18 Feb 1874
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Newspaper
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Location
Edwardsville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1874
Page
1
The Intelligencer lists publishing terms for ads including yearly and short-term rates, column and square charges, extra percentages for double columns, obituary and legal notices, advance payment requirements, and local versus transient notice pricing. It outlines per line charges, favorable rates for regular advertisers, and exact per line accents.
The National Grange platform praised for harmony and mutual goals faces skepticism. Critics cite overlong aims, while supporters push reforms against high interest and corruption. The piece notes Post Office fee changes and officials slow to adjust, with readers reporting overcharges on registered letters.
Special correspondence from Springfield reports a heated fight over railroad law amendments. The legislature votes down abolishing the railroad and warehouse commissioners and debates schedules of maximum rates. A substitute bill reading the schedules triggers procedural wrangling as lawmakers seek to remove doubt about future rates. The push for inter state rate fixes continues, with opinion split between reformers and opponents. The piece notes usury law clashes and a failed bid to consolidate the Illinois Supreme Court.
Lawmakers report strong support for consolidation from both southern and northern districts with Springfield pushed to the side. A printing investigation uncovers bid manipulation in 1872 with a 25 cent to 6 cent per 25 impressions change, prompting a house inquiry into bidding fairness and possible influence. The Governor signs the jury bill. revenue law revision moves forward. a canal memorial seeks widening Illinois Michigan link to boost northwest transport amid competing terminal points.
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