Local Court Rules and Civic Listings in Grafton
The Grafton Eagle shows a dense roster of county officials and court schedules, listing the Circuit Court convene dates, various county officers, church notices, and community groups. The document preserves names like Lewis Haymond, Jobe W She, and others, plus election and religious notices, with a long block of local organizational and clergy listings. It also includes editorial-style clippings on national political topics and temperance discussions featuring Mrs. Gibson and prohibition themes.
West Virginia Republican Platform Critiques Democrats and Calls Reform
A long 1884 platform blasts the Democratic party for broken pledges and oppressive taxes, pledges repeal of certain laws, tax exemptions for household goods and unsold farm products, and protections for free press and labor. It calls for capital to develop resources, opposition to convict labor, and support for safe mining and limits on foreign contract labor. The document urges voters to rebuke perceived executive overreach and defend civil liberties.
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Republican Party of
West, Virginia
Chicago
Nassop Republican Party
Martinsburg
Democratic Party
Democratic
Republican Party
West Virginia
Lisore
Supreme Court
Appedla
Charleston
Both Sides of It Philadelphia Cot dialog fragment
The excerpt presents a dialogue between Mrs Blank and Mr Blank on Mr Oldboy’s millionaire real estate gains and a past romantic rejection. It hints at social standings, marriage choices, and evolving wealth without a clear news event or outcome. The fragment evokes a moral about fortune and remembered romantic opportunities.
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Philadelphia
Honest government promises amid old party claims
The article quotes Grover Cleveland praising honest simple and frugal governance while noting a government honesty report from Secretary McPherson claiming record prudence in revenue collection. It contrasts Cleveland’s ideal with historical references to Washington and Adams, touching on integrity and fiscal conduct across eras.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Wood
Edward McPherson
Republica Congressional Committee
Ar. Se
An Editor's Work Across a Periodical's Tone and Selections
The passage argues editors are judged more by paper selections and ongoing conduct than by sheer writing. It emphasizes care, time, and consistency shaping tone, aims, dignity, and propriety as the true measure of editorial quality.
How Newspapers Promote Goods and the Limits of Travel Trade
The text argues that while traveling salesmen and glossy circulars reach few buyers, newspapers reach thousands including unlikely readers. It notes the obituary notice as a universal notifier in Amsterdam and contrasts modern mail with messengers. It concludes that newspapers remain essential for sellers unlike outdated substitutes.
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Howell
Eqeane
Tsaae
Amsterdam
America
Freeman records voter names on amendment vote
The Freeman published names of those who voted against amending the submission. It notes E Willis Wilson, then Speaker in 1831-2, voted to indefinitely postpone the submission. It questions why he now resists public input and invites temperance voters to hear his explanation.
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Cleveland
Nis
Buffalo
Ball
Gov. Cleveland
St. Marys Institute Journal
Amsterdam
Burr
Speacson
America
Blackleg Equitable Distribution
Squire Heldfant
The
Freeman
E. Willis Wilson
Freenan
The Bourbon Answered and Tezat Siftings Question
A Democratic exchange questions tax levels under different party control. The Alpstegeisa Telegram tersely replies taxes would be lower. many farmed goods and staples are described as untaxed under Democratic rule. Also a schoolroom anecdote depicts a boy crowded from a bench, highlighting classroom discipline in a terse exchange.
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Alpstegeisa
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Grafton Eagle
Ponmnisaina
Tudge
Chapin
Lewis
Ricsmiller
H. Fleming
Neweanor
Um Allen
Jenkina
Floyd Waller
Pao
W. Bartiei
Jaltasa
Waikina
Circuit Court
Inip
Comity Court Cauverian
Aly Fevy
Graton
Lewis Haymond
Jobe
Fetterman
J.S. Chambers
van Tei Bdiet
J. W. Wilhide
Thomas
Lselve
Alfred ‘Cochran
D. Month's Creek
Bainbridge
Flewington
Neteon Gretel
Magarooo
Jeha
W. Deck
Durbin
SSSI
Gutters
Smallee
Weignmenter Councrewes
A. HE. Thayer
Coyames
P.hendrickson
W. F
Chaser
Wardee le
J. Warden
Ser Gabba
A. mi
Sweaing
Cvaning
Pgelnek
Tarafton
Eo Sinonie Temple
Sondaya
Esiartiur Sinsel
Myrtle Lodge
Paan
Main Street
Holt
Hecretary
Lodge
Oda Fellows
Hagmond
Cocnanes
ML Semrce
Bock
Eee Tetetaen
Cape Curch
Fijberalane
Catholic Carey
Congregationalist
New England
Jefferson
James Madison
Martin van Buren
van Buren
Polk
Taylor
Fillmore
Pierce
Buch‘ynad
Abraham Lincoln
Johnson
Grent
Hayes
Arthur
Blaine
Congress
Great Britain
Hendricks
Copperhead
South Side
Shillito
Allegheny
Tng
Friends of
Temperance
Basib
Weston Hawk-Eye
E. M. Gibson
Sid McCormick
McCormick's Block
Main St
M. H. Dent
Grafton
Jas, B. Love
Gnarrox
W.va
Railroad St
Foot Byridge
Geo. W. Brown
West Va
W. R. D. Dent
Admounts Main Street
Des A. Walker
Dellwood
Washington
John Adams
Austin
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