Ohio redistricting clash from 1882 and 1884 debated
An Ohio political dispute centers on gerrymandering between 1882 and 1884. The piece cites vote totals, party gains, and calls out Republicans for a 15 to 6 plan while Democrats argue the 1882 map was fairer. It condemns manipulation and defends the people’s right to a fair count.
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Benmorang
Ohio
Amocrae
Hoadly
State Journal
Aloot
Republica
Beau Balboa
Dingbat
Republican Party
The Miser's Three Gifts Tale of Donald McDee and the White Lady
An Irish miser Donald McDee refuses charity and hoards gold until a white robed woman tests his generosity with a rope and a key. After a haunted night and a life of miserliness, he must decide whether to give and learn the lesson that it is better to give than to receive.
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Donald ieDoe
Rowan
Heven
Villare
Donald
At Us
Donald McDee
Big Tresaure
Genéro
Marine-Store
Angel
Tle
Tam
Ain
The Origins of Roman Numerals in Printing
A Cornhill Magazine discussion argues that numeral I is a single finger, II two fingers, and III three. IV is not used, while clock-face III hints at five via a hand symbol. X may signify ten as a two-handed figure or a pictorial man with outstretched limbs, tracing the evolution of hieroglyphic notation.
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Cornhill Magazine
Family in Neoga Welcomes Ten Children Twins Noted
A Neoga family of Salathiel Burke and his wife has ten children with eight born as twins or two sets of twins. The couple, married thirteen years, reside with the wife’s father near a large local farm, the nine children ranging from seven to four years old and led by two seven year old boys Charles and Richard. Pearl, the youngest girl, is a newborn at the mother’s breast.
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Nooga
Canada
Salathiel Burke
Charles
Richard
B.B. Gime Erbe
Wadash
GT. Louis & Pacific
Banday
Mey
Pacdtex
Cowie
ARES
Delice
Jusetina
Eltheon
Thad
Hall
Jenbax
Af Jewets
St. Louis
Peron
W.E. Rerreer
Rey
Pateasa
New
Comer
Cleveland
Brown
Cleveland Press
Remarkable Escape With Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Mary A Dailey of Tunkbanock Pa suffered six years with asthma and bronchitis. After trying many physicians she found relief last October from Dr Kings New Discovery. She gained strength and weight after continued use. Free trials at J Saur’s Drug Store. Large bottles $1.
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Mary A. Dailey
Tunkbannock
J. Saur's
Home Rule Debate Reveals Tory Deception and Irish Gain
The Star analyzes Monday's Irish question debate showing Mr. Parnell exposed Tory duplicity in refusing home rule while promising support. It argues Tory treachery could backfire as Irish candidates prepare for a new election with substantial funds and momentum for Home Rule.
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Farnelts Peepee
Parnell
House of Commons
Churchill
Blaine
Bee
Powridge
Suncae
Munder
Eia
Goschen
England
Ireland
Buckeye Postoffices in Ohio Count and Names
A survey of Ohio post offices from the 1865 postal guide lists totals and sub stations in major cities. It notes limited immediate delivery in several towns and details county counts, with Franklin and Hamilton counties showing many offices and unique name practices in the system.
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Ohio
United States
Cleveland
East
Newburgh
Weata Iee Hee Vie
Cameashington
Colum ‘Erryville
Cumminaville
Mill Creek
Sedamaville
Walnut Hills
Sia
Akron
Canton
Cincinnati
Columbus
Manafield
Sandusky
Springfield
Toledo
Youngstown
Hamilton
Washington
Belmont
Clermont
Ashtabula
Columbiana
Defiance
Franklin County
Grave City
Harrinburg
Hilliards
Lockbourne
Miffinville
Olentangy
Ovid
Pleasant Corners
Reese's
Shadleville
Westerville
West Hayden
Fulton County
Gratis
P.T. Barnum
Hardin County
Veto
Washington County
Jefferson
Temperanceville
Belmont County
Cold Water
Mercer
Polo
Shortest Route to Health and Hats Stir Local News
The article warns against health quackery and promotes Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure for coughs and colds. It then reports on hatmakers using wad pulp to create water resistant, flexible hats. It also notes railroading costs, detailing fuel, crew pay, oil, and repairs, with rail statistics on locomotive and coal efficiencies.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Simmons
Geo. H. Pratt
U. S
Brersnex
Sam Jones
Chicago
Marka
Horsford
Imo
Home Hale
Buckeye
Sassaa
Ada
Ava
Anna
Level
Tenatog
Quarry
Quincy
Lee
Pingere
Cal
Val
Lake Erie Ohio River
Dr. Bigelow
J.C. Baur
Falt
Detroit
Allan Yoreestor
Zc Corptatametre
Cy Toledo
Columbua
Arthur
Logan
Morae Cola
Wash Suis Sears
Trico de Hem
Darian Cloemont Peace
Ge HR. Carr
Cenrnar
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