M. de Nelidoff Core Figure in Turkish Negotiations
M. de Nelidoff, the Russian ambassador to Constantinople, is the central figure in European diplomacy with the Sultan and the Porte. He acts as spokesman for a concert of powers, having long served in Turkey and earned a reputation for skill in diplomacy by fostering friendlier ties between Russia and the Ottoman realm.
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Turkey
M. de Nelidoff
M. di Nelidoft
Porte
Constantinople
Russia
Bride of Illinois Governor Draws Public Admiration
Mrs. John R. Tanner, formerly Cora Edith Haglish, becomes First Lady of Illinois. A social leader in Springfield, she is educated and well traveled, hailing from a distinguished family. Governor Tanner, about 52, widowed with two married children, wed after an eight year friendship with a romance linking love and politics.
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John R. Tanner
Illinois
Tanner
Cora Edith Haglish
Springfield
Thomas Bailey Aldrich Receives $400000 Legacy
Thomas Bailey Aldrich, long a fortunate American poet, was recently bequeathed $400,000 by Boston millionaire Henry L. Pierce. Pierce fostered him, provided a $50,000 Boston residence, and gave other property, enabling Aldrich to live in luxury while producing comparatively little work over nearly four decades.
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Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Boston
Thomas B. Aldrich
Henry L. Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Mr. Aldrich
A Pretty Story of Carlyle and a Child’s Kindness
A young Carlyle, the grim Chelsea hermit, saves three halfpence from a teacup for a beggar with a bad arm. He gives away the treasure, recalling in later life the intense happiness it brought, saying he would pay £100 for that feeling again.
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Chelsea
Carlyle
Wind split trees saved by bolt and nuts method
A public park page describes wind split white ash trees saved by inserting a half inch rod and inch nuts to draw the split together. Ropes and a wrench assist the upper branches to rejoin the growing wood, with bands and chains risking girdling and death of the limb.
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Rome
Mochan
An Ohio stable built from common materials praised
A Country Gentleman contributor describes an illustrated example of a log stable using inexpensive, readily available materials. The 16 by 16 log structure features an 18 inch outward extension, an 8 foot front, outside stair, shingled brown, mossy roof, a haymow and bran bin, lime mortar interior, and a curved roof achieved by clever rafter placement. It houses two horses, costs about 100 dollars, and required no carpenter on site.
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Country Gentleman
Ohio
Cod Liver Oil Proposed as Ration Additive in England
England considers cod liver oil as a ration adjunct for milk cows pigs and dogs. It is claimed to raise milk fat without harming quality and to be more digestible than some vegetable fats. Experiments on meat milk and bacon quality are suggested in a station bulletin.
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England
Irrigation Age on Modern Farmers Profits and Thought
The Irrigation Age asserts irrigated farms drive owners to grow the most profitable crops. It points out irrigation farmers are typically intelligent men who study land profitability and break from ancestral traditions due to altered conditions.
Illinois Corn Crop Of 1896 Tops State History
The 1896 corn crop in Illinois reached 288,600,000 bushels, second only to 1879’s record. The annual average yield per acre stood at 42 bushels, the highest in state history.
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Illinois State Board of Agriculture
Four More Plants Needed for Utah Home Market
The Orange Judd Farmer reports that Utah home demand requires four additional factories the size of the Lehi plant. A site proposal places one at Mount Nebo to meet consumer needs.
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Orange Judd
Lehi
Utah
Mount Nebo
Practical view urged for fiscal policy by Lane
Charles D Lane, chairman of the bipedallic party, urges citizens to accept the election outcome and support Republican policies. He calls for delaying free coinage agitation, backs Major McKinley, and argues sound money won the vote, needing a fair test of policies over four years. He notes liberals helped free silver but favors prudent action now. St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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Bimedallic Party
Charles D Lane
Major McKinley
United States
Lane
Free Silver
Free Silverites
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Confidence to Spur Business Revival Amid Tariff Conditions
The piece argues that no revolutionary tariff legislation is expected and that businesses should adjust to current tariffs. It urges industry to act now to restore confidence, stop complaining, and revive trade by producing quality goods and selling them.
The Honest Mother and the Favorite Prescription
A plea extols mothers as support for ambitious sons and offers Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness. It claims the remedy calms inflammation, aids childbirth, and has testimonials from a Manitoba recipient. Also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation and digestive regulation.
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Dr. Pierce
Market With Insotetion And Energy
Philadelphia page fragment highlights Taves and market activity. sparse readable details show energy sector interest and local business notes, with names and places partially visible.
