The Judgeship and Political Factions in the Region
The piece argues Wells will seek a judgeship after August 2, praising Velde as a capable, impartial candidate backed by the Republican party in all counties. It lauds the Chicago Record-Herald for independent, nonpartisan coverage and shifts to local health notes and Nebraska land and crop profits, highlighting climate, land prices, school funding, and farming advantages in Nebraska.
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Wells
Pekino Library
Library Association
Velde
Peoria Evening Star
Chicago Record-Herald
Nebraska
Neb
Esn
Kan
Iilmore
Probate Court Notice in Peoria County Illinois 1901
Publication notice from Peoria County Probate Court concerning Edward J. Brooks administrator of Margaret E. Brooks deceased. Petition to sell real estate to pay debts against Oscar Brooks Blanch Gerbach Jessie Brooks defendants. order sought for sale of premises in Peoria County to satisfy estate debts. Objections due at October 1901 term. cras A. Rogen probate clerk.
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Ithoow
Peoria County
Edward J. Brooks
Margaret E. Brooks
Victoria Wilson Ovcar Brooks
Elmer Brook
William Brooks
Kowler Beleke
Blanch Brooks
Jene Brooks
Reil Real Estate
Oscar Brooks
Blanch Gerbach
Nee Brookes
Jessie Brooks
Peona County
Oscar Brooke
Blanch Gerbren
Nee Brooks
Jesse Brooks
Edward Jo Brooks
Warcaret FE Brooke
Amd
Teo-Sr
Beleor
Areca
Penrinani
Holden
Peoria
Illinois
Cras
A. Rogen
Roses
Senoes
A Winister's Good Work On Bilious Illness Cure
Rev A A Power of Empona Kan reports Eb suffered bilious colic but recovered after two doses of Coliz Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He contrasts with another patient who failed two doctors before relief. The letter endorses Chamberlain's remedies and Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Kan
Jong
Wm Robinseen & Ga
Medicines Improve Complexion Says Ad
A mirror testifies to a wretched sallow complexion and liver trouble, but Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised to regulate the liver purify the blood and give clear skin rosy cheeks and a rich complexion. Only 25c at Wm Robinson Co’s drag store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Wm. Robinson &Co
Hall of Philanthropy Endorsed by Bishop Potter
Bishop Potter endorses Miss Perry’s World’s Fair philanthropy project and urges a Hall of Philanthropy in connection with the fair. He praises organized beneficence and its educative power, noting his own experience in settlement work and his stance on civic reform. The letter, dated May 18, 1901, from Diocesan House in New York, advocates building the hall as a beacon of humane service.
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Potter
Hojland
Miss Perry
St. Louis
New York
Wednesday Club
Diocesan House
Lafayette Place
Holland
Henry C. Potter
Royal Monogram Design for King Edward’s Livery
The royal monogram to be placed on King Edward’s livery uses the E R letters with VII beneath. The previous sovereigns flamboyant cipher prompted a stricter taste, affecting full state trappings and also the Ascot and Goodwood liveries now in preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Vii
Ascot
Goodwood
Mosby Daughter Receives Diploma From Maryard University Hospital
Pauline Vincent Mosby, daughter of Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby, earned her diploma at Maryard University Hospital in Battle. She plans to move to California to begin a nursing career, following a class of southern women who completed the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Vincent Mosby
John S. Moby
Maryard University Hospital
CWO Uents
Miss Mosby
California
Sponge fishing blooms along Havana coast
Sponge fishing has developed rapidly on the southern coast of Havana province. About fifteen years ago a Greek sailor began the industry, and today sponge exports from Patabano reach about $1,000,000 annually.
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Cabs
Havana
A.santages
Thi Suustry
Epatabano
Rockefeller Is Said To Issue Only Suggestions
Report claims John D. Rockefeller, head of Standard Oil, rarely gives direct orders. He allegedly makes suggestions and leaves decisions to department heads, who bear full responsibility for outcomes.
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Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Literary Men Live Long to Old Age
The article argues that heavy literary work does not necessarily shorten life and that most writers maintain balance. It cites figures from Jonathan Edwards to contemporary names, noting American writers often live longer than English peers and naming Henry James, Bret Harte, Howells, and others as figures nearing retirement ages.
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Scott
Dickens
Thackeray
Jonathan Edwards
Edgar Allen Poe
Bayard Taylor
Lanier
Dr. Holmes
Whittier
Emerson
Longfellow
Bryant
Carlysie
Newman
Henry James
Brete Harte
Howells
Donald Mitchell
Weir Mitchell
Stedman
Stoddard
Aldrich
Fiske
Cable
Cleméns
Chicago Journal
Reading book language challenged by school inspector
An inspector in a blue book era criticizes elementary school reading materials for words beyond children’s comprehension. He cites a line where a reader asks about the length of “that day” and learns it is “twenty four hours,” highlighting gaps between text and pupil understanding.
How They Eat Oranges In Cuba Style Dining Observed
A fragment discusses Cuban orange peeling habits noting the fruit is peeled round like an apple with careful cuts through the rind. It contrasts with American behavior and mentions that Cubans prefer to peel their own fruit.
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Cuba
Fossil Coral Reefs Found Near Bainbridge Georgia
Fossil coral reefs discovered within two years near Bainbridge on the Flint River Georgia include reefs with coral heads over a foot in size and many specimens. The report notes the scale of the finds and the unusual abundance of coral remains in the area.
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Bainbridge
Flint River
Georgia
Rene
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Louisville, KY
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Mentucky, Tennesee, Alabama
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Ingersol
Eoria
Lewis
All
Munn & Co
Anteronéway
Washington
Tuttle
Adams Express Company
Fuxar
Gein Stampa
S A. Tuttle
Beverly Street
Boston
Masa
Nannie Gallegar
la Grauve
Bucklen
War Robinson & Codine
WM Orin
Eason Med
Bee
Fearless
Independent
Lyon
P.M
Hesllvday
Abel Ebable
Wm Robinson & Co
Bowne
Ark
DeWitt
Iowa
Indiana
Colon
Neh
Rocky Mountain
Greenwood
Maryland
Woodford
Lemon
Chridy
Memler Bros
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King Edward
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