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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1880
Page
2
A San Francisco audience hears Emory A. Storrs praise the Republican party’s achievements and condemn the Democratic party. He contrasts Reconstruction era gains, universal suffrage, and federal funding with Democratic opposition, urging unity against the Democrats and defending the party’s historical record and current platform.
Petroleum V. Nasby reports a festive scene in Maine where General Hancock and supporters celebrate Greenback momentum. Nasby notes plans to boost Kentucky and Indiana votes, predicts November decisive action, and praises Maine as a turning point for the Union.
Democratic managers are urged to reach a general agreement on how to handle the Greenback party. The current practice of fraternizing with Greenbackers in the North and building them up in the South is criticized as improper. The South’s cliticians and leaders are described as wavering and inconsistent in strategy.
The piece recounts Greenback forces backing Maine in a bid against Democrats while Alabama sparks violence and distrust. It cites General Plaisted’s Greenback nomination, Hancock’s cautious congratulations, and Southern resistance to Greenback voters. It questions party consolidation and currency policies amid cross party tensions.
An 1860s stretch describes General Wade Hampton facing scrutiny after a Virginia Valley appeal to vote for Hancock. It alleges Hampton denied publishing remarks, saying he never spoke them, while evidence suggests he did. The piece also targets Congressman Beltzhoover of York Pennsylvania for a hostile pension stance toward Union soldiers.
The piece chronicles Beltzhoover denying authorship of a controversial letter claiming the Democratic party is under rebel control and northern Democrats are treated unfairly. It cites Aiken of South Carolina and criticism from Charleston papers, warning him to refrain from further anti Northern remarks or face exclusion from Democratic meetings. The text also juxtaposes remarks from the Boston Globe and Washington Post on related political tensions and a side note on sheep farming profitability for farmers.
A city lot farmer shares how two sour cherry trees on 25 feet of ground yield five bushels in a year. He spades the soil, keeps ground moist, prunes space, and controls worms with kerosene-soaked strips. He notes large, red cherries ripe from June to July and urges others to invest three to four hours annually per tree.
New and attractive house decoration panels from Japan measure two to four feet long and several inches wide. Crafted in naty wood with bright color flowers, lacquered and gilded finishes, they mount on walls and include hooks for fans and small ornate baskets.
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