Congressional turmoil and tariff talk dominate 1888 session
The Dixon Sun reports in Washington on February 3 1888 that Republicans stumble over a public printer probe while party struggles over White vs Lowry Indiana seating. Deliberations touch on tariff bills postal rates and constitutional date changes, signaling broad reform debates ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
Rounds
Indiana
Committee On Elections
Scotland
United States
Ways and Mesans
Louisiana
House
Senate
Banquo
Congress
Sheriff Sale Notice in Lee County Illinois
By virtue of an execution in Lee County Circuit Court dated November 1887 James B Charters sues Owen Burns. Real estate described as lot 13 block J and lots 20 21 22 block J Harmon Village Lee Illinois to be sold February 15 1888 at 11 am at the north door of the courthouse in Vixen Lee County to satisfy the execution and fee bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lee County
Illinois
James B Charters
Owen Burns
Harmon
County of
Lee
William H, Woodyat
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Sleep Aid Cure
Want of sleep drives thousands to asylum. doctors warn of rising cases. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is urged as the best alterative and blood purifier to restore circulation, vitality, and nervous health. Testimonials from Rev. Coté, Frederick W. Pratt, and William F. Bowker support cures for stomach issues, insomnia, and nervous debility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
T. G. A. Coté
Mass, Home Missionary Society
Frederick W. Pratt
Washington Street
Boston
William F. Bowker
Erie, Pa
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Ad Promotes Cure Claims
Advertisement states Ayer's Sarsaparilla prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co. Lowell Massachusetts for sale by all druggists. Priced at $1 per bottle and six bottles for $5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
The Second Hand Store Promises Low Prices on New and Used Goods
A storefront opposite Applefords agricultural store on Main Street adopts the name The Second Hand Store to attract buyers of low priced goods while also selling new items. The owner invites dispossessed household articles and offers to buy them at prices enabling resale to value seekers. New kitchen goods glassware chairs tables and chamber suits are highlighted as part of the stock.
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Applefords Agricultural Store
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The
Dixon Sun
Ww.m. Kennedy
Dixon, Illinois
Washington
Washington, D. C
Benedict
Sheriff’s Sale
C. Fi
Keyes
Main Street
Dixon, Ills
J.H. Pratt
C. M. Henderson & CO
Rockford Boot and Shoe CO
D. Armstrong & CO
Buell & Sons
W. L. Douglass
William & Hoyt’s
RAT R’s
Brubaker & Carpenter
Alis EA
ONE Price Clothiers
P. S
T. J. Miller
East Main Street
Rochester Lamp
Beish Goods
D. S. Horton
James H. Todd
Galena Street
Dixon
Thomas Dolan & Son
Merchant Tailors
God Fats
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