Political tide toward Republicanism seen in 1916 returns
Election returns across major cities show a clear shift toward the Republicans with Democratic promises losing credibility. The piece notes St Louis and Chicago reflecting national discontent and discusses the absent voter law in North Dakota enabling ballots by mail with sworn affidavits.
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Democratic Party
St. Louis
United States
Chicago
Democratic National Administration
Wilson
Baltimore
North Dakota
Ulysses S Grant A Long Civil War Era Biography
A reader notes the life of Ulysses S Grant from childhood in Ohio to West Point and Civil War rise. It covers his early work on the farm, military service, key battles, Lincoln’s praise, and his enduring legacy with reflections on Washington's capital and public figures.
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Walter Burdick
D. A
Jayne B. Kerr
Point Pleasant
Clermont County
Ohio
Ulysses Simpson Grant
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
Jesse
Hannah Simpson Grant
Hiram Ulysses
West Point
Ulysses S
Uncle Sam
Georgetown
Grant
Monterey
Triggs
Sackett’s Harbor
N. Y
Detroit
Humbolt Bay
California
St. Louis
Lincoln
Vicksburg
Gal Z
TS Grant
Shiloh
Pres
Abe Martin on War Talk and Political Figures
Abe Martin notes the era’s war talk and dismisses political candidates who claim a strong stance. He quips that no one could force him to go to war even if married, reflecting wary, humorous skepticism of office seekers and public pressure.
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Grants
Grant
Lee
Appomiattox
Johnston
Sherman
Charles King
Riverside - ‘Drive
Washiton
Jess Willard
Sehildren
Jhays
Bryan
Kansas
Joffre
France
Great Britain
Hindenburg
Germany
John Christopher Hirsch
Hofnerhslach
Brackenheim
Marshall
Christina Stapf
Gottlieb Abel
Fred Schatz
Terre Haute
Chriz
Louisa Kiefer
William
Anderson Township
Spencerville Co
Mr. Probst
St. Paul - Lutheran ’ Church
Ziegler Cemetery
United States
Lafeud
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Mar‘shall
Llinois
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Mark
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Hill
México
Ben Johnsons
Potomac
Union Depot
America
Abe Martin
R. C. Jones
Optician
H. B
H. M. ‘Dewey
South Side Square
Illinois
Switzerland
Valier
Walter
Brae
Sf Tey
Kai
Dayton
Earl Newport
Crescent. Theater
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