Political ticket listing multiple state and county offices
FES Wicket presents a candidate slate with Benjamin Statrison for President, Ui ert P Morton for Vice President, Josevi W Fifer for Governor, Lyman J Ray for Lieutenant Governor, Isaac N Pearson for Secretary of State, Charles W Pavey or Charles Becket for Auditor and State Treasurer, George Hunt for Attorney General, Robert Ke Tut for Congress, Tony J III for Inets Board of Eyializnt, William L Brady for Circuit Clerk and Recorder, Oscar II Team for County Attorneys, W H Butterereld for County Surveyor, Owen E Stearns for Coroter, Robert t Wilkes for State Senator, George W Pepoon and Levitt Bray for See members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar II
W.h.buttereeld
Owen E.stearns
Robert T. Wilkes
George W. Pepoon
Levitt. Bray
James Buchanan on the Result of Democratic Free Trade
Fragmented OCR reveals James Buchanan discussing the impact of Democratic free trade policies. He laments wealth yet notes slowed public works and unemployment while government revenue from duties shrinks. He predicts political consequences of wartime loyalty and Civil War era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
Darteila
Buchanan
Maxey
Confed veterans praised in Greenvilly reunion speech
A garbled Confederate reunion address extols old South leaders and veterans. The speaker lauds Fitzhugh Lee, Gordon, Marmaduke, and others as governors and heroes, claiming northern states unite to elect the first Democratic president in a generation.
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Greenvilly
Plerea MM
Young Auld
New South
Old Dominion
Fitzhugh Lee
South Carolina
Senate
Anton
Diety of
Oly
What James G Blaine Says on Wages and Labor
James G Blaine warns that the nation faces a contest over wages of American laborers not a mere partisan struggle. He argues voters must decide whether to support a Democratic administration whose policies threaten the Union by reducing workers’ wages, urging laborers to act with their votes. Blaine spoke aboard a liner returning to New York.
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John
Briah S. Rhea
Kentucky
The
View Press
Deneys Dane
Cac
Elroy
James G. Blaine
Avaica
Lim i
Hitn Tly
Union
Stately
Jamea
Blaine
Bay of New York
James Tanner
New York
Grand Army
General Tovey
Chignyola
Aidan
New Vouls
Sarelvai
Maretin
Uo Strea Hume
Mtepubil- Ganon Democratie
UL Ts
Vermont
Strmimrik
Beledd
Belgaile
Miss Dagen
Caigaal
Harrison
Eisworth
Nik Bart
Grover
Republican Platform Text Against Prohibition and Whisky Tax
The Republican platform argues repeal of Prohibition would reduce burdens on taxation and agriculture, calling liquor taxes immoral and harmful. It endorses tariff protections to support domestic industry, oppose import reliance, and favors repeal of internal taxes if revenue allows, opposing protective schemes tied to whisky interests.
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Republican Party
Lyan
Whisky Trust
What Ben Harrison Says We Must Protect Labor at Home
Ben Harrison asserts the nation must not become a dumping ground for European paupers frauds and crime. He argues to defend American labor against foreign competition through protective policy and opposition to contract labor and Chinese immigration.
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Ben Harrison
Europe
Agatoet
Political foes clash over tariffs and reform in era debates
A heated essay argues about dyke defense and reformers while attacking Cleveland era policies. It denounces tariffs, abolition of labor wages, and party loyalties, blasting Democratic money, pet banks, and liquor interests as threats to republican government. It predicts Republican victories in New York and Indiana and condemns alleged fraud in the Solid South.
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Ceveland
Ku Knux
New York
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Ku Klux
Indiana
Midiana
Republcan
Baibinson
Morton
Grover Cleveland
United States
Solid South
Dakota
South
Uarrison
The
Political pamphlets twist on tariffs and party lines
The text surveys Democratic and Free Trade sentiments, noting attacks on the Milly tariff bill, party alignments in New York and Steuben County, and calls for aid to the Democratic ticket. It cites figures like Mordoff and Randall and discusses perceived economic favors to corporations and labor impacts.
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Milly
Taxis
Brest
Utah
Democrats
New York State
New Worl
Benjamin Yarrigony
David BR
Harrison
Steuben County
New York
Buchanan on tariffs and prosperity in 1857 message
The excerpt cites James Buchanan's December 8 1857 message noting that since the last Congress adjourned constituents enjoyed health abundant harvests high staple prices and widespread prosperity across manufacturing mining and mechanical occupations despite existing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
Debilitated Nation Faces Economic Decline and Political Rhetoric
The article laments widespread economic hardship amid national wealth, noting factory shutdowns, halted public works, and unemployment. It quotes Corporal James Tanner in favor of Governor candidate Grover Cleveland, criticizing tariff policies and praising protective measures while detailing a heated, partisan political climate and calls for strong leadership.
