Woman's Temperance Union debates partisan political action
At the St Louis Nation’s Convention the Woman's National Christian Temperance Union debated affiliating with political parties to advance prohibition. The majority supported a pro prohibition stance while opponents urged nonpartisan action, warning of partisan influence on governance and the Union Signal. The vote favored the original resolution 182 to 52 with officers voting yes, and debates highlighted concerns over party grip and loyalty to constitutional prohibition.
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Christian Temperance Workers
St. Louis
Louisville
Detroit
Woman’s National Christian Temperance Union
National Woman’s Temperance Union
Union Signal
National Prohibition Party
Prohibition
Jas. G. Blaine
Mary Hunt
A Morning Sermon on the Nativity in Ames
The poem from Ames dated Dec 1 84 portrays a rebirth of the divine in humble Bethlehem settings. It contrasts royal pomp with a foundling Christ and foresees universal reign through spiritual illumination. A prophetic vision unfolds with angels, sages, and the world transformed by the Child.
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Elis
Allen
Lamb of God
Ames
Electric Bitters Praised by Kansas Customer
Mr. T. W. Atkins of Girard Kansas endorses Electric Bitters as the purest and best medicine for kidney and liver complaints and bowel regulation. The tonic is said to save money on doctor bills, priced at fifty cents a bottle and sold by Henery Westerman.
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T. W. Atkins
Girard, Kan
Henery Westerman
iCall and See the Musical Instruments Giveaway
iCall and picker1T Co announce a musical instruments giveaway. The event features free instruments for readers who call in and participate, with details on eligibility and pickup locations forthcoming.
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iCall
Picker1t & Co
Weaver claims 35 457 Greenbackers voted fusion in Iowa
Gen. Weaver asserts in his paper that 35 457 Greenbackers supported the fusion electoral ticket in Iowa. He cites tax history of the Republican party and contrasts it with figures such as Wm. M. Tweed Co and Mike McDonald, Joe Mackin Co.
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Gen. Weaver
Iowa
Republican Party
Wm. M. Tweed & Co
Mike McDonald
Joe Mackin & Co
Norfolk Confederate aid drives reach Iowa
Confederate circles in Norfolk Va solicit aid for soldiers families and have distributed circulars with rebel flags, some reaching Iowa. The notice underscores renewed fundraising efforts amid Civil War sentiment.
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Tur Confederates
Norfolk
Iowa
Southern States Vote Totals Show Gains Since 1880
In the sixteen Southern states the total vote reached 2,964,554, up 245,185 from four years ago. Blame garnered 1,252,106 with Garfield at 1,067,505 in 1880, up 154,601. Cleveland led with 1,712,448 versus 1,651,764, an increase of 60,681 and a plurality of 460,342.
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Blame
Garfield
Cleveland
Mackin and Gang Indicted in Chicago Ballot Fraud Case
The group led by Mackin faces federal indictment in Chicago with $10,000 bail set for each to secure trial. The case casts them as Democratic operatives tied to ballot box stuffing amid accusations of unscrupulous political influence.
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Mackin
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
Tweed
New York
Cleveland and Garfield Pluralities in 1880 Election Totals
The New York Sun lists Cleveland total votes at 4 911 058 and Blaine 4 8H 252 with St John 150 134 Butler 134 028 and Cleveland's official plurality 69 809 The 1880 total shows Hancock 444 952 Garfield 4 45 416 Greenback 308 578 Prohibition 10 205 Garfield's plurality 9 464
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New York Sun
Cleveland
Blaine
St. John
Butler
Hancock
Garfield
Greenback
Prohibition
Statewide Demand for Lower Rail Rates Grows
Chicago Tribune correspondents report strong public demand across Illinois for reduced transportation charges amid dull times. The public seeks a rate cut as a prudent response to the current economic slowdown and calls on railways to yield to trade pressures.
