Political Prophet Urges Silver Support for Cleveland Victory
An open letter to Senators Teller and Stewart argues that Cleveland will win in November, urging widespread distribution of speeches by Kyle and others to sway voters. It asserts silver coinage is key, predicts electoral outcomes across states, and praises Stevenson's vice presidency as aligning with pro silver goals.
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Teller
Stewart
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Cal
Teller and
United States Senate
Kyle
Iarrison
Colorado
Nevada
Congress
Stevenson
Senate
Harrison
Federal Brigade
Wolcott
Voice of the People
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Michigan
Connecticut
Waterloo
Maine
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Vermont
California
People’s Party
House
Oregon
People's Party
Hlouse
Portland
Idaho
Iowa
Massachusetts
Montana
New Hampshire
Washington
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Greeley
Hancock
Indiana
Thos. F. Bayard
Bayard
United States
Blanton Duncan
Italian fisherwomen power on coast despite husband idleness
The Chioggia Car dispatch describes Italian coast fishers where wives and daughters perform rough labor on deck and ashore. Women wear double skirts used as wraps for seaweed and children, and their vigor contrasts with men who rest and eat heavily then sleep for hours.
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Masaniello
Pittsburg Dispatch
Krause's Headache Capsules Endorsement in Omaha Ad
A Omaha reader testifies after years of neuralgic headaches that Krause's Headache Capsules are the only remedy that helped. He recommends them to others and notes they are sold by all druggists. Signed CHAS Passor of 716 N 16th Street, dated May 5, 1891.
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Omaha
Neb
Krause
Chas
Passor
16Th Street
Maternal longing in a Passionate gaze
The poem presents a mother facing sorrow while cradling a child, imagining the prophet's ecstasy and the future joys of Nazareth. It contrasts acute grief with memories of happier days, as morning light breaks through tears on the mother's breast. J.R. Campbell in Youth's Companion.
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Nazareth
J.R. Campbell
Inkstained Bedspread Restored by Oil and Soap
A reader reports overturning an inkstand spilled on a bedspread. He soaked the stained fabric in kerosene oil and soap, wrung and rinsed, then repeated with fresh oil and soap. After two days and a wash with boiling water, the stains vanished.
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New York Press
Matrimony's Ten Commandments from Theodore Parker
A Philadelphia Record reprints Parker’s wedding day resolutions including never opposing his wife’s will, freely performing duties for her, avoiding anger or nagging, promoting her piety, bearing her burdens, overlooking foibles, cherishing and defending her, and praying for her always. The note frames these as a blessed guiding pledge.
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Theodore Parker
Philadelphia
Food for the Complexion in 19th Century Views
A popular remark attributes complexion to diet noting oatmeal and oranges as best. It praises Italian and Spanish ladies for fine complexions from coarse grain foods and fruit, and mentions eastern interest with some women living largely on oranges to maintain looks.
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Albany Express
Pe Runa Prevents Hot Weather Ailments Says Colic Advice
The article explains colic and cholera morbus rise with hot weather and green fruit, urging Pe Runa as preventive and cure. A spoonful before meals guards against stomach troubles. severe attacks require wine glassful followed by doses for relief. Free treatise offered by Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus, Ohio.
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Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ancient jewelry and its enduring fascination across ages
The article notes jewelry's long history from ancient civilizations including Greeks Persians Egyptians and Romans. It highlights extensive royal treasure decoration and heirloom pieces, and cites France and Russia as leading in modern design while France adapts ancient motifs for global influence.
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France
Russia
H. P. Mawson
Harper's Weekly
Restorative claims and political quip in stray notices
An affidavit from Alphonse Hemphling of Summitt township Butler county Pa asserts his twelve year old son recovered speech after Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with three bottles. Mrs Burns of South Bend Ind reports relief after four doses. A note mocks Congressman Allen Durhorow's hair turning gray since a February trip to Chicago.
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Alphonse Hemphling
Summitt Township
Butler County
Penn
Dr. Miles
W. EF. Burns
South Bend
Ind
Bradshaw & Thoma’s
Benevolent Party and Advertisements in Local Trade
A string of period advertisements tout remedies and products. Krause's German Oil offered to repel mosquitoes and heal neck blisters. Briant promotes brightening pills Little Early Risers. Suhilon's Vitalizer claims to aid constipation appetite and dyspepsia. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma with noted local figures in Dallas and promotions of various goods.
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Krause
Bradshaw & Thoma
Geo. D Clarke
Bradshaw
Thoma
Early to Bed and Rise: The Little Early Riser Pill
Secretary Foster notes Garfield’s speeches were often spoken extemporaneously and that his best thoughts came after he began to speak. The piece promotes the “Little Early Riser” pill claiming it lengthens life and improves wisdom, attributed to Geo. D.
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Foster
Garfield
Geo. D. Clarke
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Allen C. Durhorow
Chicago
A. B. Norton
Henry Clay
Dallas
Earl of
Stamford
William Grey
Pitcher’s Castoria
Santa
Trav’ling
Fairbank
Santa Claus
N. K. Fairbasn ® & CO
Ini
W. L. Douglas
Kingmen
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Jas
FL Wilson, Jr
Fairfield
Heeler
Diilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Wabash Ave
H. Mnerich
General Merchandise
Glasgow
Lockridge
Frank Unkrich
John Howlett
Greateseet
NCL Cafe el Tata
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Peoria
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Spirit Lake
von Gheap
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Dakota
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Union
Canada
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J. E. Hannegan
Cedar Rapins
Lowes
UMDER
Mate Savings Bank
J. E. Roth
Jas. Sullivan
V. Pres
E. A. Howard
James Louden
D. G. Higley
James SuLlIvan
W. E. Bradshaw
J. 8
McKenney
Ed. Hunt
Jos. Ricksher
T. M. Byrnes
T. R. Howlett
J. F. Loehr
Late Coop
Ward Lamson
R. W. Lamson
Geo. W. Ball
R. F. Rateliff
W. A. Lamson
J. W. Burnett
Joseph Roth
EB. F. Simmons
Chris. Roth
D. W. Templeton
Eugene Campbell
H. Watkins
Adam Messer
N. M. Slagle
D. M. Parrett
J. P. Manatrey
Will
Prewitt
Wm. C. Hawk
Thos. Louden
J. H. Allender
A.C. D. Bradshaw
H. B. Rodgers
Louden
A. F. Cassel
F. O. Danielson
August Walgren
Vaught
John McLane
George Mowery
D. Leggett
Annie Gage
Lamar
Express
Sgradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Clarke & Junkin
L. L. May & CO
St, Paul, Minn
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