Suffrage debates echoed in reform era letters in Iowa and New Jersey
A lengthy critique from the Women's Journal discusses state efforts toward universal suffrage, condemning disfranchisement of criminals and highlighting Massachusetts and New Jersey as flashpoints. It contrasts legal rights for men and women, praises Elizabeth Stanton and Susan Anthony, and urges equal justice while noting political resistance and ongoing campaigns for voting rights.
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Iowa
Nat Vergal
Boston Woonan's
Maine
Ciiek
Lana
Washington
Wis
Amin
Couimittes
Theo Toany
Sonvietd
Weihen
New Torseyy
New Jersey
Tia Dau
Senate
Joseph B. Goruish
Warren owUngy
New Jeresey
Josephine B. Cornish
Juil
Massachusetts
Imale
Bruce
Leare
Woman's Journal
Anns
Garlin Spencer
Bergels
Elizabeth Stanton
Susan Anthony
Lucy Stone
Jo Hut
Inter Ocean
For all Female Complaints
The text describes a preparation with vague Vegetable Properties claimed to be aimless to the anen and presented as meritorious. It suggests reliance on physicians and notes immediate renignization and confounded uses, though the wording is unclear and unpersuasive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Evers
Rideout & Go
Barclay Street
New York
G. Ayer & Casey
Shiloh
W.L. Waller
Whealey & Preach
Lydia
Pinkham
Westerns Avenue
Lynn
Pan
Harlem court hears man seeking his four children
In New York City Harlem police court Wm Horan, in ragged clothes, asked the justice about his four children he allegedly neglected. He described a fall from wealth after partnerships with his uncle and gambling losses, ending as a beggar. his wife in hospital and his children removed as he left the courtroom in tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
New York
Horan
Peculiar string-halt discussed with horse hock joint view
A veterinary author argues that string-halt in horses stems from loss of nervous infl uence and the hock joint structure, noting the ligaments snap the leg into a raised position when released. Blistering is rejected as an effective cure, and horses with string-halt can perform full work despite the condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hether
N.Y. World
Igloo Building Traditions and Homecare Advice
A lengthy excerpt describes traditional igloo construction with snow blocks, tools, and chinking techniques, detailing block cutting, wall shaping, and entrance design. It also includes a moralizing piece on maternal sympathy, child education, and discipline, followed by assorted ads and brief notes on remedies and local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cals
Wilders
Thex
Bucklen's Salve Promises Cure For Skin Ailments
An old advertisement claims Bucklen's annt aL pl e salve is the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever boils chapped hands and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists W Le Weller as the seller with a 25 cent price. Also notes a quirky quote about a Chicago Tribune Ocean reference and an act of benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugat
LWO
Mel
Hess
Germantown Telegraph
Galt
Morse
Prass
Livia
W. le Weller
Shiloh’s Consumption Cure and Porous Plaster Ad
An old motherly appeal warns of sickness and loss and promotes Shiloh’s Consumption Cure priced at ten cents and a Shiloh’s Porous Plaster at twenty six cents. Sold by W J Weller and Wheeler French in Ay1Me Johany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
W. J. Weller and
Wheeler & French
Local Advert Pages Mention Vitelizer Claims
A Victorian era ad notes a citizen from Iowa City praising a remedy named Vitelizer as having cured him. It references sales by W. lu. Weller and Wheeler & French. The piece also contains a stray casual snippet about a six year old boy’s reluctance to stay at school.
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Ita
Dows
Jewistos
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ronil ix
Pope & Dillau
Cedar Rapids
Starkey
Iowa City
Saloh
W. Lu. Weller
Wheeler & French
Charlie Ike
Ike
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cures for Lung Ailments
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a universal remedy for coughs colds and lung ailments claiming millions of bottles sold last year. It asserts it cures consumption and offers trial bottles and full sizes for sale through W J Weller with prices shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Dr. King
W. J. ‘Weller
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Stillingia
St. Anthony's
Eseri
J. C. Aver & CO
Lowell
Mass
Need
Michigan
Anl Rowe
Ovea Aes
Akert On
Shepard & CO
Barts Crack
Michigane
the Woman's Bureau
MES
Lydia E. Pinkhar
Lynn, Mass
Boak
Mi.garrison
NEW York Observer
HI Eat
Park
TRYER
Marv
Esquimaux Snow House
Igloslik
William Gull
Drina
General la Dua
Ashley River
Charles Iton
Asia
le Duc
Caro‘na
Florida
United States
Mittany
Ter Yiar
Albany
State of New York
Ayer
Calif
Anastrone & Kitkering
Hebel
S. B. Trigley
Ql Vents
Fairfield
Towny
Gwingig
Millersburg
Gro
Vermont
Bucklen
Chicago Trier Ocean
Mennion
Johany
Johnny
Proprie
Simon Adelsheim
Boss Clothier
South Commersal ST
Jowa Avenue
Chicago
North-Western
Dolmans
Cale, Ane
N. O. Lawton
Israel
Sueevssor
Higley's
Tayale Wag Creative Aya
Herore
Vance
E. H. Israel
Clothier
Rigley's
New Block
Iowa Avenue
Sedar Rapids
Ottmar
Bever’s Block
PTLY
Woris
Eoden
M. Otmar
A. Cgc
Soule, Manufactorer OW
Farmer’s
Dalzell
AL Werk
Turtford Ud
Speimg
Whiplevale
Beta 77
S. Commercial St
Eg, Brook & CO
Wood Canton
Orin and
Ulber
Lacawanna
Lehigh
Pittsburg
Blossburg
Charcoal and Coke
Jonstan
Att A
Umbeat
We and Yard
Chicaco & North Western Railway
Peineipsliiaea
Pullman
Council Binds
Denver & California Line
Wfinona
Minnesota
Central Dakotat Inc
Sioux City
Mor
Nebracka & Yankton
Ltpu
Chitcago
St. Pauls
Tale
Unistead
Marvin Hugmett
Gent
Nanager
Chietgo
Stennett
Gan
Puss
Dgonty Chien
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