Washington county primary corruption blamed by a reader
A Washington county reader laments Democratic dominance and the buying of nominations. The writer argues that money and liquor influence primaries, calls for meritorious candidates, and urges better voters to reject purchased nominees at the upcoming election. The note ends with a call for reform by identifying deserving but poor candidates. SUBSCRIBER.
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Ep. Press
Democratic Party
Washington County
Local notices and village events overview
Hale. Nettie Alexander is on the sick list. Mrs. E. M. Davis is slowly improving. Wheat harvest is at hand. Cutting commences this week. Cherries are ripe and a bountiful supply hereabouts. A few from this vicinity attended the exhibition Saturday night. Lem Simpson is duly installed as a housekeeper. The saw mill south of here has commenced working. The cave near Harmon school house has become a Sunday resort. A set of gypsies passed through last week en route for Michigan. W. S. Wilson and Jane Miller were married by Adam Mitchell in a big charivari. Let a good Republican be selected for offices to elect the ticket. June 14 FP at.
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Michigan
W. S. Wilson
Jane Miller
Adam Mitchell
Unclear Fragments Point to Missing Context
Fragmentary OCR text provides incomplete phrases about search, drafts, and rooms with no identifiable people, places, or events. Unable to determine a coherent historical item or factual summary from the readable content.
Central Committee reorganizes Republican slate for 1886
The Central Committee met at Thad Huston’s office last Thursday at one o’clock to reorganize. D. W. Huston served as temporary chairman and the party elected new township committeemen across Washington Franklin Ginson Jarrzerson Brown Vernon Madison Howard Potk Pierce Jackson Posey Monroz. Wa. H. Ward was chosen Chairman and Lew O. Saltmarsh Secretary. The full committee is praised as representative and ready for campaign work in 1886.
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Thad Huston
D. W. Huston
Washington
Louis Dennis
W.F. Trueblood
Thos. Land
Franklin
Scovill’s Sarsaparilla and Liver Syrup Endorsed
A period advertisement extols Scovill’s Sarsaparilla and Blood Liver Syrup as cures for numerous blood diseases and states it is prepared with care. It claims to be more effective than careless prescriptions and notes endorsements from leading professionals.
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Scovill
Dr Kings New Discovery Ad Frosts Knonville
J. J. Atkins chief of police testifies to the cure of consumption by Dr Kings New Discovery. He praises its effects for coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup and throat chest and lung ailments. Trial bottles free at Chas McClintock's Drug Store with large size priced at one dollar.
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J. J. Atkins
Knonville
Tenn
Dr. King
Chas. McClintock
Revolutionary salve advertised for all skin ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chiblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee or full refund. Sold for 25 cents per box by Chas McClintock.
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Chas. McClintock
Free cure recipe from South American missionary scam
A promotional notice promises a free remedy for youth errors nervous weakness and early decay and urges readers to mail a self addressed stamped envelope to Reverend Jaszinz T. Inman Station D New York City for details.
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South America
Jaszinz T
Station D
New York City
Brace Up For Better Mood And Health
The note advises lifting mood without stimulants or cheap bitters that fail after an hour. It urges brace and restore of intellect and health, warning against quick fixes and urging steadier recovery through safer approaches.
Phe is back from Terre Haute visit and local notes
Elisha Grimes nears move to Clay street house while Elijah Mounts reports thriving wheat harvest. Mrs. May Clark received shell specimens from Florida. A S Garriott praised as energetic Gibson township farmer and financier. Grand 3rd of July celebration planned with expected large crowd in York. June 12.
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Phe Bdre
Terre Haute Normat
Elisha Grimes
Clay Street
Elijah Mounts
May Clark
Forida
A_ S. Garriott is one of the most energetic farmers in Gibson township
Gus
York
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Woman's Health
W F Weep of Bloomington Illinois reports long lasting relief from rheumatism in hips ankles and wrists after four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. He calls it one of the best blood purifiers in the world and cheerfully recommends it.
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Hood
W. F. Weep
Bloomington
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