Wells County Veterans Head to National Encampment in Indianapolis
The Wells County A R veterans gathered at Bluffton to depart on the Clover Leaf train for the National Encampment in Indianapolis. About 250 Wells County men joined the Indiana division with hundreds of civilians attending, marking a proud, military bearing send off after years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
A. R
Indianapolis
Bluffton
Wm. Swaim Post
Cessica
Gideon Chapp
John Carlos
H. H. Reed
David Hoopengardner
2. H. Snyder
Virgil Clark
Samuel Hughes
Q.J. Travis
Robert Rogers
Lewis Hoopengardner
Abram Hoopengardner
Kyron
Lew Dailey Post
G. A. R. Hall
Clover Leaf Station
Liberty Center
Indiana
Jine
Washington
Todiany
Armour Predicts Money Surges Help Economy Rally
A cheerful interview with Philip D. Armour of Chicago foresees money becoming plentiful again as banks and savers restart funds. He argues sentiment drove the shift, with reserves stayed strong and fears fading. Railroads and broader markets will take time to recover, but the turn is real and likely to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip D. Armour
Chicago
New York
Savings
Ife
Repeal Bill Passes House in Democratic Push
The House approved the repeal of the Sherman law in a 240 to 110 vote, and the Gland amendment for free coinage was rejected. The measure seeks a stable currency backed by gold silver and paper, ending privileged laws for mine owners and limiting rich manufacturer benefits. The Pulaski County Democrat notes reforming Sherman and pursuing universal justice.
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Tipton Times
House
Gland
Congress
Pulaski County
U.S. Treasury
John Sherman
House of Representatives
Friends of Universal
A Sugar Famine Sparked By Sugar Trust Actions
The piece warns of a looming sugar famine despite the McKinley bill. It notes scarce granulated sugar in the city, alleges a private trust manipulating supply, and claims eastern refineries halted output to boost refined sugar prices while raw sugar backs up and falls in price. Citizens are urged to endure the squeeze.
New Liberty Bell Taken To Chicago For World Tour
A newly cast Liberty Bell, weighing 13,000 pounds and six feet tall, was sent to Chicago to be rung on I A R day September 1. It contains $2,500 in coins and other Revolutionary era items, with $8,500 construction cost and $10,000 in donated coins. The bell is expected to tour the world before potentially reaching Capitol Hill in Washington.
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Chicago
Capitol Hill
Washington
California
Herald of Liberty
President Cleveland's health and Senate action amid tariff debates
Washington notes reaffirm Cleveland's health after his return to the White House and address sensational rumors of illness. The piece surveys Senate tariff debates, anticipated action on the Vorhees and Wilson bills, and the Ways and Means committee's schedule, along with Crisp's clash with ex Speaker Reed and a brief aside on Col. Lincoln's political ambitions.
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Washington, D. C
Cleveland
Washington
White House
House
Senate
Vorhees
Wilson
House Ways and Meana
Tom
Harry
Crisp
Richardson
Tennessee
Reed
Maine
United States
Russia
Col
Charles PV. Lincoln
Naum
Commissioner of Pensions
Indianapolis
Capitol
Vorhees Dill
Next Month's Weather Forecast by Rev Hicks
Rev Ira Hicks presents a September forecast predicting a hot opening across the country with central regions peaking September 1st to 2nd followed by cooling around September 6th or 7th. Expect abnormal electrical activity from September 10th to 15th, storm centers near September 12th, and possible cyclones near equatorial regions. A warm spell returns mid month, with equinox notes and potential frost in northern areas before a concluding warm period and late storms.
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Ira Hicks
Hemis
Open lands to public on Sept 16 by Clover Leaf Route
The Cherokee Strip of about 6,000,000 acres will open Saturday noon Sept 16. Homeseeker’s one fare excursion on Sept 12 allows travel three days early. Special coaches available beyond St Louis via Clover Leaf Route. Contact nearest agent or C C Jenkins Toledo Ohio.
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Toledo
St. Louis
Kansas City
Card of Thanks for bereavement by H Bunn family
With sorrowful hearts we extend our heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our darling babe Mu and Mus H Bunn.
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H. Bunn
Simmons Liver Regulator Relief Claim Ad
An advertisement urges immediate relief from indigestion fullness after meals and constipation by Simmons Liver Regulator. It cites unverified testimonials from Rev M B Wharton of Baltimore and extols the medicine as infallible, vegetable, and universally commendable for liver caused digestive issues.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Liver Regulator
M.B. Wharton
Baltimore
New Pension Order Revokes Suspensions
Indianapolis correspondence reports a new pension ruling after a Washington review. Congressman A N Martin pressed Pension Commissioner J Ochren to revoke suspensions, and by yesterday morning Martin was informed that suspensions would be broadly revoked, signaling major action.
