Democratic alarm and Republican cheer as 19th century politics unfold
Special correspondence from New York Sept 19 reports Democrats fret over free trade and wildcat currency planks while Republicans tout prosperity under tariff and sound finance. Peck and Hill face attacks. English papers critique McKinley tariff. Barima dispute signals potential Monroe Doctrine reaffirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Patform
Farmers' Alliance
Mr. Meveland
Dickinan
National Committee
Labor
Peck
Cleveands
Somanissioner Peck
Senator Hill
Cleveland Fund
United States
Democratic Party
Peck Report Defies Demands in Labor Statistics Controversy
The article defends Commissioner Peck of New York’s labor bureau, noting his repeated appointments by Democratic governors and his leadership as president of the American Association of Labor Commissioners. It summarizes Peck’s ninth annual report showing wage and production gains in 1891 across most industries, with widespread increases in earnings and a large number of wage increases among employees.
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Peck
Cleveland
United States
New York
New York State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor Bureau of New York
Grover Cleveland
Ite
David B. Hill
Hill
Flower
Denver
Carroll D. Wright
Labor
Mr. Flower
Senator Carlisle Answered on Tariff Cost of Living
Senator Hiscock refuted Carlisle's tariff argument in a senate speech of August 1, showing cost of living rose only for farm products while daily necessities fell or stayed stable thanks to the McKinley law. He cites a net reduction of over £7,000,000 for October 1889 to September 1891 and notes the speech was printed by the Republican national committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Hiscock
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Myst
Senator Hiscock
Republican National Committee
Peril of the Nation Circular Fights State Bank Tax Repeal
The New York State Farmers Alliance denounces Democratic calls to repeal the 10 percent tax on state bank issues. John Chamberlain, as alliance president, warns in a circular that repeal would recreate the unstable currency of the prewar era, with discounts, counterfeits, and swindling by distant banks and Wall Street adventurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Farmers’ Alliance
New York
Wall Street
America for Americans in Venezuelan Matter Prompt Action
Unclear fragments show emphasis on U S President action regarding Venezuela. The text hints at protection appeals and threat concerns but lacks concrete details or entities to anchor a full report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Venezuela
Ehmanta
Aia
Bank Bills and the Presidential Vote
The text argues the nation faces the choice of state versus national bank bills as the key issue for the November presidential vote. It notes Mr. Cleveland voiced full agreement with the platform and implies no notable dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
McKinley Law Boosts Agricultural Exports to Foreign Markets
The first full year under the McKinley tariff shows a rise of 159,938,323 in farm product sales to other nations, continuing the trend from the last full year of the old tariff.
Democratic Manufacturer Backs Harrison Over Cleveland
Florien Grosjean of La zance & Grosjean Manufacturing, Woodhaven Long Island, a Democrat and 1,400 workers, announces he will vote for Harrison citing protection and reciprocity. He warns free trade could close his six acre factory and cost jobs, noting veterans will not vote for Cleveland and he cannot aid free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florien Grosjean
Lazance & Grosjean Manufacturing Company
Woodhaven
Long Island
Harrison
Grosjean
Cleveland
Lighthouse keepers’ daughter cured by King’s New Discovery
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Trescott of Sand Beach Michigan keepers of Gov Lighthouse report their four year old daughter fell ill with measles a severe cough and fever last April after home and Detroit doctors failed she weakened to a bones arid a two and a half bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her completely. Free trial bottles offered at Joe K Smock’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Trescott
Gov. Lighthouse
Sand Beach
Mich
Detroit
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Grave mistakes in heart disease treatment warned
The article claims physicians err in treating heart disease and notes rising sudden deaths. It lists symptoms such as shortness of breath and fluttering heart and endorses Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a remedy sold by Crowder and Reed with free books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Crowder & Reed
Local Social Notes and Community Movements Recorded
Allen Brodie is ill at this date. A social meeting was held at the Christian Church Sunday. Mrs Jas Ferree visits her sister near Tar Water. Miss Mary Walters of Prairieton Ind was here last week. Joe Tumimel went to Indianapolis on legal business Thursday. Win Leach has threshed 33000 bushels of wheat this season. Rev Wilson preached at the Christian church the 3rd Sunday to a large audience. Miss Mattie Ward of Perre Haute visited friends here last week. Jasper Leach Ed Coon and wife start for Antelope Valley Tuesday. Misses Sally Hummel Gertie Leach and Messrs Ed Billman and Geo Benefieldt went to Merom Sunday. We dropped in the Union office Saturday and found the editor at his post and everything in good order. Best wishes to the editor and his wife for their elegant dinner on Sept. 5. It being the 2nd annual meeting of the D Association.
