Amusing election tale from 19th century politics
A Raleigh tale recounts a small town nuisance candidate who finally faced no opponent until a man named Scattering joined the race at the last moment and defeated him. The story, cited by F A Herald, Lamar, and Senator Beck, highlights quirky political lore from Civil War era days.
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F. A. Herald of Newark
Del
Raleigh
L Q. CO. Lamar
Missiestop
Benator Beck
Kentucky
Bimeel
Lamar
Scattering
Washington Post
Value of History in Social Progress
Historical knowledge comes from patient labor and long pondering. The text argues that wishing for rapid reform without perspective leads to impatience and rebellion, while those with historical insight see gradual ascent of civilization and may resist reactions without such balance.
Denver Times Book Lovers Contest Promises $5000 in Prizes
The Denver Times begins a seventy seven picture Book Lovers Contest on November 5 with over $5000 in prizes. First prize $1000, second prize two building lots valued at $900, a Emerson piano, a Kline piano, plus hundreds of other awards. No enrollment or long contracts required. simply cut and save the seventy seven pictures as they appear daily, then mail with name and address to enter. Catalogs and full details available by mail or at The Denver Times offices.
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Denver Times
Mall
Denver
Denyer ‘Thaes
France
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Greenbaum Bros
Rounsville.ky
Joe Gideon
Mischler Bros
J. A. Pohjola Photographer
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Kemmerer Hide & Fur Co
Harry Krupp
Miner’s Exchange
Blatz
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Keaneser
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the Hoskins
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M. F, Naylin, Mgr
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H. E. Christmas
H. R. Christmas
First National Bank
Kemmerer, Wyoming
U. S
J. R. Marquis
Ivan S. Jones
Ralph W. Smith
J. W. Sammon
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Cunnington & Hocker
Merer
Evanston
Cumberland
Diamondville
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Land Office
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R. H. Embree
Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Co
W. V. Oberly, W. S
Rock Springs
DoLan
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Smoula Wahite
Antler
Granger
Bort Pelligrini, Prop
Utah
Salt Lake Brewing Co
Salt Lake C'ty
Lincoln House
M. J. Blake
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Frontier Supply Company Building Department
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Osmundo
Cordove Cigar Co
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Rene
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