Prohibition News Notes and Political Fire in 19th Century America
The W C T U reports temperance meetings at Mrs. Palmers and notes a global spread of women’s movements, churches, and temperance unions. Pro and anti liquor legislation, labor and anti trust actions, and political skirmishes across the United States, Canada, and abroad are summarized with mentions of Behring Sea arbitration, Mexico’s rebellion, and Krishan reformers. The piece emphasizes moral reform, prohibition, and civic activism with quotes from Frances Willard and Mary Lathrop.
Splendid offer for Kansas Agitator editions and Scott plan
A bold sales pitch promises bundled prices on the Kansas Agitator local and foreign editions along with Tue Apvocate and Scott's Sub Treasury Plan and Land Loan System. The offer lists prices and urges immediate action as time is limited.
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Kansas
Scott
Treasury
Kansas Agitator
Travel notes on a rail journey through Chicago era lines
The fragment sketches a travelogue style account detailing a rail journey through midwestern cities and iconic corridors. It mentions Chicago, St Louis, and Chicago again, with references to Pullman cars and a grand railway panorama. The prose evokes a vivid travel mood and historical railroad imagery.
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Alun
Alton
St. Faite
Ado Jain
Ballroad
Tim Fay
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