Morton saloon debate prompts calls for truthful reporting
In a letter to the Benny Republican dated December 22 and from Clean Onwarx Illinois, the writer defends prohibitionists as truthful, critiques the Morton saloon coverage, and asserts Morton has right to a retail liquor establishment while demanding factual reporting from all parties and officials involved. The piece cites the Daily News, Nui. Voice, and others as sources, noting contemporaneous political bias and telegraph reporting from Washington.
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Readings on Mr Bradley and temperance leaders in The Republican
The article argues Mr Bradley’s letter holds truth about Vice President Morton having no tie to Shoreham liquor sales and notes corroboration of Rev Corey’s statements. It critiques party leaders as less honest while praising rank and file for honesty and truth.
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Bradley
Morton
Shoreham
Corey
Washington
M. OM
Prohibition “Party
Temperance stance voiced in Putnam Republican letters
Tech P M correspondence notes uncertainty about audience and mocks political prohibition. It praises temperance work over 85 years, criticizes moral politics, and signals cautious support for WCTU tied to temperance without endorsing broader political labels.
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Kive
Argumedia
Republican Party
Ladlen
Thanksgiving Sermon on Providence and Nation Building
A Thanksgiving sermon by Rev C W Ayling traces Pilgrim history from 1620 and the Mayflower voyage to modern patriotism. It urges national unity, education, and religious virtue, citing Psalm 33 and the early covenant, praising God for sustenance, peace, and guidance while urging public schools, moral renewal, and spread of faith to strengthen the republic.
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New England
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David
God
Virginia
Europe
Mexico
Scheel Notes Pupils in November at Wirt Street School
A listing of students by room at the Wirt Street building for November. Names include Anna Allen Ray Sperry 1st room with John Smith Ray Gates Walter Green George Zimmerman Etta Ziegler Mary Lambert Vina Noll. 8d room Albertson Gilbert Ayling Wheeler Downing Lawrence Gregory Harry Grawburg Isaac Gilpin Warren Hoyle Max Lytle Richard MerGlan Frank Somers David White Robbie Worley Clyde Worley Ella Horner Marjorie Moas Edith McBride Ina Nevitt Rosa Balloweg Lily Camentahi Ina Divelbles Maud Lambert Grace McBride Mabel Sleater 4th room Stella Motter Edna Motter Pearl Heath Adah Bush Lore Field Mary Hawley Myrile Vanlaning ham Clyde Darby Clement Vanlaning ham Harmon Moss Perry Gates Charles Spicknell Willie Ponzer George Conn las Green George Smith Wayne upp oth room Mary L Botce Nora Camery Micaela Disosway Bonnie Emerick Emma Horner Mollie McBride Elsie Potter Mamie Stowers Clara Williams Edith Ponzer Grace Helm Jay Barnes Sam Fitzer Frank Gaozer Fred Law Bruce Williams Geo Stubbies Harry Clark Lee Riley Archer Lytle Luella J Worley Bert Tomason Charley Barnes Michael Koch Willlie Thiel May Morrison Hattie Murray Fannie Nicholson Bell Smith Fannie Smith Anus Culter Lizzie Hoyle Ross Krenz Carrie Nicholson plus a note on school bells being hinged to dismiss early during heavy storms or mud.
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Wirt Street
Anna Allen
Ray Sperry
John Smith
Ray Gates
Walter Green
George Zimmerman
Etta Ziegler
Mary Lambert
Vina Noll
Lou Helper
Benny McBride
Joe Slowers
Benny Wright
Willie Green
Zachy Gilpin
Willie Blenter
Edna Wright
Minnie Camenish
Sadie Hupp
Lena Stubbins
Albertson
Gilbert Ayling
Wheeler Downing
Lawrence Gregory
Harry Grawburg
Isaac Gilpin
Warren Hoyle
Max Lytle
Richard Mer- Glan
Frank Somers
David White
Robbie Worley
Clyde Worley
Ella Horner
Marjorie Moas
Edith McBride
Ina Nevitt
Rosa Balloweg
Lily Camentahi
Ina Divelbles
Maud Lambert
Grace McBride
Mabel Sleater
4Th
Bell Smith
Fannie Smith
Anus Culter
Lizzie Hoyle
Ross Krenz
Carrie Nicholson
TRY A PAIR OF THOSE ST LOUIS FINE SHOES TODAY
A short shopping note highlights the comfort and quality of St. Louis fine shoes, suggesting readers try a pair for foot health and style. The line emphasizes practical footwear choice and local brand appeal.
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St. Louis
Catarrh Cure claims and local notices
A 1887 notice honors Dr Gorauch for Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward offer for any untreatable case. A Denver girl dies after falling from an elevator shaft hidden door. Advertisements extol Electric Bitters for health, Bludlinder tonic, and a Henry city store boasting a major stock at deep discounts.
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Buckien Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing for Skin
An 19th century advertisement touts Buckien Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It claims 25 cents per box and lists Dr Powells drug store as the sale point. The add also mentions railway and steamship ticket services and a Hanna Wagon Works relocation notice.
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Giles
Dr Powell’s
Death in City Claims Child Barah Elizabeth Baxendale
Barah Elizabeth Baxendale aged 4 years 9 months 7 days died December 2 in this city from an overdose of chloroform at the residence of her son-in-law in Washington D C Funeral arrangements set by the family with services to be held from the home of another son OC F Baxendale Jr on December 25.
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Virginia Company
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Samuel D. Baxendale
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Beary Ci. Co
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