Spain's 1868 Revolution Sets Stage for Republic
A Washington dispatch analyzes Spain's overthrow of the Bourbon dynasty as a first revolution stage. It predicts a fierce fight over form of government and a looming referendum for a constituent Cortes on December 15. Prim and liberal leaders are seen as pivotal, potentially steering toward a republic despite monarchist strength.
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Spain
Europe
Prim
Jeaders
Life Revolution
Louis
Napoleon
Republic
Quincy AG
Illinois items and incidents across the state
A course of lectures is proposed at Carralton. Hogs from Southern Minols at East St Louis average 2000 daily. Two highway robberies occurred near Alton and Monticello on Saturday evening. The Illinois State Agricultural Variety meets at Bunker Hill on December 15 and 16. Ben Clark’s store at Ciyate Macoupin was robbed of clothing valued at 1000 dollars. Poster Corbett, a Water-power employee at Moline, was killed on railroad tracks. Frederick Ritter, about fifty, was killed by a Terre Nlante and Alton train at Slanterstown near Alton. A witness in Chicago was barred for religious disbelief. The Decatur and East St Louis Railroad grading contract was awarded last week. Orrin Chatterton of Schuyler county, Wis, died in a wagon accident. Wi Hone, a longtime Maroupin county resident, was accidentally killed.
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Ilnois
Bunker Hill
Ben, Clark
Ciyate
Macoupin County
Poster Corbett
Moline
Frederick Ritter
Terre Nlante and Alton
Slanterstown
Alton
Chi- Culo
Chicago, Alton and
Coalville
Illinois and Nearby Rail Accidents and Murky News
A flood of short notices details scalding injuries from a fall, a fatal head wound to a teamster, a wreck near New Philadelphia with no deaths, and a coachman killed by a trampling shoe. Other items include a failed elopement with a shotgun scare, a broken leg from cane catching, and a contested circuit clerk election. Also reported are a fatal collision at Tolono, a brawler shot by a lover’s father, a revolver wound in Peoria, and a stock-train collision at Carlinville. The Canton Register notes a forbidden elopement and Heller’s arm wound, while other updates cover a Peoria revolver accident, a Bloomington arrest, and multiple train disruptions and boulder incidents on state rails. The Illinois St Andrew’s Society dinner marks a Chicago gathering, and Stephen A. Douglas’s candid letter signals Democratic momentum amid abolitionist fears.
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John Caps
Olena
Henderson County
Thomas L. Powers
Woodford Sentinel
Metamora
Hamilton County
Illnois Central
Shawneetown
Tazewell County
Allensworth
Heiple
Tolono
Champaign County
Ill
Johnson
Illinois Central Railroad
Oms Peare
Canton
Register
John Heller
Jacob Mowry
Heller
Ling
Max. Streblow
Peoria
Horn cutting in cattle deemed cruel by veterinary professor
Professor Spooner of the Veterinary College in Dublin testified on animal cruelty in horn removal. He described ox horn anatomy and warned that exposing hollow bone cavities near the skull causes severe pain, inflammation, and potential brain membrane damage, calling the operation extremely painful and unwarrantable.
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Spooner
Veterinary College Andon
Dublin
Water for stock on farms and other rural tips
The article urges farms to provide abundant domestic water for stock and discusses rainwater collection, storage in cisterns, and pumping access. It also includes practical household tips from old farming columns, such as cauterizing ingrown nails and waterproofing harness work, plus rope softening by boiling and drying.
Butting Bob the Ram Sparks A Fix From Lash Clip
A reader to the editor of the Dixie Farmer describes his ram known as Butting Bob who repeatedly butted gates fences and doors. The writer notes an old paper claim that clipping the lower eyelashes would stop jumping and tries the method. Bob behaves for a month with no mischief.
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Dixie Farmer
Kansas farmer buys Doniphan county quarter-section for 3500
A Kansas farmer notes the soil in his state adapts to wheat and buys a quarter-section in Doniphan county for 3500. The field was sown to wheat and returned the purchase price plus a cash surplus of four hundred dollars this year.
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Kansas
Doniphan County
Hog Killing Season Teases Riddle of Murder Intent
A columnist quips that the difference between attempting murder and killing a hog lies in intent. The pun suggests one act is assault with intent to kill while the other is killed for salt, framing a satirical take on law and survival during hog season.
Apple Pie Debate Sparks Nationwide Pie Fashion
An old American discourse extols apple pies while warning against overbaked versions. It praises pies with firm crusts that showcase sliced apples and spices, and critiques mushy fillings, calling pie culture a sign of national culinary appetite.
