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July First. "Oh, where's the beer of yester year?" [editorial cartoon by J. F. Bronstrup]

Editorial cartoon by J. F. Bronstrup shows a saloon owner smoking a cigar outside his recently converted bar. The establishment window now advertises…
Little Wanderers’ Advocate.

The first 16 pages of this item describe the origin, mission statement, constitution, and founding board members of the Union Mission and Home for…
This Little Book Contains Every Reason Why Women Should Not Vote

Small booklet consisting of blank pages.