Granaries of the World and Continental Politics
A rambling account discusses a Congo valley granary and global wheat prospects, alongside political criticism of U S appointments. It notes Costa Rica contracts, Nicaragua enterprise progress, and speeches by Congressmen. Widespread opinions on reform, public service integrity, and partisan influence are examined with multiple named figures and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of the Congo
Africa
Congo
Dakota
Minnesota
Adjetoni
Argentine Republie
Austratia
Nivaragua
Costa Lea
Onecesian
Americas
No Chance to Dodge and Tariff Debate in St Louis
The article discusses a panicky fray over tariff policy amid the St Louis convention. It notes Democratic leaders denouncing protection, Cleveland's addresses, and Tammany influences as part of a broader push to reject tariff protection and favor free competition with England and Europe. It cites potential revenue changes from taxing tea, coffee, and sugar and fears for domestic manufactures.
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Cleveland Tis Tari Hutesage
Tonuad Bie Harty
Tim Ital
Ehaditate
Ms Ti
St. Leis
St Louis
Cleveland
Cleveland’s Tazil Message Speaks For Wteets, Worl Thint Be Dle Anid dix Fearey
Tammany
England
The Mills bill economic warning and party conflict
A 1885 fiscal review critiques the Mills bill for boosting imports and harming exports, causing a national balance of payments strain. It argues protecting domestic industry and domestic production should be prioritized, urging Americans to build resources and remove reliance on foreign goods. It also blasts the Democratic party over civil rights and Reconstruction, claiming past sacrifices by Northern Republicans.
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United States
Miami
Dela
Iss
Democrat Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Jis
Nimn
Panor
Apathees
Cagnot Denounces Free Trade Stance in California District
A letter from Cagnot, Democratic representative from California’s first district, criticizes free trade and labor protection. He argues for protectionist policies, defending American labor and opposing alliances with free trade parties. The missive also contends that several Southern lawmakers supported protection, contrasting regional stances in the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth Congresses.
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Holton
Esrelay Henley
California
Ling
Morrow
Peo Terghay
Carey
Pan Mogton
Howley
Juiniine
Party of Protection
Aruils
Monkey
Juniirous
Congress
Pennsylvania
Henley
Republic
South
Cleveland
Tariff Debate Shapes Democratic Tariff Policy
The piece discusses House responsibility for tariff reduction policy and Democratic leadership backing a bill, urging Republicans to offer alternatives rather than mere opposition. It notes unity among Men Tiean Senator supporters and upcoming speeches by Mrs. J Ellen Wester and Miss Anna Dickinson for the Republican National Committee, with Owen G Lovejoy nominated for Congress by Democrats in Illinois Seventh district.
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Th House
Elise J
Senate
J. Ellen Wester
Anna Dickinson
Republican National Committee
Owen G. Lovejoy
Democrats
Ilinois
Owen Lovejoy
Prohibition Topic Raises Tensions in Harrison and Morton
An article notes prominent Prohibitionist William Crooks of New Jersey questioning his support for the saloon stance and urging practical steps to curb moral evil. The piece links his views to broader Prohibition efforts in New York state.
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Gonjell
Miohian
Mie
Mfr
Hell
Thirtyeighuh Street
New York
Crestwood
Harrison
Morton
Jets
New Jersey
Willian P. Crooka
Democratic Party
Crooks
Tate
He Went West for His Health in Chadron Dakota
A Connecticut minister traveling for health sits on Chadron depot platform as locals, a mayor with a shotgun, an alderman nicknamed Webfoot, and a vigilant crowd puzzle over his motives. They question his purpose, fear bank schemes, and discuss rewards for his capture while the sheriff and town men assemble.
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Chadron
Nebraska
Connecticut
Briar
Oelrichs
Dakota
Big None George's Ranch
Velrida
Everk
Taro
Bezard
Tsaldol
Pete Doyle
Wee Webbe Foot
Mr. Doyte
Webfoot
Cheertman
Cottacil
States
East
Anyong
Belnie
Canady
Canada
Hier
Parton
Southwestern Dakota Vigilance Committee
Maverick House
Connecticut Health and Vigilante Tales in a Prose Yarn
Freu Carruth reflects on health in Connecticut and lies about a visit by a vigilante crowd. He recounts meeting a coroner, a councilman named Webfoot, a hangman rope, and shifting authorities. The narrator plans to return to Connecticut while noting better health there despite needed climate change.
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Connecticut
Webfoot
Hing
Webbot
Second Ward
Oolrich
Freu Carruth
New York
Vrehwse
Sam Slick’s Burlesque Description of a Flowering Moment
The fragment presents a rambled exchange featuring Sam Slick and a character named Lucy, with vivid, theatrical dialogue about lifting a woman toward an apple tree, admiring flowers, and the crowding heat of a romance. The scene mixes flirtatious banter, murmured wagers, and comic misfires as the pair flirt and jockey for position amid social teasing.
Fragmented Boston Poem Passages
A garbled excerpt from a Boston themed verse piece describes Sol beginning to glow and weather, with references to a girl wearing glasses and adjusting her manner. The text is partial and obscured, offering few clear events or names.
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Boston
Sol
Allviee Birth of affection and life in a new dawn
The passage reflects on affection as the birth of life and a forever, urges letting go of worry overnight, and notes two aims for living people to receive from God and to give to others, attributed to Mrs A D Whitney.
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Mra. A.D. T
Drama Fragments From A Distraught Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue shows two speakers, Alphonso and Ming DePink, exchanging implausible lines about poverty, industry, and welcome gifts. The garbled text suggests a misread or botched transcription from a larger scene, with inconsistent capitalization and missing context.
Sunday School Lesson IX 1888 on Tabernacle Cloud Guide
A Sunday school notes discuss the Israelites journey guided by the cloud and fire over the tabernacle. It reflects on trusting divine leading amid travel delays, praising steadfast faith and the Shekinah presence during wilderness wanderings.
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Hamels
Tabernacle
Ariel
Israel
Darael
Tabernae
Iarael
Toro
Youle
Borintihem
Hanilus
Woreligs
Keitt Serond
Dan
Valle Auc Kuldiers
Cliriet
Miriam
Aaron
Benefth
Char Fesson
Mary
Tsrael
Lisson
Israyl
Shekinah
Teruel
Daly
Hunky
Sun
Wu Pear
Cody
Ierut
Éloud
Jose Matichmart
Ray
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Yan May Lee
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Mysto Conti
Tella Morner
Nove Rile
Parenell
Herr Most
Intermigration Investigation Committee
Welfast
Anid
Tribune
Eets Furtl Mint
Birelinga
Mitasning
County
Treasmore
Union
Columbus
Ohio
Cincinnati
Tesas
Kentucky
Newark
Licking Ovenly
Norfolk Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Maine
Ohio Agricultural Department
Peron
Bia
Public Service
Ufite
Lim
Sam Slick
Slick
Luce
Lucy
Alphonso
Ming DePink
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