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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1892
Page
2
A garbled editorial voice ruminates on money taxes and politics, notes Tammany tax evasion, laments liquor harms to children, and recalls nostalgic rural bells. The piece touches Grover Cleveland tariff views and Easter liquor incidents, ending with a reflective aside on seasonal change and a ragman’s empty thrift run.
The article extols the Royal Blue Line from New York to Washington as faster and more luxurious than competing routes. It lauds end to end vestibuled cars, Pullman parlor and sleeping cars, open day coaches with no extra charges, and top tier dining and cuisine, urging readers to choose the line for best service and value.
An ad urges working men to try Dr Howe’s Arabian Blond Tonic for weak appetite sleep trouble and poor blood. claims it restores stomach liver and kidney function and aids breathing and overall strength. The copy promises relief from consumption and deep-seated coughs.
A fragment discusses women speakers at temperance and political meetings, noting progress and biases. It predicts improved oratorical ability with formal training and references future women as potential Daniel Webster or Beecher. Also mentions wool dresses overtaking silk for durability and status, and a Vanity Fair Leap Year party with male guests adorned in feminine touches and elaborate bouquets.
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