Illinois House debates tax assessment and canal study
Springfield reports show Illinois House debating return to annual property assessment. discussion covers Cook County valuation and the state board of equalization, with support for a Lake-Gulf canal linking the lakes to the Gulf and renewed bridge and ferry toll powers. A Mayoral-like note ends with remarks on a family reunion in Deerfield.
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cErom
Springfieim
Cook County
State Board
Knox
Chicago
State-Board of Equalization
Serene Aps
Pere
Lilindis
Gulf of Mexico
Gimon
Benator Shaw
Yan
Fersa
Deerfield
Duke County
Xatherlig
Seth
Virgil Wilmot
of Gernelds
al Uldren
Nina
Eequice
Judd-Pa
Mary
Wigbe
Alleghany
Morman
Ohtiliaathe
Allo Lipble
Bobo
H. B. Bonnatt
Vic Latort
M. Johnson
Golgman
Thleohnston
Mr Vining
Air
Fra
Ooto
Wil
Bon
Johnaton
Mtrela
Vindane Emrboise
Geeem
Denton
Wardebipa
Wilmottres
Maenner
Evolution of Sound and Evolution Evolved Review
A dense critique of a revised edition attacking modern materialism represented by Darwin Huxley Tyndall and others. The reviewer lauds the book as remarkable while noting its stark opposition to biblical religion and its strong defense of divine creation. It details chapter topics including evolution mind soul God and reviews of Haeckel Tyndall Mayer and others. A local anecdote recalls a citizen sending a messenger to summon three professionals to a sick man’s house.
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Darwin
Huxley
Mel Darwin
Tyndall
Owlo
Eleas
Ube
Fae
Everal
Snachwine
Henry
Kidney Remedy Claims Universal Satisfaction in California
Fragmentary ad-like text shows a medical remedy billed as the best ever, with references to California locations, a 50 cent price, and a Bay area firm. Mentions of Dr Powell's city drug store and Higley & Co. appear amid garbled lines.
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California
Bay
Conta
B. Higley &Co
Farefield
Powell
City
W H Jones
Regulator
Edwarda Street
Charles Davis
D. D. Hoar
Ana Physician
Culvee
San Ian Pune
TEE Culver Weee Medical CO
Ann St
N.Y
How it was Done Parker's Ginger Tonic featured
A column notes a woman asks how to stay happy and cheerful. The reply credits Parker's Ginger Tonic for maintaining health and a good mood, claiming continued wellness makes one naturally pleasant. The text references reading another column for more details.
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Parker
Wells
Americans Celebrate Fourth of July at North Cape Norway
A party of Americans marked the 102d anniversary of independence at North Cape lat 71 16, long 25 50, firing guns and raising a flag made by local ladies. They stood 900 feet above the sea under the midnight sun, gazing over the Atlantic as snow clad mountains rose behind them. The scene, near Hammerfest, was described as a unique observance of the Fourth at a remote latitude.
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North Cape
Norway
Cy Retet
Gri Donal Idarty
Ench
Nian
Atlantic
Hammerfest
Iceland
Scientific American
The Champion Watermelon Eater Surprises Rochester Crowd
A Rochester resident named Peter amazed a State Street crowd by eating a 25.5 pound watermelon in 13 minutes. Ex-Alderman J. Lon set the challenge and paid for the fruit, with bets rising as the feat progressed. The event drew applause from spectators at Aldrich's fruit store.
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Aldrich
State Street
Rochester
J. Lon
J. O. Howard
Pater
Peter
P.O
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Bpreator’s Plea Overillness Costs Family Dearly
A garbled plea notes annual costs from illness totaling 200 dollars, with a claim of 1200 dollars lost after a spouse left home. Thewriter urges public awareness of the financial burden borne by his family due to sickness and absence from work.
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