14 Jun 1884
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1884
Page
1
A historical editorial uses fiery language to urge action against Blaine and the party machine. It calls for restoring reformist leadership and condemns Blaine while advocating revival of trust in justice and fair play. It also notes Democratic prospects and reformist opposition in New York and Boston.
A New York Times voice and Republican journals condemn James G Blaine as unworthy for the presidency. The Commercial Advertiser and others refuse support while urging party unity to avoid a defeat that could reform the GOP and restore its honor. The Times notes it will not back Blaine.
An Ironton Portsmouth era report notes scab molders scarce and unreliable. Foundries like Hanging Rock consider moving to Hamilton while Pittsburgh iron price scale is reaffirmed for another year. Redway Burton agents recruit scabs in Cincinnati and Ironton men resist layoffs.
A Gramercy Park visitor reports Mr. Tilden shows few signs of physical or mental decline. He notes four secretaries handle his daily mail, with Tilden dictating letters while clerks and typewriters do the rest, countering widespread chatter about his condition.
Prominent ministers and business leaders in New York and Boston condemn James G Blaine. Clergy denounce the Republican ticket while independent groups plan anti Blaine efforts. Newspapers across the region report rising dissent and calls for Democratic alternatives.
Local letters from Buena Vista dated June 10 1884 discuss Miss Cora Harrison and Mr George Sparks in a public notice. Dr W A Frizzell and Wm Burwell are named in party discourse about presidential nominees with speculation on Sam Cooper. A social event by A R B of McCall Post is praised for music supper and a $47.78 profit. Columns from Bloom urge Wm Marting for County Commissioner with cross party support and promise of a majority if nominated.
The piece analyzes last year’s state elections and argues Republicans claim eight states as safe for their presidential candidates, with three doubtful and the rest Democratic. It contrasts 1883 and 1880 returns, noting Democratic majorities in seven of the eight, and discusses potential electoral outcomes if northern and southern votes align differently, questioning what discourages Democrats or excites Republicans.
Ohio Eagle endorses Jas W Newman for Secretary of State and predicts no opposition. It notes his tenure kept the office self supporting through frugal budgeting, saving state funds on stationery and increasing revenue from corporate incorporations, reducing taxes and boosting public finances.
A Louisville reader recalls a well known author urging youth to plan for old age and extols the Peruna tonic as the cure for many ailments. Letters from Brooklyn’s C H Waldron praise Prima for quick relief from side pain after brief use and seek where to buy the remedies including Manalin and the Ills of Life.
A report notes seats at the Chicago convention sold for forty dollars on Tuesday. The piece also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and a comic miscue from a brow-beating attorney who quips a witness stood precisely four yards, two feet, six inches away to anticipate a question. Suspicious tramps have camped beneath cottonwood trees near the city, urging police to remain vigilant.
The New York Herald reports on members of the Business Men's Committee who returned from Chicago. The general opinion is that New York State business leaders are not brilliant, and that the Finance Committee's canvass, led by Mr Blaine and another speaker, will be tougher. A quoted gentleman says the plan means money in his pocket. A tonic called Lindsey's Improved BloodSearcher is advertised as what you want, sold by druggists.
Lameer has been ordered for the locks at Union Mills and repairs will begin as soon as delivery arrives on the grounds.
Hruax Bioop On the vitality of the blood determines overall vigor. Diseases signal a disturbing cause and Hood's Sarsaparilla is said to cleanse impurities, eradicate scrofula, and prevent illnesses by energizing the blood. Sold by dealers.
Grast lent his famed name to Ward and lost. If he should never be re Warded he may pull through on what is left.
In Lowell the advertisement notes Hood s Sarsaparilla enjoys unprecedented sales and strong testimonies from New England users. A Columbus Georgia man endorses Sellers Liver Pills as best in use. A London 83 year old woman with property and cash was found dead and believed to have written the Lord s prayer on gate posts as a charm.
Mr E Springer of Mechanicsburg Pa suffered lung fever and wasting away to a walking skeleton. After a free trial of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption he bought a dollar bottle and after three bottles regained health with a hearty appetite and 48 pound weight gain. Reed s Drug Store offers free trials. Large bottles $1.
Workmen in a Mississippi mill watched a sawn log ignite suddenly as saw teeth disappeared. Examining the blade, they found the log split to reveal a buried boat ball within the log.
Thousands endorse Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney and liver complaints and blood purification. The sales pitch highlights rapid results and savings on doctors' bills. Sold by Enos Reed at fifty cents a bottle. A census report cites Western states showing one doctor per 524 people.
The article notes changeable weather depresses delicate women and recommends Speer’s Port Burgundy and Claret Wines as strengthening aids. It states these wines are in general use in New York and other hospitals and are for sale by all druggists.
St Louis residents on Sunday consider a penny poll to decide whether to host a church or a baseball game. Many participants bring pennies with both sides showing, signaling their choice.
Mr. R. 8. Withers of Fairlawn Stock Farm Lexington Kentucky says he uses St Jacobs Oil for every thing including himself horses and workers. He claims it cures all kinds of aches and pains and believes in its sovereignty as a remedy.
The piece describes small tables with three or four legs using inwards bending supports and a shelf for stability. Covered in pile and tinted in blue mauve terra cotta gray or puce, with rose gold nails like Louis XIII furniture, these tables suit amateur upholstering and sturdy library room centers.
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