Freeport Illinois ticket list in scattered 19th century notes
A jumble of political names and positions from Freeport Illinois and New York is presented, highlighting candidates for president and local offices, with scattered remarks about party loyalties, the balance of power, and a remark about Grover Cleveland’s donation and civil service reform. The text mixes campaign notes, quotes from a New York Times editorial, and commentary on tariffs, British free trade influence, and political patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
United States
Camden Glate
New World Uni
Javo
Cobden Club
London
Yentex
Lena
Grover Cleveland
Lowitt
Democratic National Committee
Cleveland
Pyalle
Benedita
Wld
Grover
Jila
Political clash over Canadian trade as election stake rises
The piece reports a heated debate over U S Canadian relations tied to the 1880s political fight. It notes Democratic efforts to sway voters with funds and opposes renewal of the treaty terms. It discusses Hitt and other legislators criticizing the administration and warnings about retaliation through trade and transit in bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
TiLt
Breckinridge
Cochran
Pringe
House of Representatives
Robert 2. Hitt
New York
Jmith
Oulu
State Department
Diplomatic Service
Potlay
Hitt
United States
Froeebrado Dicker
Crmada
Dubib
Executive Department
Hhe Democratic Party
Congress
Uno
Louse Id
Rebar
Glaveland
Canada
Tio
Bond
Great Northwest
Malifax
St. Johng
Walt
Northwest
Uolock
Tie
Ile
Union Mutual Accident Association payouts noted
The report lists indemnities paid to several beneficiaries including B. B. Winger Freeport and A. W. Pratt Rockford, with amounts ranging from 40.74 to 60.71. It notes deaths and injuries after policy lapse and warns that a small payment and assessment would have secured 5,000 for beneficiaries.
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Union Mutual Accident Association
Chicago
G. C. Wilson
J. Leslie Myrs
Lil
State Dept
B. B. Winger
Freeport
Bat
Col
M.D. Bwitt
Polo
A. W. Pratt
Rockford
Jay
Sandwich
W. Downs
Foolsland
Win
Richards
Dearden
Beptidin
Well Known Hons of Adatm Corato Estate Valued at 4 Million
The article surveys prominent figures and notable estates, noting John Robinson the showman as heir to a $4,000,000 estate. It references Don Manuel Bartha of Guatemala, Imperial court figures, and various global personalities with wealth, rank, or notoriety, including theater and musical figures, and a Chinese American steamer passenger with a million-dollar fortune. It also mentions reactions to public figures and anecdotes about distances and travel, all within a sprawling, era-tinged catalog of society names and fortunes.
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Adatm
Corato
John Robinson
Don Manuel Bartha
Guatemala
Turkey
Wilton
M. Floqueh
Saxony
Austria
Chamois Bunt
Byron
Glewn
Wilfred Blank
Fayer
Borden
Ueto
Zach Unsh
Chandlergile, Hs
Worcester
Parthin
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Chin Lee
Peru
Manson
Bonin
Lor Creatul
Sonsation
Skely
Ariven
Whitbread
Mr. Gladstons
Henge of Commons
Gladstone
William
Kromsky
Olmlitz
England
Royal
Princely Audigneer
Crouch
Tomas
Kathleen
the Tribune
James Whitcomb Riley
Indianapolis
Riley
Royalty in Highland Quiet: Empress Hides in Highlands
A curious era piece describes a photo of the empress at a family al fresco breakfast, wearing primitive garb to avoid royal symbols. She shuns thrones and scepters, prefers Scottish dress, and keeps to quiet Highlands life while other images and events unfold in Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietoris
London
Sunken Privateer Forge Wreck Found in St Johns Harbor
Dredging at St Johns Newfoundland uncovered the frame and keel of the sunken American privateer forge. The vessel, sunk by the British Pluto in July 1781, was once seized by The George and another ship before both were captured. Keel is English oak and remains in superb condition after more than a century underwater. The find was polished into a display piece and shared with lawmakers and the president.
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St. Johns
Newfoundland
Forge
Pluto
George
Mpcon
Eto
Iain
Atgka
Curarainga
Worth Knowing Local Remedies and Travel Ads
Worth Knowing profiles Mr W Ef Morgan of Lake City describing a severe cold that progressed to consumption. He found relief with Dr King s New Discovery after trial bottles and regained health. Also ads note trade offers for 160 acres of land and rail fare sales for state expositions and a gasoline store promotion.
