08 Feb 1887
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Newspaper
Alton Daily Telegraph
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1887
Page
1
The article notes E Berry Wall once known as the king of the dudes in New York was in Washington wearing a broadcloth suit with claw-hammer coat and white vest. He wore a high plain collar, dancing pumps, black silk stockings with white stripe and diamonds, light pearl gloves, a regulation white tie, and a large white convolvulus boutonniere.
Prof. Palmer of Adelbert college Cleveland has acquired the library of Prof. Scherrer Berlin university. About twelve thousand volumes form a valuable collection in German language and literature. Palmer studied under Scherrer in Europe and arranged to bring the works to Adelbert with funds raised by Cleveland citizens.
A five foot vein of coal was struck at a depth of 300 feet at Charleston Coles County Illinois on Saturday. The article also notes various political and social items including proposed military rifle patterns for Britain Ireland and Germany France tensions and a jury verdict in a Philadelphia damages case.
Forty lawmakers from Staiicheco Al met to act on revenue commission findings. They favor changing the assessment date to May 1 from Jan 1 and oppose the proposed township assessor system. They prefer the present system and aim to protect farmers interests during revenue law revision.
The Sangamon county Board of Supervisors votes to buy 150 acres near Springfield with 50000 for improvements as Chicago presses to secure the Illinois State Fair location. Bills are in committee and Chicago plans to push a bill authorizing South Park grounds for the fair.
In the Illinois Senate little action occurred while the House introduced key measures. A safety bill would require rail passenger cars to use improved heat systems upon certification by railroad authorities. other proposals restrict partisan police formations and authorize pensions for Union soldiers. Additional bills regulate telecom and rail operations, with a site offered for a capitol monument and a potential tax on incorporations. Amid this, disaster news from Vermont reports rescue efforts on the White River and varying body recoveries from the wreck, with local officials updating counts and identifications.
This advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a universal cure for coughs colds and severe lung troubles. It claims the remedy treats the cause rather than merely drying symptoms and asserts it can save doctor bills. Sold by druggists and dealers 75 cents per bottle. The piece also notes dramatic lightning occurrences in Alton Ohio and general towns reacting with alarm.
The advertisement claims croup whooping cough sore throat and sudden cold are easily controlled by promptly administering Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It asserts the remedy is safe to take and certain in its action.
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