The Jane Besant. A dreamer builds a river saw mill
Ralph Keystone, an imaginative inventor, marries Jane Besant after founding a saw mill powered by a man-made dam on Farmer Besant’s land. He overcomes doubt, rebuilds a wrecked steamer into a barge and then a stern wheeler named Jane Besant. The community rallies, and Keystone’s gamble becomes a thriving river business.
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Ralph Keystone
Jane Besant
Farmer Besant
Muskalontic
Ralph
Jane
Vill
Keystone
Besant
Eystone
Strawer
Nancy
Pioneer
Tub
Johnson
Massachusetts
Feller
Squire Besant
Bates
John
Neyt
Harper’s Bazar
Wisconsin Republicans declare platform on federal authority and elections
The Wisconsin Republican convention endorses that the United States is a nation with permanent federal powers over national concerns. It supports fair nationwide Congressional elections, opposes military interference at polls under Republican oversight, condemns Democratic resistance to protective measures, and lauds Hayes administration in protecting the ballot. It also defends specie payments, federal supremacy in law, and praises state leaders for trusted public service.
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Wisconsin
Republic of the United States
Congress
Republican Party
United States
Democratic Party
Hayes
Democratic Congress
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Democracy
Union
Democratic Party of the
Democratic Party of the Nation
Bchanan
Buchanan
South
North
Confederacy
South Carolina
Chicago Tribune
New York
Ohio
Massachusetts
Stony Point
Anthony Wayne
Louisiana
N. S. Tribune
Republican party platform excerpt from 19th century address
The passage outlines party principles praising Republican governance, urging veterans to oppose Democratic influence, and affirming the supremacy of the U S Constitution and Supreme Court. It endorses national unity, opposing nullification, and supporting anti-discrimination measures for freight transport. It lauds Governor Hoyt and Senator Cameron, praising Republican resistance to Democratic radical measures.
National unity over state rights in Pennsylvania politics
In a wartime rhetoric piece from the New York Tribune, the author attacks Pennsylvania Democrats for opposing the army and election safeguards, arguing that national sovereignty and the Union endure beyond state lines. The piece denounces state-centered politics, lauds federal power to protect suffrage, and warns that fraud and intimidation threaten honest elections.
Walking as a Science and its daily habits
The article outlines practical guidance on walking as a disciplined practice. It stresses balanced diet and regular baths, frequent changes of undergarments, and keeping multiple muscle groups active. Proper arm swing, upright chest, controlled knee bend, and a mid-length gait are advised to promote circulation without overexertion. Frequent lunches are recommended.
Ohio constitutional amendment proposed for October 1879 vote
The General Assembly of Ohio proposes to amend sections 3 and 5 of article 4 to restructure courts. It calls for nine common pleas districts with Hamilton County as one district and authorizes district courts and judges, pro tempore roles, and fixed court times. Voters would mark Judicial constitutional amendment Yes or No on the ballot. Milton Barnes certifies the true copy and seal.
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General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Hamilton
Court of Common Pleas
Courts of Common Pleas
Common Pleas
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Fever Tonic Ads
An 1878 notice proclaims Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female diseases and mentions testimonials. It also advertises Dr Wilhoff’s Anti-Periodic Fever and Ague Tonic from Wheelock Finlay Co and Sterling Baking Powder by Smith & Curtiss, Lee, Iowa as a household staple.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Towa Crry
Iowa
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Paul R. Baxter
F. Wilhoff
Wheelock, Finlay & Co
Smith & Curtiss, Lee O
Ohio Joint Resolution Proposing Constitutional Amendments
The document records a joint resolution submitted in 1879 proposing amendments to Sections 2 of Article II, 1 of Article III, and 4 of Article X of the Ohio Constitution. It sets election timing, terms, executive offices, township elections, and ballot phrasing for adoption Yes or No. James W. Owens presides, and the resolution passed April 12, 1879.
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James E. Neal
House of Representatives
James W. Owens
Senate
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Culley
Defiance
Scribner
Auquat
Miss Besant
Nancy X
Democratic Co
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United States of America
Supreme Court of the
Hoyt
Cameron
the Democracy of
Con ‘ Aleck Stephens
Philadelphia Chronicle- Herald
France
Boston Herald
Jabez W. Fitch
Milton Barnes
State of Ohio
Columbus
Werk
Oice
Ohio Dairy
Pittsburgh
Northern
Cleveland, Ohio
DR. Clark
New York City
Clark Johnson
Edwin Eastman
Eastman
Chas. Jones and Son
Washington
le Iowa
New York Herald
Wakametkla
Paris
Wheeling
W. Va
Northern Ohio Fair Association of
Cleveland
C. Gilbert
Casw Jackson
J. P. Robison
Sam. Briccs
Austin
Engea
Austin & Sykes, Propr’s
Plymouth
U. S
Dsell
National Publishing CO
Philadelphia
AEA
Acme
JAMS
Amer Porissurca
Ponce
Papyrograph Co
Shetuckes St
Norwich
Sherman & CO
Marshall
America
Rob’t Wells
Vesey St
N.Y. P
Grand Rapids
JO Creas
West-st
Madison
Ind
N Copying Co
Madison-st
Chicago
Drogeiets
T. Popham & CO
Price
John Tracy
E. Town St
North West
Williams Co
Sir
W. H. Forister
Pharisburg
Delaware Co
Abbraham Hall
Mary A. Hall
Ridgeville Corners
Henry Co
Joseph Newell
Chillicothe
Ross County
B. K. Stout
Vinton Str
Vinton County
W. J. Knowlson
Logan
Hocking County
WM. McCaskey
Carlisle
Clark County
Maly S. Volery
Trias
P. Barker
Moscow
Clermont County
John W. Hood
Norwalk
Huron County
William Wheeler
Morron
Warren County
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Girard
Trumbull County
Oram
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