Hill and Illinois in 1892 politics
Governor David Hill tours the south amid speculation on Illinois growing as a decisive electoral factor. The Chicago Times notes Illinois may tilt the next presidential race, with the Mississippi valley states poised to shape outcomes and Grover Cleveland seen as New York’s likely nominee.
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David Hill
South
Guidnunes
Commonwealth of
Hlinsis
Illnois
New York
Mississippi Valley
Cov
Hill
Ilinois
Grover Cleveland
Linoisan
Dialogue on a Wood Bill in Uncle Rastus Dialect
A Citizen and Uncle Rastus debate a six dollar bill for sawing a cord of wood. Rastus explains day rates and that payment by wood or tools would adjust the charge. The exchange ends with Rastus asserting he can saw wood and cannot write but can “bress de Lawd.”
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Uncle Rastus
Bress de Lawd
Cronin Crime Explains Great Modern Mystery Book
A Chicago journalist Henry M. Hunt claims to reveal the Cronin case fully in a new volume describing unpub lished facts and offering rare illustrations. The work, published by The History Company of San Francisco, is touted as a complete authentic history of a celebrated crime. A separate note mentions cattle conflicts in Neutral Strip and a midnight lynching in Lincoln County West Virginia involving McCoy and Haley linked to the Hatfield feud.
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Henry M. Hunt
Chicago
Ireland
Comany of
San Francisco
Lincoln County
West Virginia
Green McCoy
Melton Haley
Haley
McCoy
Kentuckey
Betes
A scrap of paper saved her life
A woman near death from consumption found relief after reading about Dr. King’s New Discovery on a scrap of wrapping paper. She used a sample, bought larger bottles, and recovered to 140 pounds. Send a stamp to W. H. Cole, Fort Smith, for fuller particulars. Trial bottles available at Ryus Drug Store.
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Dr. King
W. H. Cole, Druggit
Fort Smith
Ryus Drug Store
Laboring Americans urged to read and think more
A quotation stresses that workers who study gain knowledge and wealth, asserting that knowledge is power. The saying highlights value of reading for the working population in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wise Health Advice About Home Sewing Machine
A dated proverbial tip advises preserving health by eating before full appetite and ensuring a Licur Run NING New Home Sewing Machine for the wife, framed as practical guidance.
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Neutral Strip
Scotch
Patrick Henry Cronin
Lee
Sonauzator
Sigeuts
Maxker St
Texas
Kansas City
St. Louis
Hannibal
Rales Stay
Houston, Ltd
Nhe
Dallas
San Antonio
Austin
Taylor
Waco
Fort Worth
Dynisun
Kitasan City
Galveston
Sedalia
I ‘Adb
Tnibal
Fort Sects
Missouri
Kansas
Giles
Texas Pass
Tesax
Gee
A. Eddy
Jei Be. Crom
J.J. Frey
J. “ Aldo
Murray
Iarinis
Pamphet
M ' Tuk Mergay Memocrme Co
Karisas City
M Bey
Grahan
Garrett & Matrin
B.D. Willane
H. G. Graham & CO
Graham
Spalertes Oy BS
Beckham Building
Craham
TEAS
Ds. R. Llarris
Cash Store
IIN
Davis & Crain
W.C. Beckham & Son
Aly Mail
Sine
Henr
ETTA
Frost & White
Bell Louse
Aires
Stealins & CO
Rushville, Ind
Larne
Tucker
Ruffier
Timoontala
Co-Operative Sewing Machine Company
S. Ilth Sr
Philadelphia
LATAR
the Hall Chemical Co
Fairmount Av
Phila
Pag Hall Chemical CO
Fairmount Avenue
Iiladelphia
Drs. Starke
Mark Dee Sre
Y & Palen
Ato Palen
Arch Street
Philad’a
Drs. Starkey & Palen
DRS
Starkey & Palen
Arch St
Philad
Iphia
the Stearns
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