Christmas Cheers and Political Quips Across Cleveland
A jumble of 19th century notes praises and jests on reform, politics, and society. The piece mentions reform advocates from The World and Boston Advertiser, jokes about a seat lottery in Congress, calls for aid to Marshall’s poor for Christmas, and remarks on President Grant’s death omission and reactions to Atlanta prohibition and a Senate liquor debate. It blends satirical editorial lines with brief social notices and reflections on public figures and events.
Old Foggiam fossil cleaning offer and Georgia temperance vote
The notice offers one hundred dollars for any soap to clean the old fossil of Dorine from the Old Foggiam. In Washington Georgia, Toombs, a Confederate leader, dies quietly at home. Atlanta reports Maine law victory for prohibition with 224 district margin, sparking near-violent campaigning and large turnout. Fulton County's decisive vote signals strong temperance momentum for Georgia statewide.
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Atlanta
Midland Railroad
Dorine
Marshall Haa
Borrar
Fulton County
Georgia
Fulton
Press Opinions In a split party press era across states
A roundup of editorials labeling the presidents message as a turning point for protectionist policy and warning against free trade. It notes Democratic policy fears on prohibition and the Bland act, political rivalries, and suspicions about gold and silver values. It cites editorials from Inter Ocean Indianapolis News New York Herald New York Journal New York Sun Boston Herald Ovid Minton Allegan Gazette Atlanta Constitution and Grand Haven Herald.
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Congress
New York Herald
Uttah
United States
Greenland
New York Journal
Treasury
Pitteburg
South
Augusta
Hayes
Hendricks
New York Sun
Boston Herald
Cleveland
Reform
Allegan Gazette
Atlants Constitution
Grand Haven Herald
Michigan
Senator Fidmands Abends Vacation In Stirring Up Mormons
A collection of editorial snippets cites Senator Fidmands sharpening new tactics to influence Mormon leaders and repeal consent laws. The piece includes reactions from the Philadelphia Times and Washington Republican, plus remarks on tariff policy and political leadership. It also notes Michigan health reports for December 12 1885 detailing rheumatism influenza and several infectious diseases across many towns.
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Fidmands
Atick
Vermont
Philadelphia Times
State Board of Health
Lansing
Michigan
Algonac
Arlington
Aurelius
Bainbridge
Bushnell
Campbell
Detroit
Douglas
Fiushing Flint
Grand Rapids
Taft
Hartford
Houghton
Hubbardston
Gladwin
Jackson
Jennings
Kalamazoo
Lawrence
Dumont
Lake Linden
Montrose
Movson
New Baltimore
Sage
Boringport
Plymouth
Pontiac
Wyandotte
Bay City
Birch Run
Cadillac
Sk Rauids
Memphis
Owosso
South Haven
Wayne
Coldwater
Flushing
Springport
Humbolt
Vernon
American Garden praised for profitable small fruit and veggie beds
Literary note highlights The American Garden journal showing profits of 0.9 to 1.60 per acre from small fruits and over 1,492 per acre on vegetables in New Jersey. It urges cultivators to value the illustrated monthly, with subscription rising after January first from 1 to 2 dollars.
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G. W. Bensanix
Uncle Sam
Shaoh'a
Persia
Bert
Horticultural Journals
New Jersey
Libby
Dey Street
Nawark
Greenfield
Mass
Living Age contents and subscription offer details
The Living Age announces weeks ending December Sth and 13th contents featuring Gladstone essays and reviews from multiple magazines. It also advertises subscriptions at $8 for 52 issues of 64 pages each, or $10.50 for a year including select American monthlies or weeklies, postpaid, Littell and Co., Boston.
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W.E. Gladstone
Ninteenth Century
Dunhem
Austria-Hungary
Peking
Gentlemen’s Magazine
the Wealeys
Fpworth
Longman’s Magazine
Grace
Spectator
Culture and Science
Macmillan’s Magazine
Blackwood
Canion
Belgravia
Mcmillan
Nature
Africa
Chamber's Journal
Duke of Newcastle
St. Stephen’s Review
Diowond
Thackerley) Ritchie
Littalt & Co
Boston
Farm and Rural Press Aims and Wide Influence Over Farmers
A historical notice describes The Western Rural as a pivotal farm and household publication, praising its practical farmer leadership and role in the National Farmers' Alliance. It highlights the paper's expansion, stance against monopolies, and dedication to exposing food adulteration and frauds, noting its broad influence across American farming households.
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Wertern Rural
Pericultural Press of America
Natonal Farmers’ Alliance
Ruystand American Stockman
Leena
Dyorth
Aews
Premature decline of power in either 62 detoured
Fragmentary ad style item notes a faulty power decline mention and a “Book for0 cents” offer. The text references the World’s Dipentary association and an address at 663 Main Street in Buffalo New York, suggesting a speculative catalog or promotional snippet from a historical page.
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Hedisal Association
Main Street
Buffalo
Nyss
Kemp's Balsam Promised Cure For Coughs
Advertising a cough remedy Kemp's Balsam with a guaranteed cure after first dose. Claims to wear away illness if taken at onset. Mentions trial size free and prices 0c and $1. A. O. Hyda offers the product.
Every Woman Knows Them Promising Uterine Health Remedy
The piece extols the ailments of the uterine system and promotes Dr Pierre's Favorite Prescription as an unfailing remedy. It claims the authors have found an article with meritorious use and guarantees to the public. It also advertises Acker's Raglish remedy for asthma coughs and consumption, stating it is a standard cure.
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Pierre
A. O. Hyde
F. G. Seaman
Endowment praised as Purifier by Golden Medical Discovery
An Elixir promote endowment by a physician’s claim, touting Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and remedy for wasting diseases and consumption. Also notes beard dye, and Dyspepsia Tablets as cures. Ely Cream Balm advertised for catarrh and cold relief.
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Inman
de. Pierce
Easy money for agents offered for spinal corsets and protectors
Advertisement notes men and women earning under 40 weekly urged to join a sales program for Madame Dean Spinal Supporting Corsets and related gear. Promises $150 monthly from four daily orders, plus 33 outfit free, with no experience required. Also promotes Ely's Cream Balm and Parker's Hair Balsam and Tonic with generic health claims.
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Madame Dean
QATARKH A NEW TREATMENT FOR CATARRH
Montreal Star reports Diren treatment curing catarrh with 90 percent success from 2000 patients in six months. Claims disease due to living parasites in tissue and that catarrh is practically cured with permanency. Includes promotion for I. S. Peters hardware and other ads.
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Fixes
Toronto
Canada
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