Prohibition and party shifts loom in Freeport 1888 ticket
The Freeport Illinois posting lists Republican ticket members for vice president and other statewide offices, with names like Harrison Morton and Ray, plus local officials. It notes Prohibitionists wavering toward Harrison and Morton, cites editorials from Chattanooga Evening News and Duluth Demokrat, and quotes remarks about Cleveland era civil service appointments and party loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
ER. Marah
Methodist
Fort Ann
N. Yu
Harrison
Morton
Harrigan
Prohiblton National
Political crimes list taints Democratic reform efforts
A lengthy catalog attacks Democratic officials and reformers, naming murderers, fraudsters, smugglers, and improprieties linked to pension and internal revenue appointments. It alleges opponents like Harrison supporters and Cleveland detractors conspired to undermine the party, citing anonymous letters and public condemnations from several figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toola
Oua Notorinus
Ui Revenue
Revenue Service
Clineta
Andes
Amline
Forgora
Cleveland
Looklyn
Freeport Neves Readers Question Tariffs and Trade
A reader laments tariff effects on labor and prices under protection versus free trade. The letter questions editorials on costs of cloth, muslin, and government blanket purchases, accusing policy and procurement of harming American workers and favoring foreign bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Neve Ba
Pha Treasury
Wink
Mendicott
Mendicott Gouri and Ameren Waye-ermary
Surplus Treasury debate and tariff talk echoes in editorials
The piece argues that American tariffs protect home industry and farmers while criticizing free trade ideas. It cites price comparisons of blankets, discusses surplus funds in the Treasury, and quotes political figures on debt, bonds, and banking. It ends with a sales plug for Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparitta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aredia
Freapart Nees
Free Trade Administration
England
Cyrover Cleveland
Joan
Henjamin Winelson
Tadlamapolla
Cgooneray Ilarrigan
Olga
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Promium
Wonderful Duttonhole Mucor in Salem Buttonhole Feat
A Boston Journal note praises a Salem woman known for dazzling speed in hand sewing buttonholes. Reported to produce dozens in a single day, she works through supper and finishes the rest the next day, earning a reputation for exceptional industry and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Boston Journal
Not Fatally Damaged: Experiments on a Warship Hulk
The testing used live and modified shells against a resistant hull. The hull shows heavy tearing but final explosive value readings await inspection by an expert committee on board. The ship could be towed to harbor after the charge, showing the damage was not fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exporta
Mure
Tute
Delicate duty on Mormon bible debated at customs
In Toronto a customs decision splits 5 percent duty for a genuine Bible from 15 percent as a mere beak. The ruling implies the work is human fabrication rather than revelation, a stance unlikely to be questioned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs Department
Contested eccentric will tested in courts at dusk in December
A physician Dr Goldberger da Budy left 250000 to accumulate for his postority until interest sufficient to fund institutions elsewhere. Trusts calculated possible distribution when capital reached 1000000000, then declared the act. The will will be contended by claimants to America London and Blud rlas-Chivego News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldberger da Budy
Claimania
America
London
Bludrlas
Chivego News
Extra Illustrating Extends Nooks with Far-Flung Plates
A discussion on extra illustrating or extending books by adding plates not originally part of the work. Biographies are favored, with portraits from Bacon to Cromwell cited as common targets, and methods such as inlaying and selective sourcing described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manta
Thorne
William
Benjazmin
Perrona
Plucas
Shakspeare
Byron
Tio
Bom
Toswell
Johnson
Iris
Atothard
Eaton
Vanbrugh
Oliver Cromwell
Mila
Senda
Cunningham
Nell Gwynne
Nell
Nell Cavynno
Ducubla Vetere
Bornie
Arc
Talluyrand
Walluyrand
Owen McSwiney
Cered
Napoleon
Versailles
Old London
Hong
Whitefall
Gal's Hill
Dickens
Pranklin
Washington
New York
Unclear Medical Ad Promises 50 Cent Catarth Remedy
Fragmentary ad touts a cure for entirrh with a 50 cent Catarth Remedy sold by druggists. Claims to ease watery discharges, nasal entarrh and headaches. Mentions a SH00 reward for an uncured case. Period tone and odd spellings reflect 19th century advertising.
