The Pekin Post Notes Local Politics and Economic Views
The edition surveys Tazewell county elections with Hon J H Anthony as representative candidate while discussing track buying, weed control, and road upkeep. It reviews the 11th census progress, Bureau of Ethnology reports, and notes mood in Marshall county politics amid party shifts.
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J. H. Anthony
Was
Tazewell County
Was & Banker
General Assembly
Pekin Post
Curiosity Drives Book-Agent in Clever Farm Encounter
An Indianapolis News tale describes a book agent using curiosity to win over a wary farmer. After a dream scare involving Bridget and a dog, the agent returns to a real encounter where a bicycle repair leads to a subscription offer, ending with the farmer realizing the ruse.
Precious Metals Rules for Uncle Sam Buys Gold and Silver
Old gold and silver cannot be sold to the Washington assay office but must be sent there. The assay office will not buy small amounts, so sellers turn to local dealers who buy second hand pieces at four cents per pennyweight times carats, then ship to Philadelphia for payment. Dealers can invest by buying above $100, and the government gains about ten percent more when reselling. The government does not buy silver in pieces but after refinement, bars are sold, with Uncle Sam charging two percent for the processing.
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Home Journal
McDonough
Sam
Washington
Philadelphia
Arizona
Florida
Louisiana
Long
Jones
Vatate Republican Committee
Harrison
Congress
New York City
William Lloyd Garrison
Plumb
Kansas
Jerry Scribner
Jay Gould
Kansas City, Wyandotte and
Northwestern Road
Missouri Pacific Ry
Denver
Jacob Abbott
Tulinois G. A. R. Poats
Springfield
B. F. Stephenson
Order
Emmons Rudge
Hartford
Conn
George Francie Train
Tacoma
Wash
China
Globe
United States
South America
South
Central America
Lansing
Michigan
Notes and News Items from a Distant Era
A scatter of brief notes covers lawn games and milestones in slow-growing nails. It cites Arizona population, Florida bamboo aims, political digressions on lotteries, and various named figures, including Jay Gould and Senator Plumb, with miscellaneous statistics and anecdotes from late 19th century life.
Bound to Be Heard How a Bey in Search of 8 Job Made an Impr
A Chicago real estate office hires a bright young man after he performs a dramatic lightning break-down in the doorway. He explains his plan to visit offices with bold, memorable entrances to secure work, impressing the boss who rewards him with raises. Another story follows a restrained New Jersey Central railroad engineer who remains calm and avoids swearing after a serious wreck.
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Chicago Journal
Audine
New Jersey Central Railroad
The Painter's Gazette Marks Six Months of Run
The Painter's Gazette edited by George A. Bangs in Lacon Illinois celebrates six months of 180 issues devoted to minting graining glazing and paper aging with practical tips and home improvement guidance. The journal is praised as a featherful useful exponent of decorative trades and a good investment for subscribers.
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Painter's Gazette
George A. Bangs
Lacon
Ill
Nazarith
Damon and Pythias Souvenir By Pater Brewley Co.
A handsome souvenir of the Knights of Pythias issued by the Pater Brewley Co. Milwaukee to the Knights worldwide at their grand lodge meeting. It presents an artistic printing sample with illustrations and a thrilling sketch about Damon and Pythias, preserved for the order.
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Damon and Pythias
Pater Brewley Co
Milwaukee
Knights of Pythias of
Grand Lodge of
U.S
Castoria Slogan Echoes Through Generations
The ad jingle traces Castoria's uses from infancy to motherhood. It emphasizes the product as a trusted remedy for ailments across life stages. It reflects mid century marketing tone with repeated claims of care and comfort for children.
Public debt decline heralded in Boston Daily Advertiser
The paper notes substantial drops in the national debt from 25 years ago to the present and projects possible full extinction within a decade if prosperity and good governance continue. It cites census figures and per inhabitant taxation, arguing local taxes remain the main burden and recommending Ayer's Pills for digestive weakness.
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Boston Daily Advertiser
United States
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