Geneseo Republicans Triumph in Local Elections and Altgeld Downfall
A Geneseo Republican summary notes strong statewide results with Democrats lamenting Altgeld’s defeat. Chicago and Cook County vote against Altgeld and anarchy, signaling a potential return to power for Republicans in forthcoming elections. Also covers Halloween water tank sabotage and suspected fever outbreak analysis affecting a local family.
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The Envy of Kings The Princes of the Earth May Envy the Poor
The phrase frames a moral meditation on wealth and power contrasting royal abundance with poverty. It explores social tension, hierarchy, and the possible envy of rulers toward the needy, inviting reflection on justice and reciprocity.
Riches and Power Do Not Bring Happiness Yet Dr Greene Cures
An array of testimonials claim wealth and status fail to ease life’s pains while Dr Greene’s Nervura Blood and Nerve Remedy is praised as curing back and head pain and insomnia. Local notices describe concerts, lectures, and community events at Freeman's Hall and churches, with many village updates and real estate ads.
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Malberry Street
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Cambridge Subcriber notices and local visits in 1898
Local social notes list residents and relatives visiting Cambridge and nearby towns, including Mrs Meredith Mrs Penny and Mr Knox attending funerals and gatherings. A county building visit by officials Hock Island Infirmary staff and others is noted, with several residents traveling to Kewanee and Galva for events and illness care. A Cambridge Literary Society program and a small town fire incident at George Smith Sons lock factory are mentioned with brief outcomes.
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Chicago
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Local Notes From Andover and Nearby Areas
Reports from Andover include Prof Comstock attending a Republican editors meeting in Moline at the Keatur House. Neville family from Kearney Nebraska to return this week, with lease details from John Ringile. John Witkey of Davith Minnesota recovering from typhoid. A fire at Falrife and Sandor’s coal bank destroyed two buildings and contents, including fonts and the blacksmith shop. James Converse of Loup City Nebraska visited. he once ran a furniture business here and now farms after selling property at Cambridge. his daughter Geneveve wed recently, Willie runs a meat market in Woldredge. Weather summary notes temperature trends for the past week.
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