War plans and public notes from August 24 1899
Secretary Root says 50 000 troops will be on the island of [Z] in October and the war will be pressed vigorously to a quick end. American forces will be well supplied with machine guns as operations resume in the Philippines. The death of Col Robert G Ingersoll marks the passing of a noted agnostic. Farmers report strong sales of threshing crop direct from machines, while oats and corn supplies show no quickening in the farm economy.
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Root
McKinley
Iunzon
Phillipines
Jongles
Robert G
Linois
Population estimates and economic outlook in the Illinois region
The article surveys population guesses for Sinois'ste and nearby areas from 4,500,000 to 15,750,000, notes growth in Chicas towns, and discusses prosperity in the United States with high prices and rising purchasing power. It cites Ottawa Republican Times editor Bart and Henry mayor Henry Mayo, opposing dam removals on the Illinois River to preserve navigation.
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Sinois'ste
Vatiance
Ohio
Buckeye
Republican Times
George
Bart
Henry, Republican
Douglas Hopeman
Free” Trader
Republican
Ottawa-Republican-Times
Threont
United States
Henry
Ottawa
Illinois River, Valley Association
Peoria
Illinois
Lower
Illinoia
Congress
Mayo
Pianos Shipments Rise as Western Demand Grows
From Chicago comes the report that more pianos have shipped west and southwest in the past three months than in five years before. The note links western leisure to a shift from wartime austerity to indulgence, contrasting with earlier hardships and mortgage burdens.
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Chicago
West
Cleveland
Mortzargen
Farma
Mobile to honor Rear Admiral Semmes with bronze statue
The city of Mobile Alabama plans a memorial to Rear Admiral Semmes of the Confederate navy born in Maryland. The statue portrays Semmes at eight feet six inches and will be cast in bronze at Newars New Jersey this week.
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Mobile
Als
Semmes
Maryland
Schiley
John’ Quincy Adams
Jefferson Davis
Alabama
Cherbourg
Thoumant
Newars
N. J
Converts to Republican tariff views spread among leaders
The article notes a surge of prominent Democrats shifting to Republican lines on tariff and finance. Wm RB Grace of New York City, ex-mayor and freetrader, cites alignment with Cleveland era policy as evolving toward protectionism. Milwaukee Mayor Rose adds skepticism about reforming the financial system amid rising wages and broad prosperity.
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Wm RB
Grace
New York City
Tracy
Cleveland
Democratic Party
United States
Rose
Milwaukee
Masterly South American Nervine Promise Cure All
A sensational claim advertises a universal health remedy from the South American Nervine line that allegedly cures stomach weakness and indigestion from the first dose. It promises relief, safety, and consistent results, sold by J. B. and F.A. Powell.
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J. B
F.A. Powell
Crab apple blossoms and a secret bouquet tale
A lyrical vignette from 1899 in Chicago, recounting a speaker’s bouquet chosen to please a cousin with crab apple blossoms. The scene describes fragrant pink and white blooms along a path, a whispered message of love, and a playful mystery about who admires whom.
Moccasin Jog: Angler Martin Tames Water Moccasin on Lake Senachwine
On Lake Senachwine at Potndm county, Eric Martin and C O Peters with two Miss Peters daughters fish for bass. Martin hooks a four foot water moccasin from a log hollow. The snake torpedoes toward the boat, Martin battles it with a bamboo pole, finally delivering a heavy blow that subdues the reptile. After several near escapes, the snake is hauled to shore and the group resumes fishing, with the log thereafter renamed Moccasin Jog.
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Senachwine
Miners River
Potndm County
Lake Senachwine
Sirat
Eri Martin
C. O. Peters
Undercliff
Martin
Nois
United States
Peters
Pearis
Misses
Anna
Louise Peters
Basa
Hadi
Anna Peters
Ian
Mr Martin
Martingallant
Martina
Faen
Snake
Biarvelbe
Smeetin
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Southern California
From California the writer describes a series of earthquakes affecting Southern California towns. Nine shocks occurred within 36 hours with heavy tremors at 12 47 p m on Friday, causing cracked plaster and toppled chimneys while residents prayed and sought calm in faith. The letter also notes a visit from Mr and Mrs Hugh Orr at Pasadena praising local care and fruit surroundings.
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The
Republican
Cranenont
California
Hugh Orr
Pasadens
Goodby
Reply to Dr G W Dennis on Riverside frost and climate
A reader responds to Dr G W Dennis from Riverside, arguing frost damage varies by orchard patch. He notes lemon trees frozen on one road side but not the other, mentions an earthquake shake, and comments on locals wearing coats despite warm summers. He defends Riverside climate as cooler nights aid comfort year round.
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DE G
Riverside
California
Mindy
Blood remedy voice in a medical advertisement
An old advertisement extols a blood cleansing remedy titled Bood's Sarsaparilla billed as America's Greatest Medicine. The fragment hints at anti disease claims and a marketing pitch promising purity and health amid dramatic wording.
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Bood
America
Summer climate lures visitors despite high living costs
James R. Veach notes the hot Illinois summer and argues the region may attract thousands seeking relief from midwest heat. He lists staple prices—flour, sugar, meat, butter, eggs, wood, coal, kerosene—to illustrate living costs, claiming groceries can be cheaper elsewhere.
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Ilinois
Middle States
Omnion
James R. Veach
Henry County land transfers from Henry to Toluca and Toluca add
Public notice lists multiple real estate transfers among residents and firms in Henry and Toluca towns. Transfers include lots in various additions such as Twist’s and Santa Fe, with parcels in Henry Muster and Toluca Lumber and Hardware Co acting as buyers and sellers.
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Bohool Trustees
Henry
Elizabeth Noll
Toldon, Lumber ‘and Hardware Co
Lota
Santa Fe
Twist
Tolice
A . Vers
Whitefield
Matia Fritz
Charles Reichart
Henry Muster
Charles Coth
Lacon
Irene T Mc Neil
Walter H’maze
Tolada Lumber and’ Hardware Co
Bik
Tolusa
PT Burchan
W K Gillett
Twist'si
Santa Fa
Daniel Kimmick
Vittorio Din
Jobo Pyzyoski
Mike Psyzynski
Mike Scaffronzki
Santa
Toluca
Robert N McCormick
David Holmes
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Attorney AT Law
Enri, Ill
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Henry Republican
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