Direct tax reimbursement bill stirs 1861 dispute
The house debates a bill to reimburse states for a 1861 direct tax, arguing it would Uturn funds to states and erase unpaid sums. Pennsylvania faced 1654 regarding 1,654 dollars, while nationwide, leaders warn such refunds imply unchecked federal tax power and threaten republic values. The author urges keeping funds for veteran pensions instead of political uses.
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Congress
Pennsania
Treasury
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Protectionist Questions on Tariffs and Labor Wages
A reader-led critique questions tariff benefits arguing high prices do not secure wage gains for coal miners while prices rise. It cites English free trade moves and US factory practices, asks why protected industries idle 1874–79 and why workers lose while others gain, urging scrutiny of protectionist claims.
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States’ Union Congress
England
Minland
Not Much Of A Conundrum In New York Farming
A New York Herald correspondent asks why farmers face heavy mortgages. The answer: protectionist policy hits farmers at their point of sale, taxes on implements and supplies raise costs, forcing constant borrowing. High legal interest plus low farm yields trap farmers like a man in a muddy bog.
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New York State
The
New York Herald
Adear
Ghoulish Glee Over Roscoe Conkling’s Ill Health Debate
The Titusville Herald laments Conkling’s illness as a sign of national decay and GOP weakness while praising his leadership. It contrasts Democratic sympathy from a Senate message to the Republican party’s future control and Garfield era betrayals. The note includes signatures of prominent Democrats offering well wishes.
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Roscoe Conkling
Titusville Herald
Blaine
Conkling
Senate
Republican Party
Garfield
The Story Without End Again Under the Ledger
An OCR fragment presents a comic translation of Diogenes style dialogue from Hippodromos and Theodectes, mocking Crœsus and economic fate. It notes Croesus as a land grabber and monopolist. mentions Warner's Log Cabin Hops remedy and tariff politics involving Tancred.
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Diogenes
Hippodromos
Chicago
Theodectes
Cranus
Hippodromus
Croesus
Hippodromon
Theudectes
Presa
Gan
Rhode Island Vote Corruption Allegations Prompt Calls for Reform
A Philadelphia Times editorial cites accusations of wholesale vote buying in Rhode Island and urges legal action or new laws. It questions punishments for buyers and sellers and notes alleged intimidation by corporate owners in Warren County.
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Rhode Island
Agutis
Providence Journal
Phily. Times
Warren County
Ammonia in Baking Powders and Its Culinary Promise
Ammonia acts as a volatile leavening agent in doughs and batters, producing lighter bread biscuits and cakes with no residue after baking. When heated, ammonia gas forms from the compound, diffuses fully, and leaves no trace, enhancing texture and wholesomeness according to early scientific reports.
Resolutions of Respect for D. H. Donaldson by Spring Creek lodge
At a regular Spring Creek lodge meeting on April 7 540 K of P members unanimously adopt resolutions mourning the death of D H Donaldson who died after a brief illness The lodge expresses sympathy to his family drapes its charter in mourning for thirty days and will publish the resolutions in county papers presented to the family by P M Ganceron Murnton FL R Donarveux
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Srrine Crugx
Spring Creek
D. H. Donaldson
P.M. Ganceron
Murnton
R. Donarveux
Think of the tariff and the wool duty debate
The piece rails at tariff policy on wool and its effect on farmers, urging voters to protect the old farmer. It cites Dakota statehood politics, noting Republican uses of new Senate seats and electors, while Democrats push for immediate admission of Dakota and western territories. A court grants venue to Jacob Sharp. obituary note.
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Caire
Congress
Dakota
Montana
New Mexico
Washington Territory
Obituary for Daniel Donaldson of Spring Creek Pa
Daniel Donaldson of Spring Creek Warren county died April 1 1888 at his birthplace after a long rheumatic illness and a paralytic attack. Elder son of Robert and Elizabeth he leaves a wife and two sons and a surviving brother. The K of H bore the remains and a Congregational service at West Spring Creek followed by remarks from Rev Woztfall and home choir music. The family thanks neighbors for kindness during their great loss. Corry papers please copy.
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Daniel Donaldson
Spring Creek
Warren County
Robert
Elizabeth Donaldson
K. of H
West Spring Creek
Woztfall
Congregational Church
Corry
Uncertain digestive woes and a patent remedy
The text describes bilious symptoms with variable appetite, white furred tongue, mixed diarrhea or constipation, hemorrhoids or bleeding, giddiness headache and stomach tenderness. It promotes Green's August Flower as a cheap remedy with many testimonials.
Smith farm sale in Conewango township details
For Sale a farm of one hundred acres in Conewango township on the west side of the Dateh Hill road from Jackson Tin three miles from North Warren known as the Smith farm. For further particulars apply to W. Om. Sera North Warren Pa 312 Box 46.
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Conewango Township
Jackson Tin
North Warren
Smith
Clairvoyant Examination Free Offers Radical Cure Prospects
An advertisement offers free diagnostic clairvoyant exams by Dr. E. F. Borrerbery of Syracuse New York claiming 30 years of experience and candor about radical cure prospects at no cost. The notice also promotes Hotel de Ville restaurant with lunch 25 cents and oysters, inviting patrons to visit proprietor A Guertin on Second Street near Henry's grocery store.
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E. F. Borrerbery
Syracuse
N.Y
Hotel de Ville
Second
Henry
Atr. C. H. Morris
Newark
Dr.King
Jesse Middiewart
Decatur
Olle
Dr. King
Morck
Farm to Rent Near Pittsfield on Easy Terms
Farm to rent one half mile east of Pittsfield for one year or term of years. Requires a good reliable renter with strong recommendations. Deserted, but best farm in Broken straw valley with sturdy buildings. For terms apply at farm Mexney to Lean. Also notice: Thy helping hand building and loan association of Warren offers surplus cash on moderate premium and easy payment terms. For particulars contact P. Greutonp, President Cons. Dixsmoor, Solicitor 32 5.
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Pittsfield
Brokenstraw Valley
Mexney
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
Warren
P. Greutonp
Dixsmoor
Surgical Outfit and Horse Liniment Adverts in Warren
In Warren Pa an ad promotes a full line of surgical instruments and appliances from Johnson & Ligeraisy druggists. It also touts English spavin liniment for horses with a 50 cent bottle price and lists L. G. Noyes as a Warren druggist selling it. Additional notice highlights new shades and jackets at discount prices from 322 Houytzer & Jarvis.
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Johnson & Ligeraisy
Warren
L. G. Noyes
Wotlee
Houytzer & Jarvis
No. 346 Water Street Dry Goods Price War
No. 346 Water Street announces a 30 day price reduction sale on dry goods and carpets. They aim to clear 100 large stock by offering low prices to entice customers and reduce surplus inventory. The message invites all customers to inspect prices before buying and emphasizes potential personal savings.
Carpet sale prices spread by Shear’s in April list
Housekeepers urged to act in April carpet sale at Shear’s with cash-only discounts. Ingrain carpets cut to 2c per yard, extra features at 56c, 7c for best 3 ply Hartford Ingrain, tapestries at 45c, various Brussels and Moquette discounts, plus curtains and mats.
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Lowell & Hartford
Hartford
Silk fabrics sale prices cut for spring and summer
Advertising copy announces discounts on Gros Grain silk and satin fabrics in multiple colors and widths, with yardage up to 1000 yards. Prices drop from marked amounts to deep sale figures, including Black, Rhadma Satin, Latin Merveilleux, Sarah fabrics, and Fablle in various shades, all promoted as exceptionally low.
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Warkken
United States
United States Senate
Warner
Tanxdaatt
William T. Sherman
Amonia
Jacob Sharp
Tie
Adizhiman's
Bairstow
Morek Drug Store
Woradrital Ca
W. D. Hoyt «Co
Drugeist
Rome
Bucklen
A. Guertin
George Ball
Farvers
Horseman
James Thomes
Wranklin Road
Baltimore
Laxador
Ely
J B. Case
St. Denis Hotel
Fact
Www
IES
Trsery
Ce Sulth
Geneva
N. Y
Enat
Morrison
McKain
A.J Flaztltine
Bayer
Glade Township
East Warren
Lesser & Co
EJ Lesser
Warren, Pe
D. Shear
Water Street
Penn’a
Shear’s
Bsc
Sarah
Soc
BLACK
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