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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1878
Page
4
The Review reflects on its unflinching honest money Republican stance during the campaign. It emphasizes steady masthead loyalty and persistent effort, claiming significant contribution to the party's success and pledging to stay ready for the next great battle.
The writer expresses mixed relief and censure after a political defeat. They urge the defeated figure to retire, reform, and live as a consistent, honest minister of the gospel. A pledge to bury the hatchet is offered if future conduct improves and earns renewed respect.
The piece attributes the election success to the community’s sound judgment and a large cohort of Republican workers. It praises collective, earnest effort to redeem "Proud Moline" and predicts continued unity will ensure future Republican wins.
A Massachusetts mobilizes workers to form an army of the people asserting readiness to use extreme measures. The document threatens suspension by the neck for those urging workers to vote against General Butler and pledges a police force to protect ballots. It warns of unfurling a red flag of revolution if Butler is defeated and vows to act against officials who suppress suffrage.
The piece denounces the Greenback labor party and praises Republican gains after elections in Moline and Massachusetts. It cites a mass oath by a crowd in South Boston, condemns National party resolutions, and celebrates Republican victories as a moral rebuke to fraud. The tone is partisan and celebratory, highlighting alleged dishonesty and strong party loyalty.
The Central Committee Bennett Barnard Velie and Morris are lauded for their systematic diligent work, credited with much of Tuesday's success. Morris is singled out as a particularly hard worker, with a warning that future remembrance by the party is warranted based on their efforts.
A letter denounces the Argus for misrepresenting Moline manufacturers after the election. It asserts Democratic and National party aims were identical, forming a double headed ally to defeat Republicans. The writer condemns local critics as dishonest and declares the election fair and honorable.
The writer compliments Swedish voters of Mulme for their strong turnout on Tuesday in defense of honest money and sound principles. They are praised as clear headed loyal citizens who can be depended upon in peace and war, and immune to nonsense or tom-foolery.
Reported results show Republicans winning key offices in New York New Jersey and Illinois with majorities ranging widely. Brooklyn Alderman and sheriff contests tilt Republican. Governor and legislature totals suggest strong GOP gains statewide. Illinois Illinois City and state returns indicate broad Republican influence with several districts undecided.
Across bursts of late returns the Senate and House balance shift in multiple states. Wisconsin Nebraska and Missouri show Republican gains while Washington and Dakota districts indicate congressional contests. Several districts report close margins with Democrats claiming key seats and Greenback candidates carrying light votes.
Charleston reports indicate a Democratic sweep with Swell and O'Connor elected in the second district, Tillman defeating Smalls in the fifth, Richardson leading in the first, and full statewide returns confirming a solid Democratic delegation as all counties trend Dem except one. Three Republicans expected to join the legislature.
Reports from New Orleans Nashville Memphis Jacksonville and other cities indicate overwhelming Democratic gains in congressional seats legislature and state races. Whitthorne McMillen Marks and Goode lead in key districts while local returns bolster Democratic majorities statewide amid slow counts in several areas.
A cautionary note urges keeping Dr Bull’s Cough syrup at home for coughs and colds. Physicians prescribe 1 percent solutions. Thousands take it with a price of 26 cents.
An old column notes that misery dulls work and urges relief with Hop Bitters. It cites philosophy and proverbs to argue mood and nerves affect performance in preaching lawsuits medicine writing and other tasks. The piece suggests simple tonics offer easy cure.
A columnist urges readers to abandon extravagant cures from doctors and humbug remedies. Emphasizing nature’s simple remedies, the piece touts Mop Bitter as the greatest medicine and points to Proverbs for further guidance.
A sobering reflection on abrupt deaths from obesity underscoring heart disease and apoplexy risks. The ad extols Allan's Anti Fat as a harmless weight loss remedy promising two to five pounds weekly by regulating digestion and assimilation.
Advertisement touts Shiloh's Vitalizer for stomach and liver ailments with a free trial if it does not relieve symptoms. Sold by Frank and Clendenin & Martin in Ow.
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