Australian system of voting praised in Missouri editorials
In a 1890 Missouri paper, arguments favor the Australian secret ballot system are quoted as reducing bribery and intimidation. The piece cites Indiana and Missouri experiences, noting smoother elections, weaker bribery networks, and broad support across parties, with calls for wider adoption in Western states and eventual nationwide implementation.
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Missouri
Indiana
Ae Australian
Bisbery
Ohio
Qlinon
United States
May
Alliance and Democratic Convergence in 1892 Platform Debate
The document argues that the Republican and Prohibition or Free Silver platforms diverge, while the Farmers Alliance and Democratic positions align. It cites farmers shifting from Republican to Democratic tickets, condemns the tariff, praises the Alliance principles, and predicts a Democratic surge after the 1892 election with widespread desertions from the Republican party. It references Missouri and Bollinger county, notes the desire to end party corruption, and envisions a future of peace and plenty under Democratic governance.
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New Hampshire
California
Michigan
Louisiana
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
Nebraska
Kansas
Democratic Party
Union
Missouri
Bollinger County
Uu. O.p
Republican
Mc.Kinley
Rod
Sampsonian Democracy
Democrate Party
Wort
Democratic reform call in Missouri election race unfolds
The piece highlights a push for reform and cheaper living with Judge N M Zimmerman running for Door Keeper of the Missouri House. It notes Blaine’s Pennsylvania claim and predicts Cleveland’s possible 1892 victory, mentions the Louisiana Lottery dissolution and a Democratic reform wave. It references party realignments, thanksgiving proclamations, and shifts in the Union Pacific, all framed in a period voice.
An Old Thanksgiving Dinner and Farmers’ Assembly Notes
A fragment recounts a family Thanksgiving meal with turkey, pies, and rustic humor, then shifts to a Farmers’ Assembly discussion noting state issues, revenue, contract labor, and Sunday School worker plans. The piece mentions Ballinger County meetings and invites all church and Sunday School workers to convene for cooperation.
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Obi
Greece
Turkey
Denrie
Samdaay
Samlay
Ballinger
I. Os
Uharveds Lutesville
Denon
Provident
Miss Nellie Branham to Wed in Paris Missouri
Miss Nellie Branham a celebrated dwarf of Paris Missouri aged 23 and 22 times high plans marriage to a similarly aged suitor who recently came of age. The couple's public budding romance follows a bold stance against family opposition as they pursue a life together amid gossip and local attention.
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Nellie Branham
Paris
Tien
Linits
Proceedings of the County Court Allowances and Appointments
The record lists numerous allowances and payments to individuals for salaries, care of paupers, services, supplies, and road work. It also notes appointments of justices of the peace and constables, with summaries of estate sales, bonds, and county treasurer actions. A passage discusses pig breeding advice and a brief note about a new counting puzzle involving three columns of figures and sums to 21.
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Heiman
Carleton Sal
Shram Same
Lee
Diniphan
Oil Delaney
KR Rodger
Pauper Coffin
Ow Limbaugh Readovesver
Silary
Kerry Sal
Werkins
J Bille
E J Bille
A Reilley
Mouser Et al
Anna Hardy Et al
Elizabeth Meyers
Son
Krumsal’y Co Treas
J Slinkard
Henry Berry
K Chandler
Ova Hahn
Wells
A Mayer
OU Hee
Jiacob Welker
Matihan Qhoy
Lalo Green
Philip Mavs Sume
Step Alen
Shames Haves
Joti
Honey Mingle
Jacol Rites
Pisatie Dinglitor
Millae
Aml
Gievambal & Coosimne
Witmer Medical
Emeli
JM Crew
Ase Stovall Srine
Ilenry Gaines
Wayne Township
Sanford
Liberty Township
Joseph Vietstall
Urishop
Proctor
MM Smith
Wayne Two
Hiram Owle
John Short
Guna Nenninser
Justice Peace
Liberty Two
Ilonry J. Marray
Sheriffs Sale Under Deed of Trust in Missouri Records
The 1890 sheriff sale announces execution under a deed of trust dating September 8 1881 for land in Bollinger County Missouri to secure a debt. The sale by Sheriff John Waskey occurs December 13 1890 at the Markle Bill courthouse, with costs, to the highest bidder as governed by the deed of trust and remedies.
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Frederick ©. Shell
Elizabeth T
Recorder’s
Sollinger County
Missouri
Charles I. Rides
Eatute
Phollinger
Dot
Vorhet
Bollinger
Millesneri
Fordnool
Markle Pill
Howen Hparey
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Fianey
Poca
N. M. ‘Zimmerman
House of Representatives
General Assembly
James G. Blaine
Philadelphia
Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Free America
Gnds
Green Bay
Comuntry
Ios
Pilley
Cajxs Democrat
Lic Democratic
Uarrisons
House of Congress
America
Jasper N. Dirks
Perry County
Ask [Laine
Maine
Jay Gould
Union Pacific
Mr. Gould
Hut
Sonatirs
Coud
Pople
Keuban WY
M. E. Bortixcen
Vincent V. Roan
T. T. Beach
Lutesville
Beach
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Globe-Democrat
Globe Printing Co
ST. Louis, Missouri
Cosmopolitan
New York Times
Marine Hill Press
Hoston Journal
4 I CIA
Witters
Uris Otllee
Abel de Maiti
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