26 Dec 1871
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Newspaper
Dundee Weekly
Location
Dundee, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1871
Page
1
The Ligin Gazette laments rising insanity and questions why a wealth society must build and sustain asylums. It argues the cause lies in modern living, notes increasing imbecility, and pleads for humane care while pondering the moral burden on humanity.
Report on the new County Poor House built for under twenty thousand dollars. Geo Ferson Hsq. of St. Charles praised for leadership and sound counsel. Committee chair Wa. J. Brown of Geneva commended for prudent, economical design and focus on usefulness over display. Also notes on Dayprx Weekly and a political summary of presidential terms and Congress majorities.
A broad roundup of Elgin merchants promotes low prices across dry goods groceries boots furs and hardware. Advertisers include F HALA TORRENCE & SON J OATMAN & CO and many others offering groceries medicines meat markets and furniture with New Year sales noted alongside community items and weather chatter.
In grateful terms the printers express appreciation for two large Christmas cakes presented by Mrs A Wardle. They wish her blessings and many returns of the festive season.
A leather bound portfolio was found in a local area last Saturday night. The owner can reclaim it by calling at the referenced office.
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