Beacon Street Bows To Butler Rule In Massachusetts Echo
A satirical verse laments Beacon Street losing its influence as Ben Butler dominates political power in Massachusetts. The Barnales and followers suffer a stunning reversal while Butler stands firm, stirring headlines from Beacon Street to Brattle and the old Bay State.
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General Down
Butler
Ben Butler
Beacon Street
Brattle
Old Bay State
Massachusetts
Democratic Triumph and Republicans Hopeful for 1884
A Democratic victory is deemed overwhelming, while Republicans predict future losses if Democrats err. The piece argues Democrats take Congress in 1885, must govern wisely to secure 1884 return of power, and cautions against overreaching before the next presidential contest. Democratic Exchange.
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Congress
Garfield
Democratic Congress-elect
Democratic Party
Democratic Exchange
A Lesson of the Elections
The Atlanta Chronicle argues Republicans face internal splits after a Democratic rise. It praises Democratic unity and local self government while predicting a factional Republican struggle and future Democratic national authority. The piece notes Garfield era tensions between Stalwarts and Half-breeds and foresees ongoing party infighting.
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Democratic Party
Arthur
Conkling
Republican Party
New York
Etter
Garfield
Atlanta
Tia
Chronicle
The Crisis in the Republican Party and Its Causes
A strong editorial argues the 19th century Republican collapse signals a lasting crisis. It blames Civil War era missteps, Reconstruction excesses, and later Grantism and Bossism for deep factional rifts. It warns of permanent decline unless radical reform occurs or the party dies.
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Durin
Republican Party
Congress
South
Mahone
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
St. Louis
Fashionable millinery and dress fabrics of autumn
The article outlines upscale styles for fall including blue shades such as Telegraph Hussar and royal, embroidered Amazone cloths, shaggy fabrics in brown and green, Jersey bodices rising in popularity, and tan suede shoes with silver buckles. It notes Dorsay redingotes in Lyons velvet with jet embroidery, oversized bridal fans replacing bouquets, Worth gowns in silver gray plush with Ottoman silk, and white cashmere trimmings.
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Telegraph
Hussar
Electric
Royal
Latouche
Jersey
America
London
Dorsay
Worth
Brandebourgs
N. Y
Punctuated Jokes Across Newspapers
A garbled OCR fragment shows scattered lines about brevity in jokes and comments from several papers. It notes phrases like the soul of wit and mocks Washington Post style humor with unclear punctuation and stray symbols.
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Wheeling Journal
Enterprise
Philadelphia Sunday Mirror
Washington Post
Burlington Enterprise
How to Keep up a Conversation Might Help Society Mutes
A NY Ledger note discusses social mutes those who wait for others to speak. It argues many are shy not devoid of ideas and offers tips to start conversations, urging listeners to extend remarks rather than end topics. It hints at a fuller guide to conversation.
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Detroit
New Orleans
Post
Gardening Illustrated
Wal's
N. Y. Ledger
Lydia E. Pinkham Liver Pills Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Liver Pills curing constipation biliousness and torpidity of the liver at 25 cents per box. Sold by all druggists. Ga
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St. Jacobs Orn
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sanford
Duane Street
N.Y
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Sun
Livingston County
Chicago Journal
Sai
Lyhn, Mass
Wes
Greese
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