Log Cabin Success and Anecdotes on Wealth and Character
A wide-ranging piece extols log cabin origins shaping millionaires and warns against dissipation. It cites Robert Garrett and George Law as examples, lauds Warner’s Cabin remedies, and praises various women in livestock, literature, and sport, including Miss A L Wilson, Miss Lois M Royce, and Miss Lotti Dod, highlighting their achievements and backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Garrett
George Law
Jed
Manson
TY. HH. Warner
Safe Care Fame
Warner
A. L. Wilson
Cynthiana
Middie Morgan
Misa Wilson
San Francisco
Lois M. Royce
Boston
Fabbot
Louiise Imogen Quincy
Charles Lamb
Guiney
Awell
Louise Cary Raymond
Bearborough Beach
Maine
Nora Perry
Sigw
Lotti Dod
England
Miss Dod
Scotland
Ireland
Lonehampions
Work of a Funny Man in Texas Siftings Interview
A New York Mall and Express fragment quotes Texas Siftings writer Alexander B Boot on humor craft. He recalls starting with the alphabet, jokes and sketches, and recounts a life from San Antonio bar to lunch counter as sources of his humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Robert Jt. Wiles
Freeport
Stephenson County
Jo Daviess Republicans
Robert H. Wies
Alexander B. Boot
Texas Siftings
Sail
Ime
Hfe
San Antonio
Volumus
Eghinn
Sweet
Jong
New York Mall
Express
Remedies for Colic and Diarrhoea from Local Druggists
Advertises Baggs Diarrhoea Balsam for quick relief at 35 cents and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin and pile problems with a guarantee. Recommends St Patrick's Pills to keep bowels regular to avert malaria and other sickness. Sold by Emmert & Burrell and Bramert & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell Druggist
Bucklen
Emmert & Burrall
Bramert & Burrell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Daily Journal
Journal Printing Ompany
Stephenson and
Chicago Streets
Freeport, Ill
Benjamin Ngialrison
Levi P. Morton
Joseph W. Fifer
Lyman B. Ray
Isaac N. Pearson
Crarlss Bi Becker
Qenorn
George Hunt
Robert Je Mitt
James
Olreult Cterk Ae
William L. Brady
Owen
T. ‘Ste Farns
Er Pont
Robert Wiles
Momnars Am
Abecon
George W. Pevoon
Levi T. Aray
Burlington
Aurora
Chattanooga
Loun
Eveniny News
Dem
Warrier Beecher Stowe
South
Duluth
Grover Cleveland
J. J. Platt
Commercial National Bank of
Waterloo
Iowa
Lore Afford
Allergeys
Lowa
Republica House of Representatives
Judga Flatt
Jon Ee Supy
Adepu Tenn
Love Alford
Jo. Daviess County
Jim McNamara
Democracy
New York Tribune
Civil Service
Osa
Trarrigan
Stephen Fisher
Cambridge
Myr
Piahorsys
Clevel
Chelayne
Uns
Tlardison
Knight
Teonburg
Aimagnnedd
Elyyhion
Warsaw Tones
Hopublean Party
James A. Long
Utica
Vivax
Grover Claveland
Freeport Neves
Ana Cobaumeer
Ealerta
A Rm
Theodore Kundinger
noLid
Bed Rock
Stephenson St
Freeport, Il
College of Commerce
Rosenstiel’s
Over Globe Clothing Store
Peoples
LO Vents
Stk
West Street
ER McG Co
Taylor and
Henderson Streets
Dakota Ferritory
N. Lanshiey
Chicago Street
Free Port
Float Street
Kent
oUhig Street
Onlee
Bug
Mitte Perkine & Sou
Hilery
Phan
Mintles
P. W. Rockey
Galena
Adams St
Union Staughty
Anil
Star Clothing House
Mitcham
LIS
Court House
Minoiz
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