Two 1885 elections loom as Sherman and Harter debate tariff
In Americus the Oct 29 issue notes upcoming New York and Virginia elections. It reports Rev E E Hale and a challenge to Sherman on tariffs, with Harter urging a revenue tariff and listing potential debate opponents. It also covers cotton market stats, interior stocks, and a House committee circular seeking steel supply for ordnance, to be discussed in New York on November 17.
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New York
Virginia
Michael D. Harter
Mansield
Ohio
John Sherman
Harter
Richland County
Sherman
J.B. Gergent
Rowland Hazard
Mr. Wright
Philadelphia Record
Jos
Btnte Senate
House of Representatives
Ongressman Crisp
Gun Foundry Board
United States
Andrew Carnegie’s counsel to the young man of wealth era
The quotation portrays Carnegie urging youths to aim high and avoid bars or liquor, to avoid speculation, to keep within revenue, and to prioritize firm interests while resisting impatience. It notes Carnegie as one of the era’s most successful business figures and ties his advice to Emerson’s maxim about self-reliance.
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Andrew Carnegie
Emerson
Carnegie
Mugwumpian Reform Views Clash With Electoral Tactics
The Mugwumpian idea of civil service reform is described as defeating enemies in conventions but harming rivals at the polls. It notes a double standard where an offensive partisan is barred from active politics, yet a civil service reform Republican may aid his party while serving under a Democratic administration.
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Ohio
Bolls and Carbuncles And a Bitters Cure
The piece describes boils and carbuncles as volcanoes of the body caused by impure blood and poor digestion. It promotes Brown's Tron Bitters as a tonic to tone the system and aid recovery. Handy and Rulman of Annapolis advertise the product, claiming many satisfied customers and no complaints.
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Handy ,& Rulman
Annapolis
Belfast man Beck Ett Enlists as Mayo and Claims Pension
A Belfast man adopted the alias Mayo to enlist in the Union army and lost both eyes in service. He now receives the government’s largest pension of 100 dollars a month, signing receipts under the Mayo alias. Mothers are urged to protect children from worms and use Schriner’s Indian Vermifuge promptly to prevent fatal worming.
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Belfast
Beckett
Union Army
Mayo
Shriner
Parker's Tonic Promoted by Chicago Druggist
A Chicago druggist from Calumet Ave and Twenty Ninth Street testifies Parker's Tonic rebuilt a doctor’s health after years of illness. He reports the tonic strengthens flesh and organs, reduces coughs, and bolsters overall well being, and claims broad patient usage and strong demand at a dollar per bottle.
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Parker
J. E. Darrow
Calumet Ave
Pharmacy
Twentyninth Street
Chicago
I. Parker
Hivcox & Go N. Ed
Spool Cotton Wholesale Ad from Apoool Cotton J P Coats
Wholesale ad notes 600 dozen spool cottons just received from Apoool Cotton J P Coats. Joun BR Saw.
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J. & P. Coats
Joun BR
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