Favorite Prescription advertised for women ailments
An old patent medicine advertisement promises relief for nervousness and ailments in women. It asserts Dr Vierco’s Favorite Prescription can make a cheerful, pleasant wife and guarantees satisfaction or refund. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. live bottle $1, six for $5, at a local vendor.
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Vierco
Dragi
Kinmort & Burrell
Theodore Kundinger
Freeport
King's New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs
Don’t experiment with cheap imitations when health is at stake. Seek Dr. King’s New Discovery for throat lung and chest ailments. Insist on genuine relief from Emmello & Bure drug store ad.
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King
Dr. King
Emmello& Bure
Something Entirely New Concentrated Oil for Carriages
Fragmentary ad text notes a German concentrated oil for driving carriages and similar uses. Mentions price hints and sale terms with unclear references to brands Ly Bows Snpvniat and W1oMPsaN.
Sound Legal Opinion Boosts Electric Bitters Use
In Bainbridge Monday Easy County Atty. Clay Cu cites Lex saying Electric Bitters saved lives amid malaria, jaundice, and liver kidney stomach disorders. Testimony from J. Witcoxson of Horse Cave Ky supports its life saving claims. Price listed and store name Beane & Burrell's Drug Store.
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Bainbridge
Atty
Clay Cu
Lex
J.1
Witcoxson
Eleetrle Bitters
Beane & Burrell
Underwood offers gig and steam fitting Oct 29
Leave orders in Pry's basement for repair and fitting work at reasonable rates. Cough relief advertised by Mimnmert Burrell Drugists for Beggs Cherry Dougie Syrup.
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Underwood
Pry’s
Oellanin
Mimnmert & Burrell
J. A. Underwoun
Look to Your Heart and Other Remedies Adverts
A jumble of remedies and ads describes asthma relief by Dr Mill’s New Cure, Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Beggs' Blood Purifier, Mill's Pills, and assorted patent medicines. It notes sellers Swarts Bros, Emmert & Burrell, Kinmont & Burrell, and local merchants offering hats, candies, weather strips, and harness gear with crowded, promotional language.
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Dr. Mill
Swarts Bros
Emmert & Barret
Chaarles Greenwood
Indianapolis
Swarts Boa
It. A. Burnison
Colburg, Montgomery Co
Emmert & Burrell
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Freeport Daily Journal
Sion
Chicago
Uindsar
Freeport, Ill
Ireland
Trotand
Wybbe Mather
Iongral Harrison
Witt
Tranport
Mills
Texas
Mills di
Smallwood
Pexas
Simall- Wood Bayh
Mir. Milla
Pawan
Uy Bla
Democrita
Tata Petty
Calle
Boston Journal
New York City
New Jersey
York
Jounal
Anxigua
Sodorn Toterneet
National Democratic
George J. Mordotf
Genoa
Mordoff
Chenoa
Charles A
Demoonie Committee
Mario Ib
Penn
Penn Atard Tae Tae Ib Awa, Thelasad Daomy
Confedertea Monay
Grover Clevland
Chegheig
Mancocht
Thea Groenbacks
Lincoln
Mordofi
Mordotont
Mr. Mills
Democratic-Mariaisg
Mornay
AL Aelack PL
Charles Mages
East Stoube Street
Bath
Tron
Herat
Urvory
Pensy Lata
Bern
Democrat
Pola
Samuel J. Randall
Pounsylywnig
Randall
House of Representatives
Standard Oil Company
Turf
Col Baron
Bai'SyRpse Ff
Tivarasaista Retovasets
Puney
Ar Oi Brants
Freeport College of Commerce
Hull Business
Winans & Stoddard
Illinois
Siwarts Bros
N. B. Loos
Stephenson Street
Odtsdawhy
Jadiex
M.ob. Kormner
Averludte
H. Roeder
W. R. Walton
M. J. Burpy
C. A. McNamara & Co
Supt Ave
Toney
Old Reliable Merchant Tailor
Stephenson St
Freeport, Il
Nmmert & Burrell
St. Patrick’s
Emmart & Burrell
Bucklen
Arnica
Oetadd Ln
W. HL. Doseli
Pennsylvania House
Lerong
Barnes
Taylor and
tMenderaon Streets
WM. Harria
Dakota Territory
Iowa
Cfty
Linslicy
Obienge Street
Free Port
Ished
Ik I Chayge St
eLmalsh
Dent PA Pond Howse
Galena Avenue
Grant Bros
Kareher
Mun
Ruakiman
Sara Mareher
Adis Street
Galeng Avene
Tubacou Wold
Oot Dui
Kent
Hebmutt
Oevagion
Will
Stat Clothing House
Fall Millinery
Millinery
Gands
H. E.bogar
Styrdudeewtty
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