Interesting world notes and local curiosities compiled
A scattered summary: rich club attempts marriages to poor girls, birth ratios favor girls by a large margin, Russell Lace earns 15 dollars a minute with leap day boosting income, and tax boats set speed records. It also covers American relief aid to Russia, sunspots huge but subtle, a Baltimore coal-heaver wounded in Valparaiso seeks 150000 dollars, Col Ford alive in Creede, alarming diphtheria rise in Peru and Britain. An English judge’s price for mixing sugar and paper is weighed, bank forger Avastin Browell vows to stay straight, a modern dentist’s electric motor promise, and the first census in British Burmah shows about 8 million people with low density.
What Constitutes a Nation in Early U S History
An overview tracing the birth of the United States from the Declaration to 1815, detailing the shift from colonial unions to a national government. It covers Washington and Hamilton shaping national power, the evolution of the term nation, states rights tensions, and early bank and tariff policies. The essay argues for a unified national sovereignty over states. CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byjeriam Bonham
Ernest Renan
Hamilton
Laat
Thes
Confederate States
Washington
Virginia
Treasury
National Bank
John Adams
Delaware
United States
Senate
Jay
U. S. Supreme Court
Republican Party
Fathers of the Republic
Cleveland
Hill
Palmer
Mills
Grieg
Springer
Wilson
U.S. Supreme Court
Nto & ‘Nation
States Rights Party
South
North
Great Britain
Monroe
First United States Bank
Supreme Court of the United States
Sucklen’s Arnica Salve advertisement claim
An old advertisement touts Sucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box andSale at Dr Powell’s drug store.
Two Final Examinations In Putnam County Draw Commentary
A Granville Review reader questions the county's plan of two final teacher examinations in a single spring. The letter suggests splitting the county into districts to hold traveling examinations, arguing it would ease travel and be fair to pupils and teachers, while noting criticism from the county superintendent. Magnolia, Mar 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Granville Review
J. M. Boyer
Putnam County
Marshall County
J M. B
Agnolia
Mar
Women voters in Illinois school townships seek new rights
The Illinois Supreme Court decision outlines that women may vote for school trustees and district directors in townships and districts. It explains eligibility, citizenship, registration, ballots, and steps for organizers to mobilize women for the April elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Board of Education
Illinois
Board of Elections
H. W. Rokker
Springfield
Illino
Eva M. Orr
Bupt
Don’t Be Without It The Remedy For Consumption
A family risk of hereditary consumption is noted and early coughs are claimed to be curable with Ballard’s Horehound Syrup. The advertisement asserts relief for throat lung chest issues including consumption bronchitis asthma whooping cough and croup and recommends Dr Powell as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Ballard
Powell
Senatorial Shuffle in Lacon Sparks Democratic Feud
Democratic bosses push Adrian DeLong of Hopewell as the senatorial candidate after a primary clash labeled War of the Roses among the Barnes faction. DeLong, former popular chairman of the board of supervisors, would challenge Jimmy O Garrett of Steuben as the Barnes split reshapes power. The town watches to see if harmony returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registry
Lacon
Barnes
Adrian DeLong
Hopewell
DeLong
Board of Supervisors
Senate
Jimmy O Garrett
Steuben
Shakespeare
Fine Playing Cards Offer From Chicago Rock Island
A historical ad invites readers to send ten cents in stamps to John Sebastani in Chicago for a pack of playing cards described as the latest and smoothest. It promises five packs for a 60 cent express money order or postal note, aimed at social parties and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sebastani
General
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific R. A
Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
J Pleasant
Lane
W.H. Jones
Henry
Wwick
Tealderce
F. M. Pendleton
Magnolia, Ill
J. A. Swemn
Postoffice
Flor, Purram Co Jn
Arthur Motter
Geo Mot
Ann
J. H. Adkinson
Henry, III
Ite
James H. Malone
Chicago Veterinary College
Herry’s
MT Palatine
Chicago Vet. College
Oo. J. Lanigan
Raduate
Burgess Bron
Wenona, Ill
Owl
N. A. White
D. V
Wyoming
Bradford
Fred 8
Potter
Henry, Il
Molor & Ben’s Hardware
Edward Street
J.E. W- Morgan
Ganty
E Efior
Court House
Ij W. Ryan
Underclife Hotel
Dake Senachwine
M. Lincoln
FUE
Poisem i
Walling
Bmoayel-tt
WM. Dwyer
Shei Berry
George Burt
Eviton
Vienna
Russel Lace
Russell
Tax Majestic
Queenstown
Sandy Hook
Russia
Charles Emory Smith
America
St. Petéreburg
Earth
Joan Hasciron
Baltimore
Valparaiso
Robert Ford
Crittenén
Missouri
Jesse James
Col. Ford
Creede
Col
Pein
Alcanta
Benidorm
Gata
Wolverhampton
Avastin Browell
Bank of England
Troy
N. Y
British Burmah
Upper Burmah
Howeer
Gower Burmah
William I. Qrartly
Minlaton
Australia
T. J. Macmurray
Ripley
Ohio
C. N. Nichols
Baptist Church
No. Tisbury
Mass
Ir. J.C. Ayer & CO
Lowell
Drokgista
Gov't
Hera
Circort
Pittafield, IN
Jacobs OJ
Lumbacgo
Atica
Qohas, Devore
Wright
Mason & Hamlin CO
Mason & Hamlin Organ
Boston
Fmrm
New York
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