Republican County Convention bids for several offices
The text records numerous individuals announcing candidacies for county and state offices subject to Republican County Convention decisions. It notes meetings in Stephenson and LaSalle counties, re nominations of congressmen, and calls for a Senatorial Convention in Freeport on August 1 1885 with delegates from Stephenson County named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insunnties
Carroll
Daviess
Hinephensoe
Uinots
Breeport
Uuiness
Thursily
Pupusa
Ant
Jo Davi Stephene AL A Urxat
Ann
Danids
Lknry
Cham
Walt
Ee Warren
Inyaell Nef
Sephenson County
Suljeet
Declan
Wow. Banda
Stvrtt
Treapectrilly
Sonovis
Bulge
uMce
Bubltown
BP. Mshi
Lahethian
Freeport
Stephenson County
Cochran
Carroll County
JoDaviess County
JoDaviess
George W. Peppon
Au Carroll
E. Stove
Contested Names Mentioned in Convention Attendance Note
A fragmented OCR passage lists Henry Dorman Wright 6.3 and other names including Alvoratied Buck McKibben Jus Aspinwall PB IL Murphy and John Switnzey. It urges noting the time while attending the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dorman
Wright
Takeaway
F. Alvoratied
Buck
J. S. McKibben
Aspinwall
IL. Murphy
John Switnzey
Regulating railroads debate in Congress favors Senate bill
Amid a spirited speech, the congressman endorses the Senate bill to regulate rail transport via a railroad commission, arguing it best protects farmers and the public from oppressive rates while permitting discretionary adjustment to avoid harming Northwest shippers and lake-route advantages. The Reagan House bill is criticized as risky, relying on lawsuits at individual expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
WR. Rett
O'Neill
Vennaylynnia
Illinois
Hitt
Wit
Speaker
Senate
House of Reagan
Ilroads
Lake Michigan
New York
Chico
Kaya
Chicago
United States
Laval
Godig
Mirkett
Europe
Ma. Apanker
Fair Commission
Systead
Minis
Wad
Willy Ollie
Varius
Engh
Belgium
France
House
Cone
Ries
Avery
The Ravage of Brights Disease and Purified Whiskey Claims
The piece warns that distillers push higher alcohol yields by distilling hotter and longer, increasing fusel oils and risking Bright's disease. It cites a cure claim for pure whiskey free of fusel oil via redistillation, touting Duffy's pure malt whiskey as medical and pharmaceutical in value, and ends with a shop advertisement for HD Dors & Co featuring canned goods and fish selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauleville Acy
Courier Journal
Ita
Hellente Aramaa
News flash from a chaotic June to July era
A string of scattered items reports political shifts and legal cases including a potential resignation from the federal bench in Spring, an Illinois Central railway project to Freaport, a Chicago alderman’s arrest for alleged defamation, a Pittsburgh woman’s self harm, and various accidents, labor disputes, and market notes with military and transport mentions.
Death of Czar Alexander and the Marriage to Princess Dalgorouk
Details of Alexander I’s controversial marriage to Princess Dalgorouk after Empress Marie’s death. The czar arranged vast fortunes and titles for her, planned her coronation as empress, and granted St Catherine’s Order before dying from an asthma attack. Catherine witnessed his death and recalled a prophetic red boots omen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emar
Dalgorouk
Marie
Order of St. Catherine
Czarowitz
Alexander
Catherine
Daughters Wives and Mothers Catholicon Remedy
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Marchist Catholicon as a female remedy for ovarian troubles inflammation ulceration irregularities barrenness and nervous debility with claims of curing headaches bloating and other conditions. Price 3 dollars per bottle. Also Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy promoted as reliable medicine available through Swarts Brog Drugiats and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchist
Dr. J
Marchial
Utica
Swarts Brog Drugiats
Excursion specials and rail rates to Crookston and Chautauqua Lake
The Illinois Central Railroad promotes an August 8 excursion to Crookston, Parka, and Devil's Lake with tickets via Manchester Iowa. A G A R drum corps festival set for July 28 at Temperances Hall charges 10 cents admission. Also advertised are a Chautauqua Lake excursion by Chicago routes, through sleepers, and town division departures from Sioux City with dates through August 2 and Oct 14 stopovers. A separate note promotes salad dressings and condiments from Post & Co's New fall cheese at Walnuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minois Central Railroad
Crookston
Rand Parka
Devil's Lake
Luesday
Tlinois Central
Manchester
Iowa
J. Macesey
Geil West
Puss. Audt
G. Alr
Termperanes Hall
Gentral Railroad
Gospreral
Chisntauqua Lake
Ney
Chicago
Chicasy & Atantic Ry
Sing Pay
Ke Shore
Sunia
Svan
Sioux City
Sun
Eye
JF Murey
West Pass
The Light Touch In Literature And Art
The essay extols lightness of touch across literature music painting and sculpture as a sign of artistic mastery. It cites Stockton and August Atlantic on levitation like deft handling of gravity and brushwork, noting the tactile sense and presentation above mere technique. The piece also describes Turkish women and Circassians, detailing dress skin tone beauty and diet as observed traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cage
August Allantic
Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An 19th century style ad touts Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a guaranteed quick remedy for sudden bowel complaints and pains. Manufactured at Des Moines Iowa, with bottles priced 45 cents 10 cents and $1.00. Sold by Eater? & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlai
Judge Hilton and the North Broadway Block Removal
Saratoga report recalls Judge Hilton removing a block of one story buildings on North Broadway above the First Presbyterian Church and sodding the area. A guest couple from Woodlawn became involved when a lady criticized the owner’s enterprise and public spirit in vigorous terms, influencing the ensuing order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Tuli
Hilton
North Broadway
Woodlawn
Albany Argus
Fragmented Vintage Patent Medicine Advertisement
A damaged newspaper fragment promotes various remedies and tonics. It touts Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Dyspepsia Remedy claiming quick relief for diarrhoea and bowel complaints, Shiloh's Vitalizer and Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy with prices, and lists manufacturers and retailers. It also advertises Chautauqua Lake excursions and other product banners, with scattered names and places.
