Dignified Leisure President Arthur Faces Retirement
A New York letter sketches former President Arthur's retirement life with social notes at Delmonico's, detailing how he distances himself from city politicians, maintains formal hospitality, and plans to stay on a political pedestal without returning to office. It covers his social rules, outlook, and a glimpse of post presidency public interest.
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Arthur
White House
New York
Paris
Pickles Prove Viable Crop Where Beans Fail
An old Long Island farmer saying holds land worthless without white beans, but a grower found pickles thrive in sandy soil where beans fail. He planted on a bare spot and achieved notable success, inspiring neighbors to adopt the crop.
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Long Island
Wellsbys Train Farewell with a Child's Soft Demands
A Philadelphia Press excerpt captures Mr. George Wellsby, a traveling salesman, torn between family care and rail departure. His daughter’s pleas of Kiss me too echo as he wrestles nerves and worry about missing the train amid a bustling sample room and a letter about house expenses. The passage shifts to rail industry data noting steel rails usage, production, and price trends in 1880s.
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Mr. George Wellsby
George
Mrs. Wellsby
Papa
Pergie
Wellsby
Old Fallow
Philadelphia
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