Readjusters and Bourbons clash over Virginia politics in 1880 battles
Detailed account portrays Mahone's rebuff of Bourbon offers to join the National Democratic effort. It recounts Hindo explanations for Readjuster independence from Cincinnati fusion, the 1880 Virginia conventions, and warnings to party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
National Committee
Mahone
New York
Virginia
United States Senate
Funder Democrats
Chajrmah Barnum
General Mahone
Washington
Barnum
Tilden
Cincinnati
Funder
Field
Readjuster
Nancock
English
Wincinnat
Indorsing Hancock
National Democratic Party
Bourbons
Readjusters
Democratic National Committee
Indiana
Samuel J. Randall
Randall
Congress
Goode
Tucker
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Philadelphia
Andall
Roger A. Pryor
Hewitt
Pryor
Nationaél Committee
New Jersey
Connecticut
Hancock
Subi
Ile
Secret to riches through economy and Electric Bitters
An old saying from Deacon Snyder touts thrift to obtain wealth. He credits health and happiness to using Electric Bitters, costing fifty cents per bottle, and sold by Laubach & Beveridge. The note touts the remedy as a simple household secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Snyder
Laubach & Bevard
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Cure for Various Ailments
Astonishing the world, Electric Bitters are praised as a perfect cure for exhausted constitutions, female weakness, and general decline. The advertisement claims permanent results and notes they aid kidney and urinary complaints. Sold by Laubach & Bevard at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach &Bevard
Presbyterian seaside limits and inland roots, says NYT
The New York Times notes Presbyterians fail at seaside resort life due to inland, mountainous origins. Congregationalism thrives inland. Scottish Presbyterianism remains in the mountains, while coastal areas see little growth for any Presbyterian form. Methodism suits sea settings. steadiness and punctuality win trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Scotland
New England
Boston
Allegheny Mountains
Youthful days of Botary and Lincoln era hotel intrigue
A fragment recounts young Botary or Bob in Washington during Lincoln's era, courting Mary Harlan daughter of Ex Secretary Lee amid a society circle at a grand hotel. It notes a rival romance with a hotel habitué and mentions a grave discovery, the body of John Wilkes Booth bearing a miniature of the captivating young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ligtcoln
Bob
Agong
Bith
Bol
Mary Harlan
Lee
Iit Louse
Miss Harlan
White House
Mils
J J Wilkes Booth
Buckléns Arnica Salve advertised as best salve
An old ad touts Buckléns Arnica Salve as the best relief for cuts sores and skin eruptions with a 35 cent price. Zaubach & Bevand sell it at 22y1 Copcell while other patent medicines are also promoted including Johnston's Sarsaparilla and Chiedda's Sarsaparilla for various ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaubach & Bevand
Precautionary Rules for Matches in Household Safety
The article urges strict control of matches with a metal safe, a tin stock kept by the master, and a single caretaker for replenishment. It warns that loose matches are a serious offence and advises disposing of broken or overloaded ends, breaking apart clumped matches, and treating each match as a potential weapon to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar Tn
Amertcan Agirteultn Rey
Revolutionary healing cure touted for consumption and throat ills
An advertisement extols Dr Kyxa's New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments claiming dramatic health benefits. It lists conditions like bronchitis asthma hay fever croup and throat disorders and notes trial bottles at 10 cents with regular sizes sold by Laubach and Beverard. The closing lines offer moral reflections on ambition fate and trickery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyxa
Kine
Laubach
Bevard
Local Patent Medicine Ads Highlight Cough Croup Remedies
