Political corruption and the cure for a democratic flaw
Ernest Crosby argues in The December Century that democracies breed corruption as power invites dishonesty and calls for a threefold remedy: punish bribery, reduce bribery opportunities, and educate voters. He urges public schools and churches to foster honesty, proposes limiting legislative access for bribery, and envisions an American society for politics honesty with branches in major cities to pressure reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franeve Tie Cacker
Alan
St. Paul
Pope
Punie Fath
City of
New York
Wuel RO
Cruiksbank
Thomas
Roosevelt
Serioul Bours
Ernest H. Crosby
Business Reform and Political Strife Highlight 19th Century Review
Secretary Fairchilds urges a nonpolitical, permanent internal revenue and customs service, similar to the revenue marine, with unified officers to prevent local bias. The piece surveys pensions, gubenatorial races, judge elections, and labor movement dynamics, noting Beavers appointive cases, Metzger Bentley contests, and Barry’s labor strategy amid broad political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchilds
Revenue Service
Revenue Marine
Internal Revenue and Customs Systemiz
Perfections in Doux Manufacture Featured at Johnson & Siegfried
A practical display at Johnson & Siegfried showcases doildem beauty and versatile joints for the royal French cheque dolls. Unbreakable hands and faces may be washed, with baby dolls in long clothes. Also noted are Johnson & Siegfried at Variety Hall and George Ball’s winter overcoats in 3,000 stock, plus wallpaper at Wencesboe’s on Liberty Street.
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Johnson & Siegfried
Con
Jouxson & Seignniep
Variety Hall
George Ball
Wever
Warren
Troy
Wencesboe's
Liberty Street
Candurive to Happiness and Pure Remedies Ad
Public notice from Jonsson & Seigfried at Variety Hall advertises Health claims for compound syrup of sarenparilla with pottarelli to purify blood and ease coughs with Syrup Tar and Mild Cherry. Claims include pure drugs, chemicals, surgical instruments, and prescription services.
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Jonsson & Seigfried
Dr Theel cures incurable diseases with multiple systems
Dr Theel famed for nerv ous debility blood poisona kidney and special diseases claims mastery of allopathic homeopathic and electric methods enabling cures others deem incurable. Address 533 North Fourth Street Philadelphia Pa Winkelmanns Sedative Teething Balsam promises instant teething relief 25c a bottle available at druggists or by mail J H Winkelmann Co proprietors Baltimore Md Also L G Noyes displays a large albuma stock at low prices Warren Pa Bos Grovery WY offers 10¢ per can tomatoes corn pumpkin string beans and pie peaches
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Theel
North Fourth Street
Philadelphia
Winkelmann
J. H. Winkelmann & Co
Prop’s
Baltimore
Bos Grovery
North Warren Items and Local Notices
The Ledger reports sparse North Warren items, noting marriages, church affairs, and a reception for Rev. Garnett and wife. It highlights a farmers club election, holiday shopping plans by merchants, and local social updates from Corwen book and Clarendon areas.
Mary Livermore's War Memoir Promises Stirring Insight
A lavish praise-filled notice extols Mary Livermore's My Story of the War, lauding four years as nurse in hospitals and on the front. It highlights vivid, anecdotal chapters, dramatic hospital scenes, and illustrated plates of battle flags, claiming the work stands without rival and should be read by all.
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Mary A Livermore
Lfe
America
Dry Goods and Carpet Merchant Announces New Stock
The fall and winter trade opens with a large assortment of dry goods carpets and cloaks. Beginning Monday October 1 1888 the merchant pledges quality quantity and fair prices to local citizens.
Bargains on Black and Colored Silks and Dress Goods
A local store advertises low prices on black and colored silks and Henriettas, striped and plaid dress goods both foreign and domestic. The retailer notes careful selection and excellent quality, urging customers to inspect their sale items and acquire substantial discounts.
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Aclec
Plushes In Plain And Fancies A Velvet Line In Stock
A large line of plush items in plain and fancy velvets is available. Prices are described as very low and affordable for economical buyers.
Blankets and Shawls At Discount Prices For Cold Weather
Immense stock of comforters and heavy goods offered in all styles and grades at very low prices. Don't get cold. buy now to keep warm with our extensive line of blankets and shawls.
Flannels and Warm Underwear Sold At Shear’s Store
Red flannels and Jamestown Canton flannels offered with a large woolen selection. Woolen and marine underwear plus cotton underwear for ladies, misses, and children in about twenty styles. Save money, stay warm this winter at Shear’s.
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Jamestown
Canton
Shear’s
Hosiery and Woolen Goods Sold at Low Prices
Woolen goods including hosiery mittens and gloves are heavily stocked by Shear who notes strong demand for warm apparel. The stock is complete and prices are very low, appealing to shoppers seeking cold weather essentials.
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Shear
Cloak Parlors Boasts Wide Stock and Low Prices
A local ad touts cloaks plush sacques jackets and outer garments for women and children. It promises a bewildering display, variety of styles and grades, and urges every lady in the area to visit to compare prices and stock.
Shear's Carpet Room Ad Promises Low Prices and New Patterns
Carpets, rugs, oil cloths and curtains are all contained in our carpet room. We have always led in these goods with never equaled assortments, new patterns, and the lowest prices. If you are seeking carpets and related items, visit Shear's. Beginning.
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Shear’s
Largest line of dry goods exhibited in big vicinity
Will be exhibited the largest line of Dry Goods Carpets and Cloaks ever shown in big vicinity and at prices to suit the most economical buyer.
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North
Corwen Book
Clarendon
Coleman
Titusville
John Driscoll
John Lemmer
Rhodaberger
Knight & Hamilton
Storey
Whitling
Boyd Brothers & Young
Chet Bean
Ledger
Oup
Rettasty
Srosenam
Hattia Steiison
Wim. Grossenbourg
Frank Bostwick
Elk County
Wm. Buss
Mary Curran
Peter Curtes
WE. Norris
J.B. Wheeler
Doston
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Clevetasy
Texas
Philadelphia Press
Wanamaker
Cleveland
Tux Berks County Bar Association
John G. Metzger
Lycoming County
Metzger
Benjamin
Bentley
Metzgar
Beaver
Bucher
Union
Rockefeller
Northumberland
Clinton
B. Barry
Knights of Dabor
Barry
the Ledger
Fiest
Lste
New York State News
L. G. Noyes
Jacob Keller
Adam
Meldrum & Andersen
Buffalo
Congress
Buet
Goodrich & Fehlman
Washington
Robert Greaves
Eugie Gate
Salt Lake City
A. A. Davis & Co
Philip H. Welch
Henry Julingon
Cardinal Newman
Ene Ericson
White Chapel
George B. Williams
Wyman & Davis
Atention
Leeson
Hunter & Jarvis
Oath Warren
North Warren
PF. Ward
Addie Weiss
Slide
Misa Weiss
Dorwin
Asylum
Pretty Pear
tenOuch
J. Garnett
Garnett
M. E
Rugeell
Hunt
Paar
Shekleyville
Mercer County
S. P. Berry
Farmer’s Club
John
Stan Pex
North Clarendon
Peirce
Wheeler
E.R. Peirce
Catherine Burke
T. Burke
John O'Brien
Wm. Bass
Erie
Wm. McGee
E. R. Peirce
Miss Seifert
Yankeebuck
John Seifert
John Logan
Griswold
Richland
Mra. Griswold
Jobn Aletz
Christian Endeavor Society
Mary A. Livermore
C. P. Northrop
Lesser & Co
Bees Grocery
Davidshear
Stihar
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