaty
Wiaoshington
Cailon
Geo. F. Hughes
Vienna
Anthony
Broadway
Seersorricans
Maaia
Ien
Atal
Mass Horticultural Society
Meif
WA Ssien
Ste Oval Tsin
Ted By
Roel
Henses
Russell & Chass
Ivaen
Iawna de Ganis
General Collection Agent
Carlisle
Indiana
Sop Ritters
INCLU
I. C
Druggis
Hop Bitters Miz. Co
Rochester
Nor
Patent
Boater
Miicera
Tha. Barean
2Nd National Bank
Bank of the Republic
D.C
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