Fifer and Drummer of Scituate Echo War of 1512 Ballad
The Abilene Reflector prints a Thursday feature of a ballad about War of 1512 survivors in Seituate. The narrative follows a fife and drum procession, with Becky the cow, Gideon’s blowing, and a chorus of marching figures as the scene shifts from barns to sunset.
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Scituate
Becky
Gideon
Midian
Mitten
Columbia
Abby
Rhea
Bourter
Pilfrey
Blowton Transcript
Miss Marrable's Elopement and Its Comic Turn
Miss Martha Marrable, a middle aged spinster, travels with her two nieces Lucy Larkspur and Amy Allerton to Abermaw. There Amy and Lucy fall for lovers, Vivian Jellicoe and Robert Rhodes, while Amy plans to elope with Vivian. Miss Marrable foils Amy by plotting a fake elopement, but the plan backfires as the billiard-marker Edward Griffiths is found drunk and the couples flee to Harlech. Miss Marrable returns alone, later learning Lucy and Amy wed, while she harshly judges the men involved.
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Martha Marrable
Clement Marrable
Baden-Baden
Maris
Laetitia
Maria
Langiem Larkspur
Scrip, Lark
Grosvenor Street
Italy
Lucy Kspur
Amy Allerton
Miss Marrable
Lucy
Caesar Borgias
Jeferieses
Bonapartes
Ana Sablbs
Martha Max Rable
Maria- Wilf
Sit
Langton Larkspar
Septimus Allerton
John Bones
Cook's ‘Court
Lefvage Journal
London
Amy
Tam
Nomesus
Robert Rhodes
Catte Ee
Vivian Jellicoe
Miss Marratie
Aberman
Thomas Jellicoe
Vivian
Miss Matralle
North Wales
Miss Larkspor
Goat
Sir Thomas Jellicoe
Vivien
Rhodes
Martha Marreble
Cardigan Bay
Martha
England
Lary
Onida
Lacy
Beecher Vivian
Robert
Miss Marrabi
Martha Murrable
Lacy Larkspor
Robert Rides
Turkey
Martin Marrable
Sue
Harlech
Tug Joneses
Lucey
Amy ‘Luly
Mr. Jellicoe
Mr. Rhodes
Llanyltiet
Dora
Jellicoe
Chia
Cors-y- Gedol
Miss Marreble
Farrable
Bette
Renan
Edward Griffiths
Miss
Mr. Griffiths
Ter
Migs Marrable
Eld Tid
Jay
Joneses
Miss Murrable
Miss Allenton
Tom Jones
Tom
Griffiths
Mr. Jones
Corsy Gedol Hotel
Ron
Chambers’ Journal
Reduce the Taxes in a Democratic Congress
The Washington Post argues for tax reductions by the Democratic majority in the lower house, condemning Republican overspending and urging repeal or reduction of taxes that burden workers. It calls for immediate action to avoid delaying reforms to the next year and warns against future reformers.
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Congress
Democratic Party
Republican Congress
Republican Party
Washington Post
Unpleasant Recollections of John A Logan as Politician
Harrisburg Patriot argues that memories of John A Logan’s early pro slavery stance and support for Fugitive Slave law clash with his later Republican orthodoxy. The piece notes Illinois leaders once sought Black exclusion and questions how such views reconcile with present anti slave outrage. It cites the National Museum lacking a flag from any president starting with Washington.
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John A. Logan
Illinois
Harrisburg
Reform urged as Democrats claim national unity in canvass
In Columbus Ga by the Columbus Sun nearly half a century of Democratic governance is cited as a remedy. The piece blasts current presidential canvassing as low and calls for reform to select capable, proven statesmen over party jockeying. It argues the South and national unity must be centered, with honesty as policy.
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United States
Bii
Cowin
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Republic
South
National Democratic Party
Coumbous
Sun
Not a Candidate Blaine Faces Cruel Public Scrutiny
A Detroit Free Press letter complains that critics drag Blaine from retirement to vow support if not nominated, while prying into his youth and religious ties. The author likens political exposure to gladiator dissection and laments the cruelty toward a non candidate.
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Blaine
Chicago
Jim
Abe Ighana
Lelroit Frea
Immense resin and amber cane efforts noted in 19th century science
In Newson North Carolina reports claim vast pine resin shipments moving from Norfolk to nationwide markets. Ambitious Wayne County cane crushing mill plans aim to boost amber cane cultivation. A fireproof ceiling and scientific notes on eye retina reflectors and luminescent powders are described alongside snake venom antidote uncertainties.
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Newson
N.C
Ae Daly
Norfolk
Lutry
Raney
Tom
Cleveland
Wayne County
Clyde
Troy Times
Joseph Frayer
London Lancet
PITH AND LULIE AND LOCAL JESTS IN OLD TIME DIALOGUE
Fragmented OCR from a 19th century page notes snippets of humor and social scenes. Characters named Pith and Lulu interact jokingly across references to fashion, meals, and manners. The text mentions a variety of playful lines and stage or literary fragments.
Market Reports From St Louis and Chicago Markets
Market notes show mixed activity in commodities and livestock. Prices for pork, lard, and cornbased futures move with buyers cautious. beef and cattle markets appear weak with dull trade.
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Prim
GMA
WkGesAc
Niaalve
Bo Bersing
Smessige
Hes
Sineae
ARLEY
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John A. Tee
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Nebraska
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