The Man Who Won By One Vote Hayes Presidency
The 1876 election pitted Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio against Samuel J. Tilden of New York in a fierce contest that nearly rekindled Civil War tensions. After disputed returns in Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina, a bipartisan commission awarded Hayes the presidency by a narrow margin, sealing his oath of office.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Ohio
United States
Samuel J. Tilden
New York
Hayes
Grant
Tilden
Florida
South Carolina
Louisiana
Congress
Supreme Court
Justice Bradley
Origin of the Republican Party and early milestones
The piece recounts how the Democratic Republicans split into Democrats and Republicans in the 1850s. It notes Ripon Wisconsin as the site of the first G O P meeting called by Alvan Bovay, Morace Greeley’s later endorsement, and the 1856 Philadelphia convention nominating John C. Fremont with Abraham Lincoln considered for vice president.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jackson
Ripon
Wis
Ripon College
Ripon Congregational Church
Alvan E. Bovay
Morace Greeley
Mich
Foray
Philadelphia
Washington
Major Bovay
John C. Fremont
Illinois
Abe Lincoln
Abe
Western Newspaper Union
Rivers Flow North Across Parts of Their Courses
The St Johns River in Florida is thought to be the only U S river to flow north for its entire length. Others run north for portions including the Monongahela in Pennsylvania the Tennessee in Tennessee and Kentucky the Red River of the North in Minnesota and North Dakota the Big Horn in Wyoming and Montana and the Powder River in Wyoming and Montana.
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St. Johns River
Florida
United States
Monongahela
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Kentucky
Minnesota
North Dakota
Big Horn
Wyoming
Montana
Powder
Go to School Knits and Prints for Little Girls
Cherif Nicholas presents back to school outfits focusing on crocheted and printed garments for girls. Describes two outfits a crocheted blue two piece and a printed two piece with nautical collar, plus care notes noting washability and shrinkage avoidance.
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Miss Twelve
Wrap Around Apron Frock Pattern Offer
Quilting note describes a 45 percent yard requirement of 39 inch material plus a fraction yard of contrast for a wrap around apron frock. Barbara Bell Fall Pattern Book offers 100 easy to make patterns for children and women. Send fifteen cents to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept 367 Ww Adams St Chicago Bell Syndicate WNU Service.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
Adams St
Chicago
Tie Bell Syndicate
WNU
Household Hints On Cooking Cleaning And Sewing
A collection of practical home tips covers serving tea with paprika or parsley garnish, freeing jellies from muffin tins, cleaning garden furniture, and avoiding insect nests in crevices. It promotes Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1961-B, coconut pudding variations, nap past cautions on japanned ware, steaming vegetables, and broccoli cooking times.
Back to the Land For Contentment
David Grayson argues in Cosmopolitan that seeking contentment in country living often fails, as true happiness comes from inner capacity. He notes some people regain balance through simple living, manual labor, and stillness, but warns unrest remains common.
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David Grayson
Cosmopolitan
SQUIRREL IN VOGUE
Gy Cherie Nicholas notes a revival of gray squirrel fur for coats. The article praises youthful, flattering looks and split skin fashion. It highlights squirrel models suitable for sports and formal wear and mentions a double-duty coat with squirrel work.
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Squirrel
VOGUE
Cherie Nicholas
Alix Sculptures Clothes to Figure in Fall Designs
Outstanding silhouettes for fall are drawn by Alix with dresses fashioned to display every curve of a rounded feminine form. Her favored fabric is jersey, silk, and rayon in soft cling. Skirts range from full lamp shade like to tucked under hems, with coats cut in a swirling arc. Evening wear emphasizes curved outlines with bright color borders at hem.
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Alix
Luxury and Elegance Dominate Fall Costumes
Fashion notes predict luxury will shape autumn outfits with rich fabrics and precise tailoring. A highlighted ensemble features a white dinner dress with a long silver crepe skirt and a surplice bodice in silver metal cloth, paired with a structured short jacket and refined shoulder details.
Motorist Buttons Show Off Road Sign Novelty
Novelty buttons for motorists appear bearing various road signs. These compact accessories showcase traffic symbols and add a playful touch to driving gear and fashion.
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Frank E. Hagen
Elmo Scott Watson
By Cherif Nicholas
Househond
Japan
Associated Newspapers
M. E. Rynerson
A. G. Brauer
Houston
Galveston
Dizzy Dean
Savi
Dean
Battle Creek
U.S.A
General Foods
Bobey
Nets
Pia
Bachrach
Dizzy
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