National Republicans and the Spoils System Debate
The Marshfield Times analyzes the historical National Republican party, tracing its opposition to Andrew Jackson’s spoils system, its lineage to Jeffersonians, and its role in Wisconsin politics. It notes the party’s brief life, its broad constructionist stance, and the modern reference to the label amid ongoing political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Scofield
Andrew Jackson
A.M. LaVollette
Jackson
Crawford
Republican Party
J. Q. Adams
National Republicats
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Adams
Great Whig Party
National Republican Party
Wisconsin
The Schooner Is Dry-Docked In Winter Quarters
A satirical note depicts the whaling schooner Half breed going into winter quarters with no free rides. It jokes about vacancies in public offices triggering a spring voyage, describes hull upkeep and crew drills, and hints at a large sperm whale sighting off the southwest coast while noting political timing for the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straits of Richfeld
Pittsville Pilot Fires Back in Political Row
A Pittsfield style squabble erupts over county printing and primary election law as Pittsville Pilot derides Marshfield Times and Milwach Sentinel for neglecting politics while predicting the 1906 campaign. Commentary from Glenwood Tribune and Milwaukee Sentinel notes limited voter turnout and debate over the primary law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield Times
Milweaker Sentinel
Pittsville Pilot
Bro. Pitts
Ron
Nammion
Merrill News Leased by Advocate Foreman
A. G. Christianson, foreman of the Merrill Advocate, has leased the Merrill News for a term of years and has taken possession. It is understood that henceforth the News will be Republican in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Christianson
Merrill Advocate
Merrill News
Wausau Police Prohibit Gambling Citywide Order
The Wausau Police Department begins its annual house cleaning by issuing a citywide order prohibiting all gambling. The directive bans any game where money is at stake, signaling a broad crackdown on gamb ling activities within the municipality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department of
Wausau
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Nationwide Cure
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming to act through the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 reward for any uncured case and urge readers to request testimonials from F. L. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio, with pills also advertised for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Sunday closures for city butchers begin December fourth
City butchers will close on Sundays during winter months starting December 4. Customers are advised to buy supplies on Saturday night. La Verde appears in the notice.
Wisconsin Two Blind Deaf Girls Shine At Delevan School
Eva Halliday of Milwaukee and Annie Johnson of Colfax are two Wisconsin blind deaf students at the Delevan School for the Deaf. Eva has learned Braille, Remington typing, and lip reading by touch, surpassing peers in progress. Annie, entering in January, masters the blind point system and typewriters, while both girls inspire visitors and will exhibit their methods at the State Teachers Association in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Keller
United States
Wisconsin
Eva Halliday
Milwaukee
Annie Johnson
Colfax
Wisconsin School For the Deaf
Delevan
Delevan School For the Deaf
Eva
Annie
Delevan School
Ors
Department of the
Blind Deaf
Delia Rice
Columbus
Ohio
State Teachers’ Association
No More Suffering Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsement
A Spencer Indiana resident Geo A Thomson reports twenty years of indigestion relief after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says it is the only remedy that helped and recommends it to all with dyspepsia. Sold by R J Strauss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Thomson
Spencer, In
Chicago
Norway
R. J. Strauss
Apple Trees Along Highways Proposed by Oshkosh Doctor
Dr. W A Gordon superintendent of the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh proposes planting rows of apple trees along highway right of way in Winnebago county as shade trees. The plan would keep ownership with landowners, allow limited fruit for travelers, and potentially raise farm values. Farmers are urged to consider the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gordon
Northern
Oshkosh
Winnebago County
Fight With the Bitter Against Dr King Discovery
Local editorial urges persistence against listening to warnings about consumption cures. It cites T R Beall of Beall Mississippi praising Dr King’s New Discovery after other remedies failed and claims his wife recovered after four bottles. Also advertises watches at B Elvis 226 Central and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for a mild laxative option with no nausea. Bor sale by Henry Horn and all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
T. R. Beall
Beall
Sexton Bros
Chamberlain
Henry Horn
Very Low Excursion Rates for Nickel Plate Holidays
Nickel Plate Road announces low excursion rates for travel between Chicago and Buffalo during Christmas holidays with multiple sale dates in 1904 and 1905. Three daily through express trains, no excess fare, and lowest rates to Cleveland Buffalo New York Boston and all eastern points. Sleeping and dining cars available with club meals priced from 5 cents to 1 dollar. Trains depart from La Salle Street Chicago with city offices and a general agent listed for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Buffalo
Cleveland
New York
Boston
la Salle St
City Ticket Office
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
John Y.than
Mothers Be Careful Of Children's Health Cough Cure
Public health note warns mothers to watch for coughs colds croup and whooping cough and to stop illnesses early with Minnie Cough Cure sold by R J Strauss Hartmanns name appears in endorsement brief notice of a patent medicine remedy from a local vendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Strauss
Notice for Publication of Land Claim in Auburndale Wisconsin
Public notice announces a land claim and testing witnesses to prove residence and cultivation. The witnesses named are Kinghaul, Heavy inpuad, Tote Baer, and Alvert DeHinger of Auburndale Wisconsin. The filing agent is Join W Miller, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watisaa
Ereby
Fied
Gotlen
Ts Oben
Tote Baer
Alvert DeHinger
Auburndale
Winconsin
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Priday
Pittsville
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Glenwood Tribune
Milwaukee Sentinel
la Verde
Helen Kellers
B. Elvis
Central Ve
W. Miller
Register
Cheale
Wood County
Aieust Qrontich
Peidum
Marahbelil
Word
Marghus
Wisconain
Marsklela
Wid
Nile
Ebert
OCD
Waconsin
Wood
Marts Baab
Wrising
Marla Baab
Marstruid
Margaret Kransgiach
Germ Tharent
Grand Rayddy
Ta Parpstad
Aonceausiyrly
Tha Marshield Tinjus
Anid
Wold. Conway
Cousty
Palm Island
Sexton’s
Marcus
DR. Bell
Wisconsin Collection Agency
Chas, Mertle
Laemle Bid
Marshfield, Wis
Wood, Clark
Marathon
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Cady
Quire
First National Bank
Adam Paulus
E. . Reese
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