Butler Renominated by Mass Greenbackers at Worcester
The Massachusetts Greenback convention at Worcester renominated Gov Butler and adopted a platform calling for abolition of gold and silver age currency, broad tax reforms, equal pay, and prohibition of child labor. The ticket was elected unanimously and a national Greenback convention was planned for October 16.
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Massachusatia Oreanbackers
Boson
Butler
Kind
Tie
Armstrong
Bland
Lithman
Gov. Butler
John Howes
Nichols Furlong
George Foster
W. F. Whitney
A. IL. Wood
Worcester
Arnold
Massachusetts
Hisses
Plympton
State Committee
Convention
French
Mr. Simngs
Renue
Gov
Thayer
State Central Committee
Thos. J. Gargan
Boston
Gargan
John J. Coffey
Mellen
Maryland Republicans nominating slate at Baltimore convention
The Maryland Republican state convention met to nominate a ticket for governor and other offices. Hart B. Holton was chosen for governor, with J. L. N. Smith asserting 40 000 black votes would back Holton. Washington Smith was named controller and R Stockett Matthews attorney general as the ticket was completed.
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Nebraska
Otov
G. M. Humphrey
Pawnee
N. K. Griggs
Beatrice
Hascall
Omaha
Judse Lake
Lake
Reese
Liumer
Warren
Humphrey
Griggs
Chapman
Uaimer
Dodge
J. F. Merritt
Antelope
W.A. McAllister
Platte
D. W. Randolph
Xance
Mallalien
Holmes
George W
J. L. N. Smith
Baltimore
Maryland
Holton
Compteller
Washington Smith
Dorchester
R. Stockett Matthews
Reform in country high schools urged by Education Journal
The Journal of Education argues country high schools often offer only a basic grammar-level course. It warns against awarding diplomas for meager study and urges amply curriculum and strong teaching. It discusses teacher quality, gender considerations, and careful selection of graduates for rural towns.
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Country High Schools
Journal of Education
Pons College
New England
Peat Cement From Syondon Process Considered Commercial
Peat is dried and pulped with tar then combined with oakum and fibrous waste. The mix includes gas tar, pitch, naphtha, quicklime, chalk and metal additives, heated to 400 F, and pressed into paving material once set.
How Jay Gould Reciprocates
A tale recalls Jay Gould’s early Stroudsburg days when he bought a suit but lacked funds. The innkeeper’s wife guaranteed the bill and, years later, receives passes on Gould railroads to visit her scattered children. The author urges fairness, noting she helped him first.
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Jay Gould
Stroudsburg
Gouldsboro
Gould
St Jacobs Oil Praised In Milwaukee Chronicle
A newspaper note from The Daily Sentinel says St Jacobs Oil, a remedy for rheumatism, has been used by many in Milwaukee with marvelous effect. The item appears in a Northwestern voice column titled A Voice From the Northwest.
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Milwavukeee
Wis
The
Daily Sentinel
St. Jacobs
Water and Insect Proofing With Birch Oil
A claim states that dissolving white birch bark oil in alcohol makes fabrics water proof and insect proof without harming the material. The method suggests applying the solution to textiles to repel moisture and pests.
More truth than poetry kills poem
A New Orleans Picayune item voices a stark contrast of truth over poetic craft, noting how blunt realities blunt sentiment and intensify critique of literary verse in the modern era. The brief reflects editorial mood about writing and its impact on readers.
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New Orleans Picayune
Reform and medical progress in a nineteenth century view
A prominent scientist calls for reform in medical practice and free inquiry. He cites Bright's disease cases treated with Warner's Safe Cure, praising empirical methods and urging openness to remedies from all origins. He notes rising kidney disease awareness and the need for factual, patient-focused care.
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Bright
Warner
R. A. Gunn
United States Medical College of New York
Medical Tribune
Gunn
Kola Nut Headlines Science and Social Tidbits
A diverse set of notes discusses the kola nut as a caffeine rich African drink with potential commerce, its imagined health effects, and comparisons to cacao. Other items include astronomical musings on Earth and Moon aging, patent medicines, a note on Perry Davis Pain Killer, genteel travel, anti fraud warnings, hay fever remedies, and several short aphorisms and advertisements. The collection reflects a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper miscellany tone.
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Africa
Daniell
Soudan
London
Sorghum Cane Yields Expected Syrup on Average
A historical note states that a large amount of sorghum cane will yield from ten to fifteen gallons of syrup on average.
