Republican Tickets for President and State Officials
A historic newspaper issue lists Republican candidates for president Benjamin Harrison and Levi Morton, governor Joseph W. Fifer, lieutenant governor Lyman K. Ray, and other state officials. It critiques Ireland’s condition, attributing it to past policies and labor, with commentary from Senator FF of Seannlat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Ilarrison
Levi D P. Morton
Joseph W. Fifer
Lyman K. Ray
Isaac N. Pearson
Charles W. Pavey
Charles Bhoker
George Hunt
Congress
Robert Kk
Trrr
Kur
James L. Neff
Fox Gircult
William L Brady
Oscar E. Heard
Woh
Butterfield, i
Owen E.stearns
Robert HH. Wiles
George W. Pepcox
Levi T. Wray
James Buchanan on the Result of Democratic Free Trade
Fragmented excerpt discusses James Buchanan and Democratic free trade, noting material wealth yet economic distress. Mentions national wealth, agriculture, manufacturing, public works, and labor hardship amid political rhetoric and a 1844 campaign context with references to abolitionist and pro slavery debates and a looming election dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
Wenry
In the Saddle at Gregwyile Confederate Revival
A distorted OCR passage laments Confederate veteran influence in U S politics. It lists named figures like Fitzhugh Lee and Marmaduke, praises Southern leaders, and claims Democrats and Confederate veterans dominate the Union government, urging unity of the North to elect a Democratic president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregwyile
Pierce M
Tee
South
Tig Qld Dominion
Fitzhugh Lee Widda
South Carolina
Paryeratty
Hep
Onty
Bao Quarter
Blaine Sees Contest Between Capital and Labor
James G Blaine warns that the political battle is a contest between capital and labor with wages on the line He urges workers to consider whether a Democratic administration abetted by certain Union elements will destroy the gains of labor as they cast their vote He speaks aboard a vessel returning to New York and is met with applause and calls from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Trelan Ty
Brint Hara
Fontenoy
Ureeth
Jont FF
Seanlat
James G. Blaine
Partiaan
Union
Isoh
Bay of New York
Ban Harrison Bays Labor Abroad Provocation
Quote fragment shows a stance opposing labor abroad and contract labor. The text argues against this country becoming a haven for pauperism and crime from Europe and urges protest and labor against labor abroad. This item presents a political remark attributed to Harrison Bays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Bays
Europe
Aims for Protection and Parental Authority in Speech
A fragment reflecting political dispute over protectionism and reform, arguing for traditional values and home protection. The speaker endorses parental authority, praises the Homestead era, and lauds the emancipation era policies as foundations for stable American homes and prosperity.
Prohibitionists Lose Ground as Trade Policy Looms
The piece attacks partisan prohibitionists for misreading the public and asserts the pivotal clash over national tariff policy next month. It argues Southern Democrats, pressured by free trade advocates, risk crippling Northern industries, urging a vote for Lincoln Republican candidates to safeguard national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il Temporanes
Murat
Tel Republicsn
Honista
Fromberg
Prohibition Debate Split Over State and National Roles
The letter argues that prohibition is a State issue, not a national one, praising Republican stance and criticizing third party prohibitionists. It cites Supreme Court and state efforts in Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Iowa and Kansas, urging states to decide by statute or constitutional amendment while warning against party manipulation. It condemns the third party’s aim to hijack Republican votes and asserts churches remain main temperance champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grennsio
Tha Bruyder
Republican Suepreme Court
United States
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Thode Island
Iowa
Kanaux
South
North
Sity
DIE Temperanci
Wen
Auanta
Obhar
the Statesmen
J. K. Junk
Fink
Ile
Colquitt
Dr. Munk
Yat Hera
Representative Baye
Abolitionista
Abolition Party
Nquois
Chinese Miners Return to Abandoned Australian Diggings
In Australia many abandoned gold fields attract Chinese workers who resettle sites, resume mining methods, and sometimes uncover small nuggets. The image shows Chinamen with rakes examining white man’s leftovers, drifting through alluvial sands along the diggings as they seek chance on residual deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zolw
Chinamundu
Australias
Hiv Gonstata
Australia
Widow Sells Vineyard After Grapes Spark Patent Action
A New York widow, whose husband planted a experimental grape with a single bunch, discovered seedlings from cuttings sprouted well. A neighboring nursery proposed royalty for roots and cuttings, offering her forty thousand dollars to name a variety and market it. She sold the vineyard and pocketed profits from the grape, later repatriating to her native town. Cevalons (0.) Cor, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimaeryman
Narkeryn
Ab Gage
New Yorke Bion
Warning on Consumption Fears and Mysterious Ports of Spices
A fragment from London Times and Harper's reveals fears about pulmonary consumption, advising isolation of sufferers and disinfection of rooms, utensils, and products, including milk and meat. It paints a stark scene of port city life with soldiers and crowds, concluding with a vivid image of a bearded figure in a helmet amid a tense crowd.
Walking on Pavement: Rubber Heels and Quiet Steps
A fragmented note suggests preventing worn shoe noise by replacing hard boot heels with elastic rubber cushions to reduce impact and protect bones in winter. Also mentions earthquakes in Russia damaging wooden structures, and an 1890s ad endorsing Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's health with pharmacy guarantees.
