Young America crowd hears Garfield at his home
Four hundred young representatives visit James A. Garfield at his Ohio residence. He delivers an eloquent speech stressing American sovereignty, the ballot as the safeguard, and the duty of youth to defend the republic. The scene blends political exhortation with Civil War reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Cieevelannd
Regi
Arthur Batios
Rip van Winkle
Thang Ter
Leas
Cleasance
Aoeto
Hancock and Meade Duel Over Gettysburg Credit
The piece argues Hancock saved Philadelphia and the state at Gettysburg and condemns the celebration of his heroism. It credits General Meade as the army’s ablest commander and notes Hancock was wounded on day two and absent on day three, while Reynolds died on day one.
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Gettysburg
Meade
Reynolds
Hancock
Lee
Longstreet
Middle States
Kilpatrick
Maryland
Virginia
Philadelphia
George G. Meade
Howard
Giltysburg
Geo G. Meade
Pennsylva
Etire
Beseeches Ohio and Indiana for their Duty
A dated 1880 letter from Wasby Nashby expresses support for the Confederacy and urges the Democracy of Ohio and Indiana to act. He warns of a looming fight next Tuesday and notes opposition from those denying equal rights. The speaker cites Hancock as leader and claims Kentucky as the place of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Gineral Hancock
Tarquinius Superbus and the Roman kings in history
The speaker contrasts Tarquinius Superbus with rulers who empower popular rights. He likens Lincoln’s actions for the South’s poor to ancient reforms, recalls Tarquinius as Rome’s last king, and notes how tyrants centralized power and suppressed plebeian rights.
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William Ewart
New York
Tarquinius Superbius
Rome
Tarquinius
Commonwealth
Lincoln
South
Republican Party
Arquin
Tullius
Tarquinius Superbus
Cassius
Brutus
Cesar
St Jacob’s Oil Sold In Record Round of Bottles
Allentown Democrat notes that Laubach on Hamilton street sold 213 bottles of St Jacob’s Oil at retail last week. The piece also mentions fences being abolished in Anderson County and the Neos claiming cotton will cover the county tax on cleared ground.
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Allentown
Laubach
Hamilton Street
Anderson County
D. C
Neos
Young girl crafts gown of straw silk net from embroidery
Jennie June recounts how a young girl, inspired by a mere straw embroidery fragment, fashions a full gown from wheat, oats, and grasses, weaving fine split straw into silk net work.
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Jennie June
A Fatal Omission in Political Planks
An Evening Mail reader mocks party platforms for health and longevity. He urges inclusion of Hamburg Drops and St Jacobs Oil planks to weather storms, politics, and rheumatic troubles in a satirical note.
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Evening Mail
Hamburg
St. Jacobs
Lis
Day's Kronry Pap Promises Cure for All Users
A boastful claim proclaims universal cures for all users of Day's Kronry Pap, asserting complete relief and great benefit without citing evidence or sources.
Warner Kidney Liver Cure praised in Iowa notice
An 1880 Iowa notice advertises Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure with a testimonial from G. W. Stamm and claims of relief from kidney and liver disease. It lists sales locations in Chicago, Dubuque and Des Moines and promotes Dr Halliday's Blood Purifier for blood diseases. It also touts Milo B Stevens & Co for US war claim services and stresses business college training at H B Bryant's Chicago College.
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Axata
Iowa
Warner
Chicago
Dubuque
Bes Moines
E. K. Thompson
Titusevius
Halliday
United States
Milo B. Stevens & Co
Cleveland
Detroit
H. B. Bryant
Chicago Business College
Ague Conqueror advertised by local druggist
Gar Druggist promotes Ague Conqueror as a top remedy for fever chills and bilious fevers with blood and liver cleansing claims. Priced 50 cents to 1.00 per bottle, two doses said to stop consumption and asthma sufferers urged to seek a free Medical Common Sense treatise by Dr N B Wolfe of Cincinnati. Lyon's Patent Heel Stiffener also advertised as boot straightener.
