Edison and other wonders spark urban talk in 1880
The Sullivan Union notes debate over Edison and his methods, mentions an odd use of telephony in a clergyman’s pulpit, reports Louisiana Lottery raids in New York, and mocks Doubleday’s war forecast with comic images of bee-bean shooters and a Wall Street plea for protection.
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Menlo Park
Charity Commissioners
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Empire State
Abner Doubleday
Chamber of Commerce
Theosophical Society
New York Harbor
Wall Street
Congress
Remarkable Rheumatism Cure Reported by Thomas Orr
A St Boniface resident testifies that St Jacob Ort relieved sixteen years of rheumatism after trying many remedies. He describes severe pain with weather changes and sleepless nights, then benefits after using part of a bottle. He claims fifty cents cured him and endorses the remedy to others.
Nasby Reflects on 1880 Politics and Riots Fear
In Naspy Ohio Pennsylvany December 15 1879 Nasby laments party divisions and Radicals He visits Columbus and notes smoke glass factories hay stacks and busy trains while workers appear content He predicts no riots and hints at acceptance of Republican dominance with weary irony PATROLEUM VY Naspy Disgusted
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Wich
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Deekin Pogram
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Kentry
Bascom
Deekin
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Columbus
Patroleum
Nasby Gose Aids Maine Plan Amid Political Feud
Mr Nasby Gose travels to Augusta Maine to assist Governor Garcelon and support the Maine democracy. The piece compares the Maine plan with New York and Mississippi ideas, praising Maine as superior and predicting political outcomes.
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Maine
Garcelon
Toledo Biabe
Neo York
Mississippi
Darknis
Washington Letter on Democratic troubles and currency issue
The writer discusses Democratic candidate woes for beating Grant and hints at dirty tactics. It notes debates over Blaine Sherman Bayard Thurman and Tilden plus Sam Cox and a concern about stealing votes. It also covers the repeal of the legal tender clause and a 1790 patent offer for $500 in New York.
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Blaine
Sherman
Bayard
Thurman
Gareeloi
Seaders
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Congress
New York
Interviews on proposed amendments stir voter registration debate
Journal reports Judge Solomon Cleypool favors nine amendments and supports a constitutional convention if changes are needed. J G Shanklin opposes amendments overall and criticizes voter registration as problematic for farmers. Judge T W Woollen doubts compulsory registration and favors a nonmandatory registry with legislative action. Other views urge caution on mixing acceptable and objectionable provisions.
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Todianeypolis
Solomon Cleypool
J.G. Shanklin
Judie
Woollen
J. M. Cropsy
G. W. Rues
Mississippi plan and New York election clash described in rambling antebellum prose
The piece rails against Democratic efforts in New York and Mississippi, mocks the Mississippi plan, lauds or derides various politicos, and references the National Greenback Convention, Garfield's return, and historical relics with scattered anecdotes and strained humor.
Father Regains Health After Hop Bitters Use
A Rochester woman reports her father’s long illness labeled incurable has improved after using Hop Bitters. Her daughters note he is getting well and express gratitude for the remedy as an agent for Mason & Hamlin Organ ge Hughes.
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Rochester, N.Y
Geo. F. Hughes
Mason & Hamlin
Chituary. Mrs Mary S Eddy of Terre Haute
Died Thursday January 8 1880 at her North Thirteenth Street home after erysipelas in the head. Born June 7 1810 in Croydon Illinois daughter of James Stockwell. Resident of Terre Haute since 1854 she leaves four children Harrison Eddy Mrs Alex Thomas Mrs Isaac W Brown and Mrs Varvey Chenung.
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North Thirteenth Street
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Eddy
E. A. Eddy
Croydon
N.il
James Stockwelk
Harrizoun
TL Mddy
Alex Thomas
Isaac VM. Brown
Warvey Chenung
Demoralized Already. Cincinnati Commercial Silk Cloak Request
Mrs. Ouray desires a far-Hned silk cloak after seeing one worn by a haly near a Washington hotel. Readers planning carpet purchases should buy now. Foster Brothers of Terre Haute say they will keep offering tapestry body brussels and velvet carpets at old prices, likely 25 cents per yard cheaper than in spring.
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Cincinnati
Foster Brothers
Terre Haute
Old Priess
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