History of the people of the United States volume two
A review lauds John Bach McMaster’s second volume for vivid contrasts between early republic life and the present. It highlights posts, travel, travel comforts, and social life from 18th to 19th century America, including postal growth, stage coaches, amusements, dress, Sabbath observance, and daily routines, noting the work’s engaging narrative and romance.
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United States
John Bach McMaster
Samuel Osgood
Kimnothy Pickering
Washington
Department of Government
Fort Dodge
Mediterranean Sea
New York
Savannah
Rocky Mountains
Alce
Mr. McMaster
McMaster
Republic
Monroe
Paris
America
New England
General Court of
Massachusetts
Hell
Adams
Bancroft
English and American Railways under Curbside Flowers
Harper's August piece contrasts English and American stations. It notes well kept country stations with gardens and signaling box rewards, and the English habit of integrating flower borders, gardens, and practical amenities into station design.
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Harper’s
America
Largest English Mastiff Sells for 1500 At Exhibition
The English mastiff, the largest of its breed shown, sold recently for 1500 dollars reflecting its grand size and rarity. The sale underscores the prominence of such record setting dogs in public exhibitions.
Lady Operators Take Key Role in Telegraph Office Shakeup
A Telegraphers Advocate piece forecasts that women will dominate the telegraph workforce within two decades. It cites Western Union figures showing female operators rising from 90 to 275 systemwide over a decade and a shift in New York from 650 men 100 women to about 500 men 350 women. It notes women receive lower pay for now and emphasizes reliability as a reason for replacing men.
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McMaster
Louisville
Fort Jefferson
New York
Battery
Philadelphia
Assembly
Oeller’s Tavern
New York Sun
Carson
Bis
Faeenala
Mambana
Wales
St A Baaleay
Waayas RZ
United States
Cre
Western Union
City of
Albany
Western Union Company
Snakes On The Bombay Calcutta Railway
A traveler recalls a wild sight on the Bombay to Calcutta line where cobras blocked the track. English train hands faced a 2,200 mile plain of danger as snakes surged in branching, dangerous waves. The engine crew halted to clear the line amid blood and fear.
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Doostan
Bombay
Calcutta
Visitor Finds Whittier’s Amesbury Home Lively After Ten Years
A guest to Whittier's Amesbury home notes little change in appearance over the decade. Although slightly deaf, his bright dark eyes and alert mind show no waning interest in affairs or engaging conversation.
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Whittier
Amesbury
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