Democratic defender of temperance rails against liquor lobby
In 1879 a Democratic member of the Ohio House from Belmont County denounces an amendment limiting liquor laws to one county. He argues the party must stand for law and order, condemns saloon influence, pleads for enforcement, and appeals to voters, women, and children alike to support temperance and curb crime.
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Ohio
Hons
J. Alexander
Belmont County
Alexander
Washington
Bob
Democratic Party
Party of Law and Order
Grand Old Democratic Party
Speaker
Ohio tariff clash and Sells Brothers circus tragedy
Debates over protection versus free trade in Ohio renew as Democrats seek Congress control. An unrelated account recounts a Sells Brothers circus train wreck near Point Lick causing multiple deaths and injuries, with a tiger escaping briefly, while promoting a patent medicine.
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Ohio
Democratic Party
England
American
United States
Ireland
Sells Brothers
Richmond
Point Lick
Lancaster
Sells Bros
Columbus
Hunt's Remedy Promoted With Dirigo Motto
The article extols Hunt's Remedy naming the Dirigo motto I lead and claims the medicine leads in cures for kidney liver and urinary troubles. It notes physicians prescribe it and many relieved by its use, while a humorous anecdote about raising a baby by hand appears at the end.
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Maine
Dirigo
Hunt
Calendar Versus Calendar and Mishler's Herb Bitters
A brief ad-like note extols a calendar as a machine for pressing paper and a division of time. It claims twelve monthly ailments afflict humanity and promotes Mishler's Herb Bitters as a universal cure for dyspepsia kidney and liver troubles constipation nervous ailments rheumatism and related disorders.
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Pasper &c
Mishler
Missing Cincinnati society reporter linked to swell wedding clue
A Cincinnati society reporter vanishes amid suspicion of foul play. He may be hiding in the Rocky Mountains given his railroad passes. His last piece covered a pork-packer's daughter marriage described as a swell wedding, later misprinted as swill wedding in Philadelphia papers.
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Cincinnati Society
Rocky Mountains
Philadelphia News
Kidney-Wort Promoted for Liver and Kidney Ailments
An advertisement touts Kidney-Wort as a universal remedy for diseased liver kidney and bowels urging readers to try it at a small cost promising delightful results.
Bachelor Seeks Salt Mackerel Farewell Prank
An old bachelor at a boarding house bids farewell to a salt mackerel on the table. He shakes the fish by the tail and declares he will see the "old fellow" again upon his return from a week's journey with his landlady watching, in a humorous departure scene.
Dr Swayne ointment praised for skin disease relief
The article extols Dr Swayne for a skin disease ointment that has released thousands from painful symptoms. Endorsed by users, the substance is presented as a proven cure through practical testing and widespread benefit.
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Swayne
Young ladies defend wealth fears with weekly wash day
A Chicago Inter Ocean note suggests young women worried about suitors chasing money can ward off advances by setting a Monday washing routine. The advice frames laundry as a simple security habit in a light, period voice.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Wonderful, But True Piles Cure Claim Ad
An advertisement promotes Hilton's Great English Pile Ointment as a universal cure for piles and urges visiting E. R. Lash drug store to inquire. It claims relief after one application and cites a 95 percent figure. It also recommends Dr. Quinn's Irish Liniment.
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Hilton
E. R. Lash
Dr. Quinn
General Geo Stoneman resigns from retired list
Gen. Geo. Stoneman, once a colonel on the retired list and Democratic gubernatorial candidate in California, resigns from the retired list which paid him 25,500 per year.
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Geo. Stoneman
California
Iron Bitters Endorsed By Physicians Across Schools
Physicians say the product combines the desiderata of ferruginous tonics from every medical school. The town markets the iron bitters as a trusted remedy praised for its broad medical backing and reputed health benefits.
Republican loyalty voiced by Clarke county party secretary
Rop t Rourker of Springfield, secretary of Clarke county Democratic Central Committee, writes in the Springfield Republic that he supports the Republican candidate and will labor for its success. The piece includes unrelated ad-like content about Wyart and Dr Bull's Syrup.
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Rop’t Rourker
Springfield
Democratic County Central Committee
Clarke County
Springfield Republic
Republican Party
Dr. Bull
Philadelphia Lawyer Named in Trial Litigation Field
A Philadelphia attorney known for trial litigation, SMUAKESrEARE, is highlighted for expertise in courtroom advocacy and complex case strategy. The profile notes his focus on appellate and jury trial work within commercial and civil matters.
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Smuakesreare
Philadelphia
Hop Bitters Ad Claims Cure for Many Ailments
Advertises Hop Bitters as a universal remedy for stomach and bowel diseases nervousness skin issues and kidney problems. Promises relief from fever malaria and bilious illnesses and offers $500 to any case not cured. Urges care for bedridden women and family members to become healthy with a few bottles at a trifling cost.
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Gilead
Bright
North Bound Schedule Fragment Summary
Fragmentary timetable notes show times such as 5:56 p.m and 6:42 and 8:00 on a page, indicating a transit or schedule excerpt with unclear destination or service identifiers. No clear names, places, or events are readable.
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Hamilton
Demratte
Oho
TRE
Hartman
Peruna
Ohio Depot
John D. Park & Sons
Cincinnati
Querist
Norristown Herald
Columberis
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Krailroad
Talbie
Tulmy
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Gallipo
Vinton
McArthur Logan
Zanesville
Winchester
Dayton
Cin
Via
P. CG
St. L.ro Y
L. M. Div
Weer
P.m
Delaware
Marion
Uper Sandusky
Carey
Fostoria
Detroit
Can
Southern
R’y
A. NonTes
BANKS
Wesen
First National Bank
Athens, Ohio
D. Ho. Mocag
Weeteret Cealtier
Athens
THE
State Bank of Ohio
Exchange
Europe
Tao Ena Ahauun VO Ray
R. KR
Sellers 4 Co
Prop’s
Pittebergh
Gamarita
Ervine
Peres Ross
Springwater
Wis
Samaritan
Henson
Aurora
Rey
J. A. Epig
Beaver
R. Howson
New Albany
Ind
Janie Warren
West
van Buren St
Sam
Aaritan
Marrin
Mechanicstown
Samaritan Nervine
Mas. E. Fosss
West Potsdam
N. Y
Jacon Buren
St. Joseph O
Olivek Myens
Ironton
Jewrll
Covington
Henry Crar
Fairfield
Mich
E. Graham
North Hope
John Davis
Woodburn
Macoupin Co
A. Richmond & CO
ST. Joseph, MO
Mpssenger Office
Southern B'y
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Logan
McArthur, Vinton
Gallipolis Pomeroy
Parkersburg, Marietta
Tbs
Columus
Circleville
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Muskingum Valley
R. R
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G. R. Carr
Meena
Ohio & Mississippi Bay
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
St. Leafs
Texas
Great West
Cincinnnati
St. Louis
Ohio & Mississippi
Seaky Maeaeerz
Solia
Ohio & Mississippi R
Ownly” Lee
Onte & Mitcsiesippi Railway
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado, New Mexico
Arizona
M.& C. Railway
W. Paris
H.S. Christopher
Pamengar
Chillicothe
Walnut St
Grand Hotel
Mill Street
W .W.ppamody
Cone, Jr
Gen'l Pass
Agt
the Bank OF Athens
Athens, CO
John Brown
J.D. Brown
Cashier
A. Dille
J.E. Edmundson
Main Street
Apanaryn
Phoenix Block
Hotels
Elmer Golden
Court House
North High St
Sellers & Co
Pittsburgh
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