Debates on pacific campaign and political prospects
A mixed panorama of political tone and policy debates outlines a calm campaign focused on fiscal issues, labor rights, and national credit. Mentions of Bayard’s diplomacy, pension bills, postal deficits, Florida yellow fever, and governance of telegraph commerce frame a broader national discourse.
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New York
Union
Bayard
State Department
United States
St. Louis
Herald
Johnson City Opens Wholesale Grocery firm
A Johnson City Provision and Grocery House has formed and plans to supply trade by September first. The firm, composed of men with substantial means, will occupy the former John Mathes store and begin by excavating the cellar to maximize space. Neighboring towns may buy at Knoxville prices, saving freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Knoxville
John Mathes
East Tennessee
Farmers Sow Buckwheat and Turnips Amid Rains In 1888
CORRESPONDENCE from Johnson City Tennessee notes farmers sowing buckwheat and turnips after late rains, home grown watermelons entering markets, and local visits by residents from Fort Worth Piney Flats Bristol and Elizabethton. It reports illnesses including fever and typhoid, a child's death, and local travel for health and commerce. It also includes military notices from Taylor Rifles and a political convention summary from Bouvar Tennessee with candidate choices and party notes.
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Carter’s
Clinton Perking
Matilda
Fort Worth
Texas
M. M. Maretin
Piney Flats
Mattie Hodge
Star Mills
A. J
Archibald
Martha Hyatt
J.T. Eller
W. B
John
Beaver Creek
Sullivan County
Ricie Doty
Rheatown
J. C. Robertsson
R. N. Price
Bristol
Austin’s Springs
John A. Grisham
Jonesboro
Charlie Barr
R. A. Lowry
Morristown
Dnr
Planing Mill Announces Low Price Building Materials
We are now ready to furnish Johnson City and vicinity with flooring weatherboarding shingles sash doors blinds and all other house building material. We will handle market in our line at prices as low as this material can be furnished.
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Rock Hill
Yorkville
O’s
Lancaster
Saye the Ledger
Burns
Market
Main
W. B. Dunlap
Maj. Adama
Yorkville Hacuiver
H. Lumsden
Liestate
Ward
Tennessee
Loweers
Admr
Jobneon City
Tenn
Johnson City
Tillers of the air pledge fair cash bargains for produce
A historical ad asserts fair treatment for farmers, promising top market cash for produce and equal value in goods for cash. It claims the firm’s members include seasoned mechanics and apprentices, stressing solidarity with workers and a commitment to honest dealing.
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Opera House
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Senate
Postoffice Department
Call
Florida
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Inter-State Commerce Commission
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White House
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Panama
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Chey Guan
Capitol
General Sheridan
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Andrew Jackson
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Railroad Notes
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Taylor Rifles
M. W. H. Weiler
G. W. Hardin
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R.C. Lusk
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Heap Quarters
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J.J. Wetner
Bouvar
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Mason
W. A. Carathera
J. W. Allen
Atkins
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Esparilla
Lowell
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Henderson
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Adleborough
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Downsville
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Nebraska
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Hamilton
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Virginia
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Espe
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J. H. Preas
M.D
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Tusa
Stiples & Strain’e Store
A. Sealer
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Walker
Opvice
Flynn Dwelling
Wain Steed
Maka Springs
Ennis
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Anakin Springs
Unico County
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Stoney
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Jd. Weller
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Ternensie
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