Promises and Promises: Bourbon Rule Critique in 19th Century West Virginia
A historic critique argues the Bourbon dominated West Virginia legislature overreached on economy and reform. It cites costly sessions from 1872-8, inflated public printing, and tax schemes, urging voters to back Republican governance and Blaine-Loman. The piece condemns Democratic excesses, defends free press, and warns of rising costs amid partisan battles.
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Enova
Dundas
Phay
Republ
West Virginia
Neiples
Chicago
National Republican Party
Martinsburg
Democratic Party
Tehaw
Bie
Republican Party
Republic
Supreme of Appeals
Spirit of
Republicans
James G. Blaine
John A. Loman
United States
Lindsey
Esaton
Ana
Vadeh
Sean
Misey Institute
Pattie Peintin
Borston
Snes
Canton of & Ion of Si
Seasion of Col Bah
Her Bonnet in the Sermon Pew Reflected
A damaged text fragment depicts a woman in a church setting. The scene contrasts her delicate bonnet and gentle gaze with the sermon’s mood, capturing quiet tension as onlookers note her silent inner emotions amid the service.
Marian and the Pacific Coast Bride Hunt 1875
A long tale recounts Marian, once courted by many suitors after a controversial newspaper piece, choosing independence. Letters, wedding plans, and a forthcoming marriage to a sea captain shift as Marian faces gossip, divorce, and renewed resolve.
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Miss Marian
Fort Bey Lefe
Pacific Coast
Marian
The
Post
Agency of the Indies
Pacific
San Prasctseo
Orsens
Evenine
Nevada
Idaho
Washington
Oreson
eLivith
I. G. Pra
Marvin
Theaptain
Tireat
Jong
Mariana
Luly
Littleton
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Grafton
Weaton Republican
Minnesota
Cleveland
Gen. Jackson
Thomas A. Hendricks
National Democratic
Hendricks
Koch
Berlin
Genaersa Jefiertonner
Aid Socinnie
Jaar Ae All Prunes
Maryan
Trey
J. A. McHrow
Ramey
Marisa
Nakers
gaxPrancisco
Jory Jones
City Hotel
Sax
Yin
Grords
Tieu- Tarly
Bnge
San Francisco
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Evening Post
A. Janus
Ross House
Animal Kingdom
Pittsburg
Sarah
Saal
Ovs
Adivertisemien
Phgreor
Over Price Banine Powder CO
Brest Saad
Price Baking Powder Co
Price
Sinsel
W.va
Dharunsteuage
Weoreers Absoluy
Ste. Adon Cprue
Augusta, Minin
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Ae Fay
Catal Apt
Oitielab
Entot Ten
Tetegapt CO
Bikyer
Mit
Cazette
Imamemae
Qdrewation
Te Se
Cinenter
Rite Lo
Snow & CO
Washington, DC
H. Long & Son
General Hardware
Ali Ted
May Staner
Gnarrox
Edward H. Pratt & Co. Commission Merchants
Calvert Stress
Baltimore Maryland
Cincinnati
Baltimore Railroad
Indianapolis
Ekansas City
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Aswall
ANTAR
ST. Louis
Lowes
Grifton
Crvite
Baltimore and Oh!0 Railroad
Biaktiween
Elthinne
Isfyam
Cuanberian
Eran
Baltimore
Stor Battmore
Casberland Stor Wheelin
Soto Wawel
Gratt
Satan
T. E. Cole
Collins
Ae Ee Port
J. W. Hull and Barnextist & Co
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Parsons
Karisheriaan
Ini
Sowton
Gratton
Faame
Kline
Depaere
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City
DiekLiNins A. Une Utiane
Congress
Lincoln
Galhford
Y. H. O'Belan
Graton
Oxarmine
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