National Banks Debate and Greenback Policy
The Elkhart Observer’s March 24 issue attacks the Sun’s stance on the National Banking System arguing that banks remain untaxed by state or national authorities. It recalls Salmon P. Chase and wartime finance, contends the system was an emergency measure, and favors converting U S bonds to greenbacks while opposing further greenback contraction.
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Observer
Salmon P. Chase
United States Treasury
Treasury
Congress
U.S
Chase
Treasury Department
United States
Taxation and Industry Pressed by Municipal Burden
The New York Sun excerpt argues heavy state county and municipal taxes threaten industrial growth, noting three percent rates impede capital returns and discourage new ventures. It calls for stopping wasteful debt and cites Massachusetts as a reform example while debating remedies. It cites John H. Baker and debates in Congress and presses for decisive action.
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Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
John H. Baker
Congress
New Era
Pricket
Goshen Democrat
Murray
Neuns
Indiana
Private medical college debate echoes Fort Wayne case
A leaked private letter from Surgeon W.T. Ferguson praises European training but opposes a proposed Fort Wayne Medical College. He predicts danger from ill prepared graduates and urges standards through established urban colleges. The missive urges caution on cheap diplomas and stresses proper dissection subjects.
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Cold Army
United States
Europe
Medical University of
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Bloomingdale
Manure loads boost cow milk and a farmer’s care
A farmer, praised for industry and kindness, tends cattle with cleanliness and attentive feeding. His cows increase milk production when he loads manure, cleans racks, brushes cows, and offers water. The piece links that care to calmer behavior and higher yield, while noting local price hikes for doctor visits and calls for better sanitation in Ft Wayne.
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Agriculturist
Ft. Wayne
Fairbank
Texas restrains concealed weapons under new constitution
The article notes Texas bans concealed weapons including revolvers and knives except for police and justice officials. It questions enforcement given local thieves and citizens prepared to fight, and says carrying revolvers or bowie knives in belts is a misdemeanor for citizens.
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Texas
Enterprising Druggist Offers Dr King's New Discovery
D Squires announces a fresh supply of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat tickle. A large bottle costs one dollar or a free trial bottle is available at the drugstore.
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D. Squires
Dr. King's
Grant Seen as Strongest Figure in Republican Party
The Cincinnati Commercial argues Grant is the strongest man among those considered for the presidency. It cautions that some pledged expectations may not be fully met and suggests misgivings about the party’s direction.
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Cincinnati
Gen. Grant
Ponderings on Voter Power and Political Quips
A Pomeroy Democrat quips that with fifty thousand more voters in government employ no coalition could defeat Grant for a third term. A Maine teacher who attacked a boy with a gimlet has quit teaching. A joke asks how a belle differs from a burglar. The New York Herald notes March 4 1877 falls on Sunday. California exported 11 316 349 dollars worth of wheat since last July.
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Pomeroy
Maine
California
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