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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1877
Page
2
A chaotic mix of political opinion, finance, and public notices recounts currency policy, bank capital cuts, and proposed tax reforms. It notes Ontario and Quebec developments, New York and Ohio political maneuvering, fiscal law constraints, and a violent Albany capitol incident. It mentions a French ministry change, Turkish war notes, and Grant era travel.
Philadelphia Times reports 35000 men enlisted in a temperance effort led by Murphy as a sign of strong anti drinking sentiment. Hayes appointee John E. King at New Orleans Port faces questions of fitness. Articles note beer production in New York and criticize reform rhetoric while citing political shifts and registry law costs in Ohio.
Reports from Madras and Mysore describe aid struggles as one million suffer on relief works while mortality rises from disease and hunger. Simultaneously famine sweeps northern China provinces Kiangsu Shantung Pechili and Shansi with villagers eating grain husks grass seeds and bark as thousands die with minimal government relief.
Market notes show dull sales for meats dairy and produce. Prices listed include flour at 1040 to 1200, rye 1, barley none, oats 13 per bushel, hay 8 to 10, beef and pork markets weak, butter and cheese sold at retail, potatoes and beans with small quantities offered, lime and salt dealers active, wood prices noted, and general market activity in Kavesna with several local residents named in notices. Local social items note engagements and congregational events.
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