Inauguration and 1885 election returns analyzed for party losses
A Courier Journal commentary argues against Clarkson's theory that presidential inaugurations predict fall losses. It cites 1885 state results: New York Democratic gains, Iowa and Massachusetts shifts, Ohio declines for Blaine, Virginia widening its margin, and notes no New Jersey or Connecticut elections that year.
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Clarkson
New York
Iowa
Ohio
Blaine
Massachusetts
Virginia
New Jersey
Connecticut
Indiana
Cleveland
Courier Journal
Reform in Senate Representation Across States
The piece notes New York and Connecticut elect Democratic majorities yet send Republicans to the Senate, Rhode Island and Iowa show similar splits, and argues these outcomes reveal inherent evils in the current system. It criticizes Senators Platt Hawley Evarts Hiscock Chace Aldrich and Allison for misrepresenting their states amid southern opposition.
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Congress
United States Senate
New York
Senate
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Iowa
Allison
Platt
Hawley
Evarts
Hisecock
Chace
Aldrich
Courier Journal
A Nation of Clepies and Urban Population Growth
The piece traces the rise of urban populations in the United States from 1790 through 1880, noting shifting shares in cities over 8,000 and the widening gap between urban and total populations. It links immigration from Europe and internal movement to cities as key drivers of urban concentration.
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United States
Europe
Bismarck
Illinois
Urban migration trends reshape southern states after Civil War
The spread of urban living postwar arose from agricultural disruption and artificial economic policies favoring manufacturing. Town growth alters migration, expectations, and political stability, as city populations become more restless and influential than rural communities, per the St. Louis Republic.
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St. Lows Republic
Iowa Prohibition Debate Spurs Local Option Considerations
The election shifts in Iowa spark Republican rethinking of liquor policy with calls for resubmission or local option laws. The Register questions enforcing a nationwide approach and weighs whether counties opposed to prohibition should face state coercion or maintain local self government under a flexible framework.
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Iowa
Register
Lowa
Public Sentiment and Two-Thirds Vote on Prohibition Change
Editorial discusses a proposal requiring two-thirds voter support in a county for a change from prohibition to high license and for a county-wide special election. It questions the two-thirds threshold as un-American, notes a shift toward Democratic platform ideas, and praises potential leadership from J. Ellen Foster amid party realignments.
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Register
J. Ellen Foster
Republican Party
St. John Party
Chariton
Wages and tariff debate on cotton mills and labor
The Chicago Herald argues protected wages misrepresent the impact of tariffs. It compares Massachusetts and English mill wages, hours, and purchasing power, asserting unprotected labor bears the burden while protected mills pay high dividends. The piece attacks Blaine and the Tribune, calling for abolition of the protective tariff.
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Democratic Party
America
England
Massachusetts
Chicago Tribune
Herald
Chicago Herald Company
London
Tribune
The
the Tribune
James G. Blaine
Monoply
Blaine
Consul Shaw
Lancanshire
New England
Fall River
United States
Atlantic
Mississippi
Labor
Chicago Herald
P E O Initiation Event and Social Evening Report
The P E O sisters hosted at Mrs N E Kinslee to initiate three new members and conduct regular business before male guests arrived at eight. The evening featured social chat, music, and refreshments, described as highly enjoyable. The article also notes a previous diphtheria remark debated in town and reports a hunting match with team scores and best individual, plus a note that more hunting is planned tomorrow.
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P. E.O
N. E. Kinslee
Hood Buys J A Clark Property In Abingdon
C P Hood of Fairfield has purchased J A Clark's property and will move soon. Oatis Hood stays at the hotel and will start school this week. Christians hold revival with seven accessions. four immersed last night and one today. Mr Lee and M E Fleener and wife of Hedrick visit Abingdon. Mrs P Sippel visits her parents Mr and Mrs James Leisure. A G Helton and Chas Linder set for Oklahoma tomorrow. I Gobble of Muscatine visits. Chas Spurlock of Agency joins life insurance agent here Thursday.
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Abingdon
C. P. Hood
Fairfield
J. A. Clark
Oatis Hood
Hedrick
P. Sippel
James Leisure
A. G. Helton
Chas. Linderstart
Oklahoma
I. Gobble
Muscatine
Chas. Spurlock
Agency
Uncalled Letters at Fairfield Post Office November 26 1880
List of letters remaining uncalled at the Fairfield post office includes Nancy Boyd B M Itridge Hunter Sallie Kennedy Della Low Mrs Graham McCormick H E F Mansoor Ossad Miller Michael Mullenix J H Robinson Stella Scott U G and others. Addressees are asked to state letters have been advertised.
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Fairfield
Boyd
Nancy Itridge
B. M. Hunter
Sallie Kennedy
Della Low
Graham McCormick
H. Fe, Mansoor
Ossad Miller
Michael Mullenix
J. H. Robinson
Stellascott
Honest Shoes From Trusted Factories In Fairfield
A local dealer promotes fall stock of genuine hand-made boots and fine shoes from reputable factories. They highlight honest leather, no misrepresentation, and strong shapes that endure months of wear. Brands include Nelson & Sons Calf and Grain Button Shoe and J. & T. Cousin hand-sewn lines.
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Robert Burns
Nelson & Son
J. & T. Cousin’s
Reynolds Bros
U.T. K
Fairfield
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Diptheria
William Mikesell
John ‘Li
Booth
Dillon Turney
Harry Sminith
Abingdon News
Hunt & Howard
North Side
South Side
Pairfield
Goodban & Fulton
Robert Israel
Draper IN
Samuel Zeigler
Second North and
Second West Sts
Messenger & Raney
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