National conference of free traders and revenue reformers
The Chicago gathering of the Free Traders and Revenue Reformers discussed state and local organizations in 13 states, planning a nationwide campaign for the next Congress frnal elections. A $20,000 fund was proposed to support the effort. Frank Hurd of Toledo spoke on wage labor and price protection, and Rev Henry Ward Beecher addressed the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Traders
National Conference of Free Traders and Revenue Reformers
Chicago
Frank Hurd
Toledo
Ohio
Powderly
Knights of Labor
United States
Henry Ward Beecher
Milk in the Cocoanut and Democratic Influence on Republicans
A Georgia-leaning editorial argues Republicans stay in office due to Democratic backing. It cites a New York World Washington correspondent noting that many Republicans rely on patronage controlled by influential Democrats, who push to keep trusted, not new, officeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Lamont
Harper’s Bazar
Paris
New York
Immigration and labor balance debate in Georgia article
The piece argues the nonproducing class is inflated relative to producers and suggests immigration as a remedy. It cites J. T. Trezavant of Memphis and notes Westward wealth growth tied to foreign labor, while criticizing black labor as less productive. It also mentions a Five Dollar bill corner report from the Americas Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Morning News
J. T. Trezavant
Memphis
Trezavant
Great West
Laor
Frezavants
Georgia
the Americas Republican
Clingman
Clingman Tobacco Cure CO
Durham
N. C
U.S. A
Postoffice report links low business to stringency
Superintendent McDonald Ceif of the Money Order Division notes a downturn in domestic and international money orders reflecting a strained economy. He suggests cutting foreign order fees from 14 percent to 1 percent and recommends postal notes be payable to bearer upon receipt at any post office.
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McDonald Ceif
Postoffice Department
New Election Law in Chicago Aims to Curb Ballot Fraud
Chicago adopts a sweeping election reform dividing the city into precincts of about four hundred voters and imposing a stringent registration regime. Sworn clerks will canvass precincts and report fraudulent registries, with penalties for officials failing to perform duties. The plan seeks to deter future ballot outrages though enforcement challenges remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Democratic convention notes and Virginia senate race
Hendricks and Hill head the National Democratic ticket for convention consideration with other likely contenders. In Virginia the Mahone successor contest narrows to Barbour and Daniel, with Barbour favored for restoring the party. Gladstone campaigns Scotland for his party while Mugwumps face criticism from the Harpers Weekly editor. The issue includes local option votes in Fulton county and various political and literary notes.
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Hendricks
Hill
Virginia
Billy Mahone
United States Senate
Barbour
Daniel
John 8. Barbour
Mugwump Curtis
Harpers Weekly
Hills
Hi Party
Fulton County
Lee
The
Atlanta Journal
Katie Clark
Harrison
Atlanta
Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup ad for families
Farmers and Mechanics urged to save money on Doctor bills by purchasing Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. Claims to relieve coughs colds croup and bronchial effects including children with croup in one night. Price 50 cents and $1 samples free sold by J. W. Hightower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosanko
J. W. Hightower
Rate War Ends as President Orders Old Tariffs Restored
A survey of financial and social snippets spans heirships in London worth 30 million dollars to a Boston man, Knights of Labor rumored military prep in New York, a large Negro exodus through Atlanta to Memphis and Arkansas, Boston’s urban poverty, a Chambersburg plan for a death column, and political shifts in Atlanta and Georgia. The piece notes General Grant’s memoirs preparation, health struggles, and memory about writing for Century Magazine with sons’ help.
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Charles H. Baker
Boston
Mary Ann Thoburn
London
General Grant
Mt. McGregor
Century Magazine
December appointments for Flint River Association churches
A list of December preaching dates for Flint River Association churches. Locations include Shiloh Monroe county December 4 11 am Ocky Creek Monroe county December 5 6 11 am Indian Spring Butts county December 7 Antioch Butts December 8 Macedonia Butts December 9 County Line Butts December 10 ft Vernon Henry December 11 Seaman Henry December 12 Hampton Henry December 13 Liberty Hill Henry December 14 McDonough Henry December 15 Liberty Henry December 16 Jonesborough Clayton December 17 Mt Zion Clayton December 18 Fayetteville Fayette December 19 Corinth Fayette December 20 Antioch Fayette December 21 Fairview Spalding December 22 New Salem Spalding December 28 Providence Spalding December 28 Preaching at night if desired A Whittle
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Shiloh
Monroe County
Ber
MtgPleasant
Ocky Creek
Indian Spring
Butts County
Antioch
Macedonia
County Line
Ft. Vernon
Henry County
Seaman
Hampton
Liberty Hill
McDonough
Liberty
Jonesborough
Clayton County
Mt. Zion
Dee
Seth
Fayetteville
Fayette County
Corinth
Mordiy
Fairview
Spalding County
New Salem
Providence
Whittle
Harper's Periodicals Subscriptions Listed
Harper's Periodicals per year items include Harper's Bazar at 400 dollars, Harper's Magazine at 4.00, Harper's Weekly at 4.00, Harper's Young People and Franklin Square Library One Year at 10.00, with postage for all subscriptions in the United States or Canada.
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Harper's Bazar
Harper’s Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Harper's
Franklin Square
United States
Canada
Harper's Magazine
Harper's Young People
Harper’s Young People
Harper's Monthly Terms and Advertised Offerings
Terms prepaid two dollars per year single numbers five cents. Vol seven commences Navy March 3 1885. Epitome of juvenile literature praised by Boston Courier Brooklyn Union Christian Advocate. Remittances prepaid via money order or draft to Harper & Brothers New York. Also promotions for smoked pork sausage and assorted flour at J L Kennedy's.
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R. T. Thornton
Earl of
Shaftesbury
Bisho Maclagan
Linchfield
England
Wordsworth
Gatisbury
Moses A. Hopkins
Liberia
Henry C. Lay
Easton Md
Cardinal McCloskey
New York
Ignaz Assmayer
George Perry
John Henry Griesbach
Johann van Bree
Mrs. Farmer
Park Place
New York City
Harper's Bazar
Harper & Brothers
Boston Courier
Brooklyn Union
Christian Advocate
Navy
Post Office
J. L. Kennedy’s
J. L. Kennedy's
Irene Magazine
Charles Dudley Arner
C. 8. Reinhart
Harper's Magazine
Harpers Magazine
Harreer & Brothers
Harper's Weekly
Heaven & Drormens
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Barneville Gazette
J. C. McMichael
Barnesville
Missouri
the Nation
Il Sevices
Chicago Dial
Nation
America
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Servia
Bulgaria
Greytown
Caribbean Sea
Brito
Pacific
Horace B. Claflin
A.t.stewart
William Sharon
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
William C. Ralston
Crown Point
Belcher
Sharon
New York Herald
Republican Party
Herald
East Tennessee, State Road
Central Railroad
Emerson
New York Sun
North Carolina
Mississippi
Little Rock
South
Hannah Didkear
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Guiteau
Union
Flint River Association
Jacobs
ANLD
CU Arles
Daltimore
Promite
Bits, Ler CO
Baltimore, MD
Harper’s Periodicals
Clingman’s Tobacco
Pike County
Zebulon
Leah
Callon J. Mitchell
Harper’s
Peri
Edhecals
United
Harper’s Weekly
Illustrated
Thos Hardy
Walter Besant
George W. Mayes
Wee Chandler
W H Chandler
Court of Ordinary
George W. Hayes
H Chandlers
T. C. William’ S. Pilot
J. F. Taylor
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