Democratic Candidates and Political Figures Summary
A concise roster of Democratic contenders and notable figures: Champ Clark of Missouri, Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, Judson Harmon of Ohio, Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama, Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana, Simeon D. Baldwin of Connecticut, and John Burke of North Dakota. Details include birthplaces, early roles, and gubernatorial or legislative positions through 1911.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
Kentucky
Prosecuting Attorney
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Virginia
Atlanta
Bryn Mawr
Wesleyan
Princeton
Princeton College
Judson Harmon
Ohio
United States
Oscar W.nderwood
Alabama
Birmingham
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Columbia City
Wabash Collee
Simeon EF. Baldwin
Conneticut
Yale
Ae Court
Incticut
John Burke
North Dakota
Iowa
Good Roads Sway in Macon Courtship Protests
Missouri note on Macon County girls demanding members of a good roads association from local eligible suitors. The piece argues road quality drives social pressure and farming success, comparing per capita hauling costs to the charm of good roads and urging young men to support better infrastructure.
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Macon
Good Roads Association
Macon County
Kansas City Times
Home Water Works And Its Farm Benefit
The Progressive Farmer urges farmers to install home water works systems to save labor and bring city conveniences home. It argues the cost is low and benefits high, noting the demand for free bulletins from the National Department of Agriculture. A water elephant is also mentioned as a newly discovered animal in central Asia.
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National Dectment of Agriculture
Central Asia
Third Term Ballots In 1880 Grant Bid Stubbornly
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes the 1880 Republican convention where Grant sought a third term with 755 delegates. Ballots show Grant peaking at 312 and Garfield briefly rising as votes shifted, ending with Grant at 306 and Garfield at 299. Public mood opposed a third term despite Grant’s stature.
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General Grant
Grant
Blaine
John Sherman
Edmunds
Washburne
Windom
Sherman
Garfield
Land Conkling
Npen
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Walking 24000 Miles for Water Story in Ad vocate
The North Carolina Christian Advocate recounts a farmer and his wife who carried water from a distant spring for decades. After calculating the effort the wife complained, revealing that 24 000 miles were walked. The piece argues installing home water works saves time and labor, noting costly crude methods.
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North Carolina
Building Highways From King's Mountain To Shelby Road
The article reports start of sand delay road work at the town limits on the King's Mountain Shelby road funded by 25 000 in road bonds approved months ago. The project aims to 30 miles of highway under the highway commission, linking Charlotte to Shelby via Belmont McAdenville Gastonia and Linwood College with macadam finish within two to three months.
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Sandelay
King’s Mountain
Shelby
Highway Commission
Buffalo Creek
County of
Gaston
Gastonia
Charlotte
Belmont
McAdenville
Linwood College
Cleveland Star
Arlington Hotel Demolished for New Landmark in Washington
Arlington Hotel in Washington is being removed after decades as a gathering place for notable figures. It will be replaced by a costly new structure valued at over three million dollars. Furnishings have been auctioned amid social interest as collectors buy bric a brac rare vases and pictures once linked to famous names.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Arlington Hotel
J. Pierpont Morgan
Cleveland
Morgan Syndicate
State Normal and Industrial College Ad
State Normal College highlights steady growth in women’s higher education in North Carolina. The institution including the Training School enrolled 605 students with representation from 91 of 100 counties. Nine tenths of graduates teach in North Carolina schools. dormitories are state furnished, board at cost. Two hundred free-tuition spots will be awarded mid July, applications should be early due to dorm capacity limits.
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State Normal
Industrial College
North Carolina
We Must Stop The Destruction
A Progressive Farmer editorial urges decisive action on forest conservation flood water storage and erosion control. It argues Appalachian and Rocky slopes protect the Mississippi Valley and warn soil loss worsens floods for Central and South Central states. It calls for soil protection and watershed management as a nationwide citizen issue.
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Appalachians
Rockies
Mississippi Valley
Ohio
Central
South Central States
Mississippi
Dodson's Liver-Tone Replaces Calomel In Homes
Doctors abandon calomel due to uncertain after-effects and switch to Dodson's Liver-Tone a plant based liver tonic that cures constipation and biliousness without nausea or further attacks. R T Whitehead Co druggists report strong sales and offer refunds if not a perfect substitute. Also advertised Thomas' Electric Oil as a cheap accident insurance for pain and wound healing.
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Dodson
R. T. Whitehead Co’s
Thomas
Fly campaign rewards at Union school for catching flies
Norton Carolina Sorosis awarded prizes in May for a fly campaign. Miss Wood’s room at Union School won 5.00 for capturing the most flies totaling 265 000 killed. Harriyman earned 3.00 for the best trap, with Howard Han by receiving special mention.
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Norton Carolina
Linda
Thesc
Hemenway
Howard Hanby
Willsiton
Wilmington Star
Npor
Postoffice Question Sparks Jury Duty Exchange
A Chicago Post excerpt recalls a juror, Pete Hobanot, resistant to confirming local postoffice details while a bystander notes his many jury panel appearances. An accompanying ad touts Pucken's Arm a Salve as a quick healer for burns and wounds from Fourth of July accidents.
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Pete Hobanot
Chicago Post
Pucken
E. T. Whitehead Company
It’s
Time Worth While Labor Savings in Field Work
A column argues farmers waste labor walking fields for cotton or corn and invites readers to compute time spent. An unrelated ad notes a Neenah man injured and praises Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and lung issues with a promise of a free bottle trial.
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Neenah
E. T. Whitehead Company’s
Bright Light in Calamity Prompts Public Reflection
Fragmented paragraphing presents a mix of quotes and ads. It references calamity fueling creativity and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough, Life Pills, and price details. The text is a collage of sensational claims and product pitches without a coherent single news event.
Apples Demand Triggered by Inland Price Factors
An unreliable notice notes demand for apples tied to inland price conditions and limited new trees. It mentions yearly import constraints and market shifts affecting supply and price, reflecting era concerns over agricultural shortages and trade.
Fragmented ad copy hints at medical remedies and ailments
A garbled advertisement paragraph mentions remedies for back pains urinary issues and constipation. It references Dr LeRoy and Dean’s Records claims help for bowel regularity and sprained ankles with Chamberlains products. Contains scattered names and places, many unreadable.
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Py Eline
Mud Neck, N.C
Ion Donn
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Fe Ea. Co
Trolina
Tly Cash
NRRL
Savage
Wreck
N.C
Wimberley
Mare Meyuelian Ae Canicenters & Commercial Buil 1
S O. Leivermon
FALTH
Rother
Ergi
BR Sicon Sa
Home Water Works
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
W. F. Massey
Progressive Farmer
State Normal College
Ian
Torrant
Boschor Goiton
World Judiceal Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Philadelphia
Chamberlain
Nashville Danner
Dean
Davis
Parke
Amd
Will H. Josey
Scotland Neck
N. C
America
Life and Accident
Mutual Benefit
National
Arseta
THE
Continental
ITV Phenix
DPE
Rutgers
Amneti
Baltimore, Md
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore
Epp L. N
T. C. White
Wilmington
Commonwealth
South
Norfolk
Cooper Marble Works
Bank St
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