Kearsarge and world affairs in a late 19th century page
The piece surveys imperial and naval topics from 1894, noting the Royal Geographical Society connection of a New York journalist and the Kearsarge memorial, while touching on wars, diplomacy, opium patients, Yale football, and the Afghan ameer’s reforms. It mixes humor about port soap with reflections on journalism and public figures like Horace Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tx Union Printers
New York
Horace Greeley
Broadway
Sixth
Thirty-second Streets
Air driven cleaning device for railway cars tested
A new railway car cleaning apparatus uses compressed air at fifty psi delivered through a flexible hose and nozzle. The air jet cleans cars in the same manner as a water hose, but with air replacing water to perform the cleaning effectively.
Glapstone Acknowledged As Long-Serving Statesman Of Ex
The article extols Glapstone as the oldest and greatest statesman in Ex, noting his long public life spans a wider epoch than peers like Leo XIII and Bismarck. It praises his strong health and calm temperament, while hinting at strain as he remains active amid aging.
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Glapstone
Leo XIII
Bismarck
Splendid Record for Cook County Treasurer Candidate
Genry Wulff of Cook County is presented as a strong State Treasurer candidate. A native of Germany born in 1854, he immigrated as a child, rose from local trustee posts in Jefferson to Cook County Clerk, and boasts a long record of re election and near unanimous support in 1890. He remains a tireless organizer with extensive business and benevolent ties, widely regarded as a popular candidate poised for election.
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Wulff
Cook County
Henry Wulff
Germany
Meldorf
Claug Wulff
Chicago
Jefferson
Henry
Dyrenforth’s College
27Th
Board of
Amberg
Altho
Cook County Clerk's Office
General Miles as United States national enforcer
General Nelson A Miles stands as both army leader and national head, loyal to the federal government and the commerce protection role. The piece traces his rise from Massachusetts volunteer lieutenant to major general commanding the armies, praising his unflinching nature and historic campaigns against Sioux, Nez Perces, Bannocks, and Apache groups, which opened paths for civilization across the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
U.S. A
Harper's Weekly
Miles
Army
Massachusetts
Regular Army
United States
Sitting Bull
Crazy Horse
Nez Perces
Joseph
Jeronimo
Arizona
Pacific
Two Lives Lived by Dr King’s New Discovery
Phoebe Thomas of Junction City, told by doctors she had consumption, recovered after two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. Sean ranches in Florida St suffered a dreadful cold nearing consumption, cured in ten weeks. Sample bottles offered by Powell's drug store with regular 50¢ and 81 cents sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Dr King
Florida St. Sean Ranches
Powell's Drug Stars
Board Refuses Coroner Jury Wages in King Inquest
The Board of Supervisors of Marshall County denied payment for coroner jury and witness fees in the Hugh King inquest. Jurors were drawn and taken to Marshall County, discharged, and the board now questions its authority to refuse these payments as stated in the Chillicothe Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Marshall Co
Hugh King
Marshall County
Chilli‘cothe
Census of 1850 Volume Ends Series
The Republican credits Hon. Shelby M. Cullom for the second volume of the Census of 1850, completing the series and providing a valuable reference for editorial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby M. Cullom
The Sabbath Question debated in Henry Republican letters
A reader letters section discusses biblical interpretation and defends a prior argument about the Sabbath. The exchange mocks an opponent's positions, cites Genesis and Luke, questions Constantine's role, and defends the view that Sunday worship dates to Constantine’s era, while urging the opponent to retract statements.
Sabbath Controversy Across Scripture and Sabbath Debate
A correspondent challenges an opponent's Sabbath defense citing Galatians and Romans. He argues the decalogue was given to Israel at Sinai and not binding on Gentiles after Christ, urging citation of chapter verse. The piece cites Paul, Peter, Cornelius, and Pentecost to dispute Sabbath commandment continuity.
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Israel
Egypt
Abraham
Mount Sinai
Arabia
Jerusalem
Isaac
Sinai
God
Christ
Church of Christ
Heaven
Earth
Mt Sinai
Peter
Cornelius
Paul
Rome
Spirit guided them into all truth despite Sabbath note
Fragmentary religious text cites guidance from the Spirit and Christ to apostles, mentioning truth and command without reference to Sabbath keeping. Names Wu and N Surra appear as possible authors or cited figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Wu. N. Surra
Prohibitionists Nominate McCullough In Peoria Convention
The 14th district prohibitionists met in Peoria last Thursday with delegates including Rev D W Francis D M Dunlap G M Locke H Weber Mrs M Burnham from Marshall and Dr A S Bickel and Oliver Wilson from Putnam Rev C G Cantrell chaired and Dr Bickel served as secretary Judge David McCulloch was nominated for congress and spoke forcefully when notified of the honor The gathering treated the event as a political love feast with several cheery talks before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th Congressional District
Peoria
Marshall County
D. W. Francis
D.M. Dunlap
G. M. Locke
H. Weber
M. Burnham
Putnam County
A. 8. Bickel
Oliver Wilson
C. G. Cantrell
Bickel
David McCulloch
Congress
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Offered As Economical Remedy
An advertisement extols Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the simplest pleasant and most potent bowel regulator for children, touting economy with a 100 bottle 10 dose claim. It mentions Dr Powell's as the venue and includes a quip about editorial usage of "we" with humorous examples of its varying meanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Dr Powell's
Stand Together to Build a Thriving Town
A call for civic unity urges residents and business leaders to support those who prosper, to treat customers fairly, and to grow collectively. Jealousy and rivalry hinder progress, while united effort and honest enterprise benefit all citizens and ensure continued town growth.
Town Boys Versus Country Boys Rivalry Recalled
A group of men mused on boys of today being worthless, recalling their fathers’ harsh judgments. They laughed at the notion, debating whether town boys were tougher than country boys and remarking how a country boy moving to the village could spoil them.
Electric Bitters touted as cure for multiple ailments
Advertised as a universal remedy, Electric Bitters claims to cure liver and kidney diseases, clear skin issues, and malaria, with guaranteed results or money back. Sold at Dr Powell's for 1.00 per bottle. Also a light humorous exchange about blue fish schooling and the fate of a caught teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Ark Foritiinka
Nerveseed CO
Masunio Tewmple
Chiccaaga Alo
Henry
Ils
J BH
FA. Powell
Drugytata
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Grorche Burt
Elpitor
Sa Z
Je Wononp Newson
Jensma, Dow
New York City
Royal Geo« N Elect Graphical Society
London
Acsuh Less
Spain
Yale College
Arona
Dwight Institution
Frederick Fraley
Philadelphiia
National Board of Trade
University of Pennsylvania
Wales
Ameer
Afghanistan
Rio de Janeiro
Benham
Louis
Tibet
London News
Kearsarge
Alabama
Henry Republican
Cleopas
Constantine
Robbie
Mamma
Robbis
Harpers
Farm Journal
Arm
United States of America
Wilmer Atkinson Charles F Jenkins
jJunel
Philadelphia
Eppher
Jacobs
Henry, Illinois
Park
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