Nebraska Homestead Worth About Two Thousand Dollars
A six year old Nebraska homestead taken up for nothing is now worth about $2000. The item also notes British associations insuring against elopement and matrimony, a Maine farmer finding a gold watch in an apple tree, Manitoba Canadian farm successes urging government support, and a Pittsburgh barber shop shingle bearing a humorous inscription. It covers varied topics from economics to quirky anecdotes and civil matters.
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Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Albert S. Bolles
State Bureau of Industrial Statistics
Lam
Georgia
General Assembly
Pas
Cligin
Board OF Health
Brunswick
Jesup
Glynn
Wayne
Western and Atlantic Railroad
W. Aa. Little
State of
Ohio
Capitol
Whio
J. W. Thomas
Wood Buffalo population rebound shocks Edmonton traders
James Mundie reports traders in Edmonton claim over two hundred wood buffalo killed this season in Slave Lake and Peace River districts. Large heads and dark robes noted. musk ox robes from barren lands also seen. Mundie cites severe winter driving herd southward and Indian hunts as factors behind the surprising return. Beavers numbered six hundred among the furs, with overall North’s season valued high.
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James Mundie
Carsenden & Peck
Mr. Mundie
Edmonton
Slave Lake
Peace River
Mr. Secord
Mackenzie River
Northwest
Mundie
Secord
Norths
Winnipeg Free Press
State Legislature Opens with New Faces and Protests
Georgia's 1899 legislature convened in Atlanta with Speaker Atkinson ill, new members sworn in, and resolutions urging silver coinage and repeal of the ten percent tax on state banks. Bills advance on education, public safety, and prohibition amid adjournments and committee actions.
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Atlanta
Judge Hunt
Spalding
R. A. Eakes
Newton
Smith
Gwinnett
Senate
Messrs. Cumming
Mershon
Martin
Hodges
Fleming
Ferguson
Lee
House
General Assembly of
Georgia
Congress
Secretary of State
Committee On
State of the Republic
Osborne
Chatham
West
Hancock
Hart County
Hart
Supreme Court
Pharmaceutical Examiners
Chattahoochee County
W. W. Wood
Stewart
Trade outlook for the week notes gains and continued strain
R G Dun weekly review reports rising prices and optimism on repeal legislation fueling speculation in stocks and commodities. Money on call totals $88,000,000 in ten weeks, while industry weakness, note renewals, and bank liabilities persist. Edgar Thompson and Joliet steel works show hopeful signs as shipyards and implements buy slowly.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
New York
Boston
Edgar
United States
Canada
Providence
Death of House Chaplain Haddaway Shocks Capitals
Rev. Mr. Haddaway, chaplain of the House of Representatives, died Thursday morning in Washington. The passing removes a spiritual figure who served the chamber and staff. His death prompts condolences from lawmakers and colleagues.
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Washington
Mr. Haddaway
House of Representatives
Atlanta Markets Goods and Prices in 19th Century Trade
The page lists extensive commodities and prices across groceries and provisions. Coffee, sugar, tea, spices, canned goods, fish, meats, flour, grain, hay, and farm produce from various origins are quoted with per unit or per package costs. Market terms include measures like barrels, sacks, pounds, and cwt with ranges and brand notes.
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Iroceries
Arbuckle
Lion
New Orleans
Cuba
Jamaica
Singapore
Japan
Hawley
Virginia
Texas
Georgia
Western Creamery
California
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Great Britain
Maine
Manitoba
Assiniboia
British Columbia
Pittsburg
Chicago Herald
Theophilus Browne
Causbrook Castle
Isle of Wight
Ludlow
Mohican
Bering Sea
Seal Islands
New York Sun
Eulalia
Spain
Bonn
Princes Louis
Alfonso
San Francisco
New England
New York Independent
National Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
State Banka
J. L. M.curry
Peabody Fund
Peabody Board
Iask
Prizons
County Chaingangs
Traverse
Geological Survey
Geological Board
Spencer
Boek
W. S. Yeates
State Library
Towit
Robert Battey
Battey
the State Legislature
Capital
Clay
John Jones
Corput
Corput, Edwards and Robinson
Harris
McAfee
Canton
Little River
Cherokee County
Macon
Houston Street
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