Local notices and market notes from August 27 1891
The page cites postage stamp appeals for the office and notes Omaha population in 1880 and 1890, wheat market optimism for farmers, Edison on home lighting costs, and a Illinois game law ruling. It also mentions game sale restrictions in other states and honors for W E Cook of Lacon as vice president of the State Horticultural Society and as representative to the National Pomological Society meeting in Washington September 22 25.
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Illinois
Supreme Court of
W. E. Cook
Lacon
State Horticultural
Marshall County
State Horticultural Society
National Pomological Society
Weahington
Whisky Saloon Invades Prohibition Clause Front in North Chilli
In North Chilli cothe Bante Fe town deeds forbid saloons on the lot but a bold whisky vender opened one. Adjacent owners demand removal while the saloonkeeper claims the clause unconstitutional and asserts property control. The case draws keen interest as the dispute unfolds.
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Bante Fe
North Chillicothe
Sugar Scandal and McKinley Politics in Local Tale
A humorous tale from Oskaloosa Herald portrays a farmer trying to buy 24 pounds of sugar for a dollar. The clerk explains the change due to McKinley era policy, prompting the farmer to request 14 pounds to avoid voting Republican. The anecdote lampoons party loyalty and obstinacy.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Farmer
Pippen
McKinley
Lecture and school exams mark Lacon gathering
At the Lacon courthouse Prof Herbert J. Barton spoke on The Teacher that Pleases to teachers and townspeople. The Institute of ’91 closed with 100 attending and plans for next year’s instructors. Supt Morgan led Friday and Saturday exams with most earning first grade. Also featuring ads for Shiloh’s products and Dr Powell’s surefire cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Herbert J. Barton
Institute of ’91
Morgan
Letter from Mary L Voice from California in 1800s
Mary L Voice writes from California to friends in Illinois describing life at Cryatil Springs and Harbyno. She shares botanical collecting trips, cinnabar samples from a quicksilver mine, mountain views from Mt St Helens, and camp life at Harbyn Springs with a cottage named Camp Good Luck. She mentions a Scotch girl Jessie, a stray cat, and hopes for more letters.
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Mary L. Voice
Hanson
Spainas
Lake Co. Cal
California
Burt
Cryatil Springs
St Helena
Clara
Mamie
Elsie
Virginia
Sarah
Ida
Nina
Blaie
Harbyno
Mt St Helens
Lee Smith
Lee
Harbyn Springs
