Corrupt Tactics Tied to Liquor Groups Opposing Suffrage
A historic notice from McComb County echoes evidence of liquor interests colluding with anti suffrage groups. A Michigan Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage ad bore officers’ names and addresses, with a supporting letter from Joseph Matthews, secretary, showing paid insertion and coordinated anti campaign tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Equal Suffrage Association
Morgantown
Michigan
Michigan Association
McComb County
Majestic Building
Detroit
Henry L. Lystar
James Cosslett Smith
Helen H. Keep
Wm. S. Jerome
Detroit Journal
Joseph Matthews
West Virginia Suffrage Fight Amid Outside Liquor Pressure
Opinion piece condemns foreign liquor groups for mailing anti and pro suffrage literature into West Virginia dry and wet counties. It argues the defeat or passage of equal suffrage will shape prohibition laws, and promotes Sloan's Liniment as a vacation relief product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Columbus
Ohio
Liquor Organizations
United States
Philadelphia
New York City
Sloan
Famous Horseback Riders and Pony Express Records
The piece compiles famed horseback riders led by Buffalo Bill Cody with feats in the pony express era. It notes distances, riding times, and record feats such as long rides and rapid legs, alongside an ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills and Dean's Ointment for skin issues.
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Buffalo Bill Cody
Pony Express
Cody
Buffalo Hill
St. Joseph
Sacramento
Cal
Lincoln
Golden State
Haslam
Ten Mae
Rocky Mountain Railroad Limited
Fort Sumter
St. Joe
Jim Moore
Dr. King
Dean
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Jefferson County Telephone No
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Champion
W . A. Daniel
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Hill Top
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McDonald Brothers
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Sheldon
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Potomac Cement Works
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Baer
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Ben Davis
York Imperial
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Latrobe
Shep- Rerdstown
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Enner
Serine Sr
Banond
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M. R. Moler
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Cumberland
Alpha Portland Cement
W. H. Knode
Diehl & Bro
Old Reliable Marble and Granite Works
Woot
A. S. Dandridge & Co
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Tiger
Granger
Deering
Dandridge & CO
M. B. Baker
Ifers
Quested
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Pasinese
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W. N. Lemen & Son
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Pendleton
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Fletcher
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J. W. Lentz
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William Mionich
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Dr. Moyers
Jak Plat
Mr. Mionich
Jefferson County
Chicago
Jefferson City
Grirengeneer
Norfolk &Western Ry
Resto
Pullman Broiler
Roanoke
St. Louis Express
Pullman Sleeper
Cincinnati
Elkion
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Iman
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