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Allen Brodie
Jas. Ferree
Tar Water
Mary Walters
Prairieton
Ind
Joe Tumimel
Indianapolis
Win Leach
Rev. Wilson
Mattie Ward
Perre Haute
Jasper Leach
Ed. Coon
Antelope Valley
Sally Hummel Gertie Leach
Ed. Billman
Geo. Benefieldt
Merom
Union
The
D., Association
Electric Bitters touted for liver stomach and kidneys
A Victorian ad proclaims Electric Bitters cure weakness and sick headache with fast relief. One trial convinces, bottles at 50c in Joe K Smock’s drug store. A Stratford Sabbatharian complains against Sunday bicycle riding, suggesting road improvements instead of changing service length.
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Hila Vrippe
Joe. K. Smock
Drue
Dysentery outbreak blamed on cholera in Helmetta
Investigation shows the illness is violent dysentery not cholera. Walter Willard of Jamesburg praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for severe dysentery cases, sold by Joe K Smock. Also notes about a High-Toned Political Contest and Miles Nerve and Liver Pills with free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmetta
Walter Willard
Jamesburg
Tfelmetta
Chamberlain
Joe K. Smock
W. TE Clinton
Doe Ke
The Gayety of Gotham and Patent Medicine Debate
A Chicago News Record item mocks fashionable Gotham society while lampooningDock Jenkins Larry Godkin and Tam many in a humorous clash amid cholera fears. It then promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a proven remedy for delicate women with a bold money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Dock Jenkins
Larry Godkin
Tammany
Chicago News Record
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Piere
Doctor warns of water on the brain in patient dialogue
A Kentuckian questions danger of brain swelling reaching the stomach after examination. The physician notes water on the brain while praising Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as gentle yet thorough liver pills. The New Bedford Standard reports a down east family of eight children all twins and living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Treavens
New Bedford, Mass
Flora Alones Plush of Roses Massage Diabetes Ad
Ad copy describing beauty claims for Miss Flora Alones Plush of Roses Massage Diame with directions for use and price. Mentions sale by Titdtehiusen & Co in a local storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Titdtehiusen & Co
Fragmented quote on heredity and gender traits from Life
A garbled excerpt discusses appearances of traits as hereditary with reference to ancestors being male or female. The text is unclear and may be from a magazine or letter page, providing no clear event or individual.
Fragmented Missives and Patented Cures Highlight Early 20th Century Ads
A jagged scan shows letters of hardship and longing amid ads for patent cures and cosmetic fixes. It mentions Dr Miles Restorative Neryine, Crowder & Reed promotions, Chamberlain’s Cholera remedy, and a baking powder ad, with references to Cholera and dysentery and a solar eclipse plan. The tone mixes personal loss with consumer pleas.
Phenomical Success Promoted by Darnos Treatment
Reports claim Pr Darnos achieves notable success in treating catarrh and related ailments. The piece touts cures and emphasizes dedicated consulting, promising four success outcomes for difficult cases. It mentions neglect and poor care leading to worse results and references a Barnes remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darnos
Ms Consulting
Eheubl
Soleire
Barnes Rinent
Manyare
Strange Claims and Odd Notes From a Distant Page
A jumble of anecdotes includes a Kansas wheat figure, fall cold cures with Chamberlain's Remedy, a Lyons Nebraska woman with an unusually long nose, Canadians embracing 204 percent, a Kansas corn field growing thirty nine inches in fifteen days, Tennessee man Fisher Crotzer aged 75 who never voted much, and England’s use of electric lamp carriages by speakers.