Markets Report From Omaitla and Major Cities
The notice lists grain and dairy prices in Omaitla with barley, corn, oats, flour, sugar, and butter among items, plus market quotes for beef, pork, and lamb. It also records Chicago and St Louis commodity prices for wheat, corn, oats, pork, and livestock, with cattle and hog export figures and market ranges.
Metropolis Hotel and health tonics advertise in Omaha
An assorted advertisement page lists the Metropolitan Hotel offering rooms at $2.00 per day and meals of quality, plus travel tips for visitors. It promotes Dr Dye’s Electro-Voltaic Belts from Marshall Michigan on thirty day trials for men with nervous debility. Also recommended are HALK’S HONEY OF HOREHOUND AND TAR and Pike’s Toothache Drops. Notices praise Allen’s Tonic Bitters and Wells’ Health Renewer. Also touts Dr Winchell’s Teething Syrup for children and cough remedies.
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Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall
Mich
Hope
Pike
Ortawa
T. A. Smar
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Repubican
Board of Commissioners
Congress
Chester A. Arthur
Republican
Committee On Organization
Edward Avery
J. W. Coveny
Avery
Power
Springfield
Coffey
Benj. F. Butler
Frederick O. Prince
Charles Marke
Cavily H. Ingalls
John W
Cincinnati
Board of Arbitration
Tewksbury
Commonwealth
God
New York
Alfred C. Chapin
Robert Maxwell
Dennis O’brien
Democracy of
National Guard
State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Democratic Party
Fee Hee Ee Anh
Ayele
Cleveland
Republicans
Aron
Northwest
Proctor
Perry Davis
Langtry
United States
Lyon
Er. Wells
Mano
Paris
Fough Onirars
Waay-Feever
Ely
W. Tl
HaskKiys
Marshfield
Hay-Fuvien
T. S.ieer
Syracuse
Ane
India
Allen
J. H. Allen
First Ave
New York City
Calisaya
Cowell
Hazard & Co
Malabar
Liszt
Jean
Council Bluffs
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Nilsson
Paris Figaro
Jennie P. Warren
W. van Buren St
Chicago
Ill
Clara Morris
Stout
Wm. de Freis
Muncie
Kas
de Freis
Egypt
fJohnson
Boston Courier
Arnese
Omaitla
ST. Louis
Grand Union Hotel
Metropolitan
Wisdom
J. P. Allen
St. Paul
Minn
Boston Star
Tamal
Boston ‘Transcript
Pittsburgh
Love
Winchell
Uncle Sam
Eilert
Ellert
Hunt
Hunt’s Remedy CO
Providence
R.I. Grial
K. Crucer
G. W. Pettibone
Maiden
Ney
Adares
Newvepaper Lureau
Twombly
Tremont Street
Mass
Loomis
L. B. Loomis
Webster Street
Neb
Boalin Oa
South
Jefferson Street
Priea
Washinston
Aructione
Hloudbaok
Gest Rey
UROS
Jecosville
Zieg Lei GO
Chtcazo
oKinire
Payne
Marsnilitown Glowa
National Pup Up
Louisa, Mo
Munway Mall
Box TS
N.Y
Rees Lt
Hallet &Co
Cortland Maine
Tavsa CS
Augusta
Kaaver
Charles A. Vogeler Co
Liniment
USA
ELY Brothers
Owego, N. J
Itlestetter
Wright
E. Serrett
Pearl Strest
M. Uct
Cincinnat
DE. Wolfe Tron
Thug Seay
Renta
Tpal
Weft Ny
Wolfe
Ty Smith
St. Cinco
Tomes Ommnersenem
Hs ' Perkins
Caotrak
Sisurng
Chassas
Hei Artes Perkins
Ieee Ars Uae
Ame
Tate
Roxas
Vipat Pak
Mhemer
Eaner
Onodoua
ON & Healy, Ehleago Ke
Oliver Ditsos & CO
Bostoo
Henderson
Wyandotte St
Kansas
City
West Gilly
Charles L. Isley
Patten
Murray Lil Pun. Co
Lox
N.Y. City
Moody's New Tailor
Deess
Moody & CO
WN Oomaha
Henry
Enry
Yourn Worpee Wien
Pistes
Louie
St, Louis
Anand
Rey
Vander
Tur Emmert Proprietary CO
Sis Tong
Ous
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