New Advertisements and Local Notes From Rock Run
A jumble of business ads and personal notes appears for Rock Run with references to Bongye Schwars Paints and Oils, Barnes Farm Machinery, Boots and Bootswear, and Rost and Shorey Prof. Bischof. Mentions Jacksonville Daily News and Testmaster candidate D. Atcing, praising Smith D. For Varied readers, the item blends vendor listings with casual political chatter and friendly slogans, ending with a folksy sign-off about friendship and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bongye & Schwars
Barnes
Rock Run
Chas. McNamara & Co
Boots
Prof. Bischof
Illinois House Advances Apportionment Bill on Party Vote
The Congressional Apportionment Bill passes to third reading in the Illinois House by strict party lines, likely to become law. The plan shifts districts by removing Whiteside County and adding Winnebago, signaling a big realignment.
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Illinois
House of Representatives
Whiteside County
Winnebago
Whiteside
Winnebagod
Potato Imports Through New York Surge In Early Months
During January February and March 2 228 527 bushels of potatoes were imported from Europe through the port of New York alone. The gross value was nearly 1 600 000. But for the importation of these and of beans cabbage and other garden products we should now be paying famine prices for vegetables.
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Europe
New York
Bill to cede canal to United States passes Illinois Legislature
The bill to cede the Tinois and Michigan Canal to the United States has passed the Illinois Legislature and will be submitted to the people in November. If approved, the nation would extend the canal to the Mississippi River, widen and deepen it, and improve a highway of traffic and commerce.
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Tinois and
Michigan ‘Canal
United States
Ilinois
Mississippi River
Judge Thurman Comment on Arthur and 1884 Presidency
The late Ohio senator and judge pledged that Arthur remains a politician but noted surprise at his ability. He warned that opponents would need early efforts to defeat him if Arthur becomes the Republican candidate for the 1884 presidency.
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Judge Thurman
Ohio
Arthur Ébews
Funeral plans for General Stephen J. W. Hurlbut in Freeport
The remains of General Stephen J. W. Hurlbut arrive at Balvidere. Funeral services are set for Sabbath afternoon with Masonic honors and orations by James G. Blaine and Emory Storma. A special train will depart Freeport at 11:61 a.m. to return later. Senator Logan, recovering in Hot Springs, Ark, is not yet fully well but expected to resume duties when fit.
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Stephen J W. Hurlbut
Peru
Balvidere
Knights of
Logan
Hot Springs
Arkansas
le Hay
Trigois
Senate
Repulican
Eaturn Nil Ba
New Orleans Mint and Horatio Burchard Eye Southern Mint
Hon Horatio C Burchard director of the Nints travels to New Orleans to observe the New Orleans Mint and assess coinage policy. He and allies weigh bullion sources from New Mexico and Arizona, market prices, and potential interference with mint operations as discussions of silver coinage and mint relocation circulate.
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Horatio C. Burchard
The
Nints
New Orleana
New Orleans
Hurohesdlu
Wade
Ohio temperance issue could swing state election
The piece notes the temperance question shaping the Ohio contest as liquor sales face tax measures. It highlights Ohio’s 30 year no-license history, a 300 dollar annual saloon tax failed attempt, and a proposed graduated tax. It mentions the Republican committee doubts over appeasing the German vote and the likely fall referendum on liquor power.
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Massachusetts
Indiana
Iowa
Ohio
Gates
State Republican Committee
Columbus
Temperance Legislation in Ohio and German GOP Support
Private Dalzell recalls a letter arguing that German Ohioans pivotal to Hayes 1875 win and Garfield 1880 Senate rise. He notes Germans backed Republicans through 1875 80, warned the party against temperance laws, and Hayes sought to block such bills. The piece casts the ice water regime as history’s joke.
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Ohio
Hayes
Garfield
Senate
Yees
Arthur
White House
Temperance
Major Hawk Praised By Friend In Ogle County Letter
An old Republican supporter from Ogle County lauds Major Hawk of Carroll in strong terms. The letter praises his army service since 1862, his dedication to constituents, and his aid to soldiers and widows via pensions, arguing re nomination and election are assured. The note also touches on political appointments and a South Carolina tissue ballot fraud trial with mixed testimony and calls for accountability.
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Ogle County
Bechelle
Hawk
Llinoia
Tol
Trious
Congress
Major Hawk
South Carolina
Qgo
United States
Kane
Eiaty
Charleston News and Courier
Precedent on Nominating Port Officials in Gilded Era Debate
The piece debates presidential power to appoint port collectors against senate wishes. It compares Garfield and Arthur actions, noting Massachusetts senators oppose Worthington but will likely be overridden. It argues the Senate will confirm Worthington and uphold the President’s nomination despite regional opposition.
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Garfield
Robertson
New York
Conkling
Platt
Arthur
Roland Worthington
Boston
Massachusetts
Nour
Dawes
Gutfield
Worthington
Merritt
Senate
Free trade in politics and poetry sparks debate
The Macon Telegraph cites Watterson and others on free trade, tariff reform, and party strategy. It notes a Jackson revival call, Democratic unity hopes, and critique of Republican longevity. It forecasts a tough 1884-85 fight over tariffs and revenue versus free trade.
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Macon
Telegraph & Memonger
Dem
Watterson
Cincinnati Enquirer
Democratic Party
New Orleana
Jackson
Souletitie Courier Journal
Republican Party
Julius Qasar
Baltimore Gazette
Henry Watter
Merks
Gomorrah
Sodom
Faddie
Es&s
Thia
Galvedton Nowe
Dew
Masters of Prudence in Tax Policy Standoff
The piece argues Republicans fear special interests over tariff reform to boost revenue while Democrats hesitate. It urges bold action to seize a moment for decisive policy, insisting only a firm, courageous stroke can realign tax and tariff aims.
A Novel Type of President Arthur Depicted as Metropolitan
A Washington correspondent describes President Arthur as a new city man type, quiet and affable yet dignified, with refined dress and a strong social presence. The White House routine shifts include a Sunday and Tuesday cabinet focus, broad social circles, late work hours, and a public access pattern unlike prior administrations.
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Arthur
Washington
New York
White House
Virginia
West
Blaina
Supreme Court
Gen
Ike
Congress
Buena Vista Notes On Grain And Arrival Of New Residents
From Buena Vista to the editor of the Breaport Republican. Farmers report considerable small grain despite rain. winter grain looks well. Lewis McLain and wife left for Oakley last Tuesday. Molay of Freeport bought the old Bongoey place and arrived with family, planning to continue cigar trade. Several inquiry for residence signal Buena Vista’s dawn of advancement and prosperity. The Wohford Bros. operate a creamery.
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Buena Vista
Breaport Republican
Lewis McLain
Oakley
Molay
Freeport
Wohford Bros
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