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Noties
Bostomio
Aes
Eorge Burt
Republican
Henry
Ill
Modern Woodmen of America HQ Moves to Elgin Illinois
The Modern Woodmen of America moves its headquarters from Lyons Iowa to Elgin Illinois in recognition of the Prairie state. Membership stands at over 82,000 with 18 298 in one state and total 24 980 in ten states. The article notes a trend toward more offices and a proposed new department of public works under a cabinet officer.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
Lyons
Iowa
Elgin
Great Prairie State
Woodmen
America
Department of Public Works
Public Service
Chicago engineer touts a Mississippi water route plan
Capt Marshall, in charge of river and harbor work near Chicago, says a 100 mile Ilinoia river to La Salle channel could be built for 12.0 million and extend to Joliet for 8.6 million, creating a favorable water route to the Mississippi. The piece also notes Fred Douglass’s notable career and remarks on his announced move to Hayti.
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Chicago
Marshall
Mississippi River
Illinois River
Ilinoia River
la Salle
Joliet
Honoring Lafayette in Paris on the Fourth of July
In Paris, Americans decorated Lafayette's grave with municipal and state officials present. Edmond de Lafayette spoke in English, thanking the Americans for honoring his grandfather on the anniversary of the American Republic. He noted it deeply touched the family, praising the veterans who fought with Lafayette a century ago for American independence.
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Lafayette
Paris
Edmond de Lafayette
French Republic
Gon Lafayette
United States Plans Oct Conference With American Republics
The secretary of state initiates preparations for a major October conference in Washington between the United States and the Republics of Mexico and Central and South America, Haiti San Domingo and the Empire of Brazil. It seeks to systematize a broad basis for free and independent states, encourage commerce, and amicably settle disputes. The plan envisions closer ties with the United States to foster industrial development and prosperity across the continent, providing security against foreign aggression.
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United Statew
Republica of Mexico
Central and
South America
Hayt
San Domingo
Empire of Brazil
Washington
Blaing
Canadian Line
Europe
Free States
Central
United States
Sworke
Methodist conference at Brimfield reports strong attendance
The M E district conference met in Brimfield last week with large attendance and active interest. Speakers urged opposition to the liquor traffic and supported prohibition. Dr W Hunter and Rev John H Scott led talks on Sabbath dangers and doctrinal preaching as well as the Epworth League and Sunday school methods.
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Brimfield
W. G. Miller
Stark County
H. K. Metcalf
Titans Temperance
Mqnors
L. Springer
Duanlap
W. Hunter
Pearla
Servant of God
John H Scott
Henry
Thos Chipplefield
Cuba
J. W. Haney
P. A. Cool
Hearne
Pekin
Young People’s Methodist Alliance
Peoria
W. H. Hunter
W. R. Carr
J. T. Bliss
Princeville
W. Hearne
Moses
Caldwell
Canada
Dunlap
J. Q. Adams
W. J. Minium
Marshall County Sunday School Assoc Plans Conventions
The Marshall County Sunday School Association executive committee met in Lacon on July 18 1880 to improve county Sunday school work. They urge vice presidents to organize conventions in townships, establish quarterly gatherings for workers and training, form teachers meetings, and train new teachers. They recommend reading specific teaching books and propose a three day district normal meeting for teachers and officers.
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Marshall County Sunday School Association
Lacon
Hurlburt
Dunning
Yale
Vincent
Groper
John D. Wattles
Philadelphia
Astute Superintendent Seeks Funds for County Work
The sermon-like appeal from Prof Hammell calls for increased contributions to the state association, urging all schools, pastors, and Sunday workers to cooperate. It emphasizes prayer and holy living as the path to success and asks for a pledge of 50 cents to support the cause.
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Jesus Christ
Springer, Prest, A. C
Price
Bec
Mocked Japanese Health Quackery in Empire Sword Tale
The piece mocks Japanese officials as mere wooden swords wearers while praising Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy. It claims users gain benefits for coughs colds and various ailments, and notes the Mikado’s allegedly improved health and an importer granted noble sword status.
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Japan
Pierce
Empire
Illinois Slavery Debate In Early Statehood History
The Cairo Citizen recalls Illinois early history amid the slavery question that shaped state government. It notes a long public struggle over statehood, with debate on what would become of slavery, culminating in a vote planned for August 1, 1824, when the state had 80 counties as then defined.
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Cairo
Illinois
Favorite Prescription Promises Cure for Distressing Ailments
Stamping and embroidery talk fades as a reader advocates Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription claiming it cured prolapsed uterus and other maladies for women. The piece promotes the bottle’s guarantee and urges readers to read the guaranteed refund on the wrapper.
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Lizzie
Farming and stock notes from Putnam Illinois era
Edited page offers farmers tips on storage, crop care, and vineyard reports. Notes on grape rot in Nauvoo Illinois and Delaware peach crop estimates. Discussion of wheat, corn yields, broom corn, and future farm horses. Pay attention to mules, pasture, manure, and bees aiding fruit crops with cross pollination.
Degenerate climate tests constitution and hair tone
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest health claims for Ayer s Sarsaparilla as a remedy amid general climate woes with unclear context and broken phrases. The snippet references impurities or blond hair and mentions walley Rieuns, all obscured by garbled text.
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Ayer
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