Blaine Favored by Readers as 1888 Nomination
In Henry County Illinois the Blaine sentiment runs strong among Republicans. A letter from Perley argues Blaine should be the nominee, while Blaine’s own reply to Whitelaw Reid confirms his candidacy remains unresolved. The piece notes widespread support across the region and compares Blaine to national leaders as the preferred American statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perley
Blaine
Cis Henry Atepublican
Tees
Henry Republican
Pyaenix
Burt
Jaamyth
Henry
Marshall “County
Ilimnoia
Arizona
Ysine
Oregon
F Penders
Amerjar
America
Ford
Bismarck
Germany
Gladstone
Great Britain
P. P
Equally devoted man declines national convention bid
The writer rejects any insinuation of withdrawing his name from the national convention and rules out supporting a Chicago nominee who would not accept the bid. He insists he would not mislead supporters or accept a nomination that would imply indecision. He forecasts joining Republicans in backing Judge Gresham or the dominant ticket once nominations are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis Globe Democrat
General Gresham
Chicago
Geotleman
Posilon
Perley
Gresham
Will
PRR
Norinnan Horaca
Philip Bteimi
Tomusson
Memorial note from Dr Gaston family copy
A fragile wartime style letter shows sadness over the death of Dr W C Gaston and a son’s final acts. The writing requests settling financial matters and communicates farewell to parents and siblings with concern about press reports.
Secret to prolong life by kidney health warns of ailments
The surgeon general extols a kidney based cure linking many diseases to kidney derangement. He claims eight of ten suffer kidney issues and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as the remedy to cure kidney diseases and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo Hanmend
Warner’s
Surviving Union Leaders Remembered Amid Waning Generals
A historical reflection notes only Phil Sheridan remains among the seven Army of the Potomac generals, with other figures like Grant and Meade having passed. The piece laments the fading memory of Union heroes and the rapid passing of privates and officers alike as time erodes the war’s public memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomar
Phil Sheridan
Sgnip
Grant
McClellan
Meade
Hooker
Hancock
Thomas
Mellywell Logan
Barnade Hallock Gillmore
Custer Ord Weitzel
Humphreys
Casey
Emory and
Hazen
Sheriman
Sheridan
Rosecrans
Schoield
Terry
Howard Slocum
Pope
Sickles Butler
Crook
Seton
Farragut
Foote
Winslow
Wilkes
Dupont
Porter
Rowen
Worden
Luce Ammen
Alabama
Trent
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Victory Over Disease
A dated advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable medicine to cleanse the blood and defeat the demon of impure blood, urging readers to use the remedy to restore health and long lasting well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Seyd
Tiood
J. P. Toompson
Register of Deeds
Lowell
Mass
Barrington
Bank Street
New York City
Prohibition National Convention Opens in Indianapolis With Growth Talk
Delegates arrive as Prohibition National Convention begins in Indianapolis. Governor St John and Frances Willard lead the party with debates on woman suffrage and a potential southern nominee. General Fiske’s status unsettled as talks focus on ticket structure and a large turnout is anticipated.
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Indianapolis
Ind
General Fiske
Qre
Miss Willard
National Committee
Credcolinis
Prohibition Party
Republiic
H. A. Dalaney
Connecticut
J. B Cranefill
Texas
Mra. M. M Brown
Cincinnati
George F Wells
Minnesota
Collagiate Prohibition Association
Joseph P McArthur
Albion College
Mich
Roberts Park Church
William Demorust
New York
Alice Ti. Hecklinger
Tomlinson Hall
Bhave
Columbus
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
IKM
Ivoy
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maine
New England
Simoins
Michigan
Wisconsin
Pacific Coast
Isha
of &Kn
Pronbish
James Black
John B. Russell
Green Clay Smith
Kentucky
Gideon T Stewart
Ohio
Noel Dow
E. A. Thompson
Norwalk
Welet
Chicago
Gideon T Btewart
Frances F. Willard
Home Protection Ista
R. Woolson
National Liberator
J. P St John
Kansas
Wiliam Daniel
Maryland
Clinton B. Fiske
Livingston County
Clinton
Fiske
Albion Femary
Et Toute
Thirtythird Missouri Volunteers
United States
Nashville
Church O8
General Conference
Methodist General Conference
Church South
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Ague Monster Prompts Medical and Religious Notices
A piece notes illness symptoms described as a consuming ague and praises Alock's Porous Plasters as a remedy. It also reports a Methodist Episcopal church amendment extending pastoral terms from three to five years and allowing annual bishop changes if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Perky
Otreelf
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Bright
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Lacon
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Low Point
Dra Gale
Peoria
Ymca of
Joplin
Hall
St. Joseph
Barbara
Mary Ho Johnson
W C Gaston
Sanitaris Star Hall
Florent
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Ter
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Ont
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Usington
Edwin Booth
Players' Club
Earth
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Woman of
Eve
Petriepe
Alcock
Prichor
Steketee’s
Hurss
Bernes
Steketee
G. Steketee
Grand Rapids. Mich
Pise
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Enquirer
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Nest
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Cante
Dwaige
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Prince
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Purnam
Charles Heel
Paton
Henry Prince
Max Dus
France
Idune
Virgin & Co
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Agadelin
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Sneehattan
H. A Sanvonin
Kent
Ely
Hayfever
Dragnata
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Ira Mong
Barshatt County
Lacon,illinois
Lane
Wenona
Parker
Parker's
Baker Rem
N.Y
John Dwyer
Uoury
Whitefield
Ps&digree
Scotland
Alexander Jackson
Meikle Hillbrae
Bourtio Inveruris
Prince Royal
Dum
Jean Ti
Robbie Burns
Granddam Susie
Lord Haddo
Fred
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Edward Burson
Joseph Nichole
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Broadhead
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Croft Homestead
Magnolia
Barlow
Tat
Magnoula
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Whitefold
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Cottago Iil
Annnapolis
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Wim Wulab
Ryadyk
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Roden
Lam Lady Norwood
Nutwood
Belmont
Miss Russell
Maud
Picot, Jr
John Morgiun
Sallie Russell
Boston
Marta Russell
Thornton's Hattler
Misa Shepard
Stockholder
Marmnada
Topgallant
Imp Diomed
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Indianola
Bayard
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Indianpolis
Mambrino Chief
Snre
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Bertrand
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Pilot, Jr
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Annaopotis
Alexander
Moulfair
Diamond Joe
Karatega
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