Wyoming Women Vote Elevates Moral Debate In Cheyenne
The Cheyenne correspondent argues woman suffrage reveals deep political corruption and social decay. He notes rampant gambling, prostitution, bribery, and ballot fraud in 1882 elections, laments jail conditions, and questions the impact of women’s political role on reform and public morals.
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City Hall
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Massachusetts confirms Ruffin as Charlestown district court justice
The executive council approves George S. Ruffin colored as justice of the Charlestown district court in Massachusetts. Also noted: steel and iron works close in Pennsylvania while Reading hat makers hire extra hands amid demand for stylish headwear.
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Tan
Massachusetts
George S. Ruffin
Charlestown
Tr Steel and Iron Works
Pennsylvania
Reading
Illinois Governor backs western candidate for party unity
Gov Hamilton of Illinois says TJ was not an Arthur man but would favor a nomination from the east if needed. He praises western contenders, arguing General Logan could mobilize the soldier vote, though he is unsure of Logan’s current field activity or speaking engagements.
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Hamilton
Illinois
Arthur
Logan
Postal Rates From 1816 Awe At Letter Postage
The excerpt recalls 1816 postage: six and three fourth cents for short trips, ten cents for eighty miles, twelve and one half cents for 150 miles, twenty five cents beyond 400 miles. A single sheet was a letter. checks doubled postage. Envelopes weren’t used. large sheets were folded to maximize space without showing contents.
Removal of Lincoln’s Body to Prevent Grave Robbery
The piece argues that rather than secret removal to deter theft, proper security like enclosures or a constant guard should protect presidents’ graves. It urges civic responsibility to safeguard tombs and prevent desecration.
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Lincoln
Ginger tonic saves sick husband after costly bills
Mrs. Benjamin says Parker's Ginger Tonic cured her husband after paying eighty five dollars in doctor bills and prescriptions. She asserts his health is fully restored and urges others to consider the remedy.
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Parker
Toni
Mrs. Benjamin
A Peerless Perfume Florestan Cologne
The article praises Florestan cologne for its refreshing aroma and long lasting fragrance, calling it a peerless perfume for the toilet.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children. It claims to relieve crying, reduce dysentery and diarrhea, regulate the stomach, cure wind colic, soften gums, reduce inflammation, and energize the system. The syrup is described as pleasant tasting and endorsed by a noted female physician. Price is 25 cents a bottle.
Egyptian Tablet Discovery Engraving Offer by Redding & Co
An advertisement touts a graphic colored engraving of an ancient ablation Seana from a newly discovered Egyptian tablet. It also promotes a catalogue of monastic books and goods with prices and a lucrative business offer by Beatie Redding & Co publishers and manufacturers at 731 Broadway New York.
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Beatie Redding &Co
Ubliahors and Manufacturers
Broadway
New York
Dr Wagner offers cure for seminal weakness in Denver clinic
An Denver medical advertisement by Dr Henry Wagner at 848 Summer Street promotes treatment of chronic male and female diseases, eye and ear specialties, and surgical operations. It guarantees a $500 forfeit if any treated case of seminal weakness fails to cure and notes consultation is free with a $5 exam. Postal address and book offer included.
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Denver
Wagner
R. Wagner
Medical and Surgical Institute
Dr. Spinney & Co
Larimer Street
Colorado
DR. Wagner & CO
West
George W Hoyt
Drugglsat
Cheyenne
Wyo
AYER'S COERRY Preroral Promoted for Bronchial Ailments
An old advertisement touts AYER'S COERRY Preroral as a universal cure for bronchial and lung diseases. It claims widespread testimonials and notes the remedy is palatable so even young children take it easily.
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Ayer
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