Democracy and the Southern Turn in 19th Century Politics
A charged speech by Senator Conkling addresses the Democratic Party’s perceived southern dominance, criticizing its control of committees and veto power, while praising Republican leaders Garfield and Arthur as fit for the presidency amid fiscal reforms and a push for balanced national power. The piece notes Grant’s letter and Fisher as chairman, with Conkling outlining party stakes, economic policy, and electoral strategy.
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Esee Pierrepont
Judge Ling
F. Fiamilton Fish
Lloyd
Union
General Grant
Democratic Party
Congress
Senate
House
Bureau Statistics
Laker and Erie Canal
Boston
New York
Philsiphia
Baltimore
Chicago
Cincinnati
United States
Europe
Mississippi
Crescent City
Enkling
South
Southern
Garfield
Arthur
Hancock
English
Penton
Conkling
House of Congress
Democratic Congress
Ani Ivols
Buchanan
Treasury
Gen
Strenth
Panther Attack Tale From New Mexico Folklore
A New Mexico citizen relates a wild incident where his wife fought off a panther and killed the animal. He shrugs and says that if people knew her as well as he did they would not have angered her.
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New Mexico
Smoking and Breath Strength Alleged As Eye Health Debated
Some medics claim smoking weakens eyesight while others say it strengthens the breath, suggesting a conflicting view on health effects without conclusive proof.
Hendricks Garfields Charges in Indiana Spark Party Drama
The piece recounts Daniel W. Hendricks accusing James A. Garfield of dishonorable conduct over Indiana electoral returns and actions before the Electoral Commission. It notes Secretary Sherman rebuttals in Richmond and Ben Harrison’s Indianapolis response defending Garfield. Harrison says Hendricks misstates facts and that Garfield acted fairly and openly.
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James A. Garfield
Ohio
Wim. H. Morrison
M. L. Brown
Hendricks
Garfield
Chicago
Indianapolis
Arfield
Indiana
Reto Board
Electoral Commission
Orleans
Custom House
Democratic
Sherman
Richmond
Louisiana
Democratic Party
New Orleans
Potter Committee
Louisiania
Tilden
Adianapolis
Ben Harrison
Mr. Hendricks
Otter Committee
Harrison
Palmer
Mr. Hoar
House
Tose
Thurman
Bayard
Union
Morton
Congress
Speaker
India
Minster and Backwoodsman Night in a Two Room House
A Macon minister spent the night thirty miles below Americus with a rural local. In the morning the family provided a wash bowl and a tin pan as he prepared. The exchange included a joke about his daily routines and grooming.
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Macon
Americus
Rev Henry Arms Endorses Day's Kidney Pad Remedy
The Reverend Henry Arms declares that Day's Kidney Pad is the only infallible remedy for a violent and distressing illness, asserting strong belief in its effectiveness.
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Henry Arms
Boys and Company and the Need for Warmth in Youth
The Congregationalist urges sympathy, good cheer, and purposeful activity for boys. It warns that older people grow cold without warmth and company, while youth require affectionate care and social contact for healthy growth. Examples from a mother, a college man, and Christian women illustrate the gap in male youth social life and home refinement.
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Congregationalist
New England
Put Not Your Trust in Princes Tract Stirs German Sa
A religious tract titled Put Not Your Trust in Princes was tossed into a saloon by a simple German man who, upon reading the title, muttered a musically accented remark about princes paying cash in the shop.
A Wise Reform in Malaria Treatment
A shift from dangerous high dose quinine to Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a safe botanical substitute marks a major reform. Fever and ague sufferers now find lasting relief rather than temporary or partial cures, with repeated use breaking attacks and preventing recurrences supported by extensive positive, varied testimony.
Warlike Jews Found in Daghestan Highlands
Russian traveler W J Remirowich Dantschenko reports in Wojinstwujusci Israil that a tribe in the Caucasus highlands near Daghestan follows Mosaic law, claims ancient residence since Salmanassar, uses old Jewish names, and practices levirate marriage and red wine production.
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W. J. Remirowich-Dantschenko
Caucasus
Daghestan
Headache Remedy Claims Cure After Hamburg Drops
A Mrs Ettanger of Plainfield New Jersey describes a sixteen year struggle with a nerve headache and credits Hamburg Drops after reading testimonials in a Hamburg Family Almanac. She reports rapid relief and keeps the remedy on hand.
