Strong-Arm politics and the under current of city elections
Ernest McGaffry recalls the strong-arm cadre that shaped early 20th century urban politics. He details intimidation at polling places, violence over ballots, and the impunity of perpetrators, plus the role of newspapers, graft, and jockeying for control of patronage in ward battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Jack
Andy
George H. Wilson
James Street
Smalleys
Smalley
Lincoln
Board of Local Improvements
Board of Local Amusements
Hbel
Bagatelle
Ernest M’gaffry
Joseph B. Bowles
American Scenery Sighting and Niagara Falls Reflections
A lively, gossipy letter notes ads marring landscapes from New York to Philadelphia. The travelogue recalls Niagara Falls visits, humorous signboards, and a witty riff on modern scenery and advertising in the early 1900s. It closes with a critique of public mercy in urban life and a clergy obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philly
Peaches
Niagara Falls
Falls of
Niagara
John
G. W. Dillingham Co
Collier’s Weekly
National Lead promotes paint purity and Dutch Boy mark
National Lead Company, maker of Pure White Lead, promotes safety in paint purchases with its Dutch Boy trademark and a blow pipe test to prove purity. The firm offers a free test kit and booklet on painting from the Woodbridge Building in New York. A Georgia preacher quips in a farewell sermon about believers choosing “freak salvation” after a difficult salary dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Company
Woodbridge Bldg
New York
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Marine Eye Remedy Promises Quick Cure for Eyes
Advertisement claims Marine Eye Remedy cures eye ailments and strengthens weak eyes while soothing pain. It boasts a price of 500 and asserts effects against nervousness and fatigue. Includes testimonials and addresses in Philadelphia and Peoria with various product claims.
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Underworld
Ernest McGaffey
Jonin Alnry
Geo. W. Hobart
Hugh M’hugh
Bunch
Nice
Alice
Pal
Riviera
New Jersey
Binglebauer
Yellowfinger
Chiewington
Europe
Mike Smith
Angus Bethune
Seaham
England
Durham
Sinclair
Dinongen
Dr. Kline
Groot
R. UL. Kino
Osi
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Lewis
Clark
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
T. Lynch
Charey
Samuel Pyicher
Alix
Bears
Tie Centaur Company
Monith
Rie
Hee
Foodaid
Castoria
A.N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
W. Adament
Chicago
HMA OU
HS. Menmontel
Asbury Ark
Lowe E Ave
Corn Belt Land & Loan Company
Des Moines
Oklahoma
Indiana
Larwest
Wort
Addregs J. Glyde Woll Company
Indinapolis
Prasad
Atari
Case
Owen St
Pivrtford
Conn
Defiance
Fintchoe
Clotitos Moor
ALN. K—A
Sige
Carters
Wl.douglas
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douuglas
L. Douglas
Spark St
Brockton
Mars
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
North Optical College
State St
Caruge
Illinois
Universal Sales CO
Carrier Building
Lous Angeles
Cal
A. Lindley
Turner Avenu
Kentucky
West Virginia
Buck
8 St
Charleston
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