Noted New Haven Pharmacist’s Wife Credits Hood’s Sarsaparilla
The wife of a prominent New Haven pharmacist at 141 Dixwell Ave and former Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association president claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla improved her long standing health after taking six to eight bottles. A Baltimore resident, Mrs. Martha Reed of 1835 Ramsey Street, Baltimore, Maryland, reports two years of suffering before seeking relief.
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New Haven
Dixwell Ave
Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association
Hood
Martha Reed
Ramsey Street
Baltimore
Truth and art at Madison photograph gallery
From ocean to ocean truth is praised, Madison hosts a photo gallery where each $2 buys 12 cabinets of portraits in the finest style. Artist John Cadwallader is named as the creator.
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Madison
John Cadwallader
Indiana Democrats Eye 219 Electoral Votes in Chicago Plan
Advertisement and commentary discuss Democratic strategy for the 1880 election. Notes Indiana support for Isaac P. Gray, Allied with New York and other states to reach a 219 electoral votes. mentions Michigan as potential 1 vote short of a majority. Also reports a pension bill by W S Houtman granting arrears for disabled veterans.
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New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Connecticut
Michigan
Protection argument rests on prejudice and assumption
The article questions McKinley on free trade and wage levels abroad versus in protected Germany and France. It cites Rhode Island election chatter, notes clerks pleased with Cleveland's defeat, and recalls Rhode Island political history reflecting long Democratic losses since 1876 and 1884.
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McKinley
America
Mr. McKinley
England
Germany
France
Manners the Result of Language in Japan
Sir Edwin Arnold argues that Japanese politeness stems from its language. He notes no imperatives or oaths, and observes residents honor others over themselves. He contrasts phrases like ask to enter with ceremonial language and restraint.
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Japan
Sir Edwin Arnold
Indiana politics and the Western nomination in 19th century tone
Governor Gray’s candidacy is argued to be Western driven as Indiana could provide the decisive electoral vote. The piece notes Northwest support for a Western nominee and warns that opposing Indiana’s endorsement may shift the nomination to other Western states or candidates like Palmer Boies Vilas, leaving Indiana to rally for the ticket in national convention.
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Isaac P. Gray
Indiana
Chicago
Muncle Bersla
Gray
West
New York
Great Northwest
Iowa
Harrison
Hinds
Obic
Wisconsin
Northwest
Illinois
Palmer
Bois
Vilas
Friends of
Boies
Lone Star Emblem Story From Georgia Company
Colonel J F Troutman of Fort Valley recounts how in 1835 Captain Mirabeau B Lamar led a Georgia company to Texas to fight Mexico. Miss Johanna E Troutman presented the unit with a silk flag and the group kept two silver plate pieces captured from Santa Anna. Lamar later presidentship in Texas and Lamar County was named in his honor. Miss Troutman married Mr Pope of Montgomery and died years ago leaving son H B Pope in Rome who holds the two silver items.
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J. F. Troutman
Fort Valley
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Georgia
Justice Lamar
Supreme Court
Texas
Mexico
Knoxville
Johanna E. Troutman
Lone Star
Georgis
Santa Anna
State of Texas
Lamar
Troutman
Texas Republic
Lamar County
Rome
Dallas News
Emancipation through athletic clubs marks progress for women
The New York World lauds Berkley Ladies' Athletic Club as evidence of women’s emancipation toward healthier, freer beauty. It notes health, fitness, and natural development as the new ideal over restrictive fashion, praising the growing movement of women embracing athletics and normal appetites.
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Berkley Ladies’ Athletic Club
Ladies’ Athletic Club
New York World
Indiana G A R Excursion to Fort Wayne via Pennsylvania Lines
For the State Encampment of the Indiana G A R at Fort Wayne excursion tickets at reduced round trip rates will be sold April 5 and 6 from principal ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines in Indiana. Tickets are good returning until April 9. Any ticket agent will provide full particulars on request.
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Indiana
G. A.R
Ft. Wayne
Pennsylvania
Ely
Wm. Hilton
C. D. Hess Grand Opera Co
Moonshiner Leader Surrenders to Sheriff in Murder Case
In Somerset Pennsylvania on April 8 General Sigel Miller reputed head of the moonshiners and a co defendant in the Hochstetler murder surrendered to Chief Gilbert. Miller with his brother Levi and brother in law George Chapson were jailed after surrender. Miller later confessed Hochstetler was killed in self defense.
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Somerset
Sigel” Miller
Joshua Hochstetler
Gilbert
Miller
Levi Miller
George Chapson
Good
Hochstetler
Life ends in tragedy three times tried
The lifeless body of Mrs. McKeever, 33, was found hanging at her home in Catasauqua after she reportedly attempted suicide twice. Three children survive the woman whose melancholy and mental decline were cited as causes.
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Hood
Allentown
Train wreck on Garden Plane. eighth death recorded
Ashland reports a descending train of cars on the Garden Plane derailing and breaking apart. Louis Kuitz, a pulley repairman, is named among the deceased, marking the eighth fatality on this railroad segment. Weather notes and grain markets follow with various price quotes from Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh and Cleveland amidst a broader market scan.
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Ashland
Louis Kuitz
Brown's Iron Bitters Cures Dyspepsia and Debility
An 19th century health claim promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion and general debility. The notice reads as a patent medicine endorsement encouraging readers to use the product for stomach troubles and worn health.
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