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Chicago Tribune
Proclamation of Party Legacy in U S History
The passage states that if the Republicans relinquish federal power, they would leave the strongest record of any party since the government began. It notes the party formed during a political upheaval and claims it defended the Constitution and the Union while safeguarding citizens’ liberties.
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Republican Party
Defeat and Dispute Between Parties Mentioned
The passage contrasts Democrats plotting treason after defeat with Republicans who reject violence. It asserts Republicans handle losses better, preventing civil war and debt, while Democrats would cause disorder and large national costs.
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Democratic Party
Second Advent sect dates world end for January 4th 1885
A circular from the Second Adventists claims the world ends on January 4th 1885. It asserts the date via biblical calculations from Haggai and calendar markers, identifying the first Lord's Day of the new year as January 4th. The note says this should not affect January statements.
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Second Adventists
Advent Church
Democrats oppose Dakota admission over party lines
The writer claims Democratic opposition to Dakota statehood is partisan, led by Senator West of Missouri, and driven by the territory population advantage. It notes Dakota's large population versus Missouri's when admitted, and says the Senate passed the bill on a strict party vote.
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Dakota
West
Missouri
Senate
Six Million Republicans Rally Behind Blaine
The New York Times notes Blaine leads a six million strong Republican base. They are described as loyal and unmoved by treachery or calumny as they ride into battle and back, unbroken and undaunted. The passage lauds their unity and resolve.
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San Francisco
Reptile
Blaine
I Don't Feel Like Work Tonic Ad and Mill Sale
An advertisement urges readers to use Parker's Tonic for vitality and health, claiming it sustains work performance and prevents illness. It highlights prescriptions made by a registered pharmacist at Palace Drug Store Pickett & Co and promotes Reloit Eclipse Wind Mill sold by B. & Co.
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Parker
Palace Drug
Pickett & Co
Eclipse
Russell’s Little Loo A Sea Life Novel On The Page
A reviewer lauds Mr Russell’s serial Little Loo describing it as fresh as salt sea air and as vivid as real life. He calls the writing masterful blending strength and simplicity and predicts the series will run ten to twelve weeks across ten pages.
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Mr. Russell
Goldsmith
Letter from New Orleans Warmly Recounts Exposition Prep
A letter from C Sanborn of Manchester I a date December 11 1884 describes New Orleans Exposition preparations. It praises Hotel Royal and Christian Woman's Exchange meals and notes the Exposition opening slated for December 16. The writer invites teachers to visit and assures a hearty Crescent City welcome while cautioning against false reports. Captain J F Merry endorses the Illinois Central Teachers Palace Car Excursion.
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New Orleans
J. F. Merry
General Western Assenger
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Manchester
Iowa
Illinois Central Railroad
Hotel Royal
Crescent City
C. Sanborn
Illinois Central
General Western
Ag’t
Upward and onward Motto for Mishler's Herb Bitters
An old advertisement voice extols Mishler's Herb Bitters as the best remedy for liver kidney and stomach issues. It cites testimonials from Bryne Stamford and D. B. Thompson praising its benefits. The text pivots to jokes about temper and a plug for Athlophoros and Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, ending with an offer from the Domestic Journal in Nunda New York for free journal subscriptions tied to a fashion and household themes.
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Mishler
Bryne Stamford
Troupsburgh
Steuben County
New York
Perkins & Son Adopts Fresh Meats And Local Goods
Perkins and Son advertise market fresh beef pork mutton veal ham sausage lard and tallow with a call for Ames and vicinity patrons. Frее Watch cleaning at Frazee's Jewelry 1.00 main springs 1.00 hands 15 cents crystals 25 cents. Prazee's Jewelry offers cloth bound books 240 to 480 pages 65 cents. General young girls appointed station agents in Minnesota and engineers watch for misplaced switches. City Drug Store receives gold pens pencils and watch charms.
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Perkins & Son
Ames
Main Springs
Frazee’s
Prazee’s
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