Cambridge Cambridge Ga? Rereading local notices and railway times
Local column records visits and social calls in Cambridge and surrounding towns. Notes include Mrs Otto Hagg and Miss Ida Sahdverg visiting Galva Rock Island Davenport Galva and Chicago, along with numerous family and public event references, and a night train schedule listing eastbound and westbound departures.
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Otto Hagg
Ida Sahdverg
Rock Island
John M Anderson
Emma Burch
Galesburg
S L. Rishell
L.A Keagy
13Th
Clu
C A Stephenson
Opheim
Cambridge
Geo. Hunter
G. B. Becker
Mary Larson
Nanaya Nelson
George Cowden
Chicago
Lues Temple
Galva
Susan Temple
H . Morton
California
Gasta Peterson
Elien Lundberg
Davenport
Wm. Broberg
J CD. Stiers
Samuel Wilson
Richard Wilson
WW. Hutchinson
James Flickling
Hedrick
Iowa
Jacob Fickling
Anch
La Grippe Quickly Cured by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Winfield druggist F L Hewett relates a winter 1898 1899 bout with la grippe. He credits two bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for breaking the cold and stopping coughing, saying he has not suffered grips since. The remedy is advertised as effective against colds and possible pneumonia and is offered by J E Wright and F A Peterson.
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F L. Hewett
Winfield
Chamberlain
Grippe
J .E. Wright
F. A Peterson
Deere Assumes Lead of Republican Allies Campaign
Illinois Republican leaders back Hoo Charles H Deere as campaign chairman at Brevoort House Chicago directing efforts with Judge Sherman. Deere's letter to Lawrence Y Sherman urges a state convention to back impartial committees and oppose political assessments on officeholders.
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Charles H. Deere
Illinois
Yates
Hopkins
Rowe
Brevoort House
Chicago
Mr. Deere
Judge Sherman
Lawrence Y Sherman
Shelby M.cullom
Graeme Stewart
OC. H. Deere
Walter Reeves
John H. Hamline
Charles Fitz-Simions
Alien's Long Balsam Promoted For Cold and Cough
An old advertisement touts Alien's Long Balsam to treat cold coughs and lung issues. It claims a few doses loosen phlegm and prevent pulmonary troubles, urging fortification against consumption. A fragment mentions a Washington statesman and a cryptic letter to Congress.
Arbor Day Proclamation Encourages Tree Planting
The Illinois General Assembly in 1887 authorized a governor designated Arbor Day by proclamation. The 1908 notice proclaims Friday April 25 as Arbor Day urging public schools and citizens to plant trees and flowers on school grounds and public spaces to beautify communities and educate children about nature.
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General Assembly
Illinmvis
Wollass
Electric Bitters Prove Sudden Health Boost Says Lancaster Man
Lancaster New Brunswick man B J Green credits Electric Bitters with curing years of chronic indigestion and nervous debility and keeping his wife in excellent health for years. He calls them a grand tonic and invigoration for weak women and claims no other medicine compares.
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B. J. Green
Lancaster
N. B
Comran
J Fo Wright
Central Illinois Teachers Set Peoria Meeting
The Central Illinois Teachers Association plans sessions in Peoria on March 1 and 22 with speakers led by Nicholas Murray of Columbia University. The program features sections for rural and primary schools, superintendents, high schools, and music teachers, and railroads offer a one fare round trip.
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Central Ilinois Teachers’ Association
Peoria
Nicholas Murray
Columbia University
Sath Low
Howard J. Rogers
Department of Education
St. Louis
O'Shea
Wisconsin
E. G. Dexter
University of Illinois
Lord
Charleston Normal
Bayliss
DeWitts Little Early Risers Advertised Cure
The ad proclaims DeWitts Little Early Risers keep the liver and bowels healthy to prevent biliousness and eruptions. It features a testimonial from C. E. Hooper of Albany Georgia praising the pills for relief and improved wellbeing. J. E Wright endorses them as safe and gentle.
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DeWitt
C. E. Hooper
Albany
J. E Wright
Order Expands Private Mailing Card Use Across Nation
Post Office order lifts restrictions on private mailing cards placing them with ordinary postal cards. Cards up to 3 by 5 inches or 3 5/16 by 5 8 inches may be used if weight limits are met. Cards must display the act of Congress reference and sender details. A single cent stamp suffices for nationwide delivery.
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Warren Co
Iowa
Dallas Co
Des Moines
Deep Diack Co
Whiteside County
Sonihsiainnesota
Henry County
Kwo Becock Ad Farm
Minnesota
Missouri
Linois Farms
Genesco
Lowes & Brown
George Scovill
Cambridge
Geneseo
Chicago
H. J. Humphrey
J. S. Backles
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Lincoln
Oulyaho
Antire
Cody
Richmond Advocate
Wis
Parkersburr
Virginis
James Lawson
James A. Duncan
Confederacy
Christian Advocata
Hocgays
Bynchburg
Phil Sheridan
Peterson
Confederate Congress
Kentucky
Post Office
SAS
United States of
Congress
Grip remedy claims universal recovery from flu like symptoms
The ad markets Gough Remedy as a home treatment for grip and fever with a claim that tens of thousands have used it and all recovered. It directs readers to stay home and take the remedy as directed and notes availability for sale.
Trade With Germany Reflects Deep Ties and Growth
The passage notes Germany trade expanding with rising value from 1863 to 1865, highlighting exports like corn, pork products, iron ore, and copper while importing sugar, chemicals, cotton, leather, woolens, ash, and stoneware. It cites Prince Henry and says current relations do no harm, with a strong U S German commerce pattern versus other nations.
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Henry
United States
Germany
Rts
Wang
Prince Henry
York Sants
Brisk Cough Remedies Promoted Amid Unclear Claims
An OCR readout touts a painkiller and rubinet style remedy for chest ailments and influenza symptoms. It mentions Perry Davis and unnamed statistics about immigration, with garbled figures and phrases casting doubt on clarity of the ad copy.
England and the War of Secession in Atlantic Monthly
The March Atlantic prints Professor Goldwin Smith’s valuation of English support for the Union during the Civil War. It highlights notable English sympathizers such as Bright Stuart Mills and Thomas Hughes and notes the author’s esteem for their contributions to the Northern cause.
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Professor Goldwin- Smith
England
Atlantic
Bright
Stuart Mills
yaud-Thomas-Hughes
Lon
Goldxins Smith
Aba
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Genesog
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I. A. Rapp
Ff A Miller
North Side Liver
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Black Hawk
Urte Warsock & Ratstax
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Uli A Wilson
Riley
Brea Corp
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Goembde! Bros. Arena
J Gray Cedrics Co
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Liberal Gisconat
Theenatec
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J W James
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Oklahoma City
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Alonson. Palmer
Villisca
Charles
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Dan Talbot
Esther Woodward
Bradford
Alonson
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Jepouas
Aise Patel
Sherbanawty
Maga Soulowedi
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Laighton
Sheridan
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