Denver seer foretells dramatic plagues and comets
The source quotes a Denver venturer predicting two great comets appearing in the Northwest. One comet is said to have a cluster nucleus and another will pass within one degree of striking the earth, near Asia. The prophecy envisions ocean levels rising and engulfing Asia, leaving no inhabitants.
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Problems of the Time Emigration and the Westward Surge
Henry George argues that European emigration and American expansion fuel social pressure. He notes sustained westward growth from Chicago to the Pacific, the impact of land scarcity, rising land prices, and foreign investment. The piece warns that curbing virgin land expansion could intensify social pressures at home and abroad.
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Grant on the Army of the Potomac reminiscence
The dialogue notes General Newton becoming President of the Society of the Army of the Potomac. Grant declines any office, saying he did not play a central role with the army in the war, though he praises Newton and McClellan for their homage. He recalls command of a division in the Army of the Tennessee.
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Florida Builds Vast Rail Network Amid Growth
Florida displays a railroad boom with 869 miles completed and 632 miles under construction, totaling 1501 miles. Despite joining the Union in 1845 and its vast area, the state recorded a 1880 population of 269,493.
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Florida
Gold and silver production decline and state results 1882
The 1882 special Mint report shows total bullion output of gold 32.5 million and silver 46.8 million, with gold down 2.22 million and silver up 0.8 million from 1881. California, Nevada, Idaho and Montana drive shifts, while Idaho, Montana and New Mexico lead silver gains. Nevada declines after Comstock, Utah rises in silver, and New Mexico and Arizona show rising bullion.
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Georgia
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South Carolina
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Virginia
Washington Territory
Wyoming
Gree
Comstock Lode
New Moerico
Rival railroad clerk outsmarts ticket buyer at Iowa station
A town lady tests a railroad agent at an Iowa station by paying with a silver quarter and sixteen button-like items, claiming they are legal tender. The agent accepts them, then uses the joke to entertain others, while a later customer repeats the stunt. The correspondence also notes a testimonial praising Dr. RB Pierce and his Favorite Prescription for a long illness.
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Iowa
The
Republic
Cleavland
Fattening Cattle Guidelines From Ontario Agricultural College
The Ontario Agricultural College report outlines fattening cattle practices. It advises feeding up to ten pounds of grain daily for a thousand-pound animal, frequent meals, continuous water and salt access, and careful water-plant balance with roots. It warns that cold damp air raises feed intake without fattening efficiency and recommends stall feeding and limited exercise for beef cattle.
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Ontario Agricultural College
Extraordinary Finger Nails From Asia A Surface Trend
Notes and Queries recounts long nail customs in China Siam India and Annam. The article notes nails grow extremely long with Siamese and Indian practices featuring bells silver cases or noble signaling. Little finger nails often extend for visiting dignitaries and ambassadors from Asia to Europe.
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Europe
India
Asia
Pope Leo XIII A Day In The Life Of A Pope At 74
The pope rises early and attends first mass then receives officials and ambassadors. He dines frugally, walks in the Vatican gardens, then again meets cardinals and bishops. Evenings are spent reading theological works sent from around the world as he nears age 74.
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