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W. Ef. Morgan
Lake City
Ife
Dr. King
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Adclaims for Skin Ailments
An advertisement asserts Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best salve for outs brifes, sores, ulcers, tetter, chapped hands, chillblains, corns and skin eruptions and claims it cures piles or no pay. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded, priced 25 per box and sold by Emmert and Burrell.
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Emmert.& Burrell
Dividing the Dose and Curious Marital Tests
A string of anecdotes from New Orleans to Pittsburgh covers medical miserliness, stagey rail lore, and a novel betrothal experiment. A prince educated to practice, a telescope exam reveal, and a rock grave near New Orleans frame a portrait of eccentricities. A couple in New York’s Fifth Avenue plan a three month trial marriage to test dominance and compatibility.
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Jenry Acarlett
New Orleans
Tie
Atlanta
Newport
Fifth Avenue
New York
Sapio
Pittsburg Bulletin
Ancient tombs reveal three funerary chambers in Paleokastron site
A fragmentary report notes discovery of a unit and a ball from Paleokastron, the alleged Decolea rock. The artificial tumulus held three tombs opened before Greove's king, containing three coffins, one in Voros stone and two in marble, likely a woman's bed and two young men, no inscriptions found. Also mentions Gen Custis Lee visiting White Sulphur Springs and Madeley’s esteem in Wire.
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Tom
Sophorten
Bophoelegy
Christ
Paleokastron
Decolea
Artificii
Greove
Voros
Custis Lee
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
IV Madeley
Fa Hokl
Wire Givin
McNamara Shoes Offer Savings at 117 Stephenson Street
C A McNamara Co announces fall 1888 arrivals with daily goods and a wide range of shoes for children and adults. Emphasis on Childs School Shoes and oil grain styles, with prices down and a promise to save customers money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. McNamara & Co
Stephenson Street
Bolt
New Ajritator Claim Sparks Trade Challenge
A продажи by ArnamMan & Dowan disputes claims that New Ajrititors replaced by New Model machines. Reports state a New Model was cleaned out by an Agitator at Galena, Illinois, with its price and two more Agitators sold the same day. The firm challenges New Move for two hundred dollars or more over fast threshing, cleaning, and light draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Minois
ArnamMan & Dow An
Challenge Letter Sparks Public Reply in Joust Papers
In a disputed exchange titled A Challenge the Joust papers publish a rebuttal arguing the challenge misrepresents facts and inflames ill will. The respondents, W. G. and We Bangs, reject the wager of two hundred dollars but offer to fund the new public library building with twice that amount if the challengers outperform on threshing and related tasks, in a gentlemanly contest.
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Wwe
W. G
We Bangs
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Journal Printing Company
Stop
Postopice
Ill
Sedsrepublican
Tiehet
Benjamin Harrison
Levi P. Morton
Josevis W. Piper
Lyman Bray
Isaac N. Pearson
Charles W. Pavey
Shire
Charles Becker
Sena
Por Vongrenn
Robert Rh. Vet
Hinds Board of Signall4aton
James 1 Nefy
Ant
William L. Brady
Oscar H.heard
W. T
New York State
Sai Sh
Graveland
Democratic Party
Harrison Wd Morton
Goa
Indies
Huwitt
Philadelphia Ledger
Domson
Stovk
Quoot
Georgia
Prarline
Withal
James Pyle
Rubinstein
Rybinstein
Poland
Rubinstolnant
Hig Palla
Ork: Tribune
Boors
GO. M.& Sb
Kungag
Nebraska
Colorado
Northern
Dakota
Milwaukee
J.2. Sweatt
Ab Sibley
Stephenson St
Bucklen
Theodore Kundinger
Orleans
Times-Democrat
Teja
Jay Gould
Prince Louis Ferdiand
Bavaria
George Davidson
Mount Hamilton
Cal
Holden
College OF Commerce
Freeport College OF Commerce
Winans & Stoddard
LOL
City
Tarun
Winstow
Baile
Wer
Acre
Vox
Winslow
Agidaw
Willi
Hauat
W. Wy Maluurn
Siena
Taylor and Menderson Streets
Dakota Territory
Iowa
N. Linbley
Chicago Street
Ren
Max B
Turner
Burgain
Sgvril Koois
Bath
Antena Ave
Viny Street
Gi Permond
Tiwenaey
Nockford
Unpvison & Ryder
Aaron Wold
Galena Ave
Journal of Fea
Emery & Williams Canning Reectory
Hatz
Vaina Perkins
W. Rockey
Galenat
Adams
Union St.augidys
Star Clothing House
Dr. J. Is Davenport
L Opposita Court House
Illinois
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