Jewelry Store Purchases Pixley Stock in Freeport
A jewelry business at 108 Stephenson Street Freeport announces its purchase of the stock of jewelry formerly owned by C H Pixley. The store will continue at the old stand with fair prices and quality goods. Repairs of all kinds will be offered as before. customers are urged to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold. S. Buck
Stephenson County
Republican Central
Henry Dorman
Freeport
Boston
Womnn
C. H. Pixley
Stephenson Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Daily Journal
Vostomtes
Iil
Congress
Robert BR. Tjitt
Uple Gaunty
Kowaie J. Barron
Mephenson County
Republican County
Repubican
oMee
Skephenson County
Ceulion
Searoing
Howeny
myNelven
Fay Sheri
Stephenson Conny
The
Republica Nommination
Ole
Shurill
Staphonagin County
Guas. G. Prism
Ofice of Superintendent of Schools
Republican Couity
Curl W. Prank
Tryselt Wan Cammlage
Adler
Stiegl
Hepouel Oe
Allen
ACU
Comity Tees
Adam Tolmnch
Vrau Rok Grove
May
Inary
Benyas
Cay
Brea Wier
Jasper Mally Lewery
William Young
Stephanson County
Jeet Ta
Deelstan
Republican County Convention
Brady
John A. Thomas
Cairo
Covention
Ife
Ilinois
George J. Adams
Congr Css
Fushuy
Nse
Madison Park
Phe
Nore
Kentucky
Georgy Washinton
HD Dosr & Co
Thera
Reat
Held
Ulinois Central Road
Freaport
Mls
Muellar
Hoyne
Mra
John Frill
Tittsburg
Altooin Railieay
Finais
Indiana
Providence
St Louis
Morgan Street
Maj
Flaming
Mlasioners
Dakota
Asuerta
Montana Ranges
Newport
Admiral Haldwin
Charles W. Allen Company
Monros
Uaualatreats
Aborif
Mustelaus
Pancapenvsis
United States District Altorney
Williams Braue, Thanaguy
Hidgeway Park
Hinsult
Washtnuton City
Barbour & Hamton
Pennsylvania Avenue
Metropolitan Hotel
Lincoln
Robert Z. Lancoln
Pont
Liluaoin
Stuart
Muse
Tudaday
Washington
Washington City
American Association
Hrooklyn
Cinelnnatic
Brooklyn
Metropolitan
Pittsburgh
Galtimore
Ss. Louis
Baltinore
Palo
Alpertean
Cardinana OY
Harape
Auoorge
W. Leo
Wallace Skoaz
Joby ‘Yeemer
Espauion
Jett
England
Tue
Alaska
Wars
Hag Thei
Wah Tham Sucvusa
Maraviax
Bursike
Luther Pickets
Glue Lek Springs
Bureika
Knights of
Can Rau
Dimtrigt
St Jose
Missouri
Tow
Loxung
Amislerdaiu Utatua
Wauoro
pPirgana
Ulguty
Cunwaia
Qiotadota
Lele Losey
Daly
Cleo
Cpighilie
Dlaphs
Burley
Ed Lequilgl
Arde
Atguet
Reptember
Ste Louk
Br. Lovis
Czar Alexander
Exment & Berrens
Lelicious
Chautauqua Lake
WD Posy & Co
Hilton Waken
Chamberlain
West
Exmery & Burrell
Japan
Yost & Co
Miayer
Bourbon, Ltd
Goth
Shilois
Shilor
Sheloh
Eameer & Kunnar
Albert Biscuits
Fephiyr
HD Post & Co
Berrien Bros
Minnis Central
N.Y
Ume
Chautauqua
Hay School Assembly
Vary Menmben
Twingis Central
Stould
Jo Muenny
Van
West Pasa
Hard
Vimes
Bosanke
Jaye2ddewit
R. D. Dobbie
Choebed & Mangle
Ding
Giata
Basanko
99 Cent
Saul & Turner
Clark's
Tulread
Lark
MachinezHand
A.D. Wright
Freeport, Ill
Mejtidom
Bongye & Schwarz
Evlebpatert
Willway
Mapikor
Galena Street
D. Kuehner
Galena St
Stephenson, Dunes
Bev tetCiaa
Ant Fremilsbied
Matest Lnbrovemelds i Sdivun Platts
Hastyehecal
Willie Ie
Hermitage
Old Windsor
Ate
Re Tilt
AL Baumgarten
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