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Whbaes
Ferlees
George Williamn
Fulton Market
Smart Sala
London Telegraph
Pica
Mr. Curtis
Supreme Court ruling on cattle transport duties cited
A late state decision outlines railroad liability for cattle delays and dockside handling. It also notes that owners delaying removal after trains pass are not liable for damages, while confinement and food absence under certain conditions affect damage calculations. The piece also touches on a rose in Toulon, maple taxation, and farmstead improvements as civic issues.
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Alty
Supreme Court
Quincy Herald
How Wrens Sprean
A Journal of Agricultural writer explains propagating power by counting seed pods on a pur slane plant. He notes 4 613 pods with fourteen small four medium and three large. Seeds counted average ninety per pod totaling 415 170 seeds for a single plant.
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Journal of Agricultural
Painting Houses in Cold Weather Deteriorates Paint Film
Repeated experiments show paint applied between November and March lasts as long as warm weather application. Cold conditions form a hard surface film nearly as glassy, while warm weather allows oil to penetrate, causing wear on the painted surface.
Seasonal Hints On Freezing Pipes And Maintenance
The notice urges homeowners to inspect pumps sinks and roofs for good condition and arrange pipes to be as nearly vertical as possible to prevent freezing. It notes a leaking pump frog or burst pipe in winter is a serious annoyance and advises preventive placement.
Freeport Commandry Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting held in Freeport on Wednesday evening, officers for the ensuing year were elected and installed. F Prentice was named E C, Robert Little G F W Brawley C G J R Lemon P E L Gronkrite T Lt Lemon R J A Grimes S W C H Packard J W Waddell 8 B J 8 McCall 8 B 8 P Frazler W Lev Martis 8.
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Freeport Commandry
F. Prentice
E. C
Robert Little
Brawley
C. G. J. R. Lemon
P. E. L. Gronkrite
T. Lt. Lemon
R. J. A. Grimes
W. C. H. Packard
Masonry and a Captain’s Pirate Warning Tale
A rainy day at Lang Lang and RoRaln shop leads to a tale about Masonry. Captain Roberts recalls sailing from Liverpool on the brig Hope to Rio Janeiro. He explains how his Mason companions influenced him and saved lives, then recounts a later voyage where a mysterious ship appeared near the equator.
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Froid the
Racine
Wis
Ints
Lang
Sis
Heyer
Iain P.sa
Hope
Captain Roberts
Liverpool
Rio Janeiro
Rio
Memory of a pirate escape by a beleaguered crew
A first person account recalls a pirate attack at sea, a doomed lookout, and a miraculous rescue. Captain Roberts remains calm as a boat from the pirate craft approaches. In the cabin the two captains exchange words and vow survival, while the crew reflects on mercy and duty.
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Rome
Roberts
Arly
Robe
Jett
Catain Roberts
Aps
Fragmentary lines on life and death amid public crowd
A garbled excerpt speaks of flowers and a plea to help someone up gently as a crowd passes. It shifts to a river later described as the river of death, with liturgical mentions of blessing the solitary one. The fragment hints at tragedy and solemn sentiment.
State Attorneys elected in this State at election on the 8rd Circuit
A garbled list states names and parties of state attorneys elected, including William Brown Democrat and Robert R. Townes Democrat among many Republican and Democrat entries. A later note references a farm fire at Brodie's Grove and a lawsuit against Western Union Railways for damages. It also mentions Dana, Buick Pomeroy, and a Washburne arrival with a playful reference to a baby. The text is disjointed and mixes political roster with unrelated local anecdotes.
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William Brown
Midhan
Robert R. Townes
Silas
Whitehead
Lawrence W. James
Anthony R. Mack
Republic
Chas.h. Reed
Jonathan H. Rowell
Chas. Blanchard
Republian
Jas. A. McKenzie
Cha
David McCartney
Smith M. Garrett
Robert A. Galbert
Finney D
Preston
Fm, Youngblood
John Boyle
Chas. J. Metzner
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Carralton
East St. Lois
Monticello
Decatur’ and
East St. Louis
Orrin Chatterton
Schuyler County
Huniton
Maroupin County
Atim
Daniel Kelly
Machoe Aefee
Ravi Chady
Igheeadt Baus
McIntyre
Bloomington
Baledo, Peoria and
Warsaw
New Philadelphia
Bushnell
Pat Sitton
Rantoul
Mbplea & Babcock
Pontiac
John Wilder
Martin Morrisey
Cass County
James McMann
Tremont
Armstrong
McMann
Yes
Tmlnois St. Andrew's Society
Briggs Mouse
Chicago
Stephen A. Douglas
Minois
Cucaco
Union
A. Douenas
Dobson
Onio
Toulon
France
Massachusetts Legslature
Peralng
Brodie's Grove
Henry Curtis
Dubus
Lansing
Western Union Raila Company
Builer
Dana
Buick
Pomeroy
Democrat
Cincinnat
B. Washburne
Washington
Washburne
Grant
Rouge
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