Quarantines and trade notes from Jackson to New Orleans
The report surveys varied 1880s-era items including Jackson Mississippi quarantines against New Orleans over yellow fever, iron trade improvements in Pittsburg, New Orleans disease status, a trotting match offer, and federal troops detaining Captain Payne and followers. It also covers the Egyptian obelisk voyage to New York, mining hopes in Wisconsin, Sioux battles, stock sales in Leadville, health prohibitions on imported goods, and a wide array of incidents from mines to railroads and crime.
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Jackson
Miss
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Charlie Green
Great Eastern
Capt
Payne
Indian Territory
United States
Dessonk
Egypt
New York
Wisconsin
Tennessee Board of Health
Com
First National Bank
Newark
N. J
Pio Rosado
Central Park
Museum of Art
Neilson
Brooklyn
Sweden
England
Board of Trade
Joliet
Ill
Waupun
Wis
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Cuba
Secretary of the Treasury
Demarara
Great Britain
Washingtons Monument Progress and Public Lands Notice
The article reports resumed work on the Washington monument with a new 176 foot elevator capable of ten tons, a 80 horsepower engine, and an iron stairway, plus details on a costly construction process and delays. It also includes a long public lands interpretation guiding registrars on trespass relief, homestead entries, and purchase procedures under recent laws.
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Washington Monument
Monument
General Land Office
United States
New York Letter on Elections and Republican Principles
A July 15 1880 letter from a New York correspondent discusses party views on election integrity federal authority to curb fraud and recounts Republican aims to protect national elections. It praises Reconstruction era rights and critique of Democratic tactics while outlining public service reforms and currency stability as signs of Republican strength.
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New York
Wright
Congress
Democratic Party
Republican Party
United States of America
Pees
Westminster Abbey statue debate and foreign crises arc
In the Commons Liberal Briggs urged a statue to Prince Louis Napoleon at Westminster Abbey, but Gladstone warned the dean holds authority. Briggs won 161 to 147. Reports say brutal storms scourged British isles last week. Gladstone rents Hawarden tenants 15 percent relief for losses. France reports massive fete day, government funds aid to amnestied communists abroad. Chile plans bombard Lima to end border war with Peru and Bolivia. Constantinople notes palace intrigues and a potential abdication. Sultan delays reply. Hobart Pasha refuses command to attack Greece. Dardanelles troops depart. Montenegrin issue settles. British envoy to Tricoupis cites acceptance of Berlin decisions. Pernambuco riots kill 20, incl Baron Escada. emperors of Austria and Germany to meet on return from Gastein.
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House of Commons
Briggs
Louis Napoleon
Westminster Abbey
England
France
Gladstone
London
British Islands
Iie
Constantinople
Hobart Pasha
Dardanelles
Porte
Chinese rice and wheat foods as staple meals
The text describes rice as the basis of Chinese cuisine and a social symbol, with questions about eating serving as a greeting. It notes wheat and canary seed in northern regions, boiled into small rolls, and praises cakes of boiled wheat with fish or vegetables for dinner. It lists daily meals and light refreshments between meals such as kuo tsa kuotsong and tien chen.
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China
General Markets Summary from a Historical Page
The report covers Spring Wheat prices, with No.2 cash at 94 3/4 cents and July futures around 88 1/2 cents. It notes Conn prices steady with a firm tone, Oats and Rye slightly weaker, Barley trading light, and Provisions showing active speculative business with cash Park at 13.80, Butter varied, and livestock markets steady with cattle and hog prices largely unchanged.
Local Livestock Prices and Supply Report
The report lists cattle prices by category with fair to butcher ranges and a total for bulls and fat cows, plus HoGs and Yorkers prices. Sheep supply remains steady with last week’s pricing and slight gains for prime heavies while export demand shows modest increases.
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Cccconvencieens Cevarseres
Kate
Market Bulletin of Grains and Prices
Cincinnati market notes show steady to firm bids for oats and barley with mixed No 2 grain varieties and slight shifts in rye and amber qualities. Prices cited include 5.10 to 6.00 for several grain classes and 40 cents for No 2 mixed oats.
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Baarley—Dewmand Fair
Michigan
Market Prices Reported for Corn Oats and Provisions
New York irregular Chicago prices for corn and oats listed with various grades and numbers. Provisions show pork and lard futures with asked prices for July August and September contracts, along with October figures. Transactions reflect futures trading activity and price guidance.
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New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Bow making and archery practice primer by Maurice Thompson
The article explains bow and arrow selection including wood types, weight ranges from 30 to 100 pounds, stringing and care, feathering arrows, and straight steles. It recommends American lancewood ash and snakewood, notes English yew, and gives detailed steps for shooting and maintenance. It also includes a long commentary on Matthew Arnold's stature and character.
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America
Thompson
Maurice Thompson
Indiana
Climax Salve Promises Cures For Wide Range Of Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Climax Page's Climax Salve as a universal healer for sores ulcers scrofula fever sores and many skin conditions in humans and animals. It boasts 25 years of use without failure and claims superior value and efficacy versus rivals. It is described as an Arnica based ointment sold by druggists everywhere.
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Warner
Warner's
Orngwists & Dealers
H. H. Warner & Co
Proprietora
Roguester
N.Y
Ginontals
Moffat’s Life Pills and Phenix Bitters Advertised
Advertises Moffat’s Life Pills and Phenix Bitters as world leading medicines established 1835. Claims cure for malarial diseases digestive issues and nervous ailments with numerous certificates. Also promotes Page’s Climax Salve and lists prices with J P Mills as sole proprietor at 85 Liberty Street New York.
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Moffat
North
South America
Page
Woffat
J. P. Mills
Liberty Street
New York
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