A Model Oration on Calhoun and Preservation of the Union
A secretary of the interior remarks on Calhoun praising his early defense of state sovereignty yet stressing his role in shaping the Souths cause. Lamar, once a secessionist, lauds Calhouns conscience and public service, condemning spoils politics and urging fidelity to public trust. The Times notes the broader message for the present and warns against partisan patronage undermining republican virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Lamar
Caloun
Calhoun
Senate
Mr. Lamar
Union
Great Britain
Leacher
Benton
Insincere Reformers Criticize Civil Service Groups
A Chicago Tribune analysis argues that self styled Civil Service reform associations are heavily partisan and biased. It notes most members are Republicans and claims reforms often reflect party influence rather than neutral standards. The piece contends government offices were mismanaged by reformers and that political belief should not disqualify service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Civil Service Reform Societies
SELF EVIDENT TRUTHS DEMOCRATIC WORKING MEN CLAIM
A Harrisburg Patriot critique attacks both parties over labor law history. It argues Democrats enacted exemptions, home stead and lien laws while Republicans limited damages and aided railroads. The piece challenges the notion that Democrats serve workers, urging silence from the monopoly press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Congress
The
Republican Party
Harriswig Patriot
Foolish Negroes and Federal Policy Critique
An opinion piece from the World argues that Emancipation Day celebrations by colored citizens in Washington were misguided. It critiques Republican leaders for not protecting Black rights, notes troop withdrawals and Civil Rights law challenges, and deems continued white-elite control in the South as causing fewer race troubles under Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Rahway
New Jersey
Political opinions on Blaine and race issues cited
A clipping notes Whitelaw Reid predicting Blaine’s nomination if a convention is held soon, with opposing views on presidential power. It also references a land decision benefiting farmers, massive public land grants, Mahone’s Senate bid and color-line rhetoric, and an assertion that race elevation depends on self-development not party success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitelaw Reid
Blaine
Chicago
Beralit
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhodesland
Connectut
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
N. ¥. Times
Republican Party
New England
Middle States
Maryland
Ohio
Indiana
Larristurg
Richmond
Mahone
United States Senate
Williamsburg
N.Y. Post
Southern Leader
Jacksonville
Fla
Philosophy of slang in history of figurative terms
A New York Mail and Express themed essay details how slang enriches language with direct figurative meaning. It argues slang reflects politeness and wit across social classes, citing examples from boxing talk to everyday chitchat and noting the term dude as gentler than fool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belles-Lettres
Willy
Brotherhood
N. Y
Fashion Hints For Spring And Summer Ladies
A long survey of ladies fashion from hats to corsets and gloves. It notes white pin head dots on silk, narrow high combs, white corduroy, fine batistes for handkerchiefs, bright dress fabrics, and silk chemisettes. Also mentions camel hair fabrics, placard coats, and Parisian corset innovations. Outdoor activities for health and beauty are highlighted alongside new gloves and decorative trims. The piece closes with a travel note on Salmi Rock in Ceylon and an account of a Hindu ceremony atop the rock with a Dutch governor’s daughter tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Baer
Ceylon
Frederick
Baltimore Sun
Two Excellent Mottoes in a Quirky Exchange
An amusing local item features a new boarder and Mrs Hardtack in a brief dialogue about meals and board. The boarder jokes about delays in paying, while Mrs Hardtack responds with a motto about persistence, reflecting small town banter and character.
Endurance tales and quack cures in a crowded ad page
A jumble of anecdotes and promoted remedies lists a Me inventor who claims extreme fasting boosts endurance, a Sun of Attleborough recovery from rheumatism after using Dr. Pierce products, and multiple testimonials praising Scott's Emulsion, Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, Harter's Iron Tonic, and other patent medicines. commerce notes and light quips mix with praise for various tonics and tonics.
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Philosophy OF Slang
Omaha
Salmi Rock
Auborn
Sun
Attleborough
Mass
Jacobs Oil
Euan Carrox
Sherif
Vrw Haven News
Smith
Dr. Pierce
Scott
L. P. Wappett
M. D
Hugh's Mills
8. C
Danville Breezs
Ifan
Washington Post
Youkera Statesman
Broom-Stick
Boston Transcript
Bage
Hale
Pike
Borotar
Jimmy
Cincinnati
Dude
Toper
Boe Bon Courier
Vew Haven News
Wwe
Frein ‘Bails World
Boston
Asuormaker
Castor Ollard
Lowell Courier
New Haven News
Puck
Co-Operative Mill Association
Beaton Fest
Steinway
Conover
Fischer
Main St
Kansas City
DEA
Sherman
Intoedway
Oy Hood
Hood
F. Grover
Rochester
N. H
Merrells Ale
Fou Saiz
Merrele Drug CO
ST. Louis
Pris
Asu
Lydia E. Pinkham
General Barringer
Winston
N. C
Pacific Hits
Pacific
Lou
Cockle
Agente
Meyer Bros, & CO
Wm. Hall
Rabon
Langs
Jon F. Heer & Co
Hamlin
Wizard Oil Company
Sanaa
REGON
Mapa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Paul
Mink
Ladies’ Home Journal
Journal
Inte
Mlb
Aaa
Mosey Ohne
Tomah
Pierce
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Josiah Allen
Marion Harland
Rose Terry Cooke
Harriet P. Spofford
Abbott Hand
Will Carsten
Hetay
Hikas
M. Sy
Fhiiads
eUrri
Gyan MA Ae Xke
Childrens
Pfale
Wayne
Tmedicin
Esi
Jong
MM. H. Cree & Song
Atlanta
Jones Rayne Serelcht Pie
Aires
Toni Tr
Beecher
Ana
Fae Ees
Puta
Kamae
Hartshorn’s
Ishade Rollers
Pour Stata
Heoviva Co
Garrett
Ciealers
Dewee
A. Wmick & Sox
D. Ne
Whitix
Procter & Gamble
Lenox
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