Prohibition Growth Challenges Republican Leaders in 1888 Fight
The piece argues prohibition gains strain the Republican machine. It cites labor organization efforts to field a presidential candidate in 1888 to offset Democratic losses, and warns of risks from coddling labor in politics. It notes New York mayoral results and mentions Hewitt as a stabilizing figure amid latent reform forces. It also defends silver currency against Treasury obstruction and proclaims its wide support despite resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
Jay Gould
Russell Sage
Delmonico
New York
Abram 8. Hewitt
Treasury Department
Chicago Mining Review
General Butler as a Turbulent Parliamentary Force
The figure known as General Butler is portrayed as a powerful antagonist in parliamentary conflicts. He showed exceptional capacity for agitation and a talent for turbulence, delighting in turmoil and disputation. His readiness, information, and mastery of debate made him formidable, yet he could be merciless to adversaries while showing magnanimity to some colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Butler
John Randolph
J. G. Blaine
Congress
Atlantic
London
Rome
Italy
Central America
Europe
Germany
Ohio
Salisbury
Tommasi Crudelli
Atti Della Reale Accademia Dei Lincei
Health Board
Scott A. Smith
Providence Journal
New York
Lathrop
Harper’s
Robert D. Bridges
Silver coinage and socialist unrest spark debates across nations
The piece contrasts silver bullion value and coinage politics with social tensions in London and Chicago. It notes bankers' warnings about silver’s impact failing to materialize, describes socialist agitation, labor clashes, and militia responses, and concludes with fever prevention practices and health observations from Europe and the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Bankers’ Association
Resson
Ridgely Children Suffer Sore Throats Coughs No Opiates Cure
Bowling Green Maryland farmer J. T. Ridgely reports his four children were ill with sore throats and coughs simultaneously. Red Star Cough Cure treated them within a week without opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Howard County
J. T. Ridgely
White Wine of Tar Syrup Endorsed for Cold Relief
A reader praises White Wine of Tar Syrup for treating a cold or sore throat quicker than other medicines. The endorsement appears in a dated ad or testimonial fragment mentioning Crowder & Reed as the sellers.
O Flattery The Deceitful Busy Jade Poem
In a harsh critique the speaker denounces flattery as a deceitful busy jade that poisons minds with insincere smiles and convenient phrases. The poem laments the sorrow it causes when truth replaces illusion and warns the flatterer that their mesmerism may turn to fear.
Treating the Indian Question as Wardship and Reform
A lengthy editorial argues that the federal government should treat Indians as wards rather than independent nations. It condemns conquest, argues for limited enfranchisement, and urges restraint, legal protection, and eventual assimilation under strong law. It cites Canada as a successful model and calls for gradual cultural change and religion respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Jas. M. Kerr
Unity in Christian halls contested by historic church claim
The piece argues that true church unity cannot come from voluntary sects or majority rules. It says faith is a divine truth kept by the historic Church and warns that only the old Church's structure offers lasting union, while social schemes fail. Also a brief ad for Shiloh's Cure and local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Catholic Review
Death of 15 year old girl from hydrophobia in Chicago
Daisy Irick, 15, died in Curiaco after hydrophobia from a Newfoundland dog attack on Oct 20. The dog was shot by a policeman. treatment with madstones and milk gave no relief. She endured spasms, fear of water, and extensive chloroform use before dying at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Daisy Irick
Miss Irick
W. H. Daniels
Miss Trick
Odd Fellows Meet in Indiana and Illinois Officals Elected
Indiana grand encampment opens with about 400 representatives as C B Cooper is named grand patriarch and other officers are elected. Springfield officers include G A Kaiser G H P and J C Smith G T. Chicago farmers alliance ends session choosing A G Streeter president and pledging to back pro farmer candidates. Grigg's Glycerine Salve advertised as all purpose healer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Indiana
C. B. Cooper
Anderson
A.S. Milice
Warsaw
C. W. Scott
Lebanon
Lawrence Gates
Angola
B. F. Foster
T. P. Haughey
Supreme Grand Lodge
Springfield
Ills
G. A. Kaiser
Bushnell
D. L. Murdoch
Fairbury
GS. W
H.C. Feltham
Salem
John C
ChicaGo
National Farmers’ Alliance
A. G. Streeter
J. J. Burrows
Milton George
W. H. Wood
L. A. Arnold
Minneapolis
Grigg
Board of County Commissioners
Sullivan County
James Pearson
Gray, Watson and
Evansville and
Terre Haute
Currysville
Fragrant Hackmetack Perfume and Coal Orders Listed
Hackmetack perfume offered at 25 and 50 cents by J. W. Hughes of Sullivan and T. S. Bedwell of Dugger. Hancock Conk er's coal available by H. B. Bushell at the narrow gauge depot or Crowder Reed and Sai A. White, with orders accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. W. Hughes
Sullivan
Bedwell
Dugger
Hackmetack
J. W. Hughes, Sullivan
Bedwell, Dugger
Hancock & Conker’s
H. B. Bushell
Crowder & Reed
Sai A. White
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ben. F. Butler
Frank Leslie
Illustrated Weekly
Troll & Burks
M. J. Adams
J. H. McLean
S. A. White
City Drug Store
J W. Hughes
Dugge
Odd Fellows’ Meetings
Dakota
Nearnsh Tod
Farner
American Agriculturist
James Parton
Donald G. Mitchell
U. S
David W. Judd
Pub
Broadway
N.o
Mito Lincis, Soc
Sullivan Planing Mill
E. & T. H. Depot
J. F. Hoke & CO
John Taylor
Board of Commissioners
Washington Street
Main Street
Barney Koltinskey
Board of Trustees
Lot No. 108
Said Town
Harris Street
Lot No. II
Section Street
Lot No. 26
Wall Street
Samuel R. Engle
Truste
A. B. Williams
S. Blum & Co
Mutual Sonsente
Myron Bendskope
Sam L. Anchell
Rendskopf & Anchell
Southside
Sullivan, Ind
Tika
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