Opinion roundup on political power and moral questions
The piece surveys the spoils system in U S politics with references to Dem ocratic leaders and the railroad power base. It notes Grant's mixed record, suggests his second term needs charity, and discusses stage career arcs for Dickinson Irving and other actors. It also comments on a high profile Chicago murder case and public sentiment on justice and morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Democratic Party
Rawford
van Buren
Jackson
Marcy Werd
Orlgers
Aws
Miss Dickinson
Irving
Juliet
Misa Alice Burnett
George Grossmith
Dryden
Gros
Hairspeare
King Lear
Sir John Pulsufil
Griggs' Glycerine Salve Promises Quick Skin Cure
The advertisement touts Griggs' Glycerine Salve as a universal cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back at 25 cents. Sold by Richards & Subrbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards & Subrbeck
Warren County Primary Delegates Tallied at Convention
A preliminary Warren County report shows Col. Marsh winning 66 delegates to the County Convention while Maj. McClaughry secures eight delegates in Saturdays primary.
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Warren County
Col. Marsh
Maj McClaughry
Worthy quack remedy praised for stomach and liver relief
An advertisement extols a cure for stomach and liver issues and urinary difficulties. It claims effectiveness for Ridgeys and urges trial, stating a bottle costs fifty cents from Hichards and Schrbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohl
Hichards & Schrbeck
Were They Murdered Archibald Mann and Wife in Detroit River Area
Residents ten miles southeast of Windsor Ontario near Detroit fear a mystery case after Baptist preacher Archibald Mann and his wife vanished. The couple faced threats amid local Irish and Black tensions. Mann’s home burned last Sunday and investigators know nothing about their fate. The case has sparked significant local alarm and speculation.
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Windsor
Ont
Detroit
Archibald Mann
Mann
Unclear fragmentary item from historic page
Readable text is fragmented with unreadable names and phrases about animals and individuals. no coherent event, date, or location can be determined from the OCR snippet.
Unclear fragment hints at historical figure
Fragmentary OCR text references an eminent figure and a person named Alex, with unclear context and missing details about events, places, or dates.
Conkling Delivers Speech on Reform and Economy
Mr. Conkling discusses fiscal reform titled Refresh ment and Economy in Public Affairs. He notes President Arthur's administration reports that customs and internal revenue receipts have risen while collection costs fall to record lows, citing 1870 104 238 314.05 dollars at 92.06 per 1000 and 1882 receipts 218 286 000 with 29.57 per 1000.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertises Skin Remedy
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers sall rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price twenty five cents per box. For sale by Richards and Sohrbeck.
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Richards & Sohrbeck
Box of human heads sent as proof of capture
A steamship agent in Salonica received a box described as ordinary but containing nine robber heads from Macedonia. The heads, sent to Constantinople in accordance with an old custom, served as proof that the robbers had been captured and killed.
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Salonica
Constantinople
Macedonia
Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic Sold For Fifty Cents
Advertisement touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a cure for blood disorders liver trouble headaches and urinary diseases. Richards and Sohrbeck offer the tonic at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jones
Richards & Sohrbeck
Seventeenth Annual Reunion of the 12th Illinois Volunteers
The seventeenth annual reunion of the 12th Illinois Volunteers will be held in Geneseo on August 18. Announced by General Thomas J. Henderson Major J. M. Hosford Captain James McCartney Lieutenant George C. Alden and others. All veteran soldiers of the late war are invited.
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Linois Volunteera
Geneseo
Thomas J. Henderson
J. M. Hosford
James McCartney
George C. Alden
World Still Moves Despite Prophecy
The article promotes Dr. Sigelow's Positive Cure claiming it lengthens life and cures lung diseases including coughs colds consumption whooping cough. It invites readers to Richards & Lohr Beck's Drug Store to obtain a free bottle for proof.
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Mother Shipton
Dr. Sigelow
Richards & Lohrbeck
Woman Healed After Prayer Then Arises From Bed
Mrs Isaac Barnett daughter of Obed Lamb living near Stuart Guthrie county Iowa had been bedridden for five years due to multiple diseases. While alone she prayed for strength heard a voice say arise and walk she rose and was cured per local report.
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Isaac Barnett
Obed Lamb
Stuart
Guthrie County
Iowa
Free Trial Bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery
Free of charge to all suffering from Coens colds asthma bronchitis loss of voice or throat and lung affections. Visit Richards and Lohr beck's Drug Store for a trial bottle to prove its merits and what a regular dollar-size bottle will do. Call early.
