Letter critiques Hancock and Northern Democrats in 1876 context
A partisan blast argues General Hancock’s letter weakly pledges on Southern war claims and accuses him of pandering to Northern Republicans. It rebuts his stance, warns of Democratic support for pay schemes, and urges loyal voters to question party control and potential Kentucky Indiana election meddling. Also notes Garfield’s expected electoral support and promotes Logan’s medicine as a side ad.
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Wasuinotos
D. C
Hancock
Mr. Tilden
General Hancock
Tam
Democratic Party
Congress
North
Indiana
Kentucky
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Garfield
Logan
Appropriation for Prompt Payment of Arrears
Fragmented text outlines a 1879 appropriation with party tallies and payables. Mentions Forgery Beltz, Border and Northern Democrats, Republicans, and Confederate references. Lacks clear actions, dates, or complete names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forgery Beltzhoever
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Big Fear of British Money Undoing Tariff Protections
The piece argues that British Free Traders fund the Democratic party to repeal the tariff and adopt free trade, warning that such moves would ruin American manufacturers and wages. It asserts Republicans protect industry and labor by maintaining tariffs and warns workers against voting Democratic.
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National Democratic Platform
British Free Trade Association
Democratic Party
Democratic Congress
Great Britain
Hancock and Hancockism in Southern political support
In Scottsboro Alabama the Herald argues for General Hancock as a defender of local self government for the South under the Constitution. It contrasts Hancock’s wartime loyalty with opponents while denouncing proposed federal rewards to soldiers and stressing unity after the war.
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Cane Ee Ee Eee
General Weaver
South
Hancock
Etthes Chain E Garfeld
Weaver
Louisiana
Texas
Union
Seeraeee Party
Scottsboro
Ala
Herald
Dem
How She Saved her Darling
A Brooklyn mother recounts nearly losing her baby to a cholera infantum attack and credits Parker's Ginger Tonic with saving the child and sustaining her own health. She notes she used a few spoonfuls herself and that occasional doses keep them strong and comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Brooklyn
State rights theories in the upcoming presidential election
The piece contrasts State right and right State theories, arguing that State rights would fragment the Union into weak republics, while right State would preserve a stable nation with local institutions respected. It warns that revived State rights could lead to another war.
Salve and political ploys in a mixed 19th century ad page
An uneven mix of advertisements and political jabber spans patent salve claims for skin cures at 25 cents a box and Lydia E. Pinkham remedies, followed by critical commentary on Hancock, anti-free trade stances, and South Carolina Democratic rhetoric. The column notes gun talk at Hancock events and lampoons Indiana and Mississippi votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Waterman & Co
Athens
A Word to Mothers and Political Comment
A mothers guidance urges health at this season with praise for Parker’s Ginger Tonic as a cure all for stomach liver bowels and malaria. The piece also critiques Judge Jeremiah S. Black as a key Democratic figure in Hancock era cabinets and questions alignment with Buchanan’s federal coercion stance.
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Post
Lee
Jackson
Hancock
Jeremiah S. Black
James Buchanan
Dr Guysett Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier
An 19th century advertisement promotes Dr Guysett Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as an effective cure for scrofula syphilis nervous disorders and debility with a dollar price for large quart bottles. It claims to renew health and vigor and restore energy to mind and body. A note credits Lash as Athens agent. The piece also quotes Lincoln and Fitzhugh Lee on Civil War dead and political loyalties debating northern support for the Democratic ticket.
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Earth
Heaven
FE. R. Lash
Athens
Cincho Quinine substitute marketed by Boston firm
An advertisement touts Cincho Quinine as a perfect substitute for sulphate quinine. It claims all alkaloids of Peruvian Bark in a cheap, superior concentrate and notes physicians prefer it. Sold by druggists or by mail at $1.50 an ounce. Bos Toombs comments on Hancock election and South favor.
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Day Kidney Pad Co
Toledo
Brllings, Clapor & Co
Boston
Mass
Bos Toombs
South
Hancock
The Lion Malaria and Liver Pad For Sale
An old advertisement promotes The Lion Malaria and Liver Pad with body and foot plasters claimed to cure malaria fever intermittent and other fevers. The remedy is offered for sale at one dollar.
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Bmacklen
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Democratic Free Trade
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Western Avenue
South Carolina
Mississippi
Indianapolis Journal
Rinehart
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Fitzhugh Lee
Portsmouth
Laird & Graham
Obacco
Winchester Floura
John Craham
C. C. Farquhar
Zanesville, Ohio
Warren House
South High Street
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Cork
Second and
Massie Streets
Ohio
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BANKS
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Athens, C
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John Brown
J.D. Brown
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Athens County
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Hotels
Wy Abe
Elmer Golden
Railroads
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway
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