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Philadelphia
Dawned on Hill The Free Silver Motormiont
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reports a cryptic exchange about a counterfeit position amid speculation on free silver policy. Davy Hill is cited in a faded, fragmentary item reflecting chaotic public discourse and uncertain claims.
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Hill
Davy Hill
Davy
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Bank Failures Spark Political Debate Across Papers
Readers are reminded that bank collapses in Chicago and western markets prompt diverse views. Editors cite lack of underlying causality for widespread failures, while critics link troubles to free silver and political defeat. The discussion spans Providence Journal, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Indianapolis News, and Chicago Post.
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Chicago
McKinley
Indianapolis
Providence Journal
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Apostles of Free Silver
Bryan
Chicago Post
American clippers urged under duties bill for sea transport
Quote from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Navigation emphasizes fast sea transport as vital for exporters manufacturers farmers and importers alongside land routes. The speaker asserts improvement with American clippers under a discriminating duties bill to achieve this goal.
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The
Commissioner of Navigation
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Adclaims and Guarantee
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of cure or money refunded price 25 cents per box Emmert & Burre mention.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Salexy Emmert & Burre
Free Wool and Digestive Cordial in a Political Ad Havoc
Democratic leader W Jennings Bryan advocates free wool while McKinley carries central and western states. The ad then tackles indigestion with Shaker Digestive Cordial, claiming its curing powers and safety, sold by druggists. A separate note from Buda Pest reports Princess de Chi and her gypsy lover Janos Rigo leaving for Nice, following tensions with ex King Milan of Serbia.
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W. Jennings Bryan
McKinley
Central
Milan
Buda Pest
Jan
Princess de Chimay
Janos Rigo
Nice
Milan of
Servia
Paris
Ely's Cream Balm Catarrh Cure Ad
On receipt of ten cents or sample mailings, Ely Brothers offer a sample of Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and hay fever. Testimonial claims cure by Alfred W. Stevens and others from Caldwell Ohio, noting full size available at 56 Warren St New York City.
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Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York City
Alfred W. Stevens
Caldwell
Ohio
Auction of A B C Economy Stars stock sale
Public auction announces sale of the A B C Economy Stars stock including dry goods cloaks shoes and rubbers with private ladies sales offered. Dr W D Scott specialist will attend at Prewster House Mondays 2 to 8 pm. Removal notice states office moved to second floor Harter Building with hours and contact numbers.
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A. B
Stephencon St
W. D. Scott
Prewster House
Harter Building
Brewster House
Ds. E. E. BurRwech
Auction at A B O Economy Story Dry Goods Sale
Auction notice for ladies at The A B O Economy Story located 58 Stephenson Street. Dry goods and shoes offered in a grand sale drawing interest from shoppers.
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Filsmetalic Party
Druggiata
Gail Borden Eagle Brand
Freeport, Ill
Ottage Studs
Court House
Physicians and Surgeons
Ommlce
IF Breport
Stephenson Street
Elson's Jewelry Store
G Odwin
Loans and ‘Abstracts
Stephenson County Abstract
Oscar Taylor
Jasnas
Frick
Notary Public
Business Directory
ANKE
State Bank
Ws . Caldwell
D. D. Stover
Schaessel
Ered
Henry Bare
Revere
Louie Foaba
B. A. Shumway
Armers and Merchants Bank
Fry's
Capital
L.G. Munn
Praaiouha
Sryder
Prealdar ¢ Oxamen ii
Brockmeier
Pry Brogkmeier
L. Mpa
Neuve Tees Ober
Een
Urodioy Haya Raurre
O. H. Sununy
Voleere
D S. Brewster
Arkansas
Colrado
Dakota
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Bear River Valley
Freeport
Wareham
E. Wareham
F. Thomas
Smith & Thomas
Exchange Street
State Stree Freeport
Stephenson St
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago Gate Western RailWay
Maple Leaf
A. G. Fitz
First National Bank
Bidwell
Prec. A
Browani
Cashis
Krowlton Brothers
Soldiers' Monument
Priejerk
Au Ill
Europa
Suy
Freeport, T
Dettinger
Collmann & Company Capital
Collmann
Wens Joe Ee
Collman
Graham
Balan
M. L. Parker
Insurance
Benjamin Rhodes
H. Place
Emmert & Burre's
Tate
Ill
Frances Shimer
University of Chicago
Mount Carroll
Mt. Carroll
Gardne
Mt. Crarroll
Vhriay
Ontari Veterinary College
Dittmar’s
Schmidt
Holbrook's Old Stand
3Rd&wiyr
Pelebrugh
Galena
Strex Puowinsen
Cripple Creek
Colo
Peoria
Denyer
Calpple Creek
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R. Somerville
Adama Street
Wilarmette Building
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