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Richards & Lohrbeck
Dr King
State Fair Association members meet in Peoria
Eight officials including D. Frayer secretary and Charles Snead of Joliet gather in Peoria to discuss arrangements for this fall's Illinois State Fair. Others present include D. B. Gilleham of Alton D. Beatty of Jerseyville D Whittum of Canton and Samuel Dysart of Franklin Grove.
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D. Frayer
Illinois State Fair Association
Charles Snead
Joliet
D. B. Gilleham
Alton
A. Beatty
Jerseyville
D. Whittum
Canton
Samuel Dysart
Franklyn Grove
State Fair Association
Peoria
Caswell Hazard Liver Oil Ad Highlights Superior Oil
Caswell Hazard & Co. New York promote Pere Cod Liver Oil from selected livers on the sea shore as an absolute and sweet tonic. They claim patients prefer it and physicians deem it superior to other oils. Also touts Junior Soap for curing hands face pimples and rough skin.
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Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
South fountain encounter ends with peculiar wink
A young man and his country cousin approach the engineer and request the usual thing with a peculiar wink. The county girl approves and echoes the wink, saying she will take the anaes and returns the same gesture.
Quick cure ad for urinary and bladder diseases
An old advertisement promotes a remedy labeled Buchupaiba claiming complete cure for kidney and urinary ailments. It targets druggists and consumers seeking a quick solution without medical supervision.
Illinois Press Association excursion to Utah and Colorado
The Illinois Press Association plans an excursion to Utah and Colorado. The party will depart Chicago on the Rock Island road at noon Tuesday.
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Thellinois Press Association
Utah
Colorado
Chicago
Great Rock Island Road
Health Renewing Tonic Advertises Dyspepsia Cure
An advertisement for Wella's Health Renewer promises to restore health and vigor, cure dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility, and is offered for $1.
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Wella
Rumor and mockery swirl over naval defense claims
Readers mock the Arabi Bey faction and English sweepers while ridiculing the American navy that allegedly stayed out of danger. Observers note hedgeing among critics and joke that Congressmen rely on water for both fund requests and dubious epoca devices.
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England
Fragmentary notice of a local event and names
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an event and several proper names but contains many garbled words. The readable portions reference a scan or ointment and a launch, with unclear details and dates.
Illinois harvest woes amid scarce help and city unemployment
The article notes farmers struggle to hire harvest labor as cities show high unemployment and tramp presence increases in villages. Progressive Age stockholders form a committee to probe finances, claiming $400 in the red. Hogers reports union dissatisfaction and plan to replace management. Senator Logan plans a rest before a fall Illinois campaign, having spoken in Maine and Arkansas.
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Progressive Age
Chicago
Hogers
Logan
Illinois
Maine
Arkansas
A Word to Thinkers on Beverage Stimulants and Remedies
A 19th century health notice argues against alcohol for invalids. It praises natural recovery, fruit and vegetable diets, and lists remedies like Yellow Dock Sarsaparilla Juniper Iron Bucha Celery Calisaya. It touts Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as a superior blended medicine improving blood liver kidneys and muscles.
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Guysett
Boston's drought drives citizens to buy spring water
Boston residents complain about poor drinking water and refuse to use it. They buy spring water from street peddlers who obtain supply from hydrants, preferring bottled water to municipal supply.
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Boston
Doctor touts Guysett's Tonic for diverse ailments
A physician reports many patients with dyspepsia weak lungs asthma consumptive symptoms and impure blood found quick relief using Dr Guysett's Tonic of Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla and similar preparations.
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Guysett
Not Safe for Work Tax Clown Sermon at Barrett's Circus
A provocative figure at Barrett's circus in Ithaca New York delivered a rain soaked speech claiming rain benefits corn whisky and that whisky makes Democrats, forecasting failures every four years amid the wet show.
Golpen Medical Discovery Promoted for Respiratory Ailments
An 19th century advertisement claims Golpen Medical Discovery treats consumption night sweats bronchitis coughs influenza spitting of blood and other throat and chest ailments with distribution by druggists.
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Golpen
French Epicures Embrace Lion Steaks and Dromedary Ragout
French gourmets tire of horse meat and now crave lion steaks and hams. The meat is described as delicious with a tawny jungle flavor. Next, parts plan a dromedary ragout to follow.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Cure
An advertisement asserts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures female ailments making women pallid or unattractive. It touts thousands of testimonials and targets women consumers seeking Health remedies from medical fakery common in periodicals.
