Wyoming Women Vote Then Fight for Reform in Cheyenne
A New York Times report from Cheyenne Wyoming questions the effect of fourteen years of woman suffrage. It details social progress in Cheyenne, points to widespread gambling and prostitution, corrupt elections, jail conditions, and calls for reform led by women amid widespread political corruption.
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New York Times
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming Territory
Wyoming
America
Union Pacific Railway
Brooks
Third Ward
New York
Greeley
Col
New England
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Broad Plains
Shal
Congress
Republic
Ferry
Michigan
England
Ruffin Named Justice in Charlestown District Court
Massachusetts confirms George S. Ruffin colored as justice for Charlestown district court. Weekly Leader notes Tan and other items including railtown plans and Harvard Annex progress.
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Tan
Massachusetts
George S. Ruffin
Charlestown
Illinois Governor backs western candidates in national race
Gov Hamilton says TJ was not an Arthur backer, but if the nomination comes from the east he prefers TJ to others. He supports western men as party policy, cites General Logan as strong in the west and capable of drawing the soldier vote, though he has heard nothing of Logan campaigning.
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Gov
Hamilton
Illinois
Arthur
Logan
Postage Rates Of 1816 Revealed In Historical Note
The passage recalls 1816 mailing practices with rates: six and three-fourths cents for a letter up to thirty miles, ten cents for eighty miles, twelve and a half cents for 150 miles, and twenty-five cents for over 400 miles. A single sheet counted as a letter and checks or notes charged double postage. Envelopes were not used, and clever folding maximized inner space while keeping the exterior unmarked.
Removal of Lincoln body sparks morbid curiosity
The author questions sensational stories of grave robbing and argues for proper security measures to protect presidential graves. They contend a public guard or enclosure would better safeguard great figures than secretive removals, urging rational protection of national mausoleums.
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Lincoln
Ginger tonic claim ends in lost eighty five dollars
A woman tells a neighbor she and her husband spent eighty five dollars on doctor bills and prescriptions for Parker's Ginger Tonic. She claims her husband recovered fully, praising the tonic's supposed cure.
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Parker
Toni
Mrs. Benjamin
A Peerless Perfume Florestan Cologne Review
The article praises Florestan cologne as a peerless perfume for the toilet, highlighting its refreshing aroma and lasting fragrance.
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
An 19th century advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup as a remedy for teething pain and related symptoms. It claims quick relief for a crying sick child and promises regulation of the stomach and bowels, relief from dysentery and diarrhea, and added energy. Sold by druggists worldwide for 25 cents a bottle.
Egyptian tablet engraving offer from Beattie Redding & Co
An advertisement announces a free colored engraving of an ancient ablation scene from a newly discovered Egyptian tablet. It promotes a large catalogue of Mononic books and goods with prices and offers lucrative business opportunities to Beattie REDDING & CO, publishers and manufacturers, 731 Broadway, New York.
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Beatie Redding &Co
Ubliahors and Manufacturers
Broadway
New York
Dr. Wagner Woodward Clinic Promises Cure and Consultation
An Denver medical ad promotes Dr. Henry Wagner at 848 Summer Street offering treatments for chronic male and female diseases, eye and ear specialty, and surgical procedures. It guarantees five hundred dollars for any uncured seminal weakness and notes free consultation with a $5 exam. The notice cites address changes and a book The Young Man’s Pocket Estato by Dr. H Wagner, with mail order available.
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Summer Street
Denver
Wagner
R. Wagner
Medical and Surgical Institute
Dr. Spinney & Co
Larimer Street
Colorado
DR. Wagner & CO
Ayer's Cherry Preoral Promoted for Bronchial Ailments
A lengthy testimonial column claims AYER'S CHERRY PREORAL cures all bronchial and lung diseases. It stresses the preparation is very palatable and easily taken by young children.
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Ayer
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