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Kansas
Fisher Crotzer
Montgomery
County
Tennessee
Transportation and freight services advertisement c1930s
CIMT SUS. QE VT Moc passengers and freight journey comfort through direct routes baggage handling and inquiries. Agents Cheever Jones Barnard advertise routes rates tickets time and connections in VincennesIndiana and Cincinnati Ohio. Bucklen arnica salve and English Spaivia lotion offer cures and horse blemish remedies with local druggist Smock in Sullivan Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIMT
Rms
N. B
Con. Cheever
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
Vincennes
Ind
JONES
Dnc
F. Barnard
W.O.B. Siparree
Avent
Cincinnati
Ohio
Excursion Rates via Vandalia Line for September and October
Vandalia Line announces round trip excursion tickets for September and October 1802. Exposition and fair periods offer reduced fares with specific dates and return limits. Special harvest excursions to the West North South priced at one fare with 20 day returns. Washington reunion tickets to Washington offered at less than one fare with limited stopovers. Tickets available through local agents and at the undersigned in St. Louis.
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T. H. Ry
Vincennes
Ind
Convention National
Vandalia
Vaardidia
Sthursday
Harvest
Northland
Washington
Doo
Reunion
Thirksburg
Lettysburg
J. M. Chipsbrough
St. Louis
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Carter
Invicisat
Carter Ee
York
Shale
Pepine
New York City
Cavetony & Natural Remedy Lux
St. Vitus
Stor Koenig
Fort Wayne
Koenic Med. CO
Chicago, al
America
Ohio &J
Terre Haute
Sixth Street
Teree Wacte
Magnetam
Balte
Castoria
de Vol
Rainbow Chasers
Ufem
Pulis
Great Britain
Barima
Orinoco
Ornoco River
Rio de la Plata
Naval
Colombia
Peru
Bolivia
Brazil
Argentine Republic
Uruguay
Admiral Walker
Ignal
Connecticut
Germany
Bismarck
Carisle
Magn
Sickles
Sugar Creek
Strength and Health
Startford
Ewer
Washington Star
Crowder & Reeds
Latdies
Crowder & Reed’s
David B. Hills
Aluni
Vienna
Berlin
Sullivan
Cenutral House
Taciamapelis
Har Cancer and
Reotel Hospital
Chicago Surgical Institute
Philadelphia
Barnes
Trailand Exoreas
Addroaa
Lyons, Neb
Canada
England
Merrell & Soule
Syracuse
BE. & Tle R. OR
Chicago
A. Campbell
G. P
W. M. Draven
Hiss
Ailway
Cincinnaty
Louisville
Vion B
Soin
BenaliPet
Seeepers
St. Leouwiss
Sstiatioums
Miltim Ane
Psaltimore
Vandalia Line
Effi’ G'M
Norte
St. Joseph
South Ed
CLM
Wheeler
City Ticket Ag
J. M
Rniness Cah
Bucklen
Joe Wh. Smock
Drugeist
Maria Tilford
New Lebanon
Sullivan County
Diana
Ep. I Woop
Pia Manle
Camimon, Wolf & Co
S. Sullivan
Ft. Hays
Sullivan, Indiana
Farmers’ Bank
W.C. Barrett
Public Square
Post Office
C. D. Hunt
Sullivan Pool
Silver Chaney
John C. Chaney
Olive No.3
Southside
Orion B. Harris
Wor
Douthitt
Harris & Douthitt
Rober H. Crowder
J.J. Whompson & Son
Physicians and Surgeons
State Bank
Washington St. Sullivan
Indiana
Joun SS. Murpity
Olive
Southeast Corner Public Square
Sullivan Lodge
C. F
Jas. Wallis
Navillus Encmpment
Joan Kirham
New Crowder
Anton ‘Thompson
Patriarchs
A.B. Tucreser
Walter N. Thompson
Frank Net Post
Geo.t. Brices
Nick Davis
Adgt
Freeman Camp
Sons of Veterans
Frank Neff Post
W.R
L. Coulson
Tank EB. Eaton
Jos. K. Smock
Sullivan Indiana
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