Illlinois Weather Service Week Ending Aug 22 1893
Weather-Crop bulletin notes past seven days slightly below normal in the north, near average central, slightly above in the south. Sunshine near normal. rain on 16th varied from none to heavy in places. Corn prospects mixed. drought harms some fields while rains helped others. Fall plowing for wheat begun but delayed by dryness. Oats and pastures fair to good. thrashing near completion. Anthrax spreads in several counties. livestock and one person died. John Craig, Observer Weather Bureau, Springfield, Aug 22 1893.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Illinois Weather Service
Wayne
Clay
Edwards
Hamilton
The One-Horse Shay and the Favorite Prescription
A satirical juxtaposition links the tale of a sturdy one-hoss shay with claims about female weakness and the alleged benefits of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The piece argues that women suffer from back weakness and a range of gynecological symptoms, which the remedy supposedly cures.
Unemployed Chicago workers hear plea for bread aid
At a Chicago meeting of unemployed worthymen a hungry piano finisher spoke of two days without food and his wife starving, tears marking even the rough men as they contributed to relieve need. The scene echoes 1857 when tariffs closed mills, now mirrored by fears of free trade and rising hunger.
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Chicago
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Miraculous survival tale echoes William Newby case
The Spring Held column notes Josephus Metcalf of the Ninety Sixth Illinois Volunteers endured a head wound at Chickamauga, was recorded dead multiple times, survived a prison stint, a train fall, and a nearly fatal strychnine episode before being muster out. His obituary coverage and extraordinary career are compared to William Newby, urging careful consideration by skeptics.
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State Journal
William Newby
Josephus Metcalf
Ninety Sixth
Llinoly
Chickamauga
Bnathe
Chattanooga
Shulleburg
Wis
Galena
Metcalf
White County
Watermelons prove profitable for two Beardstown growers
An exchange notes money in water melon farming based on two youths who started with 40 acres near Beardstown. They earned 800 dollars first year from 10 acres, 1700 dollars second year from 20 acres, and 3000 dollars third year across 40 acres plus an extra acre. At five cents per melon, yields of 50 to 70 dollars per acre are possible. Planting around May 1, ripening by August mid month, three months to cash. Cultivation must be careful and persistent but rewarding.
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Beardstown
Electric Bitters cures varied ailments in several cases
Specimen cases describe Clifford of New Cassel recovering from neuralgia rheumatism and stomach issues after three bottles of Electric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Indiana healed a eight year leg sore using three bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio saw five large leg sores heal after one bottle of Electric Bitters and one box Arnica Salve. Sold by J. E. Wright.
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Dh. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Bucklen
John Speaker
Catawba
J. E. Wright
Great Rock Island Route to Englewood for World's Fair
John Sebastian announces the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific World's Fair Line. Buy tickets over the Great Rock Island Route to Englewood near the gate. Electric line from Rock Island depot to the gate, ten minutes, five cents fare. Check baggage to Englewood and have it sent to quarters.
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Englewood
Rock Island
Englewood A
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Relic Pepper Box and Riot Report From Kewanee
Dr Frank Smiley added an 1836 revolving pepper box to his firearms collection. The six barrel revolver once belonged to John Boot and was used in the 1850 Cambridge murder of Eric Jenson. The piece passed through Sheriff Root, to Frank Davis, then to Dr Emiley. Also notes boiler workers from St Louis riot in Kewanee with minor injuries amid ten hour pay disputes. Denver workers may fill vacated St Louis shops, risking clashes with local strikers.
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Frank Smiley
John Boot
Eric Jenson
Cambridge
Root
Frank Davis
Davis
St. Louis
Kewanee Boiler Company
Ith
Kewanee
Denver
St Louis
Illinois Press Association Passes and World’s Fair Critique
A letter from a Wilinois publisher group denounces alleged manipulation by a faction within the Illinois Press Association connected to the World’s Fair. It singles out E A Snively and Mr. Page in Chicago for a controversial ten day passes scheme. The note urges fair management to compensate newspapers for advertising and courtesies. Additionally mentions rail excursions, misc local notices, and assorted anecdotes. The piece blends advocacy with reports on local business and happenings.
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Wilinois
Ander
Wilinois Press Association
Ulinois
Fair Management
Illinois
Chicago Journal
E. A. Snively
Illinois Press Association
Salvely
EE. A. Snively
Mr. Page
Vna
Davis
Bureau of Publicity and Promotion
Dysentery epidemic prompts relief and advertisements
In September 1892 James town experiences severe dysentery. Merchants promote Chamberlain's Colio and DeWitt's remedies while Rockford faces food shortages and relief efforts. The Hotel Riverview in Kankakee closes after a poor season. J E Wright's advertises medicines and liver pills amid public health concerns.
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Jamestown
F. J. Walter Willard
J. E. Wright
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