Republican Convention Plans and Local Nominations in Stephenson
The notice outlines a Republican convention in Freeport for July 1884 to nominate a U S Representative for Wald District and lists delegate allocations by county. It also includes individual announcements for county offices from Stephenson County and surrounding areas, plus brief local notices on medicines and Memorial Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Fro
Port
Ft Id
Reeport
Porn Parsday
O'Cllock
A.m
Brephengon County
Daly St
Springfield
Freeport
Repub Ean County
Stephenson
Congress
Sixth
Oo Myinols
Wald
Ohoh
Pyar
Salt District
Ababa
Special Baths and Their Soothing Effects by Sponge and Cold Dips
A dated health note discusses sponge baths as a daily routine for vitality and sleep, advising tepid initial baths, gradual cooling, and post-bath friction. It warns the very young or sick against extreme cold and mentions hot baths for convulsions, with cautions about overheating and care to avoid damp clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickan
Amelia A. Whitfield
Cou Housekeaping
Whiting a Paper and Public Opinion Pressures
A Newson Journal item discusses the challenges of editing a paper and balancing political content jokes original material and notices. It notes readers’ reactions to telegraph reports jokes complimentary notices and editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newson
Charity as an object of study in Orphan Homes
The piece critiques philanthropic reports on charitable institutions, urging a scientific approach to orphan homes. It proposes questions about each inmate’s orphan status, origins of placement, private aid, effects of lack of parental affection, and long term outcomes, citing Popular Science Monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klad
Popder Science Monthly
Rhetorician Quibbles Over Phrases
A husband and wife spar over language use in a comic Arkansas Traveler sketch. He notes the difference between from St Louis to town and to town from St Louis, while she resists. The exchange spirals into playful quibbles about pockets and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jones
St. Louis
St Louis
Arkansaw Traveler
Fulton’s Invention and the $1,000 for Fulton’s Boat Story
A reminiscence from a veteran recounts how Robert Fulton sought and obtained $1,000 after convincing the narrator’s father, John McKesson, that a steam-powered paddle-wheel could propel a boat. The tale highlights Fulton’s persistence, early doubts, and the cash agreement with McKesson and Robert Lenox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fivat
Robart Fulton
Fulton
John McKesson
Kea
John
Lwin
Orelock
Talal
Father
Futon
Halial
Robert Fulton
Robert
Robert Lenox
Mr. Lenox
Mr. Lonox
Hulton
Hera
Oll Peniieman
Hell Gate
Robert Pulton
N.Y. Vimes
Senator Becks Mintake and the Doctor at the Door
A southern senator is tricked by a polite visitor who calls himself Sam Rey the chaplain of the senator and asks to see him before a theater visit The joke ends with the doctor leaving and the wife finding the senator distraught The fragment closes with a remark about the arithmetician Cage and counting objects and a note on his death in 1861
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Ina
Sam Rey
Butler
Washington Capital
Cage
Bookane
Duffy’s Malt Whiskey Ads Claim Health Gains
A garbled 1880s advertisement collection touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey for weight gain and health. It includes testimonials claiming dramatic pounds gained, improved health, and mentions of doctors, insurance agents, and various retailers. The text also advertises Katholicon female remedies and medical pamphlets, with multiple locations and dates interwoven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma. M. Y. Natonnona
Osene Mission
Kan
Aries
Kannas Crry
Sirs
Howe
The Whitest Bread Flour Ad Praise Diamond Crown
An affectionate promotional note extols Diamond Crown Flour as the whitest and sweetest bread flour ever made, claiming it is unsurpassed by any offered in the city. The tone imitates a classic vintage bakery endorsement.
Finest Sugar Cured Traina and Breakfast Bacon Ad
Sugar cured Traina shoulders breakfast bacon and dried beef offered among brands carried. Try our selection and compare quality with other sellers.
The Very Beat Staple or Fancy Gro ceries Market Ad
The market offers staple and fancy groceries at the lowest feasible price. Leave your orders with us and we will arrange quick notification and delivery.
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Ial Printing Co
Idl
Are Jes
and Hanes
Blaine
Logan
Lancaster
Bliver Creek
Dakota
Florence
Harlem Jaffersa
Winslow
Soimileenen
Adobe Wagn
Lashell
Hall
Aura
Holand
Henry Dok
J. & Buck
Renewed Manson
Carroll County
Ogle County
Serait
Winnebago County
Anti
A. TB. McChea, RG
Ballhy Wes Apensley
Baiceon E B
Perkin
Congressional Committee
Republican County Convention
K. Harding
Ysell
Ollee Ofounty
Braphenton County
Canvanton
Lasterle
Stephensom County
F. DD
McKibben
Timme
Joan K. Hayes
Richel
Retiols
Charles W. Frank
Republican County
RE. P. Fisher
Lhareby
Pee D. H. Sunderland
Adam Bulender
Rock Grove
Jil
Thava
Tregaurer
Y Lasper Malloy
Illlam Young
Republican County Pony
Catarth
Erig
Emmert & Burrall
Acker
D. G. Tigini
Cedarville
Emmott& Burrell
Senator Beck
Dutty
Conway Bt
Ralitmonk
Murphy
Bellefontaine
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Baltimore
Dellave
Cormel
Bloomington Mutual
Pal Terr
White Clover
Toney
Burnery Bros
J J Marchisi
Utica
Swarts Bros
Post & Co
Mammoth
HD. Post & CO
Stephenson Street
Spring Trotting Meeting
Freeport Driving Park
ASSOC
Taylor's Park, Freeport, Ilinois
Slovacs
Third Regiment Band
J. K. P. Fleming, Pres
B. C
Warner, Sec'y
Stalk Clothing House
Star Clothing House
Gow
Shep Reigard
Freeport, Ill
Ips Alay
MachinezHand
A.D. Wright
Rio
Linton
Burrell Bros
Bongye & Schwarz
Galena Street
Chamberlain’s
Emmery & Burrell
McLaughlin
Colles
Bayley
W. F. McLaughling Co
South Water Street
Dcago
Ilinois
Syram Dye House
Ferguson's
Bact
Chicago Street
German Bank
Til
R. A
Chicago
Bilwaukeed
St. Paul R'y
Otha Sea Tates
Nba
Aconi
Chicago & Northwestern
Raye Yuasa
Coe Ain OnichEo
Aim
Coln Wast
Bay Pasa
Obtesgo
Ttsan
Nreuports
Lépm
Gaupm Eeepor Kay AG Pm
St Oa Breight U Tapa
Samiora di
Suuays R. WH
Illnois Central Tims
South
Eas
Ain
Wid Slepper
Ut, Paul
Dubu
Bt. Paul
Wm. Ascher
Hoebel & Moogh's
Sheeport
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