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Editorial
May 30, 1884
The Londonderry Sifter
South Londonderry, Windham County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Editorial endorsing the nomination of O. R. Garfield, cousin of President Garfield, for a district position. Quotes 'The Reformer' praising his capacity and notes strong, near-unanimous support in towns like Windham, Townshend, Jamaica, and Wardsboro.
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The Garfield Boom.
The Reformer of last week says:
"Up in the northern part of the district there seems to be a determined effort to nominate O. R. Garfield of Townshend. He is a cousin of the late President Garfield, and is a man of considerable more than average capacity—clear-headed, upright and practical."
We are receiving daily indications that the people are disposed to take hold of this matter in earnest. In this town and Windham, Townshend, Jamaica and Wardsboro, judging from letters received and communication with the people of these towns, the feeling is almost unanimous in favor of Mr. Garfield, who seems to be regarded as the man, as indicated by the following
The Reformer of last week says:
"Up in the northern part of the district there seems to be a determined effort to nominate O. R. Garfield of Townshend. He is a cousin of the late President Garfield, and is a man of considerable more than average capacity—clear-headed, upright and practical."
We are receiving daily indications that the people are disposed to take hold of this matter in earnest. In this town and Windham, Townshend, Jamaica and Wardsboro, judging from letters received and communication with the people of these towns, the feeling is almost unanimous in favor of Mr. Garfield, who seems to be regarded as the man, as indicated by the following
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Garfield Nomination
Political Boom
District Politics
Local Support
Vermont Towns
What entities or persons were involved?
O. R. Garfield
The Reformer
President Garfield
Townshend
Windham
Jamaica
Wardsboro
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Nomination Of O. R. Garfield
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Garfield's Nomination
Key Figures
O. R. Garfield
The Reformer
President Garfield
Townshend
Windham
Jamaica
Wardsboro
Key Arguments
Determined Effort To Nominate O. R. Garfield In Northern District
Garfield Is Cousin Of Late President Garfield
Garfield Has Above Average Capacity: Clear Headed, Upright, Practical
Daily Indications Of Earnest Public Support
Near Unanimous Favor In Multiple Towns Based On Letters And Communications