23 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Lincoln County Leader
Location
White Oaks, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1886
Page
1
A 1886 Lincoln County Leader issue criticizes bigotry and urges forthright defense of Black women against slander. It denounces false stories about neighbors and warns against endorsing corrupt allies, urging prudent votes amid heated rhetoric.
A letter from the Chairman of the Executive Committee at the Republican Territorial Central Committee discusses charges against Mr Joseph and defense of the party. It urges unity, references Dwyer and Dorsey, and critiques the Democratic side while pledging support for the Republican nominee for governor. The piece reflects intra party conflict and wartime political rhetoric.
The text mourns Col Sullivan of Albuquerque and Gen Henry Atkinson, detailing Sullivan’s Iowa railroad roots and public service, family, and death after dropsy. It recalls Atkinson’s Nebraska ties, tenure as Surveyor General, and esteem for his character, noting his death after illness and shared grief.
A slate of Republican candidates is announced for several counties in Montana. Names listed include D. fal, tol Re Molfie, Tadley, and A. a. Souatain, with organizers pledging to handle interests of the party in the upcoming selection. The text also touches on citizen eligibility and residency requirements for territorial voters.
The writer in Beowlway New York October 15 1886 expresses support for D L Lane as a qualified choice for school superintendent. They note Lane is well known in Missouri and admired for education and public service.
The tale recounts Enough to Start On Te, a Malne girl who refuses a devoted lover until he pays her 10000 dollars. After initial pressure he yields, then months later the couple meet again as she taunts him about his savings and vows, while political chatter about Canadian imports and American influence swirls in the background.
Grand Jury panel convened forenoon session on October 14 at John Allen for a trial over cattle killing. Trial delaying due to statute of limitations. jury instructed to acquit. Territory case of O J Smith for unlawful assault and Tor case with deadly weapon near White Oaks. fine 150 and 10 days imprisonment. Democratic rally at Court House Tuesday night with speeches by Dr J P Booth Grant Jno J Bell and W S Ryan. resolutions endorsing the Democratic party.
A dubious newspaper notice touts a new cure for female distress claimed to work without doctors. It offers a “free” trial by mail, asks for self-addressed stamped envelopes, and promises cloth bound work after sending twelve cents, all from Gregg Remedy Co.
An embedded tale recounts a boy named Curry defending a muttered insult toward an old Giles the luckater as the group debates politeness, gentility, and restraint. A segue then pivots to a marketing blurb praising Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for digestion and health benefits.
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