A Trip To Old Virginia From Peoria
Two Illinois travelers recount a two week southern trip via Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio railways. They describe mountain tunnels and daylight returns, visit Richmond and Amelia, view General Lee’s operations, stay at Hindle’s plantation, and note historic details of the house and grounds. They meet Mrs Hindle and Mr and Mrs O Connor, remark on farming land, return by Pullman through Indianapolis, and praise Virginians hospitality before arriving home.
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Peoria
Big Four
Chesapeake & Ohio
R.R
Allevhauys
Virglois
Richmood
Amelia
Lee
Dayd Hindle
Brimfeld
Johnson
Hindle
Rmuodah
Seitleren
Hinde
Mr. Hindle
Richmond
Indianapole
Ind
Ohio River
Kentucky
Covinton
Cincionati
Morganctown
Putman Co
Indiana
Decatur
Ihoals
A Belcher
Cour
Horace
Nortu
Virginia
Farwioutco Jas
Ella Stephens
Master Of The Art Of News Letter Writinn
William E Curtis, famed Chicago Record Herald correspondent, writes engaging two column letters daily. His worldwide travel writing captivates hundreds of thousands of readers across genders, covering politics, travel, finance, and history with broad public appeal.
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William E. Curtis
Chicago Record Herald
Ucus
Herald
Curtis the Reporter Who Writes From Every Corner
Mr Curtis is a celebrated Chicago journalist known for timely information and entertaining writing. Beginning in 1872 as a Chicago reporter, he rose to managing editor, led a South American government commission, and headed the Latin American department at the Chicago Record. He is famed for producing news letters that educate and engage readers across the world.
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Curtis
Washington
Caucasus
Paris
Persia
Chicago
South America
James A. Blake
Bureau of American Republics
United States
Helan
Eurpe
Tor
Ierald
Everphenishi
Pataveris
Koichatga
Daily News
Local Notes Open with Prices and Property Damage Report
Local notes mention Milliary price reduction and July 4 at Bhaoe's. An old Wilford cellar near Fitch's harbor shop was blown last week improving the property’s appearance. Lizzie Kent, daughter of Will and Mra Kebl, returned from Cantos visit with Aunt Mra Dawson. Lassie found a one piano as a gift from LEB McKown, J E Bill, and G. D. Allewelt to her. Allewelt and McKown served on Peoria jury. McKown excused. A bale on Ralph Kesler’s place burned Tuesday night, destroying a barn and damaging surrounding property. neighbors and fire company contained the blaze. The brass origin is unknown.
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Wilford Ot
Fitch
Lizzie Kent
Will Kebl
Mra
Chas Dawson
Cantos
Lassie
Leb McKown
J E Bill
G. D. Allewelt
Citisens and Fire Company
Glad to Recommend Foley Kidney Pills in Indiana Ad
A Kokomo resident reports relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. The letter claims backache faded kidneys grew stronger and urinary symptoms eased, urging others to try the remedy.
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EO Wedkley
Kokomo
Ind
Eaye
Foley Kiiney Pilla
peRow Pessings
Wm Robineca Oo
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Manns
Descri
Bether
Nitantiaes
Seca
Mann
America
Corse
Agjon
Wexady
Cady
Dr. King
Ron Caysr
Rale
WM. Robinson & CO
Hesse
Ars the
Thave
Ash
Old Virginle
Hayden & CO
Plymouth
Crandall, Flynn and
Tuttle Land
Mme
Bhaoe's
Pusi
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