Editorial Notes and Historic Snippets From War to Politics
Editorial notes discuss postwar politics and figures such as Secretary Whitney and Grant. The piece mentions a proposed rotunda painting of surrender, Ben E. Lagey’s speech on silver, and Munten’s pardon of 11% colored men imprisoned in Cincinnati. It touches on Ohio campaign tactics and political maneuvering after the war.
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Whitney
Congress
Charles Sumner
Grant
Mionaut
Munten
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Hondly
Ohio
Mullen
Ambitious Mathematician Estimates Postmaster Casualties
An ambitious mathematician shows that at the present rate of scalping republican officials the president will complete his portion of the postmasters in about twenty months while the postmaster general will reach his share in about sixty eight months. Cleveland has appointed around 600 and Vilas about 5 000. He notes that if the president had the smaller offices to handle he might follow the postmaster general in the same work proportion rather than lending that officer.
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Cleveland
Vilas
Corruption in Post Office Jobs Circles Noted
In Maine and Michigan, a syndicate of office brokers operates in a businesslike manner, demanding 100 to 200 dollars hard cash for a low grade post office appointment. Reformers warn of a new kind of graft and question whether applicants or the public will accept it.
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Maing
Euthanasia Debate Highlighted by Tribune Child Tale
Fragmentary OCR from a historic page summarizes a debate on medical euthanasia. It cites figures like Dr Francis Newwen and Koghshman arguing for life shortening at times, and references a National Tribune piece about a child replying to a mother. The passage ends mid quote with Dont.
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Tue Roy
Francis Newwen
Koghshman
Tha
N. Xi Tribune
Special Delivery Postal Reform and Mississippi Politics
A Chicago era discussion outlines a proposed special delivery service with hopes it will pay for itself after the first year. The piece notes delivery system goals, fears of overemphasis by postmasters, and the need to preserve regular mail efficiency. It then criticizes Wm. Groome for postmaster at Vicksburg due to his newspaper’s pro-democratic stance and calls for fair treatment of citizens in Mississippi politics.
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Young Men's Democratic Club
Warren County
Miss
Wm. Groome
Vickeburg
Gatbinga
Groomeda
Vickaburgh
Groome
Prin €’ Matthews
Copia County
Mississippi
South
Democratic ticket in Virginia rides on uncertain votes
The Philadelphia Call contends no guarantee exists for Democratic success in Virginia regardless of Republican votes. It notes no Democratic convention, questions civil service reform, and discusses independent alliances with Republicans. The piece critiques party progress and the era’s reform dynamics.
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Virginia
Philadelphia
Bea
Roed
J Louie
Republican ‘Party
Ita
Republican Party
Fragmented OCR about Ireland rights and actions
The readable text discusses dates and political actions involving Ireland and constitutional changes. It mentions June and July timelines, talks of changes in thought and legal rights, and references to Chicago Inter Ocean. The passage is garbled but centers on events, dates, and authorities shaping Irish affairs.
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Ireland
Sila
Chicago
Civil Service Reform Clash Across New Orleans to New York
The piece critiques civil service reform in New Orleans and New York, attacking removals of prominent appointees and the presidencys handling of examinations. It argues the reformers favor party loyalty over professional qualification and denounces Beattie Hedden and others for defying civil service law.
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New York Times and Herald
New Orleans
United States
Falal
Nowers
Artin
Papera
Louisiana
National House
Sone
Times
Sme Blandera
Agarulea
Herald i
New York Custom House
Cleveland
Voyor Beattie
Herald
Beattie
Claveland
New York
Thompson
Bodden
Jeff Washington
Burt
Rivergida Park
Fragmented OCR quotes on Cleveland era politics
An OCR fragment references President Cleveland and party spoils, noting tensions between reformers and Democratic loyalties. It mentions a high-spanning stance and accusations against Republican efforts, but the text is garbled and contains numerous incomplete phrases.
Reports to Michigan health board list diseases by region 1885
Observers across Michigan report weeks ending August 20 1885 show diarrhea intermittent fever consumption of lungs neuralgia cholera typhoid fever and other illnesses. Compared with August averages 1879 85 fever and humidity trends noted while numerous places report diphtheria scarlet fever and typhoid across Detroit Grand Rapids Jackson Kalamazoo Bay City and others.
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State’ Board of Health
Abguat
Sable
Kipens
Burington
Clay
Deerfield
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Harford
Ithaca
Ire
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Taperacking
Owosso
N. Staro
Richmond
Bay City
Bloomingdale
Cadillac
Dundee
East Saginaw
Howard City
Metamora
New Baltimore
Thornville
Aluonto
Armada
East Dat
Cuba
Fenwick
Grand Rauids
Bambolt Jp
Lansing
Rowee
Sandoaky
Vermontville
Wyandotte
Meigopine Septumber Table of Contents Teaser
Kotectia presents Meigopine for Septumber with a varied table of contents. It lists pieces by George T. Romaany T Alla Qrawford and many others including poems fiction and literary notes. Subscription options show annual and trial terms.
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Kotectia
George T. Romaany
Hahman Kino
Phabbens
Mineries
Opinico
Binbon
Entation
Jon Mile
Bharani
T. Tans
Ack er's English Remedy advertised by Hyde and Seamin Co
A. O. Hyde and FP. G. Seamin & Co announce a discovered remedy sold on its merits. They claim Ack er's English Remedy cures asthma coughs whooping cough croup and all lung troubles predicting it is a standard consumption cure. The ad warns against bile or dullness and urges Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a booster for health.
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A. O. Hyde
FP. G. Seamin & Co
Acker
Geyer
Mrs Holmes Resolved After Dr Pierce Remedy Helps
A reader recalls Mrs Holmes recovering after doctors urged giving up hope. She used Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Remedy and reported renewed strength and vitality after years of weakness. The account credits the remedy with reversing illness and restoring life quality.
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Jon
Great Aay price for Kemp's Balsam and Janga remedy
A revived ad touts Kemp's Balsam for the throat and Janga as a guaranteed remedy. It claims refunds through the proprietor if not curative, with prices at 50c and 1. Trial size offered free. Also promotes Ayers Sarusparilia as a purgative to cleanse blood and liver to fight malarial ailments, promising sale warranties.
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Kemp
Hyne Hau
Golden Seal Pills Promise Health Boost
Fragmented ad text touts Golden Seal Pills as a cure to cleanse the blood and restore vigor. It claims benefits for nerves, skin conditions, and overall vitality, urging purchase from sellers Bleton Amlariand and A' er Bchuvler.
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Orange
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Ayer
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