Opinion letter on Illinois Industrial University name change
The writer objects to dropping the word Industrial from the Illinois Industrial University name arguing it honors labor and endowment intent. He cites Congress grants in 1862 and warns change dilutes agricultural leadership, urging loyalty to the institution and its mission amid protests by senators and faculty.
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Henry Republican
Trextawn
Illinois Industrial University
Kays
Congress
Illinois
Ibor
Morrow
Journal of the Senate
New York Tribune
L. D. Wirrma
Voice of the People Praises Hood's Sarsaparilla
The piece quotes widespread praise for Hood's Sarsaparilla from users including Wm. Fountain of Marshall Faighty Illinois and mentions his connections to Willard Procitty in LaMoure County with hopes of wealth from prospects cited by the La Moure Chronicle.
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Marshall Faighty
Ill
Willard Procitty
Walter
LaMoure County
Local Gardener James Corben Plans Pearis Home Move
James Corben of Pearis aims to settle in the town after about sixty days in the roily TM. He seeks a place for gardening and small fruit culture, renting rooms in the Durfee drugstore block and moving his family in within a few days as rooms are prepared.
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James Corben
Pearis
Profiliatér
Durfee Drugstore
Sunday Village Scene Described in Quiet Retrospect
The note recalls Sunday village life with cattle, hogs, and people waiting for water or something seen only vaguely. Bradford is praised as a pearl in a rich setting though its growth stagnates, while Whitefield Corners glows softly under moonlight.
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Bradford
Whitefield Corners
E.G. Green’s
Henry
Beer Tax Controversy Sways Gladstone Regime
The article argues English beer’s role as a cheap luxury for workers, noting widespread daily consumption and temperance arguments. It asserts Gladstone’s downfall stems from a clash between thinkers and drinkers amid tax proposals, portraying public drunkenness as a societal hallmark in England.
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Ieor
Atlanta Constitution
Gladstone
England
NO FLAT-IRONS IN CHINA TO LAUNDRY TALES
A historical piece discusses Chinese laborers in the United States, noting the contrast in ironing practices, social status of laundry workers, and wages. It traces origins of Chinese laundry work to California railroad and mining labor demands, later shifts in employment, and mentions Lang of San Francisco who started a successful laundry business in 1852. Kirk Booth and his mother moved to the Bettler tenement on Richard Street last week.
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New York
China
Middle Kingdom
United “States
America
California
Golden Gate
West
Hong Kong
Canton
Union
Central Pacific
United States
Lang
San Francisco
Kirk Booth
Bettler
Richard Street
Chicago and Alton R R Train Arrivals and Departures at Lacon
E M Walker, agent, reports timetable for Chicago and Alton Railroad at Lacon. The Chicago Mail and Express depart at 8:40 am, the Washington Mail and Express depart at 4:30 pm. The Washington arrives at 11:50 am and the Chicago arrives at 7:00 pm.
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Chicago &Alton_R
Lacon
Chicago & Alton
Chicago Mail and Express
Washington Mail
Washington
Chicago
E.M. Walker
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