Local developments and mules feature in Rock Grove notes
In Rock Grove, Amel Marsh builds a new 16 by 24 foot frame residence with 16 by 16 feet framing. Carpentry by B C Crary, new church renovations and improvements are underway. A teacher, Luther church remodels, and local tradesmen complete work while a column on mule lore runs with reader Q and A.
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Rock Grove
Amel Marsh
C. Crary
Crary
Marsh
Edward Werrick
M. Sauserman
Winson
Dow
Wo. Ys. Fulton
Philip Krise § Sons
Pasiton
Lutheran Society
Philip Krise
Krise
Evangelical Society
Ile. Goodrich
Ife
H. M. Rockey
Kentucky
Eke
Gilla
Literary society formed and aims for profitable meetings
A literary society organized last Friday evening drew considerable interest and plans to meet again on December 9 to discuss the question whether women are intellectually inferior to men. The public is invited and a lively session is anticipated.
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Henry Yount
Hannah Lapp
Frank Musser
Monroe
Stout School
Libbie Chambers
Barr School
Howard Barr
Lancaster School
Googie Chambers
Center Hill
Howard Etzler
Deimer
J. J. Klapp
Local letter touts Kendall's Spavin Cure with cures across states
J A Roce of Elmira New York writes to The Times praising Kendall's Spavin Cure after knee pain nine years change lameness to relief. He cites cures among others Rev John Rice Hematite Missouri J L McClure Strong City Kansas and notes use in animals and people in the West versus the East.
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the Times
Bates
Kendall
John Rice
Hematite
J. L. McClure
Kangas
E. J. A. Roce
Elmira, N. Y
Turner Paints Two Pictures For Lord Egremont During Fishing Trip
Morning after morning Lord Egremont invited Turner to sketch favorite estate views at Petworth. Turner fished by choice, surprising the host when he presented two exquisite paintings built from the plan set by the patron. The great painter rose with the sun each day, earning pleasure through diligent work.
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Lord Egremont
Turner
Petworth
Lord E
Mr. Turner
Auctioneer Calls For Bids In Humorous Sale Scene
An auctioneer invites bids with a spirited call while a longtime onlooker sighs aloud that she has waited for this moment all her life. The exchange captures a humorous moment as goods go to the highest offer.
Man of the Hour on Wall Street and Turf Fame
A Wall Street figure known for beating Jay Gould and a turf owner of Foxhall races returns from the Pacific slope. He endured mixed success in finance, with major moves in the Western Union, Atlantic and Pacific pools, and Union Pacific. Sage aided him in a 1878 market downturn as Keene profited elsewhere.
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Wall Street
Jay Gould
Foxhall
New York
Pacific Slope
France
England
Western Union
Gould
Keene
Atlantic and Pacific Pool
Keen
Garrison
West
Russell Sage
Winner
Union Pacific
Sage
Transposition Curiosity in Grammar Readings
The Evangelical Messenger shows twenty six readings of Gray’s line The weary plowman plods his homeward way. Though phrasing changes, meaning remains constant as nouns pronouns and verbs transpose.
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Evangelical Messenger
Gray
Anecdotes of David Davis on Lincoln era politics
A New York Tribune writer recalls David Davis on a Illinois beach lost in Lincoln’s election. Davis jokes about a judge’s State notion and his habit of guarding unrepresented sides. He cites a Terre Haute case where he outmaneuvered a man pressing ahead without counsel.
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David Davis
New York Tribune
Illinois
Davis
Lincoln
Douglas
Gage
Terre Haute
Classification of Flirts in Two Types
The passage distinguishes flirts into two kinds frivolous and serious frothy and sentimental. The frivolous are harmlessly amusing though despised while the serious reveal tragedy and deep longing and are considered more dangerous and wicked.
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure Endorsed by Couple in Moting
A dated fac simile testimonial from Moting Illinois July 14 1881 by H H Warner Co Rochester NY declares the Safe Kidney and Liver Cure effective for kidney and general liver issues. The couple credits the remedy with personal relief after doctors failed to cure longstanding problems.
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Ill
H.H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Mayor of Moline Letter Promotes Kidney Cure
A letter from the mayor of Moline dated May 80 1881 praises H H Warner Co Rochester NY for Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. The writer claims chronic kidney pain relief after prior physician failure and credits the remedy with improved health.
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CreaGco
H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Farmers need vacations and shared work for a stronger community
The text urges farmers to travel to towns after harvest, join conventions, learn from others, and consider partnerships or higher labor standards. It notes storms affect all farms and argues recreation and collaboration improve life and independence. It also reports Josiah P Cooke of Boston leaving 500 dollars for a monument in Northampton to Maj. Aaron Cooke with a granite sarcophagus and a facsimile stone.
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Josiah Parsons Cooke
Boston
Northampton
Mass
Aaron Cooke
Prof. Cooke
Harvard
Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment Promises Instant Relief
An advertisement touts Dr William's Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for piles and related conditions. It claims immediate, painless relief, with the product absorbing tumors and easing nocturnal itching. Endorsed by J M Coffinberry and offered by Henry & Co for one dollar, with mailing options.
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William
J. M. Coffinberry
Cleveland
Henry & CO
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Gue
Bessie
Girtie
Ats
Dakota Doings
James R. Keene
Smibthab de
Moline
Spa
Warner
Manchester
N. H
James I
Fellows
Albert Story
Gale
L. T. Foster
Youngstown
Ohio
May Loth
B. J. Kandall & Co
Chicago Express
Ind
B. J. Kendall & Co
Gents
J. Dawson & Son
Wilton
Minn
Preston & Ludduth
Waseca
Geo
Mathews Kendall
Patten’s Mills
Washington Do
B. J. Kendall
M. D
Dearlin
M. P. Bell
M. E. Church
R. B. J. Kendalla& CO
Enosurzh Falls
Vermont
Atelte Serb
Maery Rat Vaio
Metropolia
Chicago
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Atowison
CouNtil Bluffs
Omaha
Wredis
Missouri River
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
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Peoria
Milwaukee
Nebraska
Black Hills
Wyomeg
Utah
Idaho
Nevada
California
Oregon
Colorado
Arizona
United Tates
R. R. Cable
Tie Press and Gee
E. St, John
Goa
Freeport
Freeport, Ill
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F. Gund
Ath
the Journal
Journal Bindery
The
American Shoe Tip Co
Guarrant
Tip
Parenta
Postaleum
Gyelopedi
Mai
Mica Manufacturing CO
Michigan Avene
Wings
Freeport Book Binder J
Freeport Journal
Journal
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