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Indianapolis
Washington
A. N. Martin
Thomas Taggart
Martin
J.ochren
Pension Roll Restorations Weigh on House Committee
The discussion centers on restoring to the pension rolls a larger group of pensioners previously dropped. The Hon. A. N. Martin serves as chairman of the house committee on invalid pensions.
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A. N. Martin
Roush Bound Over After Preliminary Hearing
Decatur trial coverage shows about two hundred locals and neighbors of the dead girl watching as Roush is bound over to the circuit court. Mayor Reed presided. bond set at $1000. Expect trial before Judge Heller this term.
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Decatur
Roush
Liby
Reed
Stoush
Lyaching
Heller
Grand Public Sale of Poland China Hogs at Bluffton
Grand sale at Bluffton Indiana features thirty five Poland China hogs from J R Davis & Son. Commodore leads the herd with ties to show hog George Wilkes. sale starts 1 pm Saturday Sept 23 1894 under roof with weather no postponement. Also notices on Simmons Liver Regulator and walnut tree investments appear in the column.
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J. R. Davis & Son
Bluffton
Ind
Ohio
Urbana
Butler
Commodore
Grace W
Mona
Eve
Cora B
Graceful D
Hog Square
Heard
George Wilkes
Wells
J. R. Davis & Sons
Why People Took To Drink At St Bartholomew Mission
An Atar experience meeting of reformed drunkards in New York listed reasons for the drink habit. Factors cited included wealth or poverty, hard work or idleness, gambling losses or wins, single or large families, strict or lenient parenting, lack of friends or too many, heat or cold, and other social pressures. The piece contrasts this with a romantic countryside scene where two lovers exchange lines as a girl reacts to the moment, joking about a beetle in the scene.
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St. Bartholomew's Mission
New York
Geoorge
Laure
George
Memory of By-Gone Dayes Reflected in SC Traditions
A correspondent notes that South Carolina preserves old customs with Senate and House officers wearing silk robes and sergeant at arms bearing the mace and sword of state. The mace and sword, gifts of a British monarch, remain part of the State House ceremonial regalia.
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South Carolina
Senate
House
Epitaph Paper in Tomb Scene Slights Undertakers
The Tomb scene paper called the Epitaph, edited by Englishman Coffin and published by Sexton, is noted as a lively paper that notably refuses to carry undertaker advertisements, perhaps on the principle that death itself is a constant reminder to readers.
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Tombscene
Arizona
The
Epitaph
Coffin
Sexton
Esquimaux Heaven Described In Warm Blissful Imagery
A notably vivid quote depicts the heaven of the Esquimaux as a land of endless sunshine and warmth with boiling blubber pots overhead, costly fur couches scattered about, and a scene of serene ease.
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The
Esquimaux
Chicago's Lights Lincoln Park As A Chicago Resort
A description of Lincoln Park highlighting its lake shore location easy access and wide appeal for visitors. Notable attractions include lakes and lily ponds a conservatory electric fountain monuments to Lincoln Grant Line and a renowned wild animal collection. The park is free and offers expansive views and restful landscapes.
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Chicago
Lincoln Park
Lake Shore
Lincoln
Grant
Line
Lake Michigan
Buckien's Arnica Salve Advertised for Skin Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims it cures piles or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box sold by Chas C Deam.
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Chas. C. Deam
Try This Free Trial Bottle Of Dr King's Discovery
An advertisement promises relief from coughs colds and chest or throat troubles with Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and offers a free trial bottle at C C Deam s drug store. It notes la grippe sufferers saw speedy recovery and lists large sizes 50 cents and 1 00.
Electric Bitters and Salve Restore Health Record
SPECIMEN CASES describe S H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffering neuralgia rheumatism and bodily decline. Three bottles of Electric bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois had an eight year leg sore treated with Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. leg recovered. John Speaker of Batawba Ohio had fever sores. one bottle Electric bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed him. Sold by C C Deam.
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S. H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
John Speaker
Batawba
C. C. Deam
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Bland
Sayre
Texas
Missourian
Columbia City Post
Friends of
Wabash Times
Zoaphora
Reece
Zoaphora CO
IL. G
Liberty Bell
DeWitt
C.C. Deam
Mercury
Cherokee Strip
Poland
Georgia
Lanesboro
Minn
Chamberlain
U. S. Gov’t
U. S
Chemical Division
Ag’l Dep
Royal
Gov't Laboratory
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall
Esquimaux Heaven
Chicago’s
Buckien
Arnica
Zour
Yours
Ashbaucher Bros
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