20 Jan 1876
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Newspaper
Decatur Local Review
Location
Decatur, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1876
Page
1
The Beuget Office advertises printing services noting its prices are lower than any nearby establishment. It promises neat, prompt, and cheap work with artwork equal to any production in the city.
A long, oddly garbled local column discusses various townspeople, political figures, and incidents. It mentions Mr. Edgar’s spring wager accident, debates about police conduct, a court case, and social incidents in Long Creek, with remarks on Republican figures, community leaders, and a resisted article by a local writer.
An archaic sounding couplet reflects on refining taste and valuing the inner mood over costly gems or art. It contrasts avoiding ornate display with keeping a simple, sincere heart alight. The fragment hints at tasteful restraint and emotional clarity.
The snippet blends political notes about amendments granting women suffrage for school officers with local events. It mentions a new town near Spring Creek, a gold find near Custar Park, and a Blooming ton incident. It notes a mayoral incident, a baseball game on a frozen pond, and a survey showing male dominated colleges versus female academies. It also includes editorial rants on penmanship and eccentric writing, plus an advertisement for sewing machines and discounted brass goods from Hare & Green.
Centennal arting details a January 23 1870 meeting at La'olork Peat to discuss a Macon County centennial school and education representation. Notices cover property taxes on rent and real estate, distraint procedures, and legal references, with broad county administrative reminders and public-house announcements about sales, new stock, and professional services in Decatur Illinois.
Farmers urged to buy a new shel ter model praised for speed and efficiency. An accompanying cab device removes cobs directly into a wagon, reducing labor. Advertisement notes Decatur area dealer A A Murray offers the shelter and cab apparatus for sale.
A notice describes an upcoming comprehensive atlas for the State with maps of counties, state history, statistical data, and a portrait gallery. It promises lavish illustrations and public buildings, with edition planned for the Centennial in Philadelphia. It seeks extensive local patronage during canvassing.
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