Temperance laws and pledges sweep multiple states
The temperance movement shows progress with Indiana passing a scientific temperance instruction bill and New York approving an amended temperance education measure. Ypsilanti reports 1500 pledges, while Illinois remains largely under prohibition after a no license victory. Global branches of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union rise to 44 countries as reformers tout success by Murphy in Lewistown Maine and a ship rule banning intoxicants for crew. Desborough forms a Hand of Hope, now 1015 members in 3000. Minnesota solidifies anti alcohol retail laws where local votes reject licenses. John G Woolley emerges as a Prohibition party presidential candidate in 1836.
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Indiana
Bock
Leipsie
New York
Ypsilanti
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Tllinois
Murphy
Lewistown
Montreal
Desborough
Northamptonshire
England
Hand of Hope
Minnesota
John G. Woolley
Prohibition Party
Trust Battle Over No-To-Tac Cure in Chicago
Chicago Special-Reporter notes a syndicate offered a large sum to remove the No-To-Tac habit cure from the market. Inquiry shows No-To-Nac not part of the trust price. The No-To-Tac sale is described as marvelous with many businesses advertising cure guarantees or refunds.
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Chicago
America
Pierce
The Willful World and Odd Tidbits From Newsroom
A fragmented column presents strange notices and squibs. It cites ex-Supt Brynes on thieves with flat feet, references Knox county Tenn incident Gideon Strong firing to drive away a barrier, and mentions Fort Sumter survivor Doran. Other items include Jim Beggs drowning in ColumbusInd, and a Pillsbury pitch about Plso’s Care for Consumption.
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Brynes
Gideon Strong
Knox County
Tenn
Fort Sumter
Doran
Vail
Jim Begzs
Columbus
Ind
Syrup of Figs Boosts Health With Pure Laxative Model
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system, dispelling colds headaches and fevers, and curing constipation. It claims widespread satisfaction, indicates the product is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co, and warns buyers to avoid substitutes.
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Byrup
California Fig Syrup Co
Debate on silver and monetary standard rages on
C Collins of Little Rock argues the silver question and gold standard. He claims bimetallists seek a return to pre 1873 relations while gold's dominance harms masses. stresses need for national action and an independent declaration of independence against a gold standard.
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C. 5
Collins
Little Rock, Ark
Beta
Not a New Issue Bimetallism as Cornerstone of Republic
A speech urging readers to heed the mass of voters shifting away from single gold standard in favor of bimetallism. Cites Jefferson and Hamilton on coinage, notes 1873 silver demonetization hurt farmers, widens critique of bankers and bondholders. Warns against single standard rhetoric and tariff politics as deceptive. Salem, Tl.
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The
Republic
Europe
Jefferson
Hamilton
Hunchback Fighter John Ryan Nabs by Officers in Brawl
Indianapolis report describes John Ryan known as the hump backed warrior as a violent drunk who fought Patrolman Gibson on Malott Avenue. Ryan bragged of killing to avoid crossing tracks and spun and kicked during arrest. He sustained injuries and resisted at headquarters until bandages were applied.
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John Ryan
Indianapolis Journal
Gibson
Ryan
Giblen
Malott Avenue
Religion and Reform in Global Mission Work
Religion and reform items note Baptist mission work in North China, a year of Qe Signal, a French Protestant daily. Presbyterians plan to trim assembly to 204, Y M C A in Germany targets 500000 soldiers, McNeill’s evangelistic tour in multiple continents, a Chicago prohibition alliance meeting Oct 92-93 1595, Belfast Presbyterians raise £20000 for ten new churches, and Mission work in New Mexico since 1866 with several schools and ministers. Empress dowager gifts to missionary women noted. Y M C A active in colleges worldwide with 453 college associations and 30000 members in 1894. Closing joke about Mr Jinklets and Mr Blinklets on the coming woman.
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China
United Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Germany
John McNeill
Scotland
Australia
South Africa
India
Willard Hall
Woman's Temple
Chicago
Belfast
New Mexico
Young Men's Christian Association
Wheat speculation ads and humorous notices from 1880s paper
The text touts investors in wheat at current prices and advertises Thomas & Co. in Chicago for margins and market reports, plus brief commentaries on farming, weddings, irrigation pamphlets, and assorted jokes and patent medicines. It blends market appeals with light humor and product pitches.
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Reliable Commission House
Thomas & Co
Rialto Bldg
Chicago
Ill
Fragmented notes span jokes to historic trivia in 1900s papers
The clippings mix quips from Life and Brooklyn Life, Boston Post, and New York Weekly with brisk vignettes on manners, pensions, and everyday curiosities. A Clarksville Mo. elder recalls Virginia’s natural bridge while Italy’s duel count hints at media influence. A Lynn Mass. family group photo includes ancestors back to a great great grandparent.
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Sir Cohn
Twaukee Journal
Jones
Brown
Maud
Marie
Brooklyn
Jasper—Caesar
Boston Post
Washington
Johnny
Satan
Boston
New York Weekly
Nele Eben
Baptist General
Northwest
Mintstera
Clarksville
Virginia
Italy
Lynn
Mass
Percy Carle
Saco
Hegeman’s Campnor Ice Cure Details Revealed
Fragmentary notes describe a medical patent or remedy named Campnor Ice with glycerine. Mentions of Dr. Jonl and a trial against a racehorse owner or race event. Unclear entities due to OCR errors. other terms include Ch aod and Clara ear ven Ok with no verifiable context.
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Clara Ear
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U.S. Gov't Report
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Mr. Blinklets
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Chas
Gen's Pass
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