Ballot advocacy and political notes from a busy April election
A sprawling fragment surveys ballots, politicians, and weather notes highlighting David Davis and the Hlinow Legislature. It mentions the New York Postmaster’s duties and money handling, critiques rivals, and references Miss Cleveland and religious scholars while praising a Psalms translation by Dr. Ola DeWitt and a Funk & Wagnall publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola DeWitt
Theological
Brunswick, N. J
Howard Crosby
Mesers Funk & Wognalit
Dey Street
New York
Cleveland and the Mugwumps in Reform Era Debate
The piece critiques Mugwumps who blamed Cleveland’s win on reform support while bemoaning Cabinet choices like Manning and Higgins. It notes civil service reform debates, mentions Manning’s appointment, and records mixed Republican-Democrat reactions amid reform rhetoric. The report also references the Cleveland Protestant Orphan Asylum and postal rate changes while touching on temperance advocacy and political chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleveland
Cleveland
Hhis
New York Times
Boston Herald
People’s Party
Reform Party
Monroe
Daniel Manning
Empire State
Treasury Department
Whitnes
Manning
Newy
Treasury
Whitney
Eugene Higgins
Maryland
Gormas
Maine
California
Oregon
Florida
Rocky Mountains
Baltimore
Higgins
Democratic Reform
Cleveland Protestant Orphan Asylum
A. H. Shunk
Shunk
St. Clair Street
Ad. A
St. Clair St
Unclear ad copy cites remedies for skin and health
Fragmented advertisement notes patrons seeking cures for rashes and ailments. Mentions doctors in Coos County and a woman in Cuamterrows. Claims a remedy cured skin disease after use of three bottles. Includes praise from WM Gordon and references to price and mail-order cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiree
Goudon
Amuinutos Ave
Cuamterrows
Curicus
Moxon
The Taste Theory in Humble Experiments
In a quirky discourse, the author explains how people test edibles by tasting or spitting. The piece contrasts civilized labeling with savagelike trial and outlines how tongue zones respond to honey oil mustard and pepper, noting nerves of touch and smell guiding taste perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Tapiny
Dublin
Herbert Spencer
Ann
Readable essays on fashion mood and women’s evolving role in society
The fragment reflects Charles Ellis on the pervasive reach of the era's spirit into remote corners. It contrasts fashion with virtue, notes women’s growing influence despite frivolity, and hints at primitive gender roles shaping social progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ellis
Sellers
Ehldeen
Wotan
Mar
Anxious Debate Over a New Pronoun in School Texts
A fragment discusses home life with wallpaper made from old newspapers and strong rag carpets, then shifts to a controversy about introducing the pronoun thon. Critics fear disruption of grammar in schools and outline imagined cascading changes to books and language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewislaine
France
Milwaukee
Chicago
Olwever
America
Napkin Etiquette Through History and Good Form
The article discusses napkin etiquette from past courts and rulers, noting folding versus discarding after meals and how proper placement signals respect for the host. It cites Mario Stewart, Elizabeth I, Eugenie, and Sainte-Beuve, concluding etiquette varies by society and observation of others informs correct behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario Stewart
Ie de Medici
Elizabeth
Eugenie
Sainte-Beuve
Tuileries
Disputed coat sale owner and mortgage mention in dialog
A dialogue shows a St Louis clothier relation with a seller over a coat and mentions a 3,000 mortgage and $600 stock value. The speaker explains how business varies with mood and who steps in, including a brother Moses, as times change and a burned item is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Abraham
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Globe-Republic
Cinney, Nichols & CO
Globe-Republic Building
West High ST
Cor, Walnat Alley
Ane
Cesta
WeekLy Globe-Republic
Ft Kinney Nichols & CO
Springbelt, Ohio
OTICE
Mr. EL
Park Row
Jeane Bercein
Cnty Refublican
Jaszee B. Ginalein
Oty Sollerard
EA. Wittens
Bur Water Works
Edward Gwyn
Towsahif
Joseph Marrion
BL Craig
Oben
Mplewart
Pardudwe
Witham A
Pat Dapsteers
Thomas J. Jewett
Bor Coerks
Willies
Wilson
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Lwauiy
Bemserat
David Davis
Hlinow
Smeilli
Hangry
Ohio
Daston Journal
Tepornos
Arsbi Bey
Ocae Commercial Telegram
Ohio State Joureal
Belleermaine Republican
Bager
Constantine
Sprogbeld
Sute
Johrney McLean
Peiday
Weebington
Vie “Cide
Miss Cleveland
Temerence
Grottier
White House
Sy Beviber
Tare
Mina ‘Cleveland
Grover
Panama
Frances E. Willard
Washington Evening
Constantion
Springfield
John K. McLean
Malcolm Hay
Watterson
Mi ‘Lean
Colonel McLeas
Athem
Thempion Comique Muller Sk. Dane
J. Young
Coos Co
Oxmuoa
Sanford
Ted Kees
Urrath
Autell
Turoa- Paine
Ranford
Llin Goss
Facia
aLeofire Betcenmatt
Pinemen
Eure
Sex Secur
Second Nuite
Wise & Putnam
South Limesone Street
Nineries
Mishler
Yhadden Stevens
Mishler Herb Sitters CO
Commerce St
Philadelphia
Parker's
Mouraigia
Thomas
ALD
Astre, Rigetes & GO Preys
Ball's
SEARS
Lon. Krider, Architect
Fleer
Estheteld No
Ima
Mark M
Champion Bakery
West Mare Street
E. Lorenherz
AMD
Undertaker
Geo. H. Coles
F. A. Schimbier
Flaber Streat
Frank C. Runyan
Bockingham
Bailtieg
Merphy & Browsteve
H. R. Dosch
Arrade
Em Niece Siew
Dent
T. L. James
Richmond
Musie
Igarette
Andianey
Cees
Saenane
W. W. Kidout
Looevilla
Teleet
Erimrsn
Wien
Toopers
Powell & OO
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