On Mon, 3 Oct 1994 12:35:52 CDT, Renee Raduechel <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >I have a bit of a problem. . .<stuff deleted>. . . >Also: I have no idea where Americans during the 19th century obtained their >information about candidates for state and federal offices, aside from >stumping the candidates did. Did information appear in local newspapers? >In publications like _Harper's_ or _Peterson's_? Local party representatives? >Distribution of information in town meetings? Posting notices in public >places like the general store or the blacksmith shop? Renee, Don't forget the Chautauquas (1874 to mid 1930s); I believe both sides were argued from their podia/stages. There is a good archives @ NY Chatauqua near Erie PA. Best, Jim