Hymns of Spring and Science Across the Polar World
A long poem extols spring yet warns of death as spring fades to autumn. The page then reports on Weyprecht’s 1879 plan for international polar observing stations, Japan’s luminous painting tale, cremation trends in Europe, and various scientific notes. A delegation visits General Hancock in Washington with praise and a promise to vote independents in the next election.
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France
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Bache
North America
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Middle Bay
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New York
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Friday
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New York Herald
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J.B. Byrnes
Washington Heights
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United States
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Washington
Garfield and Credit Mobilier Testimony Summary
A historical compilation of Gen Garfield's assertions and committee findings on Credit Mobilier dealings. It cites gun sworn testimony before Poland committee on January 14 1874, notes Garfield never owned stock or profits, but indicates he agreed to take ten shares and received a $329 balance via a check from the Sergeant at Arms after dividends. It references New York Times and Tribune reports from 1873-1878 criticizing congressional purchases and perjury in the Credit Mobilier affair.
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Credit Mobilier
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Sergeant At Arms
New York Times
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Oakes Ames
Congress
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James A. Garfield
Ohio
Gen. Garfield
Committee of the
House of Representatives
House
de Golyer
Shepherd Ring
Washington
de Goyler
Washington Ring
United States
Y. Sun
Chautauqua County
New York
News- Letter
Staats-Zeitung
New York Herald
Tribune
Juunville
A Charming Pickpocket On the Pebble House Porch
Miss Ilaine Trowell sits on the Pebble House porch watching the river on a bright October day. Ada Warden Linda Lees and others tease about kleptomania as Herbert Moore shares a tale of a charming pickpocket and a mysterious lovely girl at the theater.
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Pebble House
Virginia
Indecal
Ada Warden
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Shakespeare
Newport
Llerbert Moore
Mrs. Sherwood
Brown
Linda Jove
Ierbert
Herbert
Miss Warden
Misa Lees
Miss Jowell
George Cuthbert
Ada—” ‘Muss Warden
Herbert Mischeivously
George
Europe
Jack Frost
Paris
Inda
Norbert
Miss Blowells
Moore
Alione
Lleibert
Character of Gen Garfield Reveals Mounting Scandals
The article reviews Garfield's conduct during the Credit Mobilier exposure, noting initial denials, later testimony showing stock ownership and dividends, alleged suborning of perjury, and involvement in De Golyer pavement contracts. It portrays Garfield as a flawed political figure tied to scandal and corruption claims amid his presidential candidacy.
London Hair Color Restorer Drives Hair Growth
An advertisement touts London Hair Color Restorer as a clean, non sticky formula that thickens hair, restores gray hair, cures dandruff, and promotes regrowth where thinning has occurred. Sold by druggists at 75 cents a bottle or six for $4 from Principle Depot, 380 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia.
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Principle Depot
United States
North Sixth
Philadelphia
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Pennsylvania City Counts and Tallies in 19th Century Census
A long list of local statistics notes Meadville’s 4137 names in a new directory and Franklin County population at 5070, with notes on 60500 silkworms in Chester County. Other items mention city-charter hopes for Shenandoah, floods of 1870-era data, a lightning death of Jd. F. Rickert, oil losses near Franklin, and various regional curiosities.
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Jd. F. Rickert
Meadville
Gas City
Franklin
Shenandoah
Newton Pettis
Crawford County
Dr Fenner's Golden Relief Promises Instant Pain Aid
An early sales notice touts Dr Fenner's Golden Relief as a cure for neuralgia toothache headache and general pain. It claims quick relief for rheumatism backache kidney disease colic diarrhea dysentery burns and bruises with samples offered at 10 cents.
Itching Piles Cure Promoted by Dr Swayne Ointment
An 19th century brief promotes Dr Swayne and Son All-Healing Ointment as a moisture itchy cure for pinworm like genitourinary irritation and a range of skin eruptions. Price fifty cents for one box or 1.25 for three mailed or by stamps. Also includes unrelated notes on Garfield controversy and a historical cartoon quote.
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Dr. Swayne & Son
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Thays
Riverfront Anecdotes and a Civil War-Era Letter
A fragment from a dated scene includes a lively dialogue about a chocolate caramel and a handkerchief, a playful ending about love and sailing with a character named Norbert. The second item is a June 28, 1980 letter from Leonard W. JeoMe praising General Hancock, referencing Grant, Lee, Thad Stevens, and party politics with long political loyalties and doubts about policy.
The Right Man for President Candidate Support and Attacks
The piece argues Garfield as a presidential candidate citing a supporter who praises his practicality and humor, while criticizing Democratic critics over a Mobile credit dispute. It notes skepticism toward Garfield from newspaper pages like The New York Times and references Lincoln era gratitude for General Winfield Scott Hancock.
Dr Swayne’s Tar and Sarasparula Pills Ad
An advertisement touts Dr. Swayne's Tar and Sarasparula Pills as a liver regulator curing bilious disorders and offering clearer skin. Priced 26 cents per box, five boxes for one dollar, mailed on receipt. available from Dr. Swayne & Son in Philadelphia and at druggists. Also presents a folk origin tale for the phrase catching a tartar with a jokey Irish soldier exchange.
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Dr. Swayne & Son
North Sixth St
Philadelphia
Eugene
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