Democratic Party Platform Endorsed at State Convention
The Northwest reports the state convention endorsing 1888 Democratic principles. It calls for public-spirited reform, purging public service corruption, tariff readjustment favoring labor, wool duties fairness, opposition to prohibitive licensing, prison reform, civil service purification, and a push for Samuel J. Tilden’s unanimous nomination at Chicago in July.
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Democratic Party of Obio
Republican Party
Norand
Ohio
Republican Congress
Sizth
Samuel J. Tilden
United States
Chicago
Geography of Ohio An 1808 State Admitted and Vast Facts
The text outlines Ohio's admission in 1808, its east west reach of 224 miles, area of 38,664 square miles, and 25,578,050 acres. It notes 22,000,000 acres farmed, average farm size 115 acres, coal beds in the east, 24 on the Ohio map, 126 miles of Ohio river boundary, 230 miles of lake coast, 88 counties with Ashtabula largest, major cities Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Toledo, 306 newspapers, 4,500 miles of railway, highest point near Bellefontaine at 1,500 feet, soil from Gem ice deposits, first territorial governor Arthur St Clair and Marietta settled 1728 as oldest town.
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Tesson
Ohio
Ashtabula
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Toledo
Bellefontaine
Logan County
Sao
Allur St. Clair
Ova
Edward Tilin
Marietta
Balm for Cold and Hay Fever Praised by Merchant
T Kenney Dry Goods Merchant of Theaea N demonstrates strong endorsement of Balm as an effective remedy for colds hay fever and catarrh. He notes that friends who used the Balm freely were cured and quotes his personal satisfaction with the results.
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T. Kenney
Tthaea
Thurman and wife dine with old friends in Columbus
In Columbus at the United States hotel ex Senator Allen G Thurman and his wife are described in detail during a supper. Mrs Thurman, elegant yet modest, chats away while Judge Thurman, still vigorous, discusses topics and recalls a fishing tale. The piece notes their quiet, home oriented life and plans for a Columbus residence valued at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars.
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Columbus
Democrat
United States
Allen
Thurman
Bbs
Hindy
MR. Thurkan
Payne- Headlly-McLown
Mra ‘Thurman
Washington
United States Senate
Judge Thurman
Senate
Chic
Oakland House
Maryland
Mountain
Reion
Tony
Oakland
Allen G. Thurman
United States Hotel
U. S
Supreme Courts
Columbus Bank
Ceats
Old Man Confesses Theft Amid Great Flood on Plantation
During a flood, an old enslaved man prays for mercy on the cabin roof as Colonel Milridge confronts him about stealing hogs. The man admits theft and pleads for pardon, while the colonel considers punishment. The boat floats away as the exchange ends with a taunting remark about attempting to act as the Law.
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Phillip
Milridge
Lawd
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Promises Health Boost
A vintage advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as medicine to build up the body, improve appetite, purify blood, and energize the system. The copy claims comprehensive blood circulation effects and renewed life, pricing at $1 per bottle or six for $5.
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Hood
Figures for Mr Blaine in New York influence debate
The leading New York city papers oppose Mr Blaine, with Sun Herald World News Telegram Times Post Graphic Star Truth totaling about 50,000 daily copies and 8 million readers in New York State. Pro Blaine forces include Tribune Mail and Express Commercial Advertiser with 60,000 to 75,000 circulation.
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Blaine
State of
New York
City of
Sun, Herald, World, News, Telegram
Times, Post
Graphic
Star and Truth
New York State
Harper's Weekly
Puck
Tribune
Mail and Express
Commercial Advertiser
Jim
Jack
Blain
Startling Discovery Promises Cure for Coughs and Lungs
Mr Wm Johnson of Huron writes that after years of scute bronchitty his wife found permanent relief with Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The bottle is guaranteed to cure throat lung or bronchial diseases. Trial bottles free at J C Saur's drug store.
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Wm. Johnson
Huron
Oak
Dr. King
J. C. Saur
Omission in Chicago Platform Missed Baseball Issue
The Norristown Herald notes the Republican platform in Chicago omits a baseball plank while implying the protection clause could cover the game, calling the oversight the most important industry overlooked.
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Chicago
Norristown Herald
Mound Builders of Ohio Urged for Archaeology Survey
Major Powell leads a call for statewide cooperation to survey prehistoric earthworks in Ohio. Residents and landowners are asked to report known sites to aid thorough exploration, with finds housed at the Smithsonian affiliated institutes for public study.
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Ohio
Powell
United States Bureau of Eahnology
Ethnological Bureau
Svakhsonkin Institute
Unite States
C. C. Taliwin
Cleveland
Brinkerhott
Manafield
A.B. Clark
Newark
J. M. Dennis
M. Hensell
Columbus
W. H. Mureray
Hamilton
J.P. Henderson
Newville
J. P. McLean
Edward Orton
M. C. Read
Hudson
Tae Smucker
N.& Townsend
G. F. Wright
Oberlin
Charles Whittlesey
Robert Clark
J. KE. Bruce
R. M. Byrnes
Joseph Cox
A. Miller
Florien Guiuque
C. Heighway
Walter A. Dun
Thomas Cleneay
Cincinnati
As When She was Young
Mrs Elon Perry wife of Rev P Perry of Cold Brook Springs Mass writes she used Parker's Hair Balsam and prefers it to others. Her hair was mostly gray but a dollar bottle restored softness and brown color with no gray hairs left. Since using the Balsam hair loss has stopped and she finds it harmless and agreeable.
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Parker
Elon Perry
Rev
P. Perry
Coldbrook Springs
Mass
Tmo
Blaine as Presidential Candidate Questioned in 1876
In the Cincinnati Commercial dated June 6 1876 the editors warn that while the people may be demoralized they will not elect Blaine President given his long pursuit of subsidized railroad securities.
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Cincinnati
United States
Blaine
Blaine Letters Show Public Service Misuse Concerns
The Blaine letters suggest corruption in public office, revealing a troubling belief that public positions are used for private gain. The piece comments on the morale of political figures and the ethical standards of the era.
Blaine Platform Debate Sparks Convention Critique
The Chicago Tribune mocks Blaine’s platform remarks suggesting that if Blaine is nominated the Cincinnati Convention should adopt his letters as the official platform. The comment, dated June 9, 167% appears as a political cartoonish critique of party unity and messaging.
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Blaine
Cincinnati
Chicago Tribune
Policy dealer finances and political reform critique in period piece
A discussion criticizes a policy dealer for keeping $25,000 from Northern Pacific and questions the integrity of a reform presidency. It contrasts the candidate’s alleged corruption with the era’s demand for purity, while a farm couple’s story highlights practical knowledge and sensible improvements at home.
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Northern Pacifice
Boston
Fragmentary OCR Item from Fremont Neb Page
An unclear clipping mentions Dr. Jones and Clover Tonle claims to clear pimples and help stomach and kidney issues. It references J. iphrey and Mise Uiruce House of Fremont and notes a punishment for producing some item, with garbled text about a largest something.
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Dr. Jones
Ted
J.iphrey
Mise Uiruce House
Fremont
Neb
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