Congressman's Outcry Over Senate Pension Amendment Sparks Debate
Congressman Prince of Illinois attacks a Senate amendment to the army appropriation bill claiming it rewards seven officers with brigadier general ranks upon retirement. He calls the pension system unfair and criticizes Senate actions while urging conferees not to yield. The piece also mentions broad discontent with military reform and notes various local notices and events.
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House
Senate
Prince
Ilinois
War Department
Made From Native Roots Promote Safe Female Health
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming it uses native roots like Blue Cohosh to cure female weaknesses. It asserts no alcohol or habit forming drugs, promotes strength, and targets worn out women including workers, nurses, and mothers. The piece emphasizes traditional indigenous knowledge and commercial health claims.
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Pierce
Kasmiesa
Guaranteed Piles Cure Promised with Pazo Ointment
Druggists offer a refund if Pazo Ointment fails to cure piles. The guarantee covers 6 to 14 days with a 40 cents price. Protruding dry or inflamed symptoms are mentioned as target conditions.
Drag improvements spark talk of farm duty and cash help
The piece discusses road drag improvements and argues they produce better citizens. It contrasts farmers who demand payment for road work with those who contribute voluntarily, citing a Bloomington symposium where Mr. King praises the drag for elevating public spirit. Neighbors fix culverts and maintain roads without asking funds.
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Wnatering
Bloomington
Mr. King
Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Quick Relief
An ad extols Kodol for Dyspepsia as relief for chronic indigestion promising digestion of food and restoration of digestive organ efficiency. It asserts the stomach can be improved and vitality restored, while mentioning related remedies and local notes and events in Alpha, Illinois.
Buck for Department Commander at Illinois Encampment
E H Buck of Rock Island seeks election as Department Commander at the Illinois G A R encampment in Salisbury May 22 to 24. Buck, Senior Vice Commander, is endorsed by Rock Island County posts, northern Illinois, the county board, and the Tri-City Press Club, highlighting a rare private-soldier rise through Shiloh and Monocacy to lead Illinois veterans.
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Department of Illinois
G A.R
Salesbury
E. H. Buck
Rock Island
Buck
Grand Army
Rock Island County
Lilinois
Army of the Union
Grant
E. H. Back
Shiloh
Nover
Adams County
Stephenson, Lee, Ogle, Whiteside
Henry
58D
Ilinois
Illinois Cavalry
Monocacy
Early
Washington
Ist
Vet Beng
Local Social News and Travels Across Cambridge Area
Cambridge residents and visitors are noted as many travel to nearby towns. Fred Sandyulel and friends visit Galva. Mrs Pratt goes to Naox Gite. Mrs Strickland visits Providence. Dr H C McMullen runs a Cambridge State Bank office.
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Fred Sandyulel
Galva
Eoaa Pratt
George Strickland
Providence
H.C. McMullen
Cambridge State Bank
Alex Carlson
Glenn Elliott
Kewanee
Florence Philips
Wyoming
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Emphasizes Authentic Brand
An old advertisement urges customers to buy genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from E. Wright, warning about imitations. It touts DeWitt's good for sunburn, cuts, bruises and especially piles, with the E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago label on every box.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted for Kidney Troubles
An article touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an effective, life saving treatment for female kidney troubles. It cites Mrs Sawyer and Emma Sawyer as testimonials and notes free advice from Mrs Pinkham. The piece urges early treatment for symptoms like back pain urinary issues swelling and fatigue.
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Lydia E Pinkham
Lydia E
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tani
Emma Sawyer
Pinkham
Lyan
Mass
Dr Emiley Promotes Fifteen Years Continuous Practice
Dr Emiley of Chicago, noted for chronic diseases and eye ear nose throat care, has visited neighboring cities monthly for fifteen years, highlighting steady professional outreach. The notice underscores his reliable, successful practice credentials in Illinois.
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Illinois
L Emiley
Chicago
Miley C M D promises cures at 1497 Adams Chicago
Dr Miley M D offers free consultation at 1497 Adams Street Chicago for nervous debility memory weakness sexual weakness and general debility. He claims high success in treating chronic diseases including epilepsy women’s diseases ulcers and skin disorders with new scientific methods and guarantees cure.
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Clartlea
Bright
J. B. Wright
West Cam
Miley
Miley, M. D
Adams Street
Chicago
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JNO
Thompson
Nsorothy
RDS
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Brady
AP Asries
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Commission
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Alliance
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Wrights Drug Store
Burns
Ors
H Cosner
Kansas City
Dennis Emerson
Ora Cosner
Bertha
Earl Warner
Alba Township
Beta Power
Theo Monthe
Nessan Heer
Mel Power
Broggin
Bertsoi
Tuetorawt
Eimer
Tess Thaqan
Cupare
Stade Cosl
Uae
Green
JB. Wright
Burtin Baker
Port Byron
Curaeat
Neil
Western Misou Ia
Frisco Land Company of Arkansas
Morrison
Allahama
Hollister
Wright
Robert Harlan
E. H Buck
Snoep
Mack
Ewe
Tayets
Sane
Aest Weoefert
Patio Sorstoral
Bad
Oreath
Lax
Belive
Cambridge
T H Chasley
Alta
State Association
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Congregational Church
Dalzell
Louise Thomson
Charles Philins
J W Sprinkhoff
Galessure
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Samuel Wilsons
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