Potatoes yield by state and broader political notes
The article notes potatoes yielding 118 bushels per acre in New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Wisconsin with town yields above 100. It discusses 1895 college museum and library expenditures totaling 28 843648 dollars plus mail contributions. It mentions Maryland New Jersey Kentucky and Tennessee political shifts and Illinois teachers urging a return to hygiene focused education. It cites Senator Sherman on deficits and debt, New York World bond pledges, and criticizes war talk as harmful to ordinary people. It ends with Atlanta exposition attendance and free admissions and overall assessment of the fair’s impact.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Atlanta
Horingield
Mass
Monroe to Cleveland on Venezuela boundary clash
Analyzes the contrast between Monroe's doctrine and Cleveland's stance on the Venezuela boundary dispute. Argues the issue is politically driven, risks war with Britain, and warns against imperial folly while urging prudent diplomacy and restraint by the United States.
First woman to enter congressional press gallery celebrated
The Washington Post notes Isabel Worrell Ball becomes the first woman admitted to the congressional press gallery, ending a long dispute. The piece lauds her achievement, acknowledges conservative opposition, and foresees more women reporters joining the gallery in the future. Ball, from Topeka, is praised for merit and historical significance.
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Washington Post
The
Congression
al Directory
Topeke Capital
I. W. Ball
Isabel Worrell Ball
Olao
Mia Ball
Ltia
Washington
Congress
Congressional Press Gallery
Tra Rale
Ball
Topeke
Ken
Henry
Marshall County
Peoria Competes for State Conventions in 1886
Peoria leaders of both parties aim to host the state conventions, proposing shared use of the Tabernacle building and division of expenses. Past Peoria hosting in 1884 was praised, and Tribune says continued accommodation should improve this year, with strong local push underway.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Sold With Rheumatism Cure Claim
Mrs Hampton of Cambridge reports rheumatism cured by Ballard's Snow Liniment and urges neighbors to try it. Handley, a Kewanee clerk, endorses its effectiveness for rheumatism and other ailments. Sold at Powell's.
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Ballard
Hampton
Cambridge
Tis
Handley
Liniment
Accident leaves Mrs Tarbitt immobile eight weeks later
Letter from Mrs Imther A Jones describes a fall at a Chester Pa residence after misstepping on stairs, breaking a leg and sustaining facial injuries. She recounts recovery efforts, nursing, and ongoing knitting of the leg, plus reflections on hospital stay and family support. The note ends with a magazine plug for Cosmopolitan.
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BK. Tarbitt
Imther A. Jones
K. J.cwritten
Philadelphia
Chester
Wbrotter
U-Gm
Cratcheg
Church Messenger
Helper
Union Signal
Lacon Home Journal
Divine Providence
New Illustrated Monthly Audio Publication From New York
An illustrated music issue titled Evry Month is released at 81 per year from New York featuring Watts and Mester. It includes bright illustrations and popular songs such as Their Golden Honeymoon with chorus.
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Evry
Watts and
Lasue
New
Editor criticizes sensational preachers in Pekin Post
The Pekin Post editor attacks Rev Caspar Wistar Hyatt of Py ria for sensational pulpit talk. He says some peoria preachers seek crowds and headlines, not truth, and condemns Hyatt for claiming the US would whip England, a stance the author calls unsafe and unpatriotic.
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A. Bekin
Pekin Post
Oydently
Caspar Wistar Hyatt
Pyria
Peoria Hada
United—States
England
Frank J Cheney swears firm will pay for uncured catarrh
In Toledo Ohio on December 6 1886 Frank J Cheney swears as senior partner of Cheney Co that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for any can of Catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Claims the remedy cures by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Subscription sworn before a notary public A W Gleabor. Also features an old joke exchange about John Bull and Uncle Sam.
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Hood
O. J. Hood & Co
Lowell
Massae
Ith Hood
State of Ohio
Loledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
OrmofFil, Cheney. & Co
Thelbe Ob Malada
County
Statenfon
Hall
Frank J. Crentz
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Fae
Druggiats
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