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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1877
Page
2
The piece outlines Vanderbilt's guiding maxims for wealth and discipline, stressing not to reveal plans and to keep intentions private. It cites his cautions to a young grandson and connections to sages, then pivots to a list of apostles’ deaths and a reflection on nobility tied to land and labor.
The article argues the Supreme Court has been partisan, detailing Republican appointments since 1858 and a pattern of manipulations to favor railroad interests. It cites cases and a New York World reference on palace car charges, plus a moral about limiting wants to preserve independence.
A collage of quips and excerpts appears from a late 19th century column. It references thefts from an anti horse association, medical claims, personal satire about public figures and politicians, fiscal notes on whiskey and tobacco, and a farmer’s advice on keeping farm accounts with emphasis on inventory, receipts, and ongoing record keeping.
The magazine announces a broad program by Barnard and others including Experiments in Co operation and The British Working Man Home. It highlights American humor, household topics, illustrated series on American sports, and letters from London. Subscriptions remain one dollar per year or 35 cents per issue with ads for agents and payment options.
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