An early 20th century display of patent medicine notices touts Dr Thom Electric for croup and rheumatic ailments, plus METTAL AS HEADACHE AND DYSPEPSIA PILLS. The clashing copy includes slogans, prices 25 cents, and dealer names Lahbach Bevard and Druggists. Also claims Cure by Cuticura Remedies with address 2542 Dearborn, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mexa
Strong, Cobb & CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Laubach & Bevard
Carter
Carter Medicine CO
New York
Thom
Lahbach & Bevard
CMG
Resolsek
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Death of Henry Breneman at 22 Near East Union
The obituary notes Henry Breneman died March 14 1891 at an East Union site at age 22. A quiet industrious man with strong social ties he left a daughter and wife Mass Villa Bechtel. A large funeral procession followed his remains to the church and Rev J C Myers led the sermon from Hebrews 9 27 with assistance from Revs Kadfiman and Irving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Union
Mar
Henry Breneman
Breneman
J C Myers
Kadfiman
Irving
Mass Villa Bechtel
East Paton Luthean Church
Scotland
Louie
Malt Bitters Promoted as Blood Strengthener and Health Aid
Ad copy promotes Malt Bitters as the best blood partner and a rapid remedy for weakness and nervousness. It claims women and children can use it freely for health benefits and warns about controlling passions and taking hold of opportunity with faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saething
Poisonous quack cure promise for malaria remedy
A dubious patent medicine promotes a Lion Malaria and Liver Pad and Body and Foot Plasters claiming to cure chills, malaria, and fever. Advertisers tout a “cheapest treatment ever” and a full remedy for one dollar sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alth Storer
Calisaya and Son
Alalt Bitteha Company
Boston
Mass
Testament of Brother Thomas and Sabbath School Work
A church group expresses gratitude for the late Brother Thomas and his Sabbath School work. They pledge to sustain his legacy, cherish past associations, and perpetuate the work begun in the community with prayers and memories. The document is signed by church officers and elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Chomas
Chis
Kierren
Rt Beeravas
Dos Pirestoyr
Maddson
Reas
Ain
Therin
Artie EB. Diskeys
Bender
Jesus
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Ulsters
Ulsterettes
Igo
Barrett & Ogden
Wooster
DR Mettaurs
Mettaur
Driggusts
NS Fore Knetvij
DW Mata & Co
H Iimediately
Fooks
Pleosug
Wadgster
MATZ
Bhownells
Wnl
Prairie Farm
Brideport
Cohio & Mississippi
Lawrence County
Ieee
Bb Lane
Blahresville
Wayne County
Chilitte Papers
Oy Ee
Zimmerman & CO
Emporium Drug Store
Houdler
Phice
Coenry & Co
Hall
J M Bly
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Mas
Democracy
Mount Union College
Indy
Allance Union Depot
Baldress
I Lewis Miller
Akron
Hartshorn
Mt “Union
Excelsior
Beistle
WM H Banker
BOP BiieRs
Auc
Lerss
OPA
BECHY
Tian TL
Epvndip Ein
Fredricksburg Vearly
Smithville
Kirk Wood
Board OF School Examiners
West Salem
Dalton
Osth
Weber
Heiskeit
Heiskell
Johnston, Holloway & CO
Marshall Keathley
F. H. L. Laird
Alton
Polos
Ind
Bob Lincoln
Bucklén
Johnston
Ohiedda
Johnnsion
Idyleow
Frazier
Brazier
Tingle Meris
Childise Frazier
Henry & Oggies
Roller & Wilson, Ney
Iillams
Walgames
Wohans
Colfinberry
Auryting
D Williams
Lad
Marin Rece Tt
Fok
Henry Ae Rop
S. Eland
Roller & Wise
Mettacris
Will WieDonald
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Voe
The
New Pittshore Union Sabbath School
Resolead
Allin Sonfde
RFR
Cara Lehwan
Alt Hstine
Kari
Kendall
Sern WM Cure
Satie
Paige
Wells, Richardson , Co
Prop’s
Burlington
Uticura
2Net
Wosety Thomas
Gray
TUE Gray Medicine CO
Borrato
Laubacu & Bey
Collins
Pattrr
Roston
J. B. Simpson
J.B. Shmpson
J B. Simpson's Medicine Co
Buffalo, N
J) Zimmerman
I J
Fueanaoly
C Culverwell Medical CO
Ann . St
N.Y
Sparta Cape
Barnes
Sar
Anu
Peesqane
Flesi
Hintaan
Liniment
Kenpall
Kerdall
Rn Momun Fricke
Hematite Congregational Church
Hematite
B. J. Kendal
Vermont
Y& Co
Enosburph Falls
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