Fresh Water Democrat John Whiteaker Heads East to Congress
The Wilmington Post recounts Oregon’s John Lycurgus Whiteaker, dubbed a fresh water Democrat, elected to Congress and journeying from his Missouri like roots to Washington. A farmer and tobacco chewer, he leaves eleven white headed children, travels by sea then train, as Democrats urge swift assembly of the House.
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Atutus
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United States Senate
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San Franscisco
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March 18 House scene with Lone Oregon voter Whiteaker
The account recalls a weary Tom John Lycurgus Whiteaker of Oregon entering the House on March 18 after a cross country journey. He voted for Randall for Speaker as the Capitol press described the exhausted figure and the nation’s political mood. A medical note on near and far sightedness discusses how prolonged close work worsens myopia and advises lighting, spectacles, and rest.
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Not so Easy Essay on Money And Machinery Era
The piece notes the abundance of essays on frugal living and the desire for more guidance on earning money. It highlights the Army and Navy Journal’s coverage of a major army reorganization bill with General Sherman’s views, and praises a Superior Sewing Machine called the Family Shuttle Machine for its efficiency, price, and adaptability, urging readers to inspect it at the paper’s office and contact the company for information.
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