Editorial notes reveal cross state political tension and attacks
The piece cites factional divides in Maine Michigan Ohio and Nevada with mentions of a fusion push in Michigan and a boycott of liquor interests. It notes appointments for county boards of visitors in Ohio, a Nevada GOP platform supporting Arthur administration, and denials of liquor dealers endorsement accusations. It warns against political traders and asserts a coming day of reckoning in Michigan.
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Cold Victuals Coalition
Michigan
Pine Tree
Free Trade Party nominates Brownlee for Congress
The Free Trade Party of Detroit met in caucus and nominated William Brownlee for Congress. Brownlee claimed to be the first on the continent nominated on a free trade platform. The convention featured prominent Johnny Bull elements, and the speech suggested monopolies in political factors. A judicial note discusses coin counterfeiting and fixed standards for silver coins, stressing penalties for tampering.
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Free Trade Party
Detroi
Mass
Ww. Brownlee
Congress
Brownlee
Johnny Bull
Brownbacks to be printed by Bureau of Engraving and Printing
A note discusses new national bank notes with charters extended being printed by the Bureau with brown ink on the back, branding them as brownbacks indicating banks whose original charters have expired. The item also covers local Michigan politics with Governor Jerome and Rep. H. W. Lorn asserting labor protection and tariff views amid Republican opposition.
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bureau of engraving and_ printing
Anantas
Grand Rapids
Leader
Gov. Jerome
Michigan
H. W. Lorn
Rumored Bat tle Creek paper to counter opposing views
A dubious report claims a first class Republican paper will be established in Battle Creek Michigan to counter liberal and labor bent rhetoric. The piece would aim to restore Battle Creek to its former Republican strength and guide local officials with solid party doctrine.
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Battle Creek
Calhoun County
Michigan
Tous FE
Leer
Als Gordon
A. Martin
Batte Creek
Party of Freedom
Registration Rules Highlight New Voter Registration This Fall
A historic note explains that voters must register this fall under the new law and each ten years after. The attorney general’s opinion cites the 1853 act allowing eligible electors to request name removal or restoration through the township clerk after proper examination. The article stresses immediate attention to ensure legal voting eligibility.
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Gur
Jervue
He ‘Wade
Sandedara
Clark
Independent canvass in South Carolina sparks Rock Hill disturbance
Conoxet Caia, who killed his former friend Colonel Shannon in a duel about two years ago, seeks a congressional bid in South Carolina. A Rock Hill meeting was disrupted by a clash. Caia armed himself briefly to restore order. The piece dwells on Michigan and national GOP prospects, with references to party strategies and figures, and dense commentary on 1882 elections and reform themes.
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Conoxet Caia
Colonel Shannon
Congress
South Carolin
Rock Hill
Michigan
South Carolina
Mr Blaine Advocates Limited Civil Service Terms
At a Winterport mass meeting Mr Blaine urged civil service reform aligning loyalty with national interests. He favored fixed terms for all officers, opposed life tenure, and argued job renewal should depend on efficiency to prevent administration paralysis and protect merit.
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Blaine
Winterport
Dédora
Wade
Salary of Circuit Judges Amendment in Michigan
The article urges Michigan voters to decide in November on increasing circuit judge salaries from 1500 to 2500 dollars a year. It argues for selecting qualified judges, compares state salaries to national norms, and warns that overworked or underpaid judges harm justice. It calls for careful, informed voting and highlights that the decision hinges on whether the market value of such judges exceeds the current pay.
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Audge [Owrin
U. 8 Circuit
Manark
Pasosta
Michigan
Bita
Chia
Corrected notes on 36er article and assorted figures
Fragmentary OCR recalls a 36er piece with altered doctor name Prime instead of Prince and a drug store opening delay. The frame building housed a young crowd and several locals spread across the country with careers as judges and lawyers. Confusion and speculation marked the era as old actors and residents drifted apart.
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Stateaman
Prime
Prince
Faeeeae & Montgomery
Majel Moc
Young Wan
Californis
Bt. Louis
Otalat
Do Not Despair Brown's Iron Bitters and Remedies Ad
Advertisements tout Brown's Iron Bitters as a cure for weak brains and exhausted nerves, plus various patent medicines. Magnetic Medicine Co offers discounted prices and a guarantee. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy testimonials are cited. Parker's Hair Balm is recommended for gray hair. Electric Bitters pitched for heart and general debility with affordable prices.
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Sold Widely
An ad claims the Mystery Explained explains why Pornas's Tatniess Conn Ex- TRACTOR has gained rapid public favor. It asserts coins are cured easily by its use and urges readers to mark the name. Sold by druggists everywhere and wholesale by J.EL DAV! & CO. Detroit.
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Pornas
Putnam
J. EL Dav! & CO
Detroit
Gouraud's Olympian Cream Ad Promises Ideal Beauty
An advertisement touts Gouraud's Olympian Cream as enhancing a woman’s complexion, eye appeal, and hair lustre, claiming to grant supreme attraction for both blondes and brunettes. It lists price as one dollar and directs readers to A. H. Gouraud at 103 Greenview Street, New York.
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Gouraud
Express
A. H. Gouraud
Greenview Street
New York
Rucklens Arnica Salve Advertises Old World Beet Salve
The sale pitches Rucklens Arnica Salve as a universal cure for cuts sores ulcers and many skin conditions with a money back guarantee. It claims benefits for chapped hands corns and eruptions and lists a price of 25 cents per box sold by F G Seaman and Colgiliaug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Seaman & Golyliaug
Shilohs Cough Cure and Remedies Promoted
An old newspaper advertisement touts Shilohs Cough Cure as the best remedy for croup cough bronchitis and consumption with a 60 cent and 1.00 price. It also markets Shilohs Porous Plaster and German Hop Bitters from vendors including A D Schuyler and references a Vennors Predictions for 1882. Other items warn of blood poisoning kidneys and liver disease and promote Abilohs Vitalizer for indigestion constipation and related symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Wealth
D. Schuyler
Pleasant Letter From Mr Chadwick of Hatchele Conn
A Pleasant Letter from Mr Wm W Chadwick of Hatchele Connecticut writes under date of January about tame Dr. and reflects local concerns and social notes of the period.
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Wm. W. Chadwick
Hatchele
Conn
Jane
Tamed
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