Political platform and tariff talk in postwar era
A reformist polemic notes the Democratic convention plank opposing prohibition while praising tariff protection. It cites figures like Harrison and Morton and discusses Prohibitionists, Methodist influence, and Minnesota local licensing results. The piece also recaps quotes on national prosperity, wartime debt, and the tariff system’s role in American success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Bismark
Europe
United States
America
Germany
Fragmented Memoir of Travel and Politics in Decatur
An OCR laden fragment recounts a political event in Decatur with republican sentiment and a printer’s affidavit. It includes quoted remarks by speakers, a hotel and dining scene, and observations on Russian hospitality and cuisine. The piece mixes travel notes with partisan rhetoric and personal impressions from a Macon County perspective.
The Art of Window Dressing in New York Windows
The New York Press notes shop windows display bold color schemes to attract female shoppers with artistry. Indigos, reds, and blues show off neckties, gloves, stockings, and embroidered garters in theatrical arrangements, praising French influence and American progress in window display artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Pluwage
Massey
New York Press
Perforated Stamps Boost Efficiency in Late 19th Reform
Officials consider further economic improvements after perforating postage stamps to ease division. The change saves time for sellers and buyers, who previously handled large sheets. Proposals suggest ready packets of ten, twenty, twenty five, thirty, forty, and fifty stamps for quicker handover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Ptauranty
Jeepooiey
Ray Don
Hoor
Timake
Comfort in trouble and the noble burden of grief
A long sermon argues that true comfort comes from compassionate presence not chatter. It rebukes callous platitudes, praises aged mentors, and urges believers to comfort with practical aid, tears, and shared faith. God tests souls via trials to forge usefulness, not to crush hope.
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Brooks
Decatur
Rockford Fair
Dale
Eden
Europe
Asia
Africa
North
South America
Hudson
Rosenta
Avery
Alnlesa
Aintous
River
Ant
Gomoa
Tran pHing
Ijsdon
Nations
Beon
Dildad
Euiphaz
Job
Aloa
Thor
Au Desberg
Edmund Burke
David
Absalom
Abrahan
Barab
Christ
Lazarus
Bonn
Chitfron
Valorian
Frozan
Dieaster
Leo
Father
Hfo
Cannes
Ovary
Min
Dopa
Amt Panyr
God
Heaven
Maachinery
Church of God
Lis Goul
Fide
Reunion Hope in Heaven Amid Emigration Tales
A sermon fragment reflects on bereavement and Christian reunion, urging faith that departed loved ones dwell in heaven. It contrasts earthly loss with heavenly gathering, references multiple emigrants and distant places, and ends with exhortations about mortality and resurrection. The piece weaves quotes and examples from various speakers, urging consolation through faith.
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Freeport Daily Journal
Ih advAancd
Journal Printing Company
Stophienson
Surcets
Os “ Aingtes
Freeport
Nisnata Ay
Ecconitsclana Martmatter
Ill
Srepublican Webet
Benjamin Harrison
Levi E. Morton
Josevit W. Pifear
Lyman B. Ray
Isaac N. Pearson
Charles W. Pavey
Baite
Charles Hecker
Gener
George Tlun'l
Congress
Robert BR. Met
Jiinots Board of Kiyandzallin
James J
Hietwaliih Seni Forlal
Uitaota
Ciperall
Heather All Leda
Tinois
Whneadtay
de Pits Nee
Cie Conerat
Cano
Davies Braystie Nan Byander
Bat K Ca Ware
Stephenson
Ho Town
Democratic
Uneir
Patform
Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Chicago Jawa
Wishop Newman
Methodial Church
New York
Anto Ben
Iarrison
Morton
Ilan
Connecticut
New Jesey
Minnesota
Okghets Fir
Paul
Minnogote
Jean
Rosuus
John A I
Simon
Moy
Mivay
Deotar Hoole
State OF Felinoth
Macon County
Anya
Wey
Nathaniel
Nathaniel Arot Thom Eng
Deemer
Taither
Brouko
Iin
Aondn
Youna
Ampusi
Macon
Dau
Tara
Abe Put
Ty Hardy
Siya
Carter HH. Harrison
Chicago Mail
Hampton, L
UNIAN
England
Ireland
Tripmla
Victoria
Bomerville
Amoy
China
Cape Hatteras
Halburton
Halburton-sakes
Jesus
Latimer
Robert Hall
Richard] Bastor
Porrow
John Holland
M. Stein
Krolin
Septaulw
Kogan
Chanderlain
Emmert & Burrell
D. Adamson
J. EB. Adamson
Opp
Brewster House
Pups Wiy
Theodore Kundinger
Dad House
Kreeport
the Old Religble Merchant Tailor
Stephenson St
Freeport, Ill
College OF Commerce
Freeport College OF Commerce
Prenport, Tb
Winans & Stoddard
City
Caiona
Linois
Madella
Galena
Arate
Beuwawan & Doiman
Alsale
Ik Batgily
Ab Ubieasts
Ligless
M.U. A
Kanpur
Poiana Rick
PROM
Laylor
Wilel
Bruit House
Tri
Waustiegh
Cavant
van Eteneet Havenees
Puarmes
Dakows
Bres Port
Anthdoa
Giulutis Ave
Willams Eiming
Thrat
WEA
Gables
Chik
Asani
Dittenbaugh’s
C.O. D
Callan
Diffenbaugh & Son
P. W. Rockey
J. F. Davenport
Court Holse
Illinois
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