Republican Speech Calls for Frontward Victory in Ohio
A long political address urges Republicans to forget past defeats, unite for a sweeping 1890 victory in Ohio, and support national policy goals including tariff, silver, fair elections, and honest ballots. Leaders Laine Blaine Reed Sherman McKinley cited as strong national figures guiding the party.
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Thomas B. Reed
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Mockery of Franchise in Southern States Voting Totals
The piece argues federal election law is needed to correct a mockery of franchise in the South where southern districts cast far fewer votes per representative than northern states. It cites 1886 totals from South Carolina Georgia and Mississippi, contrasts with New Jersey and New York, and calls for federal supervision to ensure equal representation in federal elections. The article also discussSenatorial debate tactics and political rhetoric surrounding the issue.
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New Jersey
New York
South Carolina
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New York Press
Hello Uncle Jerry and the Crave Prank
A village tale recounts Uncle Jerry Crawford known for answering How you feeling with I am pretty well or wretched wretched thank ye. A drummer from St. Louis bets $20 that Jerry will say wretched, wretched. Seven boys raise $16, test the quip, and Uncle Jerry confirms he learned it all day for two big dollars.
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Open the Waters The Pennsylvanian Hospital case of benefaction
The annual report of the Pennsylvania Hospital recounts a case where past benefactions yielded present returns. An aged relative of late Admiral W. Goden cared for a midshipman who later thanked the hospital in his will. The midshipman, after achieving high rank, left the hospital as residuary legatee.
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Odd Telegraph Mixup and Market Gossip
A miscellaneous old newspaper fragment describes a telegraph dispatch mishap causing a line of carriages to gather at a station. It also references a home remedy for bilious disorders, a street beggar anecdote, lightning injury in Perry Georgia, and a testimonial for Hoatotter's Stomach Bitters. A San Jose dedication is noted.
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Tony
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Aoulety
Rich Mateaman and the Honest Towaler Joke
Senator Farwell recalls a past prank involving a watch repairer Hoefner. He paid $5 for a prior service and $2 for a subsequent winding job, prompting a quip about overcharging versus differing tasks. The anecdote appears in a Chicago Herald reprint.
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Tewaler
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Jeter
Chicago Herald
The Mother's Friend and Various Advertisements
A jumble of medical and consumer notices extols The Mother's Friend to ease labor and reduce danger to mother and child. It also mentions Cragin & Co and Dobbins Electria, plus multiple cures, wares, and remedies. Reports from a Florida convict camp describe a fatal lightning strike near Scufte plantation.
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Atlante
Dragagista
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Florida
Cragin & Co
Dobbins
Electria
Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy Promises Cure
An unsourced ad-style note touts Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy claiming it cures chronic catarrh. It urges sufferers to try the mild cleansing formula, noting a $500 reward for uncured cases and listing common symptoms. Sold for 50 cents by druggists. Fielded by M. Fitch & Co.
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