The Graham Leader Appeals For Democratic Unity Over Prohibition
The Galveston News jolted Texas lawmakers about personal liberty amid sumptuary laws. It mocks old whigs now in democracy for urging negroes to aid democracy and urges rallying to protect free school lands from land speculators. It asserts true democracy remains the people’s party and will ignore side issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Congress
Party of the People
Jupor A. B. Nororn
Norton
Henry Claybeam
Fort Worth Gazette-Democrat Emerges In City Ranks
Tur Fort Worth Democrat becomes owner of the Fort Worth Gazette as the city eyes a first class paper. The piece references political factions, a call for Whig rallying, and the anticipated competion with rival papers in a Texas context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Fort Worth Democrat
Fort Worth
Lanham Declines Local Prohibition Debate at County Meeting
Congressman Lanham states prohibition as a local issue in Weatherford speech. He calls for voters to decide liquor sales by ballot, insisting he will vote against liquor without party pressure. He notes his sobriety and prior support for local option, urging citizens to vote their convictions on election day. A Knoxville Chronicle editorial cites the Philadelphia Times quip that "bloody-shirtism" now goes by Delirium Shermans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Lanham
Waco
Lanham
Weatherford
H. M. Farman
B. P. Ayers
Fort Worth
Furman
Mr. Ayers
Messrs
Ayers
Congress
House of Representatives
Knoxville Chronicle
Philadelphia Times
Delirium Shermans
Judge Hubbard Casts Guilt on Prohibition Violators
In a Iowa 8th Judicial District sentencing, Hon. F E Hubbard declares violators of the prohibitory law as murderers in moral terms, stating they accelerate death unlawfully and are guilty of manslaughter in spirit if not in letter.
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F. E. Hubbard
8Th Judicial District of
Iowa
Temperance Movement Expanding Its Business Influence
The piece argues temperance is a progressive force with no retreat. It notes rising social disapproval of intemperance and broader ostracism of drinkers. Merchants avoid employing drunkards and railroads ban drinkers to protect property and passenger safety.
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Cisco
Prohibition Defeated in Parker and Jack Counties
Prohibition opponents won in Parker and Jack counties last Saturday ending the local vote. The referenda overturned prohibition measures, altering local alcohol regulations and marking a shift in regional policy. Local officials reported turnout higher than expected.
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Parker and
Jack Counties
The Only Sure Cure for Chicken Cholera
A farmer reports using a 50 cent Chicken Cholera Cure from Bass & BROTHER. Six hens were near death but recovered after dosing. the flock remained healthy and laying, with no further cholera cases in the yard. He urges public notice of the discovery to help thousands of chickens.
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Messrs
Bass & Brother
B. R. Hovanron
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J. W. Graves
Graham
Geo. B. Loving
W. A. Gardner
Justice Zinn
F. J. E. Gething
Lovin
Nd Gardner
Henry Clay
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
United States
John C. Calhoun
Hugh L. White
U.S
Gen. Jackson
Cleveland
Congressman Lanham
H. Schuster
John Pohlmann
Boots & Shoes
C. E. Causey
J.T. McGraw
N. W. Corner Square
Tade
Chahanm of Crozier & Gorrissen
J.S. Reynolds
Albany and
Deering’s
Buffalo Pitts
Chicago
Dederick Perpetual Cne
Moline Farm
Moline
Dederick
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