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Gar
Ague Conqueror
Ague
N. B. Wolfe
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lyon
Stephens
Lebanon
Egland Loan and Treas Co
Dea Moines
Iowa
L. A
N. HinckLey
Dr. BR
A. Ethridge
Rome
W. Y
A Little Lecture for Boys on Honest Work and Purpose
The author urges boys to accept needed work and use available education to pursue a practical path. He warns against idle chasing of genteel aims, insisting there is work for everyone somewhere and that dignity lies in honest labor and making a start. Wealthy founders often began with humble tasks, proving effort and adaptability build character and success.
State Insurance Company of Des Moines News Feature
The State Insurance Company of Des Moines founded in 1865 holds $130,000 cash capital and $394,104.25 in assets. It has issued nearly 100,000 policies for dwellings, public buildings and farms across Iowa and paid over $200,000 in indemnities to policyholders. Generous payouts helped many rebuild homes with few lawsuits due to fair loss adjustments. President John A. Elliott and Secretary Matthew Long oversee daily operations, ensuring policyholder interests. The company remains popular in Des Moines and statewide, with agents and the home office facilitating policy access.
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State Insurance Company of
Des Moines
Iowa
State
Destines
John A. Elliott
Matthew Long
Home Office
Prize contest for saying Hop Bitters in any language
An eminent New York banker’s wife has prompted Hop Bitters to offer 690 in prizes to the son who says Hop Bitters in any language between May 1, 1859 and July 4, 1881. Send a two cent stamp to Hop Bitters Miz. Co. Rochester for full details and start teaching children to say Hop Bitters. Also advertise Glen's Sulphur Soap for skin diseases and hair dye products.
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N. Y
Hop Bitters
Hop Bitters Miz. Co
Rochester
U. S
Glen
Free book on the Liver and its diseases offered
A promotional notice advertises a free book about liver diseases and their treatment including topics such as Liver Complaints Torpid Liver Jaw Biliousness Headache Constipation Dyspepsia Malaria and more. Requests should be sent to Dr Sanford 162 Broadway New York City New York.
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Sionville
Davisville
Custom House
Leeder
Bascom
G. W
Wich
Europe
Enus
Grate City
New York
Johnny Davenports
Cieckshow
Suthern
Vollytix
Deekin
Ohio
J. Monroe Taylor
Grocere
Liberty Street
Sanford
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
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James A. Garfield
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Tommy
Boston
Mr. Saunders
Mr. Towers
Morse
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Madagascar
Equator
St. Louis
Ming
England
France
Lima
Peru
New Pone
ST. Catharines
Ont
R. V. Prence
M. D
Caiis
WM. D. Kyckman
Wasby
G. W. Stamm
William H. Wilson
Springfield
Alate
D. B. Lyons
Canal St. Chicag
Chicago Ledger
Great Story Paper J
the & Elgin
Chaina
Canal Mushere Ps
Standard American Watch Co
Lahore
Hunt
Bright
WM. E. Clarke
Providence
R. I
Petede
St. Jacobs Om
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
Husking
Ceameson
Efreular
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C.gilbert
MacCosh
Patnam
Lyon & Healy
Monroe St
Victor Standard
Wall AY Ge
Oline Scale Company
Moline
Mann
Hiawatha
Kansas
Aratiums
A. C. Jennings
Weill
Oraatta
Hiodsansin
Piopnetert
Wikane
Pat Bacungten
St. Toserph
Thos
J. Bryant
Ium
Eee
Ge Ae Hwi Pub. Co
East 28Th Street
Shakespeare
British Needie Association
Church St
Catarr
Mary
Wolfe
Gen
Garfied
Artour
The
Dr. Harter Medtet
Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
Yha Glimtit Asdron
George KE. Liomom
P. O
Drawe
Washington
Garfiell
Ty Ward & CO
Avenue
EE Alain
Great Western
Bradshaw
Taenyp
W.n.t
N. Malm Street
St. Leonia
F. Hackemeier
Hone
Charles Rock Road
Weiths
Harter
Inc. C. Welegey
Keysport
Ill
Lutie
Asue-cheia
Little York
Rae
Wells, Richardson & CO
Baurtington
Hop Bitters Mfg. Co
Toronto
Tutt’s
Rowele
Murray Street
New Yer. Ay
Perry Davis
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