No Gentleman and the Clermont Herald clash over attire
In a pointed exchange, Mogurep No Gentleman defends his attire and actions in Clermont, stating the Elgin Rond is a better paper than the Clermont Herald and defending his clothing as paid for and appropriate. He praises Clermont and its citizens while challenging presumptions about newspaper standards and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annaworth
Clermont
New York Sun
Elgin
Clermont Herald
Queeney McQueen
Guy
Mack
Arlington Mercury on wing test for fair site water works plan
The Arlington Mercury discusses a wing test at the fair ground to try a Hing engine in the Vittle building. Wind, fuel, and safety concerns delayed the trial, with critics opposing the experiment though some favor water works. A proposed stand and pumping setup could cost under 100 dollars, aiming for a local, expandable system.
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Arlington Mercury
Vittle
Fair Ground
Frayed Notice on City Roads and Exposition Travel
Fragmented notice references dirt and improvements, a fire engine pair, and a plea for better city planning. It also advertises Shilor's Cure and lists travel details for the 1895 St Louis Exposition with fares, dates, and ticket sales through Cedar Rapids Iowa and Missouri agents.
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St. Louis
Tarai
Missouri
Lotus Exposition
Pouis
Syle
Gallon Blo
T Morton
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Republican County Convention Nominates Payette County Officers
Voters attended the Republican County Convention at West Union where John Thompson was named representative Ermyk Camp treasurer Al Hawkins sheriff H F Bloodyond county superintendent Dr Frank Dodd coroner Wm Montgomery surveyor The nominees were praised as good men and supporters voiced intention to back the ticket if majority approves them.
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Weat Union
John Thompson
Ermyk Camp
al Hawkins
H. F. Bloodyond
Frank Dodd
Wm. Montgomery
Payette County
Eame
The Jils of Women and a Gentle Cure Noted
A fragmented notice presents a remedy claim by W. H. Flakes titled Forgale and linked to Kyrl's Clover Tea Ten. The text mentions constipation and canes, suggesting a promotional medical cure portrayed in period newspaper style.
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Kyrl
W. H. Flakes
Watermelons Swiped From Wagon by Quick Merchants
A Fayette man drove in Wednesday with a load of watermelons and attempted to unload them to local merchants. While he turned away, several merchants hurried to the wagon and swiped two or three melons each, narrowly beating him at every turn.
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New Fayette
Shitoh's Cure for Consumption Advertised Nearby
A historical advertisement urges readers to ask physicians druggists and friends about Shitoh's Cure for Consumption. It claims recommendation by professionals and notes sale by W. H. Finke. The quirky product targets consumption with confident endorsements and local availability.
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Shitoh
W. H. Finke
Notion and AN Bills Settlement Urged for Elgin Borg
Notice urges all debtors to settle subscriptions or dues with the Elgin Borg by a friendly call. The organization plans to move to a new building and make other changes, asking everyone who owes money to contribute as they seek value received from past work.
Natural Beautifier and Root Tea Promoted by We
An unclear ad style notice touts a purifying remedy named Natural Beautifier and Earle Clover Root Tea. It claims to purify the wind and enhance complexion, mentioning We and Hi Finke in vague promotional terms.
Democratic Caucus to Select Delegates in Elgin
Democratic caucus to be held at the opera house in Elgin on Saturday September 28 to elect delegates for the Democratic County Convention in West Union on Monday September 30 1893. Caucus called to order at 8:00 by township committeeman J Copricn with instruction to attend and participate.
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Opera Change
Elgin
West Union
Gil
Democrata
J. Copricn
Townsalip
Dyspepaig wid Solyer Complaint battle of Shiuoh's Vitulizer
A printed goaranted tale describes a battle over Shiuoh's Vitulizer. The piece notes a nov and lists Por.sule by W. H. Finkoy, with local newspaper tone and period wording.
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Shiuoh
W. H. Finkoy
Roche Fee tent rentals for events in Elgin
A brief notice offering quad sioms for rent at Roche Fee tent in Elgin. Call at the day’s store for particulars and leasing options.
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Elgin
Beards of Extraordinary Length Tell Curious Tales
Reports from London and Odessa describe beards of ten feet and seven feet with cases of imprisonment for a man’s hair. A Jewish trader in Odessa reportedly had an eight foot beard, causing stray arrests. A Polish Jew in Petersburg impressed a French traveler with a five foot beard. An ex governor tried to force beard-bearing suspects into detention, leading to prison and punishment misunderstandings.
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Peter
London
Tuichard Latter
Lagrand Larow
Missouri
Larow
Samson
Hoe
Odessa
Petersburg
Jes
Atpret
Reser Burglar Trap Reveals Clever Pocket Wire Attached
A burglar recalls entering a room where a man kept clothes piled on a chair. A hidden contraption linked to pocket wires captured the thief, who found himself snagged and restrained until police arrival, as recounted in the New York Sun.
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Retina
Polles
New York Sun
Hatton and the Methodist in a Political Row
Hatton, raised in the Methodist church, confronts a church-backed bid to remove him as postmaster general. He refuses to withdraw, arguing his broader service and leadership merit while a Methodist preacher warns of insults to Methodism. Hatton stands firm and orders the inspector out.
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Carey
Lrnely Deceanes
Methodiat
Ate “Wrank Hattay
Aaime
Biya Waite Field
Hatton
Toatyiaster
I Lowe
Watton
Brother Hatton
Methodist Church
Brother Srich
Paris Street Chaos Injures Pedestrians As Wagons Run Wild
In a Paris district the horses of passing wagons bolted through Rue Busse du Mampart striking a driver, injuring a gas dog handler, and throwing a servant girl from a window ledge to her death. Police halted the runaway near Rue Camimartin after colliding with traffic. several bystanders were injured.
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Busse du Mampart
Paris
Rue Camimartin
Fea Marche
Orner
London Telegraph
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