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Pierce
Druggiata
Mer chant Mr Atonzo ELtwoop in critical condition
Mr Atonzo ELtwoop a prominent merchant of Sucamore and Grand Master of the I O O F is in a very critical condition from inflammation of the bowels. Two pinolans attend him at all times and visitors are not allowed.
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Atonzo Eltwoop
Sucamore
Pimnces Datity Liver Pills Purify Digestive Disorder
An early medicinal notice advertises Dr Pimnce s blood liver pills sugar coated claimed to purify the blood and correct disorders of the liver stomach and bowels sold by druggists with promotional language typical of period patent medicines.
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Pimnce
Quarrel over smallpox case ends with torn card in Flint
Quarrelling physicians sparked a dispute over whether a Flint case was chicken pox or smallpox leading to the smallpox card being torn down and numerous casts. Ad for Dr Kurnx's Great Nerve Restorer claims to cure nerve diseases and free fits. mail to 918 Arch Street Philadelphia Pa.
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Flint
Mich
Kentucky Wheat Crop Surpasses Expectations This Year
The wheat crop in Kentucky exceeds early forecasts with threshers producing more grain than expected. The total estimate reaches 18,000,000 bushels, well above former crops which ranged from 7,000,000 to 11,000,000 bushels.
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Kentucky
Dr Pierce Plot Pellets Featured For Health
An Iowa merchant recalls two thieves hidden in his back room. He released a mastiff which charged the intruders. the dog leaped in, doors were locked, and the men were wounded while the dog stayed unharmed. The piece touts health remedies and suggests Dr Pierce’s pellets.
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Iowa
Personal! To Men Only! The Youah Bete Co
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century page advertises a men only club or product labeled the Youah Bete Company in Marsh with a cryptic note about sending a doctor as celebrity status and access details.
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Youah Bete Co
Marsh
Dr As Cele
Poll as Privilege For Man Who Made It His Business
A fragment notes a man who made a poll his business seeks a privilege that could distort the church’s stance. The text hints at granting influence and the potential appearance of church endorsement.
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Posea Ra
Harmful-free tonic promises to cure and aid digestion
A fragment touts a medicine claimed to be reliable and harmless. It promotes health by keeping the stomach orderly bowels regular and kidneys and liver in balance. The ad asserts the tonic relieves every ailment and has cured thousands.
Mass Fish Die Off in Cayuga Lake New York
Immense numbers of dead fish observed in Cayuga Lake New York with unknown cause. Scientists and local officials seek answers as residents report widespread die offs along the shoreline.
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Cayuga Lake
N.Y
Maryland Emperor Credits Liver Pills For Family Life
An emperor in Maryland claimed he raised his family on Sellers' Liver Pills and valued them nearly as bread. He asserted the tonic's essential role in daily life.
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Maryland
Ladies Favor Florestan Cologne For Lasting Novel Scent
Women choose Florestan Cologne for its lasting blend of exquisite perfumes seen as a delightful novelty.
Walnut Grove woman runs for county schools chief
Mies Apa M. Mariner of Walnut Grove seeks McDonough County superintendent of schools. Her nomination makes her the fifth woman in the state to be nominated for this post.
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Mies Apa M. Mariner
Walnut Grove
McDonough County
Allen's Brain Food promoted as cure for nervous debility
An advertisement touts ALLEX's Brain Food as a cure for nervousness and weakness of sexual organs. It lists a price of $1 and $5 for multiple bottles and directs readers to Allen's Pharmacy in New York for a circular, with Moline dealer W. G. Morris & Co. carrying the product.
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ALLEX
Allen's Pharmacy
First Avenue
N. Y
Moline
W. G. Morris & Co
Thomson elected Ohio Democratic Campaign chair
The election of John G. Thom son as chairman of the Ohio Democratic Campaign Committee signals a victory for Pendleton and Thurman over the Payne and Bookwalter faction within the party.
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John G. Thomson
Ohio Democratic Campaign Committee
Pendleton
Thurman
Payne and Bookwalter
Worth Remembering on Health and Parker's Ginger Tonic
The piece urges readers to consider health before pleasure noting many suffer from stomach liver or kidney disorders. It claims Parker's Ginger Tonic would help more than other medicines and advises trying it to restore well being.
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