Texas Cattle Fever Proclamation Restricts Imports
Governor Oglesby issued a March 1 1888 proclamation to block cattle imports from the Indian Territory and southern Texas regions and several states. Exceptions allow transit for feeding in pens, direct slaughter destinations, or quarantine for ninety days upon application to the State Veteran or the Board. copies available from C P Johnson secretary Springfield Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Board of Live Stock Commissioners
Oglesby
Indian Territory
Texas
Palmer, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe, Hall, Chilrons
Greer
Arkansas
Louisiana
Tennessee
North Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
C. P. Johnson
Springfield
Lil
Tornado Threat and Historic Storm Comparisons Hint at Rising Risk
A historical foretelling notes Mount Vernon and Indiana storms mirror tornado danger as season nears. It warns that tornado winds may reach three hundred miles per hour beyond past tropical cyclone speeds and that above ground life has no guaranteed safety in such events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Indiana
de Foe
Etdystone
Mississippi Valley
Samuel Benner urges 1888 as opening for business ventures
The letter by Samuel Benner notes 1888 ends a seven year low price cycle from 1881 and marks a golden chance to start a business. He advises young entrepreneurs to seize the moment, stating depressions at cycle lows offer best investment opportunities while peak speculative periods are risky for new enterprises.
Tariff debate told in simple terms to a child
A narrator explains tariff purpose to a boy as a plan that raises prices on goods and stores money in Washington. It is said to channel funds from ordinary people to lend cheaply to wealthy Eastern interests, urging listeners to question why the public would accept higher prices and easier credit for the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East
Dixon Ladies Urged To Prepare Early Seasonal Servings
A brisk call to the ladies of Dixon and surrounding area to prepare early seasonal servings, urging preparation habits and involvement in the community effort during this time of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon and Vicinity
Embroideries Offered in Various Widths and Prices
List describes embroideries from 3 to 9 inches wide priced 10 12 14 16 19 and 25 cents per yard along with 22 inch flouncing embrideries and very fine patterns ranging from 45 to 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Randall remarks spark bipartisan debate over tariff and bonds
In a heated session a representative defended borrowing via surplus, dismissed a conspiracy against protection, and warned the Democratic party to stay united. The remarks imply Pennsylvania may endure without wool duties and steel rail tariffs, signaling shifting political alignments. The item ends with an advertisement urging local businessmen to print bill heads at a discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Ways and Means Committee
Republican Party
Congress
Kid Gloves Offered In Wide Price Range With Extras
We advertise the largest and best assortment of Kid Gloves in the city with prices from 65 cents to 125 dollars. Plain and embroidered back button and lacing options are available with a policy to take back any pair that proves unsatisfactory. Each pair includes an Oxidized Antique Glove Buttoner as a new free accessory.
Seasonable Goods at Smith & Ballou Old Stand
Full line of prints ginghams century cloths sateens table linen napkins towels white goods new Black Goods Jamestown dress goods sole agent in Dixon for these goods New Shirts Overalls muslin carpet warp writing paper envelopes pencils tablets soaps and more Call to see before spring purchases at the old Smith & Ballou stand creAs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Dixon
Rockford
Smith & Ballou
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Benner
Samuel Benner
Stern Brothers
OPERA
Illinois
Lee County
Ture Sun
Latern Brothers
Ore. T
Victor Scales
LD. Preoeer
Pay Coal
R. RK
Dixon Ills
C. A. Ballou
C.A. Ballou
Pao
Gahtu
AA and Santos Coffee
Creas
E. C Godefrey’s
Mik
J. W. Thomas
Agent Dixon
Main Street
MM. Catil.i
Hennessy & Reilly
Dixon, Ills
H. J. Brooks
Galera
J. Hl
A. Todd
Peoria
Third Sts
G. W. I. Brown
Ofice
Petersberger
Edsall
Heanepia
Blackman
Opathio
Morris Son
Bridg
C. C. Hunt
Sivian
Dixon, Hilinois
Offe Pinckney Block
Harriet E. Garrison
M. D
Second Street
North Court House Square
Dixon, Llinoil
W. Wray
H. E. Pats
Wynn & Paine
Higgh Drug Store
Dixon, Lils
Wyan
James McKenney
M. FE
Peoria Street
de Paine
South Universalist Church
Law
Jonns D. Crabyrer
Sherwood Dixon
Crabtree & Dixon
Oper House Block
Dixon, Ill
Sol. H. Bether
Attorney At Law
Office In Exchange Block
J. F. Sanford
Galena Street
Dixon, Illnois
A.C. Bardwell
Union Block
Ills
A. K. Trusdell
Exchange Block
Dixon National Bank
Eugene Pinckney
Pinckney
First Street
Daniel B. McKenney
Justice of the Peace
Rosenthal’s
Banks
Jason C. Ayres
James A. Hawley
Jason
Ayres
Takron Cumins
Freirais Finch
Jacop M. Patrick
James
A. Haley
Dixon, Illinois
Jos. Crawford
8. C. Exior
DW. W. McKenney
W. Hacker
D. W. McKenney & Co
Waterstreet, Dixon,l
Chas, M. Huguet
Utley
Austin Bros
Layl
GOTOE
J. Ryan
Dixon, Ilinois
William Smith
D. M. Fahrney
Dixon Post Office
B. B. Uiggirs’ Drug Store
John V. Thomas
Opera House Block
Silyl
Alexander & Howell
River
First Streets
J. H. Morris & Son
Proviste
W &c
West Side
F. F. Dixon Knight
Lils
J. H. Pratt
C. M. Henderson & CO
Rockford Boot and Shoe CO
D. Armstrong & CO
Buell & Sons
W.L. Douglass
William & Hoyt
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