The Auger and political comment in a late 19th century paper
A reader notes The Auger magazine and its poem Simon Grubb's Dream with criticism and jokes about editors. The piece discusses the federal election bill fight in the Senate, Ireland's home rule, Senator Wallace’s bank failure and Pattison vs Delamater, and a digression on forks vs thumbs in 1611 England. It ends with farmer organizations in Pennsylvania and a wall paper ad from N K Wenderboe.
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Tuare
Ireland
Parnell
Free Ireland
Wallace
Colorado
Clearfield
Pattison
Delamater
Warren
Harrisburg Patriot
Yule Tide: Christmas Blessing Across Hard Year
A reflective Christmas piece notes how the season loosens routine and rekindles generosity, love, and hope despite debts, sickness, and loss. It honors the Christ Child's spell over homes, urging families to share warmth, care, and harmony as the world repeats the manger story and choir of peace.
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Bethleham
Federal Election Bill Faces Death as Public Opinion Sways
President Harrison pressed for a federal election bill but public sentiment favors state control of elections. Senator Paddock and Ingalls oppose. the measure likely won’t reach a vote and may die. Times polling shows Cleveland and Blaine as likely rivals in 1892, with Harrison and Hill trailing. A 1872 Grant attack by Miller may jeopardize a Supreme Court seat. Plus ads for lumber bolts and Siegel's spectacles.
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Washington
Plumb
Kansas
Quay
Cameron
Harrison
Senate
Congress
Senator Paddock
Paddock
Ingalls
South
Gen
Chicago Times
Times
Grover Cleveland
Governor Hill
James G. Blaine
President Harrison
Cleveland
Blaine
Hill
Indianapolis Sentinel
Miller
Supreme Bench
General Grant
Warren Wooden Ware Works
Paving Front Street Faces Mixed Local Opinion
Citizens weigh a plan to fence off riverfront lots from opposite the Episcopal church to near the river for a new paved Front Street, funded by sale proceeds. Some elderly residents fear obstructed views. most back the project as necessary, while others note political disputes in Ireland and public notices about stationery and local ads follow.
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Lepcer
Episcopal Church
Front Street
Allegheny
Lepcar
Gospel of humanity poem on dumb anim al s and conscience
An extended verse for the American Humane Education Society presents a dream vision where a man named Leon Simon confronts guilt for abusing animals. Surrounding creatures Grayfoot Brindle and other beasts plead for mercy as the verdict of conscience arrives. The poem ends with a moral urging kindness and accountability. Auction notes for horses and sale of pianos and sewing machines follow.
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American Humane Education Society
Ben Hazzard
Gro. T. Angels
Leon Simon
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