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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1882
Page
7
The piece argues the Maine election shows growing corruption in popular ballots and the strong, money aided victory of the Independent movement against Republicans. It credits James G. Blaine with influence and predicts his continued relevance to the 1884 Republican Convention.
The Michigan Republicans attack Democrats for abuses while noting Republicans held the presidency and federal offices. They credit Democrats with overruling a silver demonetization, curbing excessive appropriations, and aiding civil service reform despite executive and congressional opposition. The piece praises limited Democratic reforms as gains under heavy obstacles.
Judge Weaver rules a marriage is null if it hides a critical fact such as a disability. The ruling highlights the need for full disclosure in wedlock disputes within Iowa courts.
A late 19th century New York dinner honored Stephen W. Dorsey with Arthur present but overshadowed by Dorsey’s heroics in Indiana. The guests toasted the Republican success and the “soap” cash strategy, praising Dorsey while Arthur offered little aid as Dorsey faced later trouble.
Ten years after his father’s era the country again recalls Ames as his son seeks Massachusetts Republicans support for Lieutenant Governor. The letter questions charges linked to Credit Mobilier and defends Oakes Ames as pure, urging party unity under Senator Hoar while recalling Garfield Poland Banks and McCrary.
A collage of light quips and anecdotes from 19th century papers. Jests about Irish friends, a joke on five cent nickels weighing a hundred tons, a Cleveland stranger asking for the boss, bicycle epigrams, and a quip about Mose the Austin avenue merchant. Evarts recalls Washington's dollar flying over Natural Bridge.
Dr Hannaford argues against mineral waters as impure and overused. He states minerals vary per person and most waters contain unnecessary or harmful elements. He asserts pure water best supports health and criticizes teas coffees and mineral mixtures.
A Detroit Post and Tribune vignette shows aunts teaching a girl named Jenny to avoid vanity. Jenny worries she is proud after admiring a new silk dress and kid gloves, and the aunt explains pride means feeling superior to other girls.
A respected Hartford resident died of heart failure during a Bunko game on Asylum Street last race week. He was lured by a man pretending to know him, faced roughs and strangers, grew suspicious, and collapsed. Police pursued several leads but arrested only a few. the surviving witness fled town on the first train.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Ot claims to have sold nine bottles yesterday and today. A man with eight years sore throat was cured with one bottle. Several rheumatism cases cured where other remedies failed. The seller Cc. H. Hobernon states it is the best medicine they have sold and that it is available from all druggists.
Local retailer claims strong success with Dr. Thoma Eelectric Oil since December selling 106 bottles at retail. A customer reports rapid cure of a badly ulcerated throat after doctors failed, noting immediate relief for his children in threatened relapse.
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