Political notes and foreign events headline a tumultuous year
The Marengo Democrat reports on contested congressional nomination votes, party splits in Virginia, and reactions to letters from candidates like Hancock and Weaver. It notes Indiana turning Republican, Göring era unrest, Balkan clashes, and British defeats in Afghanistan. Also covered are wheat surpluses, rising iron prices, and veteran politics affecting soldier votes.
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Marengo
Art
John Bender
Kate
Colfus
Neb
Democracy
Virginia
Vienna
Austria
Bourson
Bill
Whodl-Torsa
Manila
Mount Hood
Oregon
Nail Association
Montenegro
Albania
Afghanistan
Burrows
Ayoob Khan
Be Wise and Happy With Simple Nature Remedies
The text urges avoiding costly doctors and dubious remedies. It promotes nature’s simple remedies for ailments, claiming wisdom, health, and happiness come from natural means and frugal living, warning against extravagant medical practices and ineffective tonics.
Print Local Newspapers Replace Pamphlets in Campaigns
A historical argument urges national and state committees to curb costly pamphlets and rely on local newspapers. It asserts that local papers reach farming communities effectively, educating voters through concise speeches and fixed figures. The piece calls for broader circulation of county papers and targeted funding to boost local distribution.
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Focal Press
Uici
Wie
Lion County
Absortientleate
Sulewell
Cu Thipals
Daidi
Gedar Itantlis
Aibs
Gedar Gupta
Uday
Sllewalts
Amd
Wagl
Nike Orlok
Hurber
Hanks
Saluelty
Thomas d. Dit
Thomas J. Duidhox
Linn
Ceday Rapids
Wits
Pat
Garpentee
Lazar
Fort
Utty
Chase
Keller
Say
Which Parefxe Means What 17 Say To 4
The article debates party platforms and declares Democratic rhetoric hypocritical while Northern voters may be swayed. It argues the Democratic pledge to constitutional traditions is not sincere and contrasts it with Republican principles. It urges voters to judge which party means what it says and will stick to declarations.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Bourboniga
Senate
House
Washington Letter Ties Grants Move to Republican Gain
Special correspondence from Washington dated July 29 1930 notes General Grants order to the Boys in Blue will boost Republican votes and rally doldux support. The piece cites Garfield’s election aid and Republican strategy as a reaction to Democratic solid south with N P Boules in town for interviews.
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Wassingtor
D. C
Blua
Garfield
Ield
Ile
Getet
Tanenck
Sebicible
de Democratia
Indiana Campaign Prospects Split Despite Unity Claims
Illinois backs Gar fled by forty thousand and hopes Conkling boosts Indiana for stronger support. Democrats and Greebs toil for a political fusion deemed unlikely. The president reports Republican unity across the north and west, while southern factions caution against radical opposition.
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Illinois
Gar
Indiana
Conkling
Beeratary Dorsey
National Republican Comec
Canvisa
Pauld
Republica
Losey
Lueren
Grands Dehocracy and Union Veterans Rally 1880s Letter
A 19th century document argues against Democratic support for Garfield and Arthur, featuring Gen Grant and the “Boys in Blue” urging Union veterans to back the Republican ticket. The memo cites opposing secessionist views, states rights, and calls for unity among soldiers and sailors to defend the nation.
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Boys In Blue
Draie Dekay
General Grant
New York
Democratic Party
Appomattox
Fighda
Union
W G T U of Iowa appeals to Town Press Association
An 1850 address from the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Iowa urges the Iowa Press Association to unite in promoting temperance and the prohibitory amendment. The message emphasizes cooperation to suppress intemperance and outlines the prohibition framework and enforcement by the General Assembly.
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Iowa Press Association
W.G. T.U. of Iowa
The
Press Association
Opnar Rarins
Town Press Association
Grexrine
Sak
Women’s Christian Tamperanes Union of
Iowa
Preas Association of
Towa
General Assembly
Women’s plea for state wide prohibition debate
A co partisan appeal urges men and press to place the prohibition question before the people without party bias. The letter stresses careful discussion for the welfare of home and state, asking leadership to ensure thorough public consideration before a decision that affects families and prosperity.
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Miss
J. Lo Red
Republican Campaign Manual Preview Asks Attention
A forthcoming Republican campaign manual by Mr. B Smalley longtime Knowlston editor outlines biographies including a definitive sketch of General Garfield. It promises a Statesman department with speeches and a full history of the party with statistical tables. Published by Amazicita Hook Exchange New York price fifty cents plus seven cents postage.
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Yeapondant
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New York Tribune
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Smalley
Janvd
Dlg
Wvell
Lortie Lash
Tuleen
Field Ag
Hepublican Party
Ibis
Tapablican
New York
Emancipation Day Embraced With Town Barbecue
Emancipation Day celebrations unfold in the region with a large turnout. A colored band from Foonsboro arrived to perform, the procession moved from City Hall to the Carrie Wallace, and a grand barbecue at Bohemian grounds fed a crowd from nearby towns. The event featured traditional plantation style dining and music tied to Lincoln and Toussaint L Ouverture.
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Lincoln
North
Nouth
Toussaint L’ouverture
San Donzingo
Abraham Lincoln
America
Faw
Foonsboro
Carrie Wallace
Mansic
Ngtrumental
Vocale
Declaration and Emancipation in a crowded public event
Averypi ue introduced W.P. Sie Creary, Esq reading the Declaration and Emancipation Proclamation in a very acceptable manner. Rev Brown gave a brief speech, then Mr. Wester and others spoke long, the crowd fatigued but the evening event was largely attended and described as a success with continued civic notices and local auction plans following the celebration.
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Brown
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Missouri
Ib Fengthy
Napoleon
San Pe
Calier
Wieuly
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