Remarkable Readable Child From Felicity Ohio
A four year old girl nicknamed Aunt Lizzie Bright could read without instruction, astonishing a rural Ohio community. Despite grandparents and parents being illiterate, the child reads from Bible and any book with ease, prompting curiosity, warnings about museum display, and cautious attention from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicity
Clermont County
Ohio
Clermont Courier
Lizzie” Bright
Lizzie
Duncan
Sylvia
Cincinnati
Surrender Tree Relic and Grant Vicksburg Monuments
A historic note describes the surrender of Vicksburg and the fate of the surrender tree. Relic hunters removed the tree stump and damaged the monument later moved to the National Cemetery. The scene includes the 120 pound gun and inscriptions commemorating July 4, 1868. The article also mentions a patent medicine advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
U.S. Grant
Pemsberton
United States
National Cemetery of Vicksburg
A. 8. Grant
Pemberton
Unrefined Worship and Public Debate Across Centuries
A reflective piece contrasts Sunday worship then and now, noting dwindling congregations and altered pieties. It describes ritual shifts in prayer posture, conduct during sermons, and choir led responses, portraying a public craving for spectacle over participation. The Unionist column critiques John McBride for party loyalty over labor concerns, citing his voting on the convict contract system and penetentiary bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McBride
House of Representatives
Ohio
House
Allen O. Myers
Sixty-sixth
General Assembly
Hood's Sarsaparilla cited as people’s cure all
Aware testimonials claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cures many ailments and is endorsed by satisfied users. An Georgia resident recounts an earthquake night defense using buckshot, while Acker's Blood Elixir is touted for blood impurities and rheumatism, sold by C. B. Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
C. B. Henderson
Consumption cured by vegetable remedy promise
An elderly retired practitioner claims a simple vegetable cure can fast heal consumption and related illnesses. He offers free details and preparation directions by mail, inviting all sufferers to request his letter and follow his regimen for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havean
Imtterman
Baghiah
Hs Madi
Seahoe
Bulfinch Street
Boston
Mase
Ohio Republicans pledge reform and patriotism in 1890 platform
The Ohio Republican platform denounces Cleveland administration for extravagance and diplomatic missteps, pledges support for veterans and pensions, defends tariff protections for labor, notes penitentiary finances, backs measures aiding workers, criticizes Senate actions, commends electoral reforms, and endorses temperance measures including the Dow law.
Republican cheers and condolences on home rule and Grant
The ninth and tenth sections express joy for Irish home rule progress and honor Gladstone and Parnell. They praise native Parliament for protecting industries under free trade critique and applaud Governor Foraker's debt refunding and public-institution reforms. The eleventh laments Ulysses S. Grant, honoring his service, patriotism, and Republican legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oro
Ireland
Gladstone
Parnelt
Governor Foraker
Ulysses
Grant
Wonderful Cures and Remedies Advertisements
Rome Georgia druggists tout Dr King New Discovery and Electric Bitters with many cures for consumption. They guarantee satisfaction and cite cases in the city. Also promote boracic acid solution for fowls sore head. Endorsing Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for chronic female weakness. Warn about keeping wind out of stables and stock out of wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dd. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr. Bing
Buckslen
Dr. King
Henderson & Minear
Temperance Reform Gathers Steam Under Mr Murphy
The temperance reform movement led by Mr Francis Murphy grows during his absence with many signing pledges and large attendance at meetings. Support is urged from all who seek the welfare of their fellow beings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
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Clara A. Frederick
Broad Brook
Conn
W. L. Hardigg
Uniontown
H. W. Brockway
M.D
Franklin Fauus
N. H
Potter Drug and Chemical CO
Sanford
Potter Drug & Chemica Co
Boaton
Potter Drug Co
Catarrh
Ely
TEAM
Ban Eo. Climen
ELY Bros
Owego
N. Y
Watyur Sr
Mdeadstone-Parnell
T.P. O'Conner
Liverpool
R. M.mcwade
C.S. Parnell
L. Publichers
Cincionat
Apc
Vickaburg
Gignus
Trades Unions of
General Robinson
Robinson
Hood
Sylvania
Prins
Cleveland
Congress
Canada
Mexico
Senate of the
Congress of American Nations
National
General Revenue Fund
Theepublican Party
Department of Labor
United States Senate
Henry B. Payne
Secrestery
Golden
Ita
Colt Mbus
Men Parlos
Athens
Ry Ag
Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
Foram
Ure
George R. Walker
Boo Kise
Court House
Main Street
Athens, Ohio
D. C. Cornwell
Walnut Street House
Walnut St
Bet
W. M. Tucker
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