District Debt Apportionment and River Mouth Survey
In a fiscal note the act of June 20 1874 is cited for apportioning bonded debt between the United States Government and the District of Columbia. Reports advise reducing the District’s 3.65 bonds and related claims to the share payable by the U.S. Government. Also noted are surveys of the Mississippi River mouth to improve water depth for commerce and forthcoming reports to Congress. Government economy and District governance are discussed alongside a sanitary District Health report and national revenue trends.
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District of Columbia
District of Colimbia
Board of Audit
United States
Board of Health
National Capital
Congress
Washington
Georgetown
Mississippi
Miseiveippi
Stgood
U.S. Grant
Treasury Report Details 1874 Finances and Debts
The Secretary of the Treasury submits a detailed fiscal year 1874 report with receipts and expenditures. It covers total net receipts 3,232,186,231.29. balance in Treasury. ordinary expenses. surplus revenue. and debt reduction. It also outlines policy recommendations on specie payments, debt restructuring, currency reform, banking, taxation on whiskey, printing work, and tariff considerations. The document notes plans for fiscal year projections through 1876 and calls for economy in public buildings and revised enforcement of customs penalties.
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Havin
Treasury
Haaske
United States
London
Treasury Department
Congress
Justigos
Postal Affairs Dead Letters and Through Mail Stats 1874
The annual report notes 4,601,773 total dead letters received domestic and foreign, 1,302,244 delivered, 24,863 filed for reclamation, and 2,622,619 destroyed as worthless. Through-mall times improved notably on routes incl San Francisco, New York, and Washington to New Orleans. Postal offenses yielded 99 convictions. railway post offices rose to 68 lines. Foreign mail totaled 579,045 letters, with postage totals rising and European exchanges increasing.
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Parge de Geyer Cedes
cetabHshail
Maila
San Francisco
New York
Newark
Washington
New Orleans
United States
Ava
Great Britain and Ireland
France
Belgium
Beth Nor Anda
Switzer
Denrk
Otway
Europe
Attorney General reports U S civil wins and court reforms
The annual report shows civil judgments in favor of the United States totaling 2,021,724 with 887,192 realized. Criminal cases: 6,018 terminated with 2,623 convictions. 102 of 966 under Enforcement acts. United States not a party in 19,194 suits. 11,490 terminated with 20,508,024 judgments. Recommends sheriff, court, and pay reforms and new penitentiary in DC.
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Waanington
United States
Court of Claims
Attorney-General
United States District Courts
District of Columbia
Albany
Pianos and Organs Advertised In Chicago Store
Fine new rosewood pianos for 300 dollars and walnut organs with six stops for 125 dollars. Good second hand Poon 3150 to 200 offered by Reed's Temple of Music in Chicago. An estimated 12,700,000 Christians live in Turkey with 1,200,000 Latin Catholics, 3,000,000 Armenian Catholics, and 4,500,000 Bulgarians.
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Reed
Temple of Music
Chicago
Turkey
Walking Advertisement for Dr Pierce Medicines Parley
A historical testimonial letter promotes Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Burgeative Pellets and Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy claiming cure of long standing catarrh and asthma. It touts weight gain and improved health, with endorsements from pharmacists and Dr Pierce pamphlets. The notice also mentions other tonics and perma nent cures advertised by Whibett and Co and Elmwood Collare products.
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Ligenton
R. V. Prence
Buffalo
N.Y
Styx
Sage
J. L. Lumsden
Pierce
Wm. Forsyth
Bynum & 80N
Live Oak
Fia
V. Prirren
N. Y
Br. Pierce
Prestiee
Wilhoft
Whibett
WeE.ocg
Finny & Co
New Orleans
Act Davagists
Providential Man Dr Josefa Walxer's California Remedy
A physician in California, Dr Josefa Walxer, gains popularity for Vinceant Birrers a tonic described as free of alcohol and minerals, using rare vegetable extracts. The article cites numerous cures over two years and endorses its safety and efficacy.
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Josefa Walxer
California
Vinceant Birrers
J. Walker
Sierra Nevada
Seed House of Landreth & Son Flourishes Amid Slow Times
Landreth and Son, long established seed dealers, report strong trade and broad enterprise. They have nine of McCally and Stanly’s steam presses at work printing the Rural Register for 1875, a first for the firm. The Rural Register is supplied free to Landreth’s seed customers who do not use the Philadelphia Commercial List.
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Landrethe
McCally & Stanly
Rural Register
Landreth
Philadelphia
Christmas Day Story in Miller Magazine
Illustrated Christmas tale by editor Mrs. Miller appears in the December issue. Subscriptions include premiums for clubs at $1.10 per subscriber. options include single or two-name bundles with varying prices. Published by Joan E. Miller in Chicago, Illinois.
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Mrs. Miller
Joan E. Miller
Chicago
Til
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Snese
Eee
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Secretary of the Treasury
Postal Affairs
P. M. Gen. Jewell
the Law Department
Detroit Free Press
Christie
Elmwood
Seed House
David Landreth & Son
Bb & Hao Weswishors
Zerverss Astro
G. Webber & Co
Marion
Cowen & &An
Eighth Street
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John Word
Tol. D. Ward
High Bridge
P.O
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P. O
Adarore
C. Ross
Williamsburgh
New
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South
Clark Street
T. O. Lamb
Booth Clark Atreck
Lapres
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Ulder
Beissor
Niin
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Livingstone
Agenta
Cinncinnati
Detroit
Cicado
Davenport
Br. Louis
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Steinway
Einway & Sons
East 11Th Street
Dourden
White Manufacturing Co
Bridgeport
Conn
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A. L. Stimagon
American Express Company
Thiz Haod Sons
A. L.stimson
Ren. O. Woods
Federal
Kneeland Streets
Boston
P. MacKusick
Murray-at
Kelle, Howeu & Ludwig
Market-at
Philodemiitas
Monroest
John
Paul
Clamor Tribune
John Paul
Agent Book Co
Springfield Republica
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Bacon
Kver
Brooklyn Leasant
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Richmond
Heaps
Hina
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Meleas Oates
Wabash Avenue
Pernly Illustrated
John L. Shorey
Bromfield Street
Vandercook , O
Tate and Madivon Sts
Ptic’s
Oliver Optic
Elijah Kellogg
Shepard, Publishers
Keystone Safety
Keystone
Keystone Safety Gas Machine CO
J. B. Wilson
PHES
C.H. Baker
Sansom ST
Liberty ST
Grange
Order of Patrons of Husbandry
National Publishing CO
St. Louis
Grange Department
Agricultural Department
Farmers’ Club
American Institute
Nait
Beere
Gene
Straus
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