Num an Hire System Timetable Fragments
A historical timetable fragment lists multiple line numbers and times for westward routes via Ly. Henry to Peoria with stops at Putnam Bureau La Salle Ottawa Morris Joliet Hinzelewood and Chicago. Additional notes show variations and stop patterns for No 70 and other trains across morning to night schedules.
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Putnam
Bureau
la Salle
Ottawa
Morris
Joilet
Hnglewood
Chicago
Life of Lucia Dewey Guided by Quiet Influence
Lucia Dewey born 1837 in Berlin Vermont died 1908 in Henry Illinois. She helped build a Sheffield millinery business then led the millinery department at E C Bates in Princeton. She joined Unitarian church in Sheffield and inspired a group called the King’s Daughters. Her family life spanned Vermont and Illinois with deep community ties.
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Lucia Louisa Dewey
Harry Hovey
Mary Louisa (Comings) Dewey
Berlin
Vermont
Henry
Ill
Lunenburg
Eva
Sheffield
Miss Dewey
E C Bates
Princeton
Illinois
Wm M. Whipple
Whipple
Misa Dewey
B. F. Dewey
A. W. Walker
Unitarian Church
H. A. Harris
Congregational Church
John C
California
Henry H
B. Fenne
William W
Homer H
Fenne C
Rt 3
Wey
Pensioners dying fast in congress pension bill debate
A congressional discussion of the general pension bill cites that more pensioners died last year than fought at Shiloh in 1862. The report notes 45 798 deaths from the rolls, including 31 201 Civil War veterans, and predicts Civil War veterans will be scarce in nine years. The McCumber Act is blamed for increasing annual pension rollovers by 16 000 000.
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Congress
Shiloh
Bright Crop Prospects Across Farming Horticulture
Farmers fruit raisers and bee keepers predict a strong season with good honey prospects. Wintered well and favorable weather point to bumper crops in fruit and plain, while trees store energy after last year's short yield. No damage reported from winter weather.
Congressman Legare Declares Recovery From Consumption
South Carolina congressman George S. Legare, a member of the Patent Committee in Washington, reports a complete cure from consumption after more than a year of illness. He credits a German origin treatment Lung Germine, obtained from the Lung Germine Co., with restoring his health and weight to previous levels.
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George S. Legare
South Carolina
Lung-Germine Co
Jackson
Mich
Corbean Congress
Illinois Letters on Tax Fairness And Rail Safety
Commentary in Ral' News covers Illinois taxation fairness seeking universal property taxes, the value of better rail safety with 2 cent passenger rates staying, and housing concerns. It notes graduates adopting cap and gown, insect-like optimism, and a donkey bill engraving anecdote from 1880 series ten-dollar certificates.
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Great Meat Center
Interstate Commerce Commission
Salvashun
Illinois
Fay
United States
Receipt for a Good Town Causes Public Morale Push
Promotes grit vim and harmony in town life urging schools churches and honest competition. Encourages advertising in local papers and patronizing merchants to improve property values and public welfare. Calls for electing good men to office and firing croakers to create a healthy atmosphere.
Farmers Creed and Rural Letters From Arkansas Growers
Letters from William F Thompson of Garner Arkansas note abundant rain and promising crops with oats six inches high and peaches the size of hazelnuts. Prices for corn oats and potatoes and plans to plant 40 acres of corn and 60 acres of cotton are listed. Also included are egg advertisements and a long farmer creed praising soil care hard work and orderly farms.
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William F. Thompson
Garner
Ark
Illinois
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Henry Auto Go
J. A. Williams
Henry, Ill
Henry Central
Numan Hire
System
Henry Timhtable
Vale
Warren Cowles
D. Pas
Jefferson St
Peoria
Claflin
U. N. Portman's
Rue
the Republican
RAL’ News
Rhode Island
Plymouth Rocks
E H Martin
Henry Ward Beecher
Indiana Farmer
Lydia E. Pinkham
Barbara Base
Kingman
Kansas
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Pee C. Stones
Tosa Atel
W. W. Dewey & Co
New City
John Hartley, Jr
Henry, OL
J. A. Swem
Henry, II
C. Elsie Smith
Resi
Cromwell & codGaHhig
E A. Hall
Gresser Building
Richard Street
B. F. Forrest
Madison
Phoselem
Foxton Avenue
He. Cialty
Byattee
W J Thomas
Nam Nt
Eevee Oars Hdnry
ILI
Frealdenen
Wert Street
F. G. Willett
D Watt
Svereenenit
Jeremy
McKillip Veterinary
Colege
Connetet
Fred W Potter
Renal Estate and Insurance
Ita
Henry E Jacobs
Hey Henry
R. M Barnes
Ul. van Attorneys
Lacon, Ill
DR. R. 8. Bayne
Herry's Cafe
Maulfair Bros
Gee
Oes
McNabg'e
Columbia
Main St. Peorti
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