Democratic Blundering and Republican Consolidation
The piece denounces Democratic corruption claims and praises the Republican response to the Potter investigation. It argues the Potter inquiry strengthens the GOP, calls for Republican unity, and predicts political fallout for Democrats as postwar voters reassess. It ends urging restraint and better candidates in future Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandy Andy
Oregon
Phil Anese
Potter
Judge Levissee
Tilden
Florida
Washington
House
Potter Committee
Hayes
A. H. Stephens
Anderson
Pap
Socialist Party
Gramercy Park
Randall's
A. H. Steph
O. N. Potter
Communists in America Face Public Opinion and Resolve
The piece argues that communists are active in the United States, capable of shaping events yet restrained by public integrity. It contrasts peaceful public procession with potential unrest and cites a demand for strength to defend the republic against both democracy and communism. It invokes Grant to claim a path of peace or unconditional surrender and ends affirming American resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Chicago
Grant
Fort Copelaen
U. S
United States
Potter and Nation in Turbulent Tidings Across a Century
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Potter, Sitting Bull, and investigations, alongside notes on coal consumption and anniversaries. It references Pompeii, Mertulan es, Sherman, Hayes, Kellogg, and U S lands in Utah, with a scattered mix of political and cultural allusions, reflecting a late 19th to early 20th century weave.
Senate Passes House Bill on Lifesaving Service Reform
A telegraphic dispatch notes renewed calls for reorganizing the lifesaving service on lakes and seacoasts. The text cites lawmakers in Washington including Randall and Freeman and discusses congressional inaction and the influence of idle workers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Washington
Chapman Freeman
D. Katies
Samwel J. Randall
Congress
Quotable Dissent in a Fragmented Public Debate
A series of controversial lines mock or challenge political figures and issues. It references Anderson at the Returning Board, George Francis Train on communists, Stanley Matthews on writing, the Potter inquiry, cheese in rations, Watterson on treason, and shifting attitudes toward the Negro vote across regions.
Hayes Endorsed by Cincinnati Convention
The Cincinnati convention most emphatically endorsed President Hayes. The piece notes public sentiment in the U.S. is against anarchy and warns of radical groups, while contrasting global figures like Bismarck and Beaconsfield as central Berlin attractions and mentioning a proposed humorous sketch in Harper’s Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
President Hayes
Porter
Mexico
U.S
Nations Guarded by Vast Forces on Warpath
The country remains secure with an immense 25,000 strong army scattered across the United States. Sitting Bull commands 28,000 copper colored fighters ready for action. The Bannocks threaten slaughter and are on the warpath with resolve, staying until winter when they will receive rations from Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Sitting Bull
Uncle Sam
Sultan Disbands Imperial Guard Amid Fearful Backlash
The Sultan orders the dissolution of the Circassian imperial guard to prevent potential mutiny or disbandment of his rule. He cites loyalty concerns and risks of the guard turning against him. Authorities warn of possible instability and political maneuvering after the move.
Last Congress Blamed for Tariff and Finance Mess
A critique asserts the last Congress meddled with tariffs and finances, wrecked commerce and business, alarmed the nation with radical measures, and attempted to weaken the army, leaving a "nice mess" behind.
End of the World Prophecy Tied to Easter on St Mark’s Day
An old French prophecy claims the world ends when Easter Sunday coincides with St Mark’s day, a conjunction the source notes will occur in 1886. The fragment ends with the phrase Le ye al 80 ready.
Strawberries Arrive in Market Early 1800s
Historical note places strawberry introduction around 1800 in this country. It highlights John R. Young Jr's Norfolk Virginia farm as the largest in the world, spanning 250 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Young, Jr
Norfolk
Dawascus Sainted as Eye of the East Ruined by Suez Shift
Dawascus long famed as the Eye of the East has fallen into ruin as the Suez canal redirects wealth and the great caravans away from the ancient city. The once busy trade routes and fortunes tied to Dawascus have shifted to the canal, eroding its prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawascus
Thas
Women Mobilize in Germany’s Communistic Campaign
In Germany a large force of communistic activity centers on women. Female speakers harangue gatherings while women sew and knit, taking craft work to support the movement and disrupt opposition efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Republican attack rebuffed over Sherman's private and public virtue
The article recounts a Richland County Ohio Republican defense of Secretary Sherman praising his purity and probity in life and public affairs, noting his wartime and peacetime devotion and the country’s finances. It warns of intoxication harming babies and endorses Dr Ball's Baby syrup and Lawcon's Curative as trusted remedies, with Richards & Solrbcek selling them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland County
Ohio
Sherman
Noted Quack Remedies and Post Office Letter List
The item extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and related products with sales claims and reviews, then lists medical ads and a Davenport Shirt Factory notice. It also includes a debt collection alert from GEO. RB. MARVIN, Olson & Lofquist, and a post office letters remaining list for Moline with names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Shirt Factory
Ed Leikman
Geo
Marvin
Moline
Rock Island County
Ilnois
Aakee
HL Moore
Mise Lidshue
Mise
Sarah Montgomery
A. E. Birsh
Huldah Newton
L. M. Carlson
P. A. Olsson
Wels Cuanie
Minnie Peterson
W. Pilgrim
Sarah Dalstedt
Ida Peterson
C. S. DeLandt
Misa Hattie Rivers
Misa
Ada Dublin
II Rowley
Eleanor Ginsdeciaie
E. Bearley
Hey
Hte
Bertha Ev. Giemmond
Mra. L. Bales
Frank P. ‘Hodgeon
Vincent
J. Langtana
Weatfall
Mass
Ellice Petar
Wright
R. A. Wilson
Mary Leaves
August Wilhelm
Frans Lingree
Albert Wood
Albert
L. E. Hawzawar
P.M
A Man of a Thousand and a Cures by Cannabis Recipe
A consumptive child cured by an accidental cannabis preparation created during Calcutta herb trials. Dr H James reports the remedy cleared all symptoms and the child prospers in a new country. The doctor offers the recipe free with two stamps to cover costs. Cranficet & Co Philadelphia references the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. James
Calcutta
Ieee Cranficet & Co
Race St
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moline Review
Geo. E. Pingree
Communistic
SND C. N. Potter
Llxpon
Pompeii
Point
Kellogg
U. S. Senate
Utah
George Francis Train
Stanley Matthews
Watterson
North
South
Cook County
Harper's Weekly
Potter's Field
Bismarck and
Beaconsfield
Berlin
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Dr. Ball
Lawcon
Richards & Solrbeck
Animal Kingdom
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Fierce
People’s
Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. Y. Pierce, M. D
World‘s Dispensary
Buffalo, N. Y
Clendenin & Martin's
Simon Hirsch
Main Street
É&C
Moline National Bank
Cooorplp
Luisas
Iino
Allan
Botanic Medicine CO
BuJu'o
Collection Agency
E. H. Gleason
Moline, Ill
AVING
Patent Office
Bichele
Ing Solelson
J. G. Salisbury
Nash
Doors and Blindn
Moline, LL
Wells Street
Salter and
Atkinson Streets
D. W. Sickels
And
Blossburg
Lackawanna Coal
Briar Bluff and
Cleaveland Coal
Lynde Street
Cb&q
Parcenter
A. M. Hubbard
Dealern Mathuahek, Stenna
Mins L
A. Blombergson
Grainer
Painte
Olla
Hrushen
Wellanetreet
Lynde
Bags Streets
N. P. Bergstrom
Undertaker
Picaga
New Sweede Church
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