22 Aug 1890
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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1890
Page
1
Bargains advertise low prices on boys and men shoes with marked values and zB items. Ladies shoes, leather, inner and outer soles, offered at low prices with many other grand bargains in store for customers. Dressing shams, light prints, and ladies summer vests are advertised at reduced rates to entice shoppers.
A July 7 1890 message from Sebastian County Democratic leaders defends the party record under Republicans since 1866 1889 and 1874 reforms. It praises Governor Eagle and calls for unity to beat Union Labor and maintain Democratic control with notes on county finances and the 1874 transition.
A Ladies' Home Journal page urges women to maintain a pleasant appearance as a key introduction to strangers. It quotes a famous remark that there are no ugly women, only those who do not understand how to present themselves, emphasizing daintiness and charm.
The Atchison Champion argues against protective tariffs, stating long-time adherents may reconsider. It claims eastern manufacturers grow rich under protection while western farmers fall behind, losing political influence and market access, urging free trade to span global markets.
The speaker argues self preservation and sectional welfare require immediate adoption of free trade and commercial reciprocity with all nations. The East profits from tariffs, the West risks becoming poor if protection continues, and unity across parties is essential to secure broader economic policy.
The St. Louis Republic notes historic artifacts fetch high sums: Napoleon’s Eylad hat sold to Paris in 1835 for 400 dollars, Charles XIE coat from Paltown battle surpasses 100000, Sterie wig once again auctioned for 1050 in London, and Isaac Newton’s tooth bought in 1816 for 3650 dollars with a diamond setting.
Fleecy asks Downy which Brown girl he will marry and he names Sally and Clara. Downy says he loves Sally the best but Clara might be the one, while Fleecy suggests loving someone leads to a better life. Clara vows she will not leave home even if she marries.
Nonsense banter. A speaker proclaims Biamark as the greatest man at the center while a rival fears offending the mayor who is nearby and listening to the exchange. The dialogue hints at tensions between personal esteem and political sensitivities in a crowded setting.
A scattered OCR item mentions Dentals and remedies, referencing Hunt's Gate and treatments for worm diseases. It includes price notes of 50 cents per box and snippets of dialogue about remedies and headaches, with garbled terms and names.
The Pittsburg Leader notes Stephenson Archer, former Maryland treasurer and ex Democratic State Committee chair, was convicted of embezzling over a hundred thousand dollars and sentenced to five years. It contrasts Maryland’s fate with Pennsylvania’s political stance, railing at a Republican national leadership aligned with Archer and criticizing poverty rhetoric.
In a tense exchange a woman resists a kiss saying it is her right and the man requests five minutes to take ether. The dialogue centers on control and consent in a cautious, period tone.
John Daniel of Providence Kansas presented a Senate petition claiming an 85 year old man is the orphan of a Revolutionary War soldier and seeking a pension based on that relation. The report notes the petition was laid before the Senate last week. Two thousand Arab women and children reportedly starve near Spanish under British protection as crops and herds are destroyed amid ongoing conflict.
A Roch e oler Union reporter quotes Bob Tagersoll saying it is time to stop protecting infant industries after they grow. He warns that continuing cradle rocking invites aggressive retaliation, framing the debate as a warning against overprotection.
Official notice lists J. M. Sparks and partners as sale agents for items including Plantation ChiliCure. Fort Smith region references Western ext Mining Co and foamny Lind. unclear details suggest a general advertisement rather than a full article.
The editor urges Louisiana voters to veto a “perpierous system” called repugnant to moral sentiment and condemned by laws in other states. He cautions the public that the forthcoming outcome will appear in the newspaper’s advertising columns.
Medicine story notes a remedy named Plantation Chill Cure offered by J M Sparka and Joan Scharp as wholesale agents for Fort Munch Western Coal Mining Co and Jenny Lindditt. No further details on ingredients or efficacy provided.
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