Casting Out Devils in Chicago Plutocracy Exposed
The Washington letter argues against diabolic possession as superstition and attacks plutocracy in America. It cites Carnegie on democracy and condemns wealth concentration, noting nine percent own 71 percent of wealth, with the top 4 percent controlling most assets. It compares power to an octopus and critiques labor, tariff, and political maneuvers in Congress while reporting Coxey’s movement activity in Washington and debates over parade laws and reform bills.
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Chicago
Legion
Willow
Sein
America
Carnegie
Becaus
Rome
Republic
Dulias Cassarte
Vere Hugo
Victor Hugo
Devil Fish
Mint
Washinaton
Senate
National
Workingmen
Senati Finance Committee
Quay
Washington
Coxty
Vielows
Congress
Yury
Duell
Minny
Reity
Boen
Minnesota
Secretary of War
Galliger
State factory inspection report outlines Michigan advance sheets
The article details Michigan Act No. 126 establishing annual factory inspections under Labor and Industrial Statistics. Commissioner Morse and deputies canvassed the state, visiting 2 115 factories, ordering 1 420 changes in safety doors egress elevators and machinery guards. It notes hours, wages, and child labor impacts plus district organization and reference to national practices, summarizing incident counts and financial burdens for workers and firms.
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Barona of Labor and Industrial Statistics
Morse
Wayne County
Kent County
Sirinan
Bey Counties
Nowibor
Socidente
Seridenta
Iai Fuoturim
Pobronry
Conminrionsr Morse Ane
Fhve
Ench
Scientific Quackery Sparks Debate On Inertia And Gravity
A reader responds to a Michigan School Moderator critique, defending Newtons law and the concept of inertia as an energetic property of matter. The exchange praises clarity of a paper on quackery while challenging superficial definitions and arguing inertia sustains motion and orbits.
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Michigan
Dr. Hall
Pattengill
Fortier
Leat
Lesa
Newton
Chase
Wall Street
Avery
Walt
Profesor Rankine
Masoachusetts Tnstitute of Technology
Sims
Bon Rein
Fenre
Abe
Mans
Foren
Jenn
Dover attorney faulted for alleged errors in mathematics
A letter from PA States of Fenton Michigan dated April 16 1840 questions an alleged error filled piece by Mr. Chase and urges explanation. The writer vows to discuss every topic from all viewpoints beyond labor matters.
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Tave Dover
Mr. Chase
Fenton
Fenton, Mich
Metaphysical debate on inertia and vortex theory
The letter critiques professor Slater and his quackery article, arguing Newtonian inertia and unbalanced forces remain standard. It introduces Sir William Thomson and Le Sage vortex theories as competing ideas, and defends the editor's right to condemn erroneous notions while praising scientific debate. It also warns about Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer and urges cautious, non sensational treatment.
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Slater
Newton
Meinly
Sages
William Thomson
Beimbake
Hue
Bret
Ete
Helmtwalte
Nately Thomson
Colbern
le Sages
Weomunt Fort Arovitation
Wheeler
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Tops Fair Honors
The Chicago World's Fair Commissioners awarded top honors to Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for over fifty years of use in treating coughs throat and lung disorders including grippe.
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Ayer
Teachers Examination Folie and Schedule Notice
Teachers residing in the western part of the county are to attend the examination. Third term meetings and Friday sessions are noted. The schedule lists March, April dates with exams at nine oclock for certain groups and locations.
Hurklen's Arnon Salve for Sale by B. Webb
Old advertisement touts Hurklen's Arnon Salve claiming cures for cats sores ulcers fevers and various ailments with guaranteed perfect relief and money back. Sale listed under proprietor B. Webb with unclear wording and misspellings.
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Hurklen
Webb
King’s Nowe Dimwavery and a Duel at Bos
Amid scattered OCR text, a fragmentary entry hints at a crowned event or duel involving a figure named Heitor and references to trees, a place Bos, and a tragic note about Carahe’s death. The garbled material mentions a quarter century and a battle-like incident with unclear dates or scores.
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Armani
Trent
Ives
Cain Priel
Bos
Wobt
Mysterious Health Tonic Boosts Recovery Claims
Local notes mention a tonic named Electrin Bitters praised for kidney relief and overall vigor. Readers are cautioned that no strong evidence backs the claims, with several entries describing dubious results and urging scrutiny of such remedies.
Accidental Deaths and Dr Liles on Heart Disease
A column argues disease stems from living neglect and unnecessary death. It cites Dr Franklin M. as a heart disease expert and promotes his New Heart Cure with testimonials. The piece mentions warnings about breathlessness, palpitations, fainting, and chest pains.
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Waring
Liles ii
Stephen Smith
Finn
Franklin Mi
Lemling
Jaze A. Pain
The
Corry
Pes
Amer
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Stead
Christ
Pashington
Senator Hawley
Senator Allen
Nebraska
Coxey
Hawley
Mr. Allen
Tammulideus
Bacilli
House
Committee On Rules
Harper's Weekly
Tiene
B. VanDon Bergh
Alma
Mich
Kiewit
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