Republicans urged to mobilize as 1892 echo looms
Des Moines October 1. James A Gilmore of Stuart reports a sharpened Democratic organization and more money this year. He warns Republicans that complacency could cost votes, citing 1892 lessons and urging active turnout to secure majorities in all congressional districts.
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James A. Gilwore
Stuart
Republican State Committee
Benjamin Harrison
Gilmore
Democrate
Helweg
Republican Party
Doge
Con Vyerte
Cagitman
Weaver
Election day critique of party laws and Henderson chance
A concerned writer argues that Republican neglect and altered election laws will tilt the South toward Democrats and hurt Col. D. H. Henderson of Iowa in the next Congress. The piece predicts shifts in party strength and urges vigilance on election day.
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Rae Bettora
Bryan
D. H. Henderson
Towa
Spanker
Banks praise changed scene since 1896 says Des Moines banker
A Des Moines banker, director in several banks, contrasts 1896 and today noting banks loan freely now while then they avoided business credit, kept cash tight, and prepared for a storm. He recalls street debates and widespread political talk of free silver, now replaced by work and abundant money at low interest.
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Des Moines
Fifth and
Walumt
Bankas
Hall of Fame eligibles finalized by New York University
The New York University senate completed voting in the Hall of Fame contest. From 262 names submitted, 100 judges awarded spots to notable figures including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Webster, Ulysses Grant, John Marshall, Thomas Jefferson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Washington Irving, James Audubon, Gilbert Stuart, Asa Gray and others with varied vote totals.
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Senate
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Hall of Fame
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Webster
Benjamin Brantiin
A. Grant
John Marshall
Thomas Jefferson
Ralph Waldo Emergon
Henry W. Longfellow
Washington Irving
Jonathan Wawards
David G. Parragtt
Samuel IF
Morse
Henry Clay
George Peabody
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hevert I. Lee
Peter Cooper
Burial in One Grave for Corrigan Family
The wife, three daughters, granddaughter, and niece of Capt. James Corrigan were buried in a single grave at Lakeview cemetery after the Idler yacht disaster when a squall capsized off the port. Mrs Corrigan Ida Corrigan Jane Corrigan and Mrs Rieley’s baby Risley also perished. Miss Mitbells Hall, a niece and inmate of the Corrigan home, died recently and was buried with the victims.
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James Corrigan
Lakeview Cemetery
Sprecher
Euclid Avenues Presbyterian Church
Corrigan
James
Ida Corrigan
Jane. Corrigan
Aviator Falls To Death In Balloon Ascent
Mills Wis Oct 11 A Chicago man P Deer died during a balloon ascent that reached 200 feet. The balloon exploded and fell 100 feet before the parachute opened. Deer lost grip, struck head and shoulder and died within minutes. Witnesses 5 000. This was the 321st ascent in the past 12 years.
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Deer
Governor Krause endorsed headache capsules in a letter
A South Dakota governor endorses Krause's Headache Capsules as a cure for headaches. The missive, signed by Lt. Gov. J. Hefletcher, powders stock advice and mentions preparations sold by druggists. A separate testimonial praises Hartwig's Ling Balm for coughing and chest troubles.
Kidney Trouble Case Stumps Doctors in Winsor
A 1900 report recounts kidney troubles baffling top physicians. A patient claims Dr C D Warner’s Compound of Seven Cures restored health after eight bottles, urging advanced years to try the remedy. Also touts Kodo Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestive aid aiding digestion and stomach rest.
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U. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Fhiars & Adams
Castareta beauty claim and DeWitt's salve ad
An old newspaper ad spotlights Castareta beauty products and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It touts skin improvement, acne cure, and pain relief with claims of guaranteed satisfaction and warnings about counterfeit copies. Local sellers Ehlers & Adams promote these remedies.
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DeWitt
DeWtt
Ehlers & Adams
Reliable but dubious cures flood late 19th century ads
An OCR fragment bundles multiple patent medicines and health claims. It touts Warner's Compound of Seven Cures as a cancer and skin disease remedy and Hartwell's Dung Balsam for pulmonary issues. It sells no-tobacco aids, a no torque “No-Tor Bac” vigor elixir, and a kidney cure. Claims promise immediate throat and lung relief, curb coughing, and household safety.
Fragmented Note on Pancreatic Health and Constipation
A garbled snippet discusses feeling and healing related to constipation and digestive discomfort. No clear names, dates, or places are readable. The text lacks coherent facts to form a full news item.
Winter of 1997 Injured Clay Citizen Credits Pain Relief
In winter 1997 James Reed of Clay County West Virginia injured his leg after striking a cake of ice. His leg swelled and he suffered severe pain until Chamberlain's Pain Balm provided near complete relief within a week. Local ads tout Pain Balm and Rocky Mountain Tea as remedies.
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Clay
Clay County
W. Va
Chamberlain
R. G. Miler
Excursion to St Louis offered by the Canal line
Excursion rates announced for trips to St Louis Mo on Oct 1 with return by Oct 8 in special cars. Tickets on sale Sept 30 to Oct 1 limited for return passage and valid aboard daily coaches. Contact ticket agents for details. Includes advertisements for Da Witt's Little Early Risers and Foner’s Kidney Cure.
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St. Ouis
Batty
G. P.& Wal
Marshaltown
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