Surviving Ex-Officials and Treasury Gains Fuel 1880s Debate
The piece notes only one living ex-president Rutherford B. Hayes and two ex vice presidents Hannibal Hamlin and William Wheeler, with the vice presidency vacant. It also reports rising federal receipts, a May–November surplus, and projected bond calls as Treasury revenue climbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rutherford B. Hays
Hannibal Hamlin
Maine
William Wheeler
New York
Hamlin
Wheeler
Malone
Henry Wilson
Massachusetts
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Abraham Lincol
Jas. A. Garfield
Frog Farm Planned on Seneca Lake New York
A frog farm will be established on Seneca Lake New York with artificial cultivation for the crops and factories to can the produce. A Kentucky church built this summer at the Jefferson Davis birthplace site was dedicated on Saturday with Davis present to lend importance.
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Seneca Lake
New York
Jefferson Davis
Kentucky
Davis
Government to reclaim land held by corporations for settlers
The piece states there is a push to stop private corporations from taking more public land and to reclaim millions of acres now held by corporations. It argues the land should be kept by the Government for actual settlers and homesteads, and that Congress will not allow further waste of public domains.
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Federal
Treasury
Congress
Cleveland
Wall Street
South
Republic
Liberia
Bureau
Department
Register
Lothario
Harlowe
Smith
Jones
Haad
Thatcher
Welcker's
Giles
Stiles
Washington
Carmen
Gashwiler
Hon. X
California
Rascal
Carmen de Haro
Miss de Haro
Concho
Don Juan
Ozzer
Micheltorena
Don Royal
Hoosh
Gery
Garcia
Royal Thatcher
Death of a President and Hero of Peace
Henry Watterson recalls the late president as a dead republican and American whose life bore sorrows yet earned citizen debt. He notes both political opposition and personal admiration, offering respectful homage as a loyal, loving heart rests in peace.
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Henry Watterson
Arthur
Tilden at the Shrine of Beauty
A Fifth Avenue theater party recalls the moment Henry Watterson presented Mary Anderson to Samuel J. Tilden in a green room scene. Tilden, in full dress with a jewel, compliments the actress with French-noble grace as Anderson remarks on his youth despite age.
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Tilden
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Mary Anderson
Green Room
Kentucky
Henry Watterson
Samuel J. Tilden
Mail and Express
Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure touted by local man
A prominent resident declares a twenty year cough relieved by Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure. Westerman offers a trial bottle free and larger sizes at one dollar. The War Series building interest promises Gettysburg and other Civil War topics with notable generals and naval stories to come.
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Sprague
Westerman
H. Westerman
Gettysburg
Jen. Hunt
Union
Len T
E. M. Law
Chickamauga
D. H. Hill
Sherman
Howard
Slocum
Q. A. Gilmore
Wm. F. Smith
John Gibbon
Horace Potter
John S. Mosby
H. W
Prohibition Supporters Help Democrats in Local Races
The piece credits the prohibitionists in Los Angeles County for aiding a Democratic sweep, noting they backed Cleveland in 1884 and helped elect Rose, while leaving many candidates unhappy. It also mentions a patent cure for drunkenness, the Golden Specific, and asks about political fairness in a Des Moines Register remark.
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Santa Ana
Los Angeles
Prohibition Party
Cleveland
Edward
California
L. J. Rose
Melrose
Spurgeon
Brace Up With Electric Bitters Promoted For Vital Health
Feeling low and headachy with jitters and poor spirits. Electric Bitters touted as a blood purifier and liver kidney stimulant to restore vigor. Sold for 50 cents at L M Bosworth Drug Store. Also notes Henry George Progressive Democratic party pledges for members to support majority decisions and commit to genuine organizing efforts.
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L. M. Bosworth “Ng
Pesons
Henry George
Progressive Democratic Party
Scott's Emulsion Promises Digestive Aid and Appetite Boost
A medical endorsement from Dr. Cohen of Waco Texas touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for infantile wasting. It is said to restore wasted tissues and increase strength and appetite in children unable to digest food.