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Hoboken Democrat
Prison chaplain warns about bad company in church talk
A prison chaplain told an inmate that evil comes from bad company. The penitent replied that when he hears the prayer “where two or three are gathered together” he thinks they are up to no good.
Brooklyn's Beautiful Buildings
Brooklyn's Sup't of Building Dept David Acker notes that St Jacobs Oil has been used with high satisfaction for various complaints among his men. Plant your neighbor's cats early. one under each fruit tree will aid crops and benefit neighbors.
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Brooklyn
David Acker
E.g
N. Y
St. Jacobs
State Insurance Co praises policy and honesty in Iowa
The State Insurance Co of Des Moines argues its full paid policy with no fine print is the safest in Iowa. A letter from Rev C A Harvey endorses Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for Bright's Disease, claiming miraculous improvements in difficult cases.
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The
State Insurance Co
Des Moines
Iowa
C. A. Harvey
D. D
Howard University
Washington
Messrs. H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Warner
Bright
Aidney
Favorite Prescription Recovers Patient in Waseca Letter
A distressed resident from Waseca Minnesota writes in 1879 that after years of chronic illness and unsuccessful medical care he found relief using your Favorite Prescription. The testimonial states he is “almost well” and expresses gratitude for the medicine’s benefits.
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Waseca
Minn
R. V. Pirrie
Liver Disease Treatments and Household Remedies
An ad notices medical books and remedies including a free treatise by Dr. Sandard, a claim about Hunt's Remedy for kidney pain, and a sale pitch for Manns Gold Medal Soda and Saleratus. It cites addresses in New York and mentions upcoming ads by Dr. N. B. Wolfe of Cincinnati.
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Gilc
Indlu
Sandard
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Monroe Taylor
Gracere
Draggista
Depot
Liberty Street
New York
Albert G. Mann
Cottage Home
Hunt
N. B. Wolfe
Cincinnati
Warner & C
Rochester
Worthless Stuff or Glorious Hop Bitters Remedy Claim
An advertisement extols Hop Bitters as a glorious and invaluable remedy that has raised strong, healthy men, women, and children from beds of sickness and near death. The copy urges readers to see another column for more.
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Major Conkling
Republicams Mass Mertimg
Garfield and Hendricks
Inter
Mr. Spoupendyke’s
Williams
J. M. Coffinberry
Cleveland
E. B. Halliday
Dubuque
Druggs
Te. E. K. Thompson
Titusville
Lyon
Glenn
Hill
Mareh
St Louis
W. Miller & CO
Cipeinnati
Cinetonati
R. Valentine
Janesville
Nesville
Wis
ELCIN
Cains
Tent C. O. D
Standard American Watch Co
Pittebure
Great Western
Rites
Tian
ILLES
Baylies’ College
Ic. Baylies
Drevour
Thompson
Watson
John L. Thompson & CO
Trove
Pierce
Drugsts
Alte
Liflebridge & Valentine
Davenport
Chicago. Ledger
Sloa & Co
Genawe St. Cinemnats
Canal
Lil
Frazer Axle
Ontong
Ger
Garfied
Address
NaTional Publishing Co
Philadelphia
C.gilberts Starch
A. C. Jennings
Trapper Io
J.P. Miller
Bentt
Cor
Philada
Xdpon
Les
HUNTS
Chiet
Anoe
WELLS
BIC Son & C3
Hertingten
Hamburg
Pruggista
Vogeler &O
Batrimons
Hop Bitters Mfg. Co
Pia Usted
Wis Perry Davis
Brey
Chicago Weekly News
Bowen's Business
Gollan
Business Education
Sabound
Terma Reasoneblie
B. Owen
Dea Moines
Loomis & Nyman
Tiffin
GHIG
Whitney & Holmes
Orcans
Organista and
Madielane
Arenes Indorae
Whitney & Holmes Organ
St. Joseph, Dic
Thos. J. Bryant
Geta
Dr. Willan
P. Oo
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Dr. Harter Medicis
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Lee Wad Tras. Co
Las Jews
L. A. Grant
D. B. Lyons
Malm Street
St. Lowia
PF. Hackemeier
Rock Road
St. Louis
Harter
Little York
M “T . Harter
York
Mo Sage
Lars Oral Br Harter
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