Republican platform and accomplishments tell the nation
The report lauds twenty one years of Republican governance. It credits victory in the Civil War, emancipation, restored union, and economic gains. It lists currency stabilization, debt reduction, rail expansion, trade growth, and pensions. It outlines principles for education, religion, labor, and anti polygamy policy while denouncing Democratic methods and calling for civil service reforms.
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Republican Party
U. S
Congress
The
Confederate States
Republican platform resolutions reaffirm key policies
The document endorses universal free public schooling funded by general taxes, civil rights protections by the national government, and election integrity. It praises national currency stability and specie resumption, credits JOHN SHERMAN for financial policy, and supports HAYES Administration while urging the Chicago convention to nominate Sherman.
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United States
Congress
Democratic Party
John Sherman
Republican Party
Ohio
South
Republican A
Republican Convention
Chicago
President Hayes
Grant on Hancock and Order No. 40 inner history
In a Galena interview General Grant discusses Hancock as a weak vain figure and offers a detailed inner history of Order No. 40. He criticizes Hancock’s conduct in enforcing Reconstruction and recounts Sheridan’s actions against levee bond schemes in Louisiana. He names Conkling as a great mind and predicts fraud risks in Indiana and New York City elections.
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C. H. Fowler
D. D
Galena
Ill
Grant
Brother Cramb
Chautauqua
South
Florida
Georgia
Garfield
Mexico
Hancock
McClellan
Congress
Stanton
Army of the Potomac
Brancock
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Sheridan
Department of Louisiana
Louisiana
Texas
Reverdy Johnson
General Sheridan
Gen
Washington
Democratic Party
Indiana
New York City
Washburn
Minnesota
Conkling
United States
Jos
D. Parks
Fulton Street
N. Y
Deace
Mason & Hamlin Organ CO
Tremont St
Boston
Fastlith St
Union Square
New York
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Abandoning the Democratic Party in Perilous Times
Judge George Horton of Walcott Wayne County writes in the Lyons Republican his reasons for leaving the Democratic Party. He warns that Southern democracy threatens constitutional amendments and fair elections and champions General Garfield for president. He urges the Historical Society to publish and defend the true record of the Civil War.
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Cincinnati Gazette
New York
George Horton
Walcott
Wayne County
Lyons Repubblican
Horton
Democratic Party
General Weaver
Republican Party
Tilden
Alabama
General Hancock
South
North
Hancock
United States
Clay
Potter
Garfield
The
Republic
the Historical Society
Climax Salve Promises Quick Healing for 25 Cents
An old advertisement touts Climax Salve as a 25 cent family remedy that heals without scarring. It claims to treat a wide range of skin and external ailments in humans and animals, with over twenty five years of use and no failures. The formula is described as Arnica based with various extracts and balsams, sold by Druggists nationwide.
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Congress
Republic
Pacific
Napoleon
Jena
Prussia
Frederick
Europe
Waterloo
Paris
Tilsit
France
Hungary
Austria
Carter Medicine CO
Park Place
New York
van Wert County
Ohio
A. D . Isso
County of
van Wert
Ann B. Davis
Moffat’s Life Pills and Phenix Bitters Adverts
An 19th century promotional ad for Moffat’s Life Pills and Phenix Bitters claims universal efficacy since 1835. It touts vegetable pills for digestive and liver health and a cure for many ailments, plus Phenix Bitters for sleep and nerve issues. Prices listed and J P Mills of New York promotes the products.
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North
South America
Moffat
Lovers Seek Immediate Marriage Consent by Telegram
A couple from Ripon Wisconsin traveled to Fond du Lac and telegraphed the girl's parents asking for consent to marry tonight, stating the ceremony would proceed regardless. The message emphasized urgency with the plea to wire immediate consent.
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Ripon
Wisconsin
Fond du Lac
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Alar Wert Bulletin
National Republican Platform
Rutherford B. Hayes
House of Representatives
Maine
Ens
Mayes
Executive Department
Phil. Sheridan
Senator Conkling
Cogenz
Edgartown
Minn
Wade Hampton
Southern Historical Society
Senate Chamber
Richmond
Virginia
New World
Appomatox
O. P. Clark & Son
John & Farnam
van Wert House
H. V. Olney
Cabriel Keopple
Brock
Main Street
G. Laukart
A. L. Teubner
This
Mercer Counties
Sherif
State OF
H. D. Heistand
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
Allen
Auglaize
Shelby
Mercer
Paulding
Defiance
Putnam
State Board of Equalization
Williams
Court of Common Pleas
Harrison
Hoaglin Township
Jackson
Jennings
Liberty
Uanea
Pleasant Township
Ridge Township
Tully Township
Union Township
Wiltshire Township
Washington ‘Township
York Township
Iships
Lap Ri
H. D.heisan
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, N.J
Root & Company
Mason
Hamlin
McCosh
Lyon & Ee
Buween Stets
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne
Page
J. P. Mills
Liberty Street
Keopple & Laukart
Willseire, Ohio
South Washington Street
J. P. Malick, van Wert, O
Carters
Michigan
Mississippi River
Hughart
Grand Rapids
Charles Foster
John Stewart
Mary Stewart
Reene
York Bailey
Chicago Weekly News
Weekly News
Lil
Malt Bitters CO
Mass
Bier
Convoy
Tally Township
Benton Township
Pauldin County
Latty Township
Paulding County
I. Maat Isso
Edward B. Davis
Saltzgaber & Glenn
L. C. Selle
Oea A.D
WH. H. Beall
U. S. Patent Office
Patent Office
CL. A. Snow & CO
Washington, D.C
MccGuffy
M.H. Tuttle
Warner
Dr. Craig
Bright
Warner’s
Warner's
Drugegits & Dealers In Medicine
Stayner Satsagape Proprietors
Rochester
L. F. Gackenheimer
van Wr
Santorp
Mn Als
S. TW. Sanford
M.D
Ruggist
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