Presidential and State Ticket Fragments Listed
A garbled line of Democratic and state offices appears with names such as BENJAMIN CARRISON for President and LEVI D P MORTON for Vice President. Other cited offices include Governor JOSEPH W FIFHR and STATE TREASURER CHARLES BECKET, with several names and titles broken or misspelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene
Benjamin Carrison
Levi D P. Morton
Joseph W
F . Veena
Enor
Vmvian B. Ray
Isaac N
Yearson
Ctharles Pavey
State Frensuirer
Charles Becket
Geohge Hunt
Robert T. Tut
Juber Hitnals
James J. Nefi
William L. Brathy
Oscar EL Heard
Burvey Avy
Owen E.stearns
George W. Pepoon
Levi, Bray
Why Iraland Is Poor Amid Domestic Government Critique
Analyzes Irish poverty as rooted in self-imposed domestic governance and economic missteps. Argues that royal and imperial tensions shaped by history limited industry and wealth, while cultural zeal and misapplied reforms hinder progress. Claims centuries of struggle and subjugation left Ireland economically vulnerable, not solely by force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraland
Treland
Vaubar
Konto
James Buchanan on the Result of Democratic Free Trade
A fragmentary historical note critiques James Buchanan and the Democratic stance on free trade. It discusses alleged wealth loss from tariff policy, public works delays, private enterprisesReduced employment, and government revenue decline. The text appears to judge the current party regime and hints at political tensions surrounding 1844 to 1845 election context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
Livie
Muler
Huchanan
After War, Union Loyalty Praised in South Sayings
Fragmentary handwritten text praises Union victory and Reconstruction, listing political figures and veterans. It speaks of former Confederates in commerce and government, naming Hampton Butler and a Democratic House with many rebel soldiers. It claims Northern support led to a Democratic president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cereenyvlke
Heli
South Carolina
Teargin
Garda
Mixsoud
Crean
Can
Senate
Hampton
Butler
Ad Gonfederata Soldiera Ute
Ati Lal
Affalea
Ana Pape
What James G Blaine Says About Wages and Democracy
James G Blaine argues wages of American labor cannot be reduced without laborers consent and vote. He warns against Democratic administration steering policy to destruction by hostile elements, while addressing the Bay of New York on his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
Linaelf
James G. Hluine
Bay of New York
Curt
Drarniova
MrnJd
Ac Burnison
Colbarg
Montgomery Co
Egamert & Burrell
Prohibition and Tariff Debate in Republican Platform
The passage outlines a Republican stance favoring internal taxes and a tariff to protect domestic production. It argues against surrendering protection to foreign manufacturers and seeks revenue to fund government needs while opposing excess taxation on luxuries. The platform emphasizes boosting employment and shifting revenue from liquor and tobacco taxes to general domestic production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Ibjpoor
Lyon Tobacco
Governineul
Whick Trust
Ben Harrison Urges Protecting Jobs From Foreign Labor
The speaker argues we must never permit this country to become a dumping ground for Europe’s paupers and indigents. He calls for protest and action against the international trade index, against contract labor, and against Chinese labor while supporting a protective system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Harrison
Europe
Fragmented Bias Amid Flood Era Debates and Reform Talk
The text pivots around housing policy, protectionism, and reforms, with references to a seven percent tax cut and political figures like AlHernA 4 Aplin and MorAL martiet. It touches parental authority, homestead laws, emancipation, and national contentment debates, signaling a period of political contention and reform discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Hyerstat Weinat
Prohibition Debate and Kansas Politics Exposed
A longtime prohibitionist speaker attacks Kansas Prohibition leaders as hypocrites using published meetings and speeches to argue the party aims to defeat prohibition. The writer, an Illinois minister, defends his stance and cites Lawrence and Girard events, while contrasting official bank conduct in Boston with social behavior around savings banks.
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Bome
Roxie
HTC
Soph
Vole
Pest
Giasami
Ailaon
Butt
Prohibition Party
Kansas
Lawrence
St. John
Bonnob
A. M. Richardson
Branscomb
Dawsmued
Bonveb
Lg County
Cherokes
Branscoml
Prohibition
Jlon
George J. Barker
Douglis
Barker
Ouer Cou
Kutsas
Girard
Crawford County
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiamapolis
Ab Girard
Illinois
Tuck River
Central
Ilinois
Methodist Episcopal Church
Richard Davey
Monmouth
Prohibition party figures named in a local reminiscence
A fragmented OCR passage lists numerous individuals with ties to the Prohibition party and religious circles, including Rey, Worr, Pinter, Rev Arthur Edwards, Rev Dear born, and J. D. of Topeka. Mentions Lake Whitehead, Chicago, and New York book agent Phillipa Les, suggesting a reminiscence or testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vines
Rey
Worr
Pinter
Dod
Peoria
Prohibition Party
Lake Whitehead
Chicago
Arthur Edwards
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Dearborn
J. D
Topeka
Kan
John
Phillipa
Les
New York
IL Rovers
Brakeman’s Harrowing Tale of Missing Automatic Coupler
A Pittsburg bulletin recounts a brakeman’s near fatal experience during a night rail yard mishap near Derry. He describes being crushed between cars as the train backed up, his arm broken, ribs fractured, and chin cut, after attempting to drop a pin to couple manually. He survives but is permanently wary of railroading dangers.