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Scott
Cohen
Waco
Texas
Shiloh's Porous Plaster Promoted for Lame Back
An advertisement touts Shiloh's Porous Plaster for lame back, side or chest relief priced at 26 cents. It highlights simple use and low cost as a remedy.
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Shiloh
Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption Cure Sold With Guarantee
Advertises Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption Cure with a guarantee. Claims to cure Consumption and related ailments. Priced at 50 and 75 cents per bottle.
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Shiloh
President Cleveland Targeted by Fatty Cleverland Mockery
The article notes President Cleveland’s annoyance at his perceived obesity and his efforts to practice exercises. It mentions irreverent critics nicknamed Fatty Cleverland, mocking the president and inviting strong censure.
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Cleveland
Thrifty Advice on Cough Cure Savings
The notice urges economizing especially in tight times and compares the value of a fifty cent bottle of Dr. Bigelow's Cough Cure to a one dollar bottle. It promises a prompt safe cure for throat and lung troubles and lists J. H. Pickett & Co. as the seller and endorsing agent.
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Dr. Bigelow
J. H. Pickett & Co
St Nicholas 1886 87 preview features and contributors
The London Times praises St Nicholas and outlines its 1886 87 lineup. Includes stories by Louis M Alcott and Frank R Stockton, Mrs Burnett serials, war tales by Gen Badeau, Mexican life tale Jaan and Jaanita, urban sketch Jenny's Boarding-House, and articles with illustrations by Theodore R Davis Nora Perry Brander Matthews and others. Subscription price three dollars per year, new volume begins November. Century Co New York accepts orders via booksellers dealers and publishers.
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Frank R. Stockton
George W. Cable
Mary Hallock Foote
Uncle Rems
Julian Hawthorne
Edward Eggston
Russia
Siberia
George Kennan
Siberian
Eggleston
Anne
the Century CO
New York
Frances Hopeson Burnett
Princefoot
St.olas
Lord Fauntleroy
J. T. Towbridge
Theodore R. Davis
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
John R.coryell
Rose Lattimore Alling
Nan
Reginald B. Birch
Helen Gray Cone
Louis M. Alcott
Pan
Saan
Jaan
Jaanita
Frances Courtenay Baylor
Jenny
James Otis
Naval Academy
Naval
Geo Eliot
Julia Magruder
Victor Hugo
Brander Mathews
E. Brooks
Nora Perry
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Joaquin Miller
H. H. Boyesen
Washington Gladden
Alice Wellington Rollins
J. T. Trowbridge
Frederick Schwatka
Noah Brooks
Grace Denio Litchfield
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop
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Houghton, Miffin & Co
Bill
Don Roya
Ceed
Geo. G. Tilden
Hams&co
Amilton&co
Empire Mills
ST. Paul Mills
the Intelligencer
Ames
Iowa
Desmoines
W.S. Bradley
Queens
Luster Band Ware
W.S.B
Boeke
Mely
Eli
H. A. Hale
Nashville
Tenn
Louisville
Louie M. Bosworth
Sealer
N. G. Cook’s
Lincoln
Secretari
John G. Nicelay
John Hay
Alfred Brennan
Mrs. Dodge
J. G. Francis
Mary Bradley
Europe
Mississippi Valley
Lovejoy
Alton
Dr. Haines
Jorden Specific Co
Race St
Cincinnati
Ohio
THE
Des Moines Register
H. Westeerman
Boston Herald
the Ideal Magazine
Nicholas
the London Times
Scribner’s Magazine
Scribner’s
Thackeray
E. B. Washbine
Paris
Gouverneur
New England
Harold Frederic
H. C. Bonner
J. 5. DaLe
R. L. Stevenson Joel Chandler Harris
Charles Scribner's Sons
Broadway
Circular Way & CO
St. Louis
John H. Queal & Co
Soliicrit
Pate
Marilk
Lajorld
Wisdos
F. B. Dickerson & CO
Detroit, Mig
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