May weather stirs farming hopes in Truxton column
In a lengthy May weather piece, the author reflects on sunshine and showers shaping planting prospects for farmers in Lincoln and Montgomery counties. Wheat crop warnings mix with tax-payer voices and local tales of Truxton, its name origins, and the town’s trading role, closing with a return promise next week.
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Aditora Herald
Tom Pinch
Peckvoit
Rosa
Lincoln
Montgomery
Mia
Viktor
Truxton
Hia
Vely
Uncle Duck
Minerva
F. F. Va
Elizena
Trugton
Deeay
Grasshopper plague devastates Bates County crops and society
A Bates County letter from Jonestown dated May 13 1875 reports grasshoppers destroying oats corn and grain across the county leaving farmers destitute. Half the farmers cannot harvest without aid as tax payments default and county leaders face relief deliberations. The writer cites a local county court meeting and accuses state legislators of neglect while urging neighbors to assist those in need.
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Jonestown
Editora Herald
Cates County
Lincoln County
Bates County
Adulterated Lard Exposed by London Correspondent
A London correspondent reports tests on commercial lard revealing large quantities of foreign matter in several batches. In one sample weighing 105½ pounds, 22½ pounds of adulterant were found. another 43¾ pounds contained 12¾ pounds of a similar substance. The report notes dangerous effects from such adulteration in pharmaceutical uses and machinery.
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London Pharmaceutical Oncenal
Havi
Alam
Byron and Lady Byron in Italy a failed reconciliation
The article recounts Byron’s efforts to reconcile with Lady Byron in Nice during 1822 23. He disguises as a servant then as a coachman to surprise her, both attempts rejected with cold, dignified calm. Her refusal and his collapse lead to further estrangement and his eventual move toward Greece.
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Byron
Alan
Lord Byron
Italy
Castalia
Lady Byron
Nice
Cyron
Ho Ueder
Hlis
Louse
Cyrons
Kavanagh
Jane Kelly
Stradbally
Queena County
Ireland
Brooklyn
Lady Kavanagh
Usband
Orcuta
Tady Kavanagh
Thos
England
Greece
Ater
Eharor
Hiamuse
Aldine
Parrot, Monkey, and Squirrel Tale Turns Banter Dark
A clergyman returns to a room to find a parrot, monkey, and squirrel in tatters from a chaotic gathering. The parrot quips Weve had a hell of a time, as scholars note a three cornered debate. A later anecdote recalls Prof Wan of Forfarshire denying proposals, then changing his mind in a dry exchange about bachelorhood.
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Forfarshire
Hotea
Free Trade Debate in Liverpool Chamber Speech
The Liverpool chamber of commerce recently honored M. Michel Chevalier the French economist. He argued that protective tariffs contradict liberty and that the United States cannot maintain protection while seeking open European grain markets. He warned free trade is progressive and that protection hampers growth and liberty for producers.
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Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
M. Michel Chevalier
Economiet
Dloner
M. Chevalier
United States
Aimeriea
England
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Troy Herald
Prains Township
Truston
St. Louis
W. NM. G
Frew
Arkonsak
Sedalia Demovrat
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