Curious London Clubs and Mock Trials in Pubs
A curious piece describes London clubs such as the Judge and Jury where members stage mock charges in pub parlors weekly during winter. It notes other groups like the Canaries bird club, the Teapot club for lodging house tenants, and assorted clubs for petty crime and gambling with small stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teapot Club
London
Agmo
Stepney
Idmuhouse
Ny Nlischapel
Apitalfelds
Mma
The
Canaries
Dodge
Bird Fair
Judgera
Tac
Lonon Tid Bilis
Make Your Own Perfume From Flowers at Home
A historical notice describes a grandmotherly method to extract perfume from flowers using purified fat and a warm mixture. Flowers are layered in a large vessel, fat is strained and reused, and the aroma transfers to a spirit solvent, yielding a strong fragrance with little cost. An accompanying public notice announces a Stoneman fort event at the Court House on October 20 at 1 o'clock p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Chileno Berald
Lablie
Stoneman Fort
Harien
Te Oxecauien
Court Louse
Elvels P.m. Wet
Last Excursion To Siny Necrasea From Freeport
A fall excursion from Freeport to Siny Necrasea is promoted by Down, Teepe & Co. The event departs on the afternoon train with Mr Teeter and a firm representative guiding travelers. Descriptive material is available at Boyer's carpet store for details and investment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siny
Necrasea
Duesday
Freeport
Urganise Fam
Leduk
Cleyennes County
Nuh
Kansas
Boyer
Teeter
Spom
Renewed Youth by Kidney Cure Featured in Local Ad
An aged resident of Clay County claims 73 years of suffering with kidney troubles was cured by Weenie Bitters, enabling self care and household tasks. The testimonial credits the remedy for renewed youth and relief from pain. Bunwen's Drug Store distributes bottles and promotes the same product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel
Phoebe Ghesley
Peterson, Clay Co
Lawn
Lawnes
Weenie Bitters
Bunwen
Merek's Confectionery Offers Home Made Cakes
The notice advertises homemade cakes available at Merek's Confectionery with a simple invitation to visit for orders and selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merek
Oubi
New Cure Promises Relief For Shortness Of Breath
Fragmented ad style notes cite Dr Mills with a New Cure for fainting spells and breathlessness. Various lines tout cures for diarrhoea and coughs, with multiple local merchants offering tonics, salves, and hats. informal testimonials claim complete recovery and guaranteed satisfaction.
Be cautious of rival claims and dubious medicines
An advertisement mocks cheap nostrums and promotes Beggs Blood Purifier as a worldwide reputed healer. It guarantees satisfaction for blood purification and offers a money-back promise. Also notes a hoarders need 20 men and boys to help move 4000 gloves and mittens from Toos’ Harness Store at 93 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammert & Burrell
N. If Toos
Stephenson Street
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Consumption
Worth Knowing Ma W A Morgan of Lake City Florida suffered a severe cold with a distressing cough and progressing consumption. After trying many remedies he found relief with Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, using about six bottles. The article touts it as a grand cure and notes it was available at Miomert Burrell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Morgan
Lake City
Dr. King
Benile
Miomert & Burrell
McNamara & Co. Announces Fall 1888 Shoe Line
McNamara & Co. advertises new fall goods daily for the season. Childs School Shoes praised as best in market and priced low. Oil grain shoes for ladies misses and children offered at all prices plus elegant lines of ladies and men’s fine shoes. Call to save money. 117 Stephenson Street, seats wit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 4. McNamara & Co
C. A. McNamara & Co
Stephenson Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Daily Journal
Journal Printing Company
Stephens Pon
Chicago
Pontopice
Frespory, Idl
Mirathon
Johnp Sneech
Streaks
Kentucky
Dewey
Fromp
RBI
Thew Trust
Fan Harter
Fechet
Reiley
Anatia
J. M. Linn
Naytral
London Trath
Port of Spal
Thera Gut
Yilins Kong
Rhea
Feadio Hearn
Harper's
Reaton
Art W Traveler
Dr. Pierce
al Arugorate
Och
Freeport College of Commerce
A .Ny Ag
Winans & Stoddard
Illinois
Mills
al Awaters Baas Drug Store
M. J. Borpnme
Swairs Bros
Manuvart & Burrell
Mars
Huron
Mis M. 1
Borner, GebloUue
Numert & Barrell
Bucklen
Alt Rhein
Perteus Autor
Miamert & Cappel
Theodore Kundinger
Sam
Pye
Old Reliable Merchant Tailor
Stephenson
Gardner Bros
Herlocker & Schaad
Oclod
H. Roeder
Kimmert & Burrell
Baltimore
Emmett & Burrell
Peoples’ Column
Lives Priwr
Fu Sale Span
Niles
Auge Han Co
Taylor
Henderson Streets
Dakota Territory
N. Linsley
Vin Buren St
River School
Hentha Ood
Amy
You Childs
Aean's
Wwe
McNamara & Dunels Shoe
Will
Wat
Star Clothing House
Mulchell's Corner
Fall Millinery
H. i. Bogar
Sepa Sweg
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