Notable 19th Century Claims Flurry Across Rail, Politics
A prisoner named postmaster in Maine, Adventist arithmetic predicts a world end on May 14 next year, and Western Union, Bankers & Merchants, and American Rapid face a market slump. Jay Gould’s railroad monopoly resists B and O. Helen E. Starrett’s letters in Chicago Interior urge readers, while a consul appointment angers Canadian officials. Ontario political and social shifts spark debate as Niagara Falls opens further to the public.
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Western Union
Bankers & Marchante
American Rapid Companies
Baltimore & Ohio
Jay Gould
Grant, Cleveland politics and wage history amid postwar debates
The article contrasts Democratic digressions over fraud in the war department with praise for Grant's presidency and civil service reform. It cites Grant’s veto of corrupt river and harbor schemes, defends his integrity, and recounts 1800s wages for laborers across the United States, noting living conditions and annual earnings. It references McMaster’s history and figures from Pennsylvania canals, Baltimore, and New York wage examples.
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Grant
Congress
McMaster
America
Pennsylvania Canala
Rodest
Marter
Washington City
Sunrise
Carcer
Albany
New York
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Fredericksburgh
Virginia
United States
Alleum
Press Opinions Reflect Mixed Views On Politics
A collection of editorial opinions cites gradual business improvement in the United States, criticism of English politics amid scandals, concerns over American shipping rivals, Democratic unrest with President Cleveland's policies, tribute to Grant and Davis, and vague forecasts about the nation’s ideal government in the near term.
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Vilna
St.uis
Globe-Democrat
Cleveland
New York World
Dem
Texas
Grant
Davis
Buffalo Express
Independent voters back honest republican governor candidate
Oddly worded editorial excerpts discuss Mugwumps and ex presidents while urging cross political support. The Brooklyn and New York papers critique ceremony norms, warn against partisan abuse, and call for civic action. The text also notes postmaster general actions harming US mail service and trade.
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New York Times
Mugwaomp
Children’s Aid Society
Brooklyn Times
Good Health Results From Sanitary Work in Michigan
Health officials report July 1885 shows reduced sickness across diseases due to sanitation efforts. Observations credit drains, nuisances removal, and food safety for fewer fevers, diarrhea, and related illnesses, despite unfavorable weather. Lasting impact uncertain, but measures appear to lower overall illness and may exceed cholera prevention alone.
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Michigan
Bulletin of ‘Health
Europe
Boards of Health
Europs
Health in Michigan in July 1885 Compared to Seven-Year Average
A portion of the evidence notes Michigan health data for July 1885 and compares it with the seven year July average from 1879 to 1885. The text stresses ongoing vigilance and sustained effort to maintain health standards.
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Celthie
Michigan
Notable Patent Medicines in a Shameless Ad Battle
An advertising fragment promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, Acker’s English Remedy, and Cream Balm as cures for a range of ailments from catarrh to scrofula. It urges readers to send stamps for pamphlets, touts guarantees, and warns about “catarrhal waves” and weak backs in a lurid periodical tone.
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Shakespeare
Pierce
A. O. Hyde
Acker
Healing nostrums and tonics advertise wide array of cures
An assorted page advert lists Kemp's Balism for throat and lung ailments with refund if no relief after three fourths of a bottle. It markets GOLDEN BEAR BITTERS for dyspepsia and blood health, touting numerous symptoms and claims. Also promoted are Malle's Honey for coughs, Suyler bitters, and various remedies including corn removers, hair dye, toothache drops, and rheumatic pills.
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Ensible
A. O. Hyde
Elaton & Amlar
A. D. Schuyler
AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL Touted for Colds and Coughs
A historic ad extols AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL as a premier household remedy for colds and coughs. Prof F Sweeter of Maine Medical School and Dr L J Addison of Chicago credit its effectiveness for throat and lung diseases, claiming rapid relief and strong value for bronchial and pulmonary affections.
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F. Sweeteer
Maine Medical Schoo
Brownwick
L. J. Addison
Chicago
Ill
Atha
Suscey Gale
Ayir
Ayer
J. G. Ayer
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Fountain of Youth
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