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Fa Ape
Iitkative
Thorg
Pittsburg
Tralia
Mikeley Niphit
Derry
Jle
Hira
Jrmur
Toother
Jay
Pittsburg Balletin
Verdi Seeks Abyss Key During Montecatin Holiday
Verdi arrives at Montecatin for waters and rest finds the furniture in his suite rearranged. He takes the music of Trovatore from the stand, locks the piano, and asks to be shown the deepest abyss atop the Marienberg before ordering the key replaced on departure. Holiday seekers are advised to follow and leave their workshop keys.
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Savings Bani
Stenton
Boston
Wonuy
Kome
Tikka St. Thore
Lila
Presen
Tixample
Maestra Verdi
Montecatin
Gous
Tim
Bia
Verdi
Marienberg
Mexican Blanket Practice Before Travel In Mexico
A St. Louis Republic reader recalls a custom in Mexico where travelers carry a blanket, avoid hotels, and sleep on a private home's floor. In the morning they thank the host, then find coffee boiling in the plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Epming
Tuwa
Coupitry
Tinkask
Fine Plaza
St. Louis Republic
Tea Water in Brazil Improves Tea Drinking
An old doctor notes ice water is universal in many lands but rare in Brazil due to heat. A syndicate built ice works yet locals did not drink tea water. Free tanks of tea water were placed on street corners to tempt palates, and use is rising though not universal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
ExXigliah
Chicago
New Hats and Remedies Featured by Local Stores
Local shops advertise new felt hats and bonnets at low prices from Mrs M Ee Boronu ied Lodte. A health note promotes St Patrick's Pills to keep bowels regular preventing sickness. Emmert & Burrell offer the remedy. Electric Bitters touted as a universal cure for liver and kidney ailments, skin issues, malaria, and digestive troubles, with guarantees and pricing at Hyun & Burvenn's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ee. Boronui
Ed Lodte
St. Patrick’s
Emmert & Burrell
Hyun & Burvenn
Cathartic Pills Promoted By Swanks Bros Sample Offer
An ad promotes a laxative product claiming liver and bowel benefits and strength. It asserts longer use reduces need and invites readers to sample free at Swanks Bros, highlighting a Miss Amore and Mill’s Willy as associated names.
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Mill
Willy
M. P
Swanks Bros
Breathing Easier with Beggs Cherry Syrup for Coughs
Parents urged to stop giving children cheap dangerous medicines for coughs and lung issues. Beggs Cherry Syrup offered as a safe relief, claimed superior with few equals. Emmert & Burrell, Dygraphists, promote the remedy as a trusted option for coughs and chest conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell, Dyrapggist
Effects of Modern Life and Nervous Disorders
Eminent authorities warn that high pressure modern life makes people nervous invalids with a range of ailments. The text promotes Dr Mill’s Restorative Nervine as a rapid cure for worry, sleep, pain, and brain and nerve fatigue, claiming it contains no opium or morphine. Free trial bottles offered by Swarts Bros. Drug Store.
McNamara Co Announces School and Fine Shoes Sale
Fall 1888 notice from C A McNamara & Co advertising daily arrivals of new goods. Childrens school shoes praised as best value while oil grain shoes offered at all prices. Elegant lines of ladies, misses, and men’s fine shoes in latest styles with a promise to save customers money. Located at 117 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.A. McNamara & Co
Stephenson Street
Sept
Tounel
Jinas
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Nuecehof Te Hon
Bevo
S. Fhe
Democratic
Kentucky
Denen
Fareey
Usat Party
Repibiienn
Boston Banky
Villegals
Nun Oainka
Moana
Lberty
Ore Coles
Tat Sho
Thora
Saviago
Wea
Smal Sim
Massachusetts Savings
Lesale
Bestun Herald
Osage Giby
Dibulles
Hetta Ee
Salvation Oil
Rafieves
C. Mascu
Za Nem
MMMM
Freeport College of Commerce
Winans & Stoddard
Freeport
Konmert.& Burrell, Denggist
Patna
Nowancy
Boronen
Charles Greenwood
Dr. Mill
Holdall
Electric Bitters
C. A. McNamara & Co
Theodore Kundinger
Tain
Reliable Merchant
Stephenson St
Freeport, Ill
Marvin
Newark
Ark
Hogan
Minmert & Burrell
Dhuggist
H. Roeder
Baltimore
Orler
JR Rale
Ik Good Survey
Jiyrness
Hg Journal One
Aadyy
Beiros
Gear Barnes
Pro Rerty
Taylor
Deaderson
Mauris
St. Tiny Wall
Dakota Pyerluey
Sislo
Jon Corner
Kaveliwr
Maiti & Haeknai
Ofice
Italii
Saka Aavener
Adaors
North Gallen
Pat bin Hent
Hamedlare
Will
Tipo
Star Clothing House
Milton Als Corner
Fall Millinery
H. EH. Bogar
Sephidewdy
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