Henry Republican Letter from Rev John Winn on Madison and rail plans
An Illinois editorial recalls Rev John Winn's letter praising Madison and its temperance reform plus a lengthy discussion of a proposed air line railroad from Plymouth Indiana to Des Moines Iowa. It notes rail work near Kankakee and a projected trans continental route connecting east to west with expansions in Illinois and neighboring states. It also reports regional travel to the Dells of Wisconsin and a tragic drowning on Lake Mendota plus the Eau Claire riot and state assembly notes.
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Conveyances by Deed for July Details from Lacon and Vicinities
Public records list numerous deeds during July involving transfers in Lacon Richland La Prairie and nearby townships. Notable entries include Robert Clark to Elizabeth B Roberts. Henry George W Gray to Benjamin Shipley. Roberta William Pitt Cowan to H A C Talbot. John R Hitchcock to Patrick Cain. Alice M Reynolds to Christopher Reynolds. and several transfers to Augusta A Reinhart, Albert Pool, and related parties. Multiple properties in blocks and lots across Lacon, La Prairie, and surrounding townships change hands, with mentions of school lots, out lots, and various parcel sizes.
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Robert Clark
Elizabeth B Roberts
Henry George W Gray
Benjamin Shipley
Evans
Hanson
DePuemantor
Roberta William Pitt Cowan
H AC Talbot
Bennington Gool Fisher
Mary
Fairbanks
Lacon
John R Hitchcock
Patrick Cain
la Prairie
Alice M Reynolds
Christopher Reynolds
Uw Awig
Patrick Cala Yan
Indiana Strooled& Lowart Rco
Michael N Krenz
Augusta A Reinhart
Joseph N Krenz
Augusta A
Krenz
Edward B
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Reinhart
Albert Pool
Joseph Reinhart
Albert M
Henry Daniel
Wior
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Tiohland
Aldo
Lason
John Taylor
Edward Gould
Livans
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David Stateler
Evans Lycurgus Burns
Evansidney McGaulay
Huabanl Ta Jobn
Thompson
Hennington Geo Kemley
Wilmar Mayes
Self
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Wilbur Mayes
Christian Stormer
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Margaret Jones
Belle Plain
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Lewis Linebarger
Varna Jams Hoyt
Stoberta
Mary D Ramacy
Roo G Barnes
Richland Eupheinis Croft
Famuel Croft
Giaoff
Nathaniel Moore
Asaignee
BJ Barker
John O Teut
Asaignees
Wee Hong John Riley
Winn A Matthews
Hoyts
Henry Henry C Tullis
Milton Bayne
Weuone Scrob Baird
John W Abraus
Henry Te Foot
The Weight of Folly Ginger Cure Ad
An advertisement extols Parker's Ginger Oase as a safe cheap cure for early symptoms of illness. It claims even the palest, sickest people become robust after timely use of this pure family medicine, urging readers to act before months pass.
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What the Law Means for Public Funds Reporting
The law requires public officers who control funds to publish reports of their receipts and disbursements. It covers State's Attorneys, township treasurers, school directors, road overseers, and other public officers in counties and townships, with no broad limits on officer grade. The aim is to inform taxpayers how local funds are spent.
Secret to riches lies in economy and health cures
A humorous note touts thrift as the path to wealth with Deacon Snyder praising Eletric Bitters for health and happiness while a medical ad extols a tea from I G Moritz. A river pollution complaint from dead fish near Edward street suggests moving slaughterhouse waste downstream.
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J. W. Miace
Edward Street
Ferry Railroad Notes Plan from La Salle to Mississippi River
A railroad is proposed from La Salle to the Mississippi via Rockford. The Indiana Illinois and Iowa R.R. will grade from Kankakee westward and reach Streator soon. Locomotives and freight cars are bought. 8000 tons of open resin sit ready on the ground.
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Electric Bitters Cited as Cure for Decline and Ailments
A period advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for exhausted constitutions and female weakness. It claims quick, permanent cures for kidney and urinary issues and urges not to despair. Sold by J W W. Niece at 50 cents per bottle.
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Word from Worth county Missouri in August
A missive from Isapoka, Missouri, dated August 18, notes hot dry weather, poor wheat, good oats hay and stock prices steady, land rising in price, and rapid country improvement. Grant City mentioned with Mayor Townsend and his daughter. invites readers to visit Worth county for homes at fair prices. James Hoya tramp remark and final sign-off.
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Cure for Drinking Warns Against Liquor
An endorsement from a leading railroad official in Chicago claims Hop Bitters cured a young man of a severe liquor habit. The testimony says the remedy quenched thirst, steadied nerves, and kept him sober for over two years with no desire to drink again. Other cases are mentioned as cured.
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