Indiscriminate whiskey, politics, and dairy talk loom
A collage of opinions and items from the era debates temperance, independence day sentiment, and prison labor policy. It notes Wisconsin dairy growth with 700 cows in Sank county creamery and Cheboygan Fon-du-Lac cheese factories, criticizes partisan rostrums, and discusses Gov. Alger’s stance on the Eagan prison labor bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sank County
Wis
Cheboygan
Fon-du-Las
Wisconsin
Illinois legislature votes to send convict labor question to voters
A late session action of the Illinois legislature refers the issue of convict labor to a public ballot. Separate items report that Georgia has the largest colored electorate, followed by Mississippi and Virginia, with analyses noting political dynamics around race and voting. Health reports for the week ending June 27, 1885 show fever and respiratory illnesses prevalent in Michigan, with measles and diphtheria reported in several cities and towns. Smallpox cases are confined to South Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gxonora
Mississippi
Virginia
South Carolina
Alabama
Louisiana
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Kentucky
Arkangay
Missouri
Chicago
State Board of Health
Michigan
Rinca
Capac
Detroit
Emmet
Kalawazoo
Frewant
Marshall
Monroe
Horton
Lowell
Morley
Milan
Pickford
Pentwater
Somerset Center
Weare
Political quips and press snips from the era
A mosaic of editorial snubs and pointed quips attacking party methods and political figures. The notes jab at reform measures, postmasters, and administration heads while praising or lampooning leaders like Bayard and Cleveland. The piece weaves through accusations of crooked dealings, reform zeal, and partisan bias across several papers.
Political recall, patronage, and ex-rebel officeholders
The piece contends Blane or Keiley in a recall impact, then attacks Democratic patronage under Cleveland. It lists numerous Confederate veterans in high posts, contrasting with Union heroes and questioning loyalty of Washington. It cites L. Q. C. Lamar, Garland, Jackson, Lawton, Jarvis, Kelley, Higgins, Atkins, Porter, Johnston, Muldrow, Vance, Morgan, Meiore, Blackburn, Shelley, Hunter, Vilas and Black, concluding with skepticism about Democratic control and a warning from the Lansing Republican.
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Dakota
Arthur
Cleveland
South
Rochester
Express
Bayard
Keiley
Jenna
Blackburn
Lawton
Jackson
Sartori
Duck Hunter
Longstreet
Mosby
L. Q. C. Lamar
Mississippi
Interior
Augustne H. Garland
Arkansas
Henry R. Jackson
Georgia
Mexico
Alexander B. Lawton
Russia
T. J. Jarvin
North Carolina
Brazil
Anthony M. Kelley
Virginia
Austria
Eugene Higgins
Maryland
Treasury Department
J.D. CG. Atkins
Tennessee
James D. Porter
Joseph E. Johnston
Henry Muldrow
Robert B. Vance
James M. Morgan
South Carolina
Melbourne
J. Ernest
Wisconsin
J. C., Black
Illinois
Washington
Lansing
Sixty fifth anniversary of the American Sunday school union observed
The Newark gathering presided by Morris K. Jesaup highlighted the union’s work in 1,790 settlements planting 381,558 children taught, 33,707 family visits, and 8,982 religious meetings for under $95,000. The address by Rev. Barrows noted illiteracy and moral deficits as perils, urging support from denominations and leaders. funds and reports available via Chicago and Philadelphia offices.
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American Sunday School
Newark
N. J
Morris K. Jesaup
New York
J. H. Barrows
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Chicago
J. K. Rankin
Congregational Church
Washington, DC
American Sunday School Union
Hfs
Thos
Officer
D. ©. Bell
Henry Plant
Thos. Cochran
D. R. Noyes
John L. Wheat
M. Breckenridge
Tootle
A. H. Colquitt
Ayers Ague Core Promoted for Malarial Treatment
Advert says Ayers Ague Core has no injurious effects and includes a universal antidote for miasmatic poison with other remedies that expel poisonous humors purify the system and restore health. Mentions Dr Fierce’s Pellets for bold attacks.
Portraits and essays fill July Century issue
The July Century features frontispiece portraits of Frederick Masteal and Henry Clay after a daguerreotype, with George Bancroft on Clay and Daudet on Minstrel. It includes W L Fawcett on the Indo Afghan paper, Kingsley’s George Elliot study, Eggleston on colonial life, Hatton on North Borneo, Howell and James serials, Stockton and Black stories, bold war papers on McClellan and Richmond, plus poems by Hayne, Dobson, Gilder, and others and Open Letters on copyright and church topics.
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Frederick Masteal
Henry, Clay
George Bancroft
Clay
Alphonse Daudet
Miniatrel
Daudet
Minstral
T the Gate of
India
W. L. Fawcett
Khyber Pass
Afghanistan
Alexander the Great
George Elliot
Granty
Rose G. Kingsley
Edward Eggleston
Lvory Black
T. A. Taarlers
Roberson
McClellan
Enea
D. Hill
Savage
New Orleans
Marion A. Baker
Unitarian
Ibury G. Spaulding
Eta
Engalide Motel and Surgical Institute Adverts in Buffalo
The World's Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo New York advertises a full staff of eighteen physicians and surgeons offering cures for chronic diseases by medical and surgical means. It claims success in treating throat lung liver kidney digestive bladder women’s diseases blood disorders rheumatism neuralgia paralysis epilepsy and sexual conditions. It promises home cures via correspondence and guarantees surgical remedies for ruptures piles varicocele hydrocele and fistulas with short on site stays. It invites readers to send 10 cents for an Invalids' Guidebook 168 pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
America
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N.Y
Acker's Blood Elixir Ad Claims Urgent Cure
Hyde and Seaman & Co endorse Ackey's Blood Elixir claiming it cures rheumatism syphilis and blood disorders and improves complexion. They recommend Acker's Dyapepaia Tablets especially for ladies and as a laxative promise to relieve chronic constipation dyspepsia and stomach disorders with a free tablet offer in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman & Co
Ackey
A. O. Hyde
F.G. Seaman & Co
Acker
Alok
Uly
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Head Cold Relief
An ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for head congestion and chronic rhinitis and hay fever. It claims dramatic relief from winter sniffles and a radical cure, priced at 60 cents, with a July 32 reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Fortunate 12 Discovery Promises Throat Remedy
Dr. Wagner Kemp introduces Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs, a remedy claimed to stop coughing instantly. Sold by A. O. Hyde for 50 cents and a dollar, with a trial size free. Also touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a leading scientific treatment for blood diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Kemp
Kemp
A. O. Hyde
A. W. Grass
Chase Family
Chase
Golden Seal Bitters Claim Quick Cure For Many Ailments
An advertisement touts Golden Seal Bitters as a universal tonic that restores appetite builds up the body and braces tissues. It promises faster convalescence and a shield against epidemics by fortifying the liver stomach bowels and kidneys. The pitch claims cures for female complaints and urges purchase through local druggists with other health products listed.
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Cleton & Amlar and
A.D. Schuyler
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