Gen T J Henderson elected president of board in place of Geo McMahon
Gen T J Henderson of Princeton was elected president of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Soldiers, replacing the late Geo McMahon of New York city. His vice presidency is now vacant and the Princeton community salutes a man renowned state and nationally for his service and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. McMahon
New York City
National Home
T. 3. Henderson
Henderson
Princeton
Congressman Fuller
Congress
Gen. Henderson
Lincoln
Grant
Logan
Ogiesby
Hulbure
Geo Henderson
Princeton Record
Trolley line impact on Abingdon prosperity
The Monmouth Atlas notes Abingdon’s growth since its electric interurban link to Galesburg began. The town has more residents and visitors, added manufacturing, and stronger retail trade with merchants and weekly trips from Galesburg for groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Monymouth
Galesburg
Abingdon
Monmonth Atlas
Buck Jen’s Arnica Salve Cures Ulcer Claim
A. C. Stickel of Miletus West Virginia credits Buck Jen’s Arnica Salve with stopping a dangerous malignant ulcer removal on his daughter’s hip before surgery and says persistent use cured it. The product also cures cuts burns and injuries and is sold for 25 cents by J. E. Wright drug list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Jen
A. C. Stickel
Miletus
W. Va
J. E. Wright
Spring Sill Social Notes and Local Visits
Local items list visitors and residents with brief notes. Bert Davis called in town, Chas McCall of Erie in town, Laura Miller of Savanna visiting, Edna Walker hosted Erie friends, Julia Urick of Genesée locally, Roy Brooks and family at Fred Brooks home, Mrs F F Reiger Jr with Henry Santee, Mrs W Lampbheire of Prophetstown visiting, Spring Hill school to hold entertainment and box social May 4, and a prohibition lecture at the schoolhouse on May 2. David Urick re-elected school director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Walker
Erie
David Urick
Julia Urick
Genesée
Allie
Spring Hill
C Fuller
South
John Fuller
Major Riche Named In Charge Of Canal Work
The Illinois and Mississippi Canal supervision moves to Major Richews at Rock Island. The change places most canal work under his office this season, aiming to accelerate completion. Lieutenant Colonel Bixby in Chicago had limited direct canal oversight due to other duties. Local business leaders welcome the transfer and expect quicker progress despite potential external influences noted by the Sterling Gazette.
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Illinoia
Mississippi
Richews
Rock/Israed
Uder
Major Riche
Bixby
Chicago
Sterling Gazette
A year of blood and a man’s recovery with New Discovery
In Alliance, F N Tacket recalls 1003 as a year of blood from lung disease. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for consumption, saying four bottles cured a severe cough and near death. A.J. Wright's drug store sells the remedy for 50 cents, with a 100 cent trial bottle offered free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tong
F N Tacket
Alliance
Mr. Tacket
Dr King
Atj
E. Wright
Alpha area social notes and community updates
Community greetings from Alpha include visits by Geo Osborn and wife to Mother Miller, Mrs J B Calkins and Mrs Hattie Spivey in Galesburg, and local residents from Little York and Rock Island. Ross Hall moves to new Lion building quarters, Dr Long sees Mrs Johan Tsaze, and a nursery stock clearance continues. A school election re-elects J W McLaughlin for the fourth term with 50 votes. M V Lanthern remains principal. Funeral services for Mrs Bachus held in Alpha. Local remedies and temperance meeting at Baptist church feature speeches by J P Baker, Rob Knox, and Rev. Mr. Brink who urges local option voting.
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Freeman
Rock Island
Alpha
Ross Hall
Lion Building
E. C. DeWitt & Co
DeWitt
Bachus
Janes Bachus
Old Oxford
Peoria
KH. Knox
Beving
James Bachus
Wioneers
Henry County
Shoop
Mr. Brink
Brink
Doctor's bitters claim cure for nervous ailments in 19th century
A Virginia newspaper recounts a West Virginia superintendent praising Miedrie-Bitters as a last resort that cured his daughter’s St Vitus Dance. He extols benefits for nervous complaints and general weakness, selling at 60 cents through J. E. Wright's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G-Clair
Stu Albans
W. Va
J. E. Wright
Three Queer Books Without Ink or Paper
The article describes three unusual books created without traditional writing tools. A silk prayer book in France uses black ink on white with woven letters. A medieval vellum homily has letters cut into vellum, blue interleaving paper, valued by 1640, and a German nobleman offered over 50 000. The Swedish edition of the Four Teas pals uses gold leaf letters affixed to parchment pages, bound in cement, with no clearly identified creator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wénvers-Mayons
France
Universts Library
Upsala
Hair of Notables Sold in Paris Market
A Paris market buys hair from famous figures for display and sale. Notable values show Nelson hair selling high at $625 for a two dozen strands, while Wellington fetches about $7.50. Napoleon and Byron hair have ranged from a few dollars to near $100 in past auctions.
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Paris
Nelson
Wellngton
Napoleon
Lord Byron
Laxete laxative 5 cents sold by Wright and strange foreign possession
An odd newspaper fragment discusses Laxete laxative sold by E Wright, claiming its contrast with other laxatives and noting a tiny French possession near Calcutta Chandernagore. It oddly jumps to a humorous exchange about hair dye and patience with quotes and ad style text, ending with a wry remark on patience with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wright
Conklin Salve Sold At Peterson's Drug Store
A brief note recalls an old Indian Chief discovering Conklin Salve for cuts burns and bruises. The item is advertised at Peterson's drug store. Senator Proctor’s wit is showcased at a Fish and Game League meeting in Fort Frederic with a yarn about Congressman Capron and a baby weighing joke. The tale ends with the punch line about a baby tipping the scales at 37 pounds.
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Conklin
Peterson
Senator Proctor
Fish and Game League
Fort Frederic
Congressman Capron
Rhode Island
Vermont
Proctor
Capron
Capron Cats
Tle Sahil
Man's Mintake Appears Incomplete Otiose Bird Tale
A garbled historical note describes a man seeking a humming bird with vivid plumage. The passage hints at his success in obtaining the bird and bringing it home to a cage, but the text is broken and ends mid sentence.
Exhibit Notes Echo Uneven Speech By Attendees
Speech fragments describe quirks of observers at an exhibit. A young woman with a strong jaw is noted while others mix phrases about Helios and neckties in a garbled exchange. The text presents jumbled dialogue with misheard or corrupted lines.
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Hlace
Hall
Gen
T. J. Henderson
Bert Davis
Chas. McCall
Laura Miller
Savanna
Roy Brooks
Atkinson
Fred Brooks
F F Reiger, Jr
Henry Santee
W Lampbhere
Prophetstown
Scott
Mar
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Geo Osborn
Mother Miller
J B. Calkins
Hattie Spivey
Chamberlain
Little York
Dr Long
Union
Johan Tsaze
J. A. Widoey
Wash Ashcraft
J W. McLaughlin
Jos
M. V. Lanthern
Foe
Stree Joe ‘Mades Pyyoruine
Madison Feters
Iti
Marck
Bismarck
Hans
Hang
Calcutta
Chandermagor
British India
Gigars
Fairfield
Wayne County
Ill
Canada Land
Northwest
F. &. Gresber
JD. Corp
F.8
Hayees
Hosiory
W Wicco.e, P
Schnabele
H. Herman
Jno
P. Stewart
Murray Brothers City
National Biscuit Company
Furthar
D. F. Barker, Anwawan
Aldeen & Boleen
Royal Tailors
Cali
E'rank
K PP. Ladd
North Main Street
Kewanee, Illinois
Cares
GOUGH
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