Appeal to Democrats and reform views in Ledger
The Ledger reprints a February 80 1888 appeal from Reed Bros to Democrats in Warren PA urging a three to five delegate convention from clubs for stronger party organization. It also notes Mrs Cleveland’s interest in newspaper reform and her idea that women should choose newspapers fit for domestic circles to guide youth.
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Pennsylvania
Democratic State Committee
Tuo
A. Epwarps
Gry
George R. Svowpen
James K. Scoriz
George Morcan
Jonx D. Wormay
Broad Street
Phila
United States
Judges to be elected in Pennsylvania this November
The article notes many Pennsylvania judges whose terms expire, including a supreme judge to succeed Chief Justice Gordon for twenty one years, plus several president and additional law judges to ten year terms. It lists names by county and party, and mentions serving by gubernatorial appointment. It also discusses Orphans' Court judges and a gubernatorial candidate linked to the Republican ticket.
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Pennsylvania
Gordon
J. Philadelphia
J. J. Clark Hare
R. M. Russell Thayer
Tiega
Stephen F. Wilson
Clinton
Cameron and
Elk
Charles A. Mayer
Vnango
Charles E. Taylor
Lycoming
H. H. Cumin
Lehigh
Edwin Albright
Susquehanna
J. B. McCullum
Montgomery
H. K. Weand
Franklin
D. Watson Rowe
Orphans’ Court
Philadelphia
William N. Ashman
Clement B. Penrose
Henry Bergh
Humane Society
The Evils of Stock Gambling and Moral Decline
A polemical piece condemns stock gambling and monetary greed as eroding manhood and public virtue. It decries embezzlement, excuses for crime, and a low moral standard in business, urging honest conduct, punishment of defaulters, and exclusion of thieves from society. It also praises Hon. Leonard Rhone for agricultural legislative work and critiques party editorial tactics surrounding a sheriff’s race.
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Wall Street
Rome
Governor Beavee Proclaims Arbor Day Amid Political Rhetoric
The article surveys Governor Beavee’s proclamation for Arbor Day on April 27 and critiques tariff reform tactics by protectionists. It also notes social and political gossip about Gov Hitt’s marriage prospects, temperance candidates, Henry Bergh’s legacy, a Grant memoir lawsuit, amendments to appoint U.S. senators, and a dubious claim about Ervy Allen shaping a campaign attack.
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Beavee
Walter Q. Gresham a Prominent Indiana Republican Leader
Walter Q. Gresham of Indiana, born 1833 near Corydon, educated at Bloomington University, served in the state legislature and military ranks up to brigadier general, declined a Grant port position, ran for Senate in 1880, appointed Postmaster General in 1882 by President Arthur, a strong public speaker and unite-of-party figure seen as a likely Republican presidential nominee.
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Walter Q. Gresham
Indiana
Corydon
Bloomington University
Porter
Vicksburg
Grant
New Orleans
United States Senate
Arthur
Howe
Nasal voices and false teeth spark debate on Americans
An English woman laments high nasal voices and false teeth among American women, attributing the traits to a dry atmosphere and catarrhal issues. She promotes Warner’s Log Cabin remedies as cures and cites testimonials, urging regular use to prevent catarrh and its serious consequences, then advertises Minot’s Dentifrice and local services.
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Warners Log Cabin
Comrad Eli Fisher
Salem
Henry Co
Tuwa
Warner
Hibbard's Own asbestos roof paint promotion arrives in Jamestown
Coldren & Weaver announce their county rights for Hibbard's Own asbestos roof paint. The ad extols its leaking, decay stopping, and fire resisting properties, claiming it strengthens timber, extends roof life, and outperforms cheaper alternatives. Readers urged to visit 309 Main street and note the testimonials from multiple states.
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Jamestown Sun
Coldren & Weaver
Hibbard
Main Street
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
California
What am I to do Green's August Flower remedy advice
The passage describes biliousness with varied symptoms such as appetite changes, white furred tongue, digestive upset, diarrhea or constipation, hemorrhoids or bleeding, giddiness headaches acidity and flatulence. It recommends Green's August Flower as a low cost cure trusted by thousands.
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Green
For Sale Smith farm in Conewango township near Dutch Hill road
One hundred acre farm in Conewango township on the west side of Dutch Hill road from Jackson Run, three miles from North Warren. For details contact W. M. Suiru at 3121 Box 46, North Warren, Pa. Also an ad urging young men to dress stylishly and visit George Ball for stylish goods at reasonable prices.
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Conewango Township
Dutch Hill
Jackson Run
North Warren
Smith
George Ball
New Spring Novelties at D Shear’s Penn A
We are still waging war on winter goods and must close out all heavy items including flannel cloaks and underwear. New spring stock arriving, and buyers are urged to purchase now for next winter to lock in low prices. Do not delay.
Our Housekeeping Departments Are Worthy of Your Attention
Our Housekeeping Departments Are worthy of your attention. New table linens towels napkins table and stand covers stamped goods tidies tray and sideboard covers splashers scarfs lace and Madras curtains scrims curtain poles and shadings mats rugs oil cloth carpets.
Speaking of Carpets Spring Bargainsaboard
Speak of carpets as spring cleaning nears and shoppers seek new patterns. The ad touts astonishing bargains on new carpets and highlights a beat on extra super all wool ingrain products, promising desirable options.
Carpet sale offers 62 1-2 Cents body Brussels and more
A retailer advertises a clearance of 1000 pieces of carpet from 13 to 2 yards per piece in various styles including body Brussels as cheap as 98 per piece, Tapestry Brussels at 75 cents, and Moquette and Velvet at $1.25 per piece, urging buyers to act to make space.
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Brussels
Tapestry
Body
Bargain Remnant Auction on Fabrics and Cloaks
One thousand fabric remnants from 5 to 20 yards and 1000 yds of wearables offered at deep discounts. Brussels, velvet, moquette priced 60 to 89 cents per yard with limited time. 40 inch Tricot Flannels 25 cents. other dress goods 39 cents. Cloak stock also being cleared with up to 50 percent savings.
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Brussels
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