Endowment House Oath Sparks Mormon Citizenship Debate
The Statesman reports an official inquiry into Mormon Church loyalty, noting witnesses who testified about endowment oaths sworn long ago in Salt Lake City. The oath vows to avenge the blood of Joseph and Hiram and to teach it to descendants, casting doubt on citizenship by church membership.
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Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Joseph
Hiram
Il É
Morthon
W. A. Petter
Kanan
Free trade fear in labor world and foreign competition
The piece argues against free trade tying labor and domestic industry to foreign competition. It contends that more foreign goods would lessen domestic employment, harm existing businesses, and diminish wages. It warns voters to weigh costs of concessions harming workers and American prosperity.
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Unite
Uulem
A. Milleniwin
Farmers Favor Protection, The Attorneys for Free Trade
An American Economist argues against free trade, urging farmers to oppose tariffs. He contends most farm products are consumed domestically and that free trade would erode farmer purchasing power by harming wage earners and reducing the market for American goods. He cites data on dairy, meat, and other exports to show protection benefits.
Anxious Democrats Seize On Returns From Ohio Campaign
Ohio observers report no grave concern over the republican form of government since March. Republicans praised President Harrison while Democrats focused on local issues and avoided national topics. The Tannery affair stirred little interest as Foraker’s election loomed in 1891, with speculation about 1892 vies and shifting support in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
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Harrison
Ohio
Foraker
Campbell
Cleveland
Hill
Mystery of a Clinton Soldier Linked to Andersonville Monuments
The Clinton Argus reports Harlow Washburn’s search for the true identity of William Beagle, linked to a Clinton family mystery. In 1864 a William Neagle died in Andersonville, prisoners marked his body as RL IL Washburn, Co A 8th Ind Cav, leading to a mistaken exchange. Washburn fears his own relative was misidentified and seeks descendants or records to rectify the grave error and secure restitution.
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Washburn
Clinton
Potrin
Clinton Argus
Novist
William Eagle
Harlow Washburn
Pension Department
Andersonville
Redder
Harlow
Rufus
Co. A, Ath Ind. Cav
Macon
We. Oo
R. H. Waa
Rone
Waas
William Neagle
Ts Goo Chanes
R. EL Washtwirn
Immense new winter pies at Avery's Washington Market
An immense new line of winter savory pies at Avery's in Marshall. The Calhoun County Agricultural Society holds its annual meeting at the Marshall Range Hall at 1 a.m. on December 28 with elections of officers and other business. M. I. Avery will order anything you want.
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Avery's
Washington Market
Calhoun County Agricultural Society
Iange
Marshall
Atilides
Avery
Tariff Literature for All Series Promotes Protection
A late 19th century notice advertises The American Protective Tariff League publishing a valuable tariff document series. The ads claim these works present facts and arguments for Protection to persuade voters across professions. It lists topics on wages, cost of living, and industry impacts, with post paid delivery for orders of ten issues or nineteen gentleials, price ten cents each.
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American Protective Tarnff League
Contested Magna Carta and Catholic Plot Debate
A reader laments the historical debate on Magna Carta, criticizing Fr Basil for downplaying Rome’s role. The letter argues the Catholic church opposed the charter, cites Lingard and D Aubigne, and questions the rebels who fought for liberty under papal pressure. It ends noting editorial changes and Rural subscriptions.
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John
Ranrt
England
Luther
Basil
Anartaous
D'Aubine
Non
Hia Case
Lingard
Baart
Ornat Tanocent
Langton
Ciyl
London
Ringeland
Bingaerd
Britanden
D'Aubigne
Buert
Mare
Home
Innocent
M. Morey
Ypsilanti
Great Lecture Course Via The Youth's Companion in 12 Weeks
A 12 week lecture course presented by The Youths Companion featuring over 10 renowned authorities in art literature statecraft science and tidulation. Readers pay 34 cents per lecture on a yearly subscription basis or 81 for 42 numbers. 420000 families attend this course by reading weekly, with prospectus available from The Youths Companion Boston Mass. Also notes Washington Market offers fine goods.
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Istana
Tewil
Boston
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