Political points and party stances on Blaine and Cleveland
A collage of editorials and remarks from multiple papers debating James Blaine and Grover Cleveland. The reads span campaign tactics, party unity calls, and predictions of November outcomes, with commentary on Arthur’s stance and editorials praising or critiquing candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Milwaukee Wisconsin
Cleveland
Logan
Rochester Herald
Tammany
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Democratic Party
Miieg Observer
Jim Elaine
Knight
Cincago Times
Arthur
Cinemnati Emier
Grover Cleveland
Cincinnati
Nquirer
Blaine and Prohibition at the National Convention
The piece argues Blaine is a sound prohibitionist despite past actions and German diplomacy. It warns against wavering between Prohibition and German vote, warning that a fence for Blaine is unsustainable. Prohibitionists may seek his nomination, yet he risks alienating other factions.
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Kelly
Blaine
Philadelpha
Dames
Hisine
St. John
Kansas
Timor
United States
Maine
Ohio
Republican Party
Snd
Brewers
Brother Blaine
School and Church Moral Ties Across Regions
A compilation notes Arkansas teachers numbers and clerical education, cites Springfield Republicans on college standards, reports Mulberry College graduates becoming ministers, and mentions Chaplain McCabe’s new role. It also covers ministerial vacancy concerns, Creations on church division, mixed seating customs, cremation sermons, and scarce ministry students. A Kentucky missionary paints stark Bible scarcity among families.
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Arkansas
Springfield
Mass
Middlebury College
N. V. Bramner
C. C. McCabe
D. D
McCabe
Methodist Church Extension Board
Joseph Cook
Congregational Church
Plymouth Rock
Isiladelpha
Fragmented satirical clippings from scattered papers
A mosaic of mangled quotes and jokes from various papers including Oil City Derrict Boston Post and Toronto Mail. It mixes wordplay about marriage and language with comic vignettes on ladders desserts and farming misadventures.
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John
Boston Post
Brookinn
Worristown
Jim Hiemon
Toronto Mail
Old Red School House Valedictory Poem Recalled
A fragment recalls the old time valedictory poem once used at the cross roads school houses. It notes the verse was simpler than modern city college graduations yet captured the genuine feelings of the graduates and scholars of the era.
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Red School
Red “Skale
Darnod
Funeral extravagance prompts reform by undertakers
A prominent mortician warned against extravagant burial costs among the poor, detailing how excessive carriage and funeral expenses strike families after illness or death. Reports show undertakers concede to custom, while Italian, Chinese, and local communities pay promptly, sparking calls for simpler private services and reform.
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Poe
Aml
Ted Ty Mics
Halied
Ake
Gray Wein
Jadora
Mulberry Street
Sam
Baxter Street
Matt Street
Ostrich Egg Feasts Stuns Twenty Diners
Twenty men were served a single ostrich egg boiled for an hour. Curious tasters noted the egg resembled a large duck egg in white and blue tint with a normal yolk and no distinct flavor. The egg’s immense size required twenty eight regular eggs to equal it, leaving plenty to spare. The report from the San Francisco Alta California highlights the host’s skill in preparing such a giant meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francise
Alta California
Religious and Educational Observations Across the United States
The piece surveys U S religious and educational life with notes on university sizes and clergy exchanges between city and country. It quotes views on reading, learning, and church unity, and recalls Hartwick Seminary graduates who read Hebrew texts. It discusses church growth and the strain of many small congregations on resources and parish life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smées
Hart Wrt Seminary
Willam Boyd Carpenter
Gladstone
Sppopiel
Ripon
Paddington
Yimes
Children's Summer Suits and Hats for Country Wear
The article outlines children's summer attire including sailor hats, Newmarket coats for boys in plaids and checks with back slashes, and three piece suits with jacket waistcoat and short trousers. Infants wear tucked muslin vans with leather stitching and lace, with curtains for new styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
New York
Market Reports Grain and Provisions Highlights
Grain and provisions markets show firmer tone in St. Louis and Chicago with mixed bid levels for corn, wheat, and rye. Cattle and hog markets steady to higher, while pork and lard bids remain nominal. eggs and produce easing slightly amid light receipts and export demand.
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St. Louis
Ac Hetoborg
Ars
Tiachey
CartLe
Tedium
Texas
Chicago
Sig Baez
Barney
The Boss Summer Hotel Tall Tale From Summer Saunterings
Derrick Dodd records a fantastical hotel spoof describing a fictional Napsete Hotel in California with outrageous dimensions and luxuries. The piece satirizes excess with adjectives about towering stories, precious materials, and extravagant entertainments, concluding as a humorous caricature from Summer Saunterings.
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California
Luke Kelly
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Mauna Loa
Hawaii
Hugo
New York
Derrick Dodd
Some Consolation in Silk Dress Troubles
A comic vignette depicts a daughter and her father discussing a worn silk dress. The girl laments the garment’s condition while noting a second silk dress worn by Mr. Feath ers, but the family finds consolation in the coat sleeves cost. The piece reflects humorous exchanges typical of domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Feat Hurls
Local notices lost in garbled text and ads
Fragmentary report mentions Mr. Brooks near Albany Georgia and a fatal cancer, with garbled details and unclear dates. An unrelated ad promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming health benefits.
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Steve Elkins
Mahone
Lechange
Atlaula
Hendricks
Chandler
Naval Department
Delrod
Blaie
Isile
Educational Board of
the Reformed Church
Archange
American Sunday School Union
Kentucky
Union Pacific
Oil City
Italy
Bearon
Bearon Wallstreet
Yourchickens
Flems
Drake
Religious and Educational
Universties
Market Reports
Marie
Saunas
the Boss
Wells
Richardson Burlington
A. W. Cheever
Ferp Isa
N. ¥. Journal
Berty
Amazon River
South America
Yonkers Statesman
Somertille Journal
Diana
Wanima
Globe
Demosko
Dell Boy
Grean
Herald
Brooks
Albany
Lydia E. Pinkham
Asotnd Reasonet
Philadelphia
C. A. Brockett & Co
Kansas City
Dre
Whitehall Tises, al
Berberts
Boston
W. R.emater
Coteaps
Meas
Khuratem
Max M.D. Tavis
Eile Avenue
M. Bochanas
Eilie Avenue
Meath
Iretti
Ely’s
Panv
Mall
Mad Ecy Bros. Draggise
Cats- Mlinges « CO
The
Kansas City Weekly Times
Blaine and Logan Adiress
P. W. Ziegler & CO
Chicars
Itet
RCMA
Seveet
Chicagsa
Roger
Ga Brockett
Kanes City
Sie
J. W. Momer
Buéale
Patel
Sinnrall the Vile
Loney
Richardson
Ben Krier
Itruaines Dee Ieee
Wai
Rsananlat
Barty
Mireerin
Kaek County
Terma
Cher
Abe Swift
Castornu
Loomis & Hyman
Tiff
Ty Truss
Kane Co
Belastic
Atapee
Ballini
Hengeam
Lis JC Keidipath LF
Anakesis
Dmfaltibie
Cnr
New Yorke
Suiimen & Taylor Cu
ESS College
Taeer Renan
Bmw
Otraws
CmEnery
Coreatt
Yale Law
Yale Law School
Peake
Haves
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