29 Jul 1880
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1880
Page
1
A fragmentary piece recalls a Cincinnati convention and a Charleston newspaper debate on free ballots. It cites speeches urging voter protection, denouncing fraud, and recalling historical elections, with references to verdicts on Vicksburg and Maine, and to Generals Hancock and Fremont.
Senator Hoar blasts the Democratic platform in Lowell style at Panewil Hall Boston, arguing Republicans maintain four year policies while Democrats fail to propose concrete measures. He cites a Lowell newspaper claim that work is scarce, warns of free ballot promises by Southern states, and notes Wade Hampton’s pledge on constitutional government and moneyed policy.
A letter from General Garfield is cited as clear and fearless evidence that his nomination is proper and suitable. The writer praises Garfield Webster quotes, notes capacity and fidelity, and forecasts a vigorous Republican campaign with Garfield and Arthur. The piece, dated New York July 13 1880, presents New York observers’ supportive interpretation.
Advertises Dupree's Oil of Beauty as a healthful liquid applied to the skin to remove blemishes, tan, and blackheads. Claims to give a clear, fragrant complexion without paint or powders. Sold by Reatha Berard in Wooster Ohio.
A row of Republican turncoats including John W Fomey Leonard Jerome and ATL Pearson are roasted for proclaiming lifelong Republicanism. Forney is denounced as a post office procr with a warped war history. Jerome’s family is pressed to contradict his bold falsehoods. Pearson, a Union veteran and Pittsburgh riot figure, is praised as the genuine Democrat despite past mob threats. A satire ends with a pitch for Carter’s Little Liver Pills.
In 1864 during his first term James A Garfield feloniously consumed pastry from his boarding house mistress using a case-knife, shocking the mistress and others and deemed an offense against public morals and peace. In 1840 at age twenty he maliciously played hopscotch in his mother's yard, an act described as aiding others to break rules.
A fragment notes tooth decay stems from enamel erosion by powders and pastes. It praises Fragrant OZODONT as a timely remedy to arrest decay gum distress and bad breath while offering a pleasant aroma.
New York July 21 An appeal filed in the County Clerk's office in three suits by General William Hancock Almira Hancock and Adam Hancock against the St Cloud Hotel proprietors over alleged robbery of valuables from rooms on January 14 1864 The losses include a diamond set army badges a gold Masonic badge and other jewelry totaling about 14925 plus Ada Hancock's items The referee found the hotel guests were not legally liable for losses not caused by hotel negligence and judgments favored the defendants with appeals pending
John G. Whittier regrets he cannot attend the Amesbury Republican club formation. He pledges support for a candidate of character and vows vigilance against the Democrats, criticizing their policies toward Black citizens and the South, while opposing financial decisions tied to the Greenback movement.
An advertisement promises cure for liver complaints indigestion and related ailments when directions are followed. It promotes sugar coated large boxes of 80 pills at 25 cents and lists John C. West & Co. as the makers in Chicago with a free trial by mail on an 8 cent stamp.
A dense educational exhortation urging teachers to define success, pursue regular method, and cultivate self improvement. It lists requisites for a good school, plus concrete practices on discipline, planning, study, parent communication, and continual self review to surpass previous achievements.
The article argues that real learning arises when students actively reproduce knowledge. It critiques constant talking by teachers and praises minimal but precise instruction. It highlights the teacher who provides exact information at the right moment and lets students articulate and internalize concepts through practice.
The Journal of Virginia argues compensation for teachers must be based on ability rather than tenure. It contrasts routine veterans with first year teachers born for the work, suggesting early excellence predicts future effectiveness.
A Michigan high school principal tells students that each desk is the office of its owner and urges a fresh start tonight. He notes clean, well organized books and filed papers as hallmarks of future business success.
A druggist claims Blast Bitters are popular because they enrich the blood harden the nerves quiet digestion and aid overall health as a Food Medicine.
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