Canal scheme sparks northwest urged support in Illinois
In Dixon Illinois on November 7 1883 speakers urged building the Michigan and Mississippi canal to lower grain prices and boost western exports. Representatives Hitt Bonney and Henderson argued canals would raise wheat prices to the Rockies and cheapen bread nationwide while several Illinois counties and Chicago backed the plan. A 12 member executive committee was formed and future meetings set for the last Thursday of October.
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Lake Michigan
St. Paul
Mississippi
Chicago
Liverpool
Henderson
East
Northwest
Hitt
Illinois
Rocky Mountains
United States
Michigan and Mississipi
Illinois and Michigan
I. Z. Leiter
Murry Nelson
N. G Little
Springfield
J. M. Allan
Geneseo
W. ©. James
Council Bluffs
J. W. Green
Davenport
W. S. King
Minneapolis
Errors of Etiquette and Fashion Follies Highlighted at Grand
A Cincinnati Saturday Night column recalls fashion missteps as a woman wears an Annie of Austria collarette to dinner and a man sports his suspenders inside out. The banter pivots on strict fashion norms, matinee wear, and breakfast caps, ending with a string of comic sartorial mishaps.
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Austria
Cincinnati
What Surgery Can Do
A London Lancet survey of recent medical progress highlights dramatic surgical advances. Antiseptics like eucalyptus extracts improved safety. liver abscess drainage, partial stomach resections, and pylorus and esophageal openings show functional gains. Brain and nervous system localization advances aid disease targeting. Bone transplantation and sponge grafting aid large wounds with absorbable sponge supporting new tissue.
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London Lancet
American mining stock venture hires Mexican land and cattle
An American company with 5 million dollars capital organized in Colorado plans mining and stock-raising in Mexico. It has 300000 acres secured with aim for a million acres, to stock 50000 Mexican cows and 2000 Kentucky yearling bulls. Managers project a net 34 percent annual profit and full capital will be needed to start.
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Colorado
Mexico
Kentucky
Busking Bees Return in Berks County Theatrical Vibe
A lively scene in Berks County brings back old fashioned busking with spirited display. Philadelphia youth attending the theater squints at the stage and smokes between acts, then escorts his date home after the show.
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Berks County
Philadelphia
Coal Salt and Cement Orders by Telephone
The notice advertises ordering Coal Salt and Fresh Milwaukee Cement by telephone. It claims on hand a fine lot of Blossburg Coal for black smiths use and that Brick and Plastering Hair are constantly available.
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Milwaukee
Blossburg
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