Taxpayer-friendly tally of Pennsylvania state spending and reform
An argument traces state outlays from 1861 to 1880, contrasting Republican rule under Curtin and Cameron with later reform. It cites total spend/ debt costs, highlights growth from 947,911.83 to 4,963,195.29, and praises Controller Pattison's impact on Philadelphia finances and the push for similar reform statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Bate
Govemnor Curtin
Cameron
Curtin
Auditor General
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Philadelphia
Forty Mirrors Reveal New Heat and Light Discovery
From the Washington Post a report on Calver's patent model of forty small mirrors arranged to converge on a single point. The setup melted zinc, ignited wood, and produced light surpassing ordinary electric illumination. Projections claim iron and steel could melt rapidly with large mirror arrays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Patent Office
Calver
National Debt Debate Letter From W D Waisey
A reader from Lorraville Pa comments on bonds, banks and public debt. He argues the 1865 debt peak and 1869 bond doubling, challenges Creed, and includes an attached article on national banks versus state banks with a critique of bank endorsements and treasury notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ledger
Baxter
Creed
The
Lepcer
Mr. Creed
Jial
Meadville Republica
Warren
Crawford County
Richmond
First National Bank of
Meadville
First National
National Bank
Bank of
Isue
United States
U. S
Washington
Bank
Republican Party
Maine
Tssue
Treasury
W. D. Waisey
Lorravinie
A Pleasant Letter Recommends Baxter's Mandrake Bitters
Zeeland Michigan. Enclosed draft for invoice amount May 7 1879. N Dekerrr druggist endorses Baxter's Mandrake Bitters claiming high satisfaction after selling few bottles. Warranted to help biliousness liver complaint dizziness indigestion constipation and similar ailments. Price 25 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeeland
Mich
N. Dekerrr
SQUIBS AND CURES ADVERTISEMENTS MIXED
A collection of 19th century ad snippets promotes Peruna for various ailments and hair restorers. It touts products like Brown's Iron Bitters and Shilohs Cure, with testimonials from readers such as John Ryan of Pittsburg and Mrs. E Vetter. Also features Pile remedies from Dr Bosanko and a Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
John Ryan
Penn Ave
Pittsburg
E. Vetter
Pittsburgh
Sanford
Parker
Boston
Smith, Kline & Co
Philadelphia
C. N. Crittent
New York
Shiloh
A. J. Davis
Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co
Piqua, Qhie
A.J. Davis
Warren, Pa
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. d. Davis
F. H. Brown
Baraweh
Ted
Sen. M. Frailey
South Street
Baltimore
Weens & Potter
Golling
Collins
the Home Mutual Life Association OF Pennsylvania
Sage
Dmg Morse
Anager
Warren, Evie
Crawford, Forest and McKean Counties
Chautauqua Co
Berback’s Block
Aplyeltt
Barnes, Bancroft & Co
Europe
Buffalo
Grand Central Dry Goods House of
Main ST
Third St
Methodist Church
Warren, Penna
Beech St
Dunkirk
Nixon & CO
EDGER
Carver House
Allegheny Valley
Pittsb
Gh.rr
Southsward Trains
A.m.ipm
Bielo
Tii
Krewsbturg
Fentonville
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Oe Star
Newm
Grand Valley
Titusville
Titmeville
D. Thayer
T. c. A. Close
Lake Shore Road
Granite Works
W. B. Kinsky
Union School
Werren, Pa
Agenta
Purchaers
Kinsey
P. Bysecker
Second Street
Variety Hall
Jon St Impaur
To & L. Vartian & Co
Osborn
Ohio
George Wiederhold
Rou Ago
Cee PA
Christian Pinkel
East Scene & St
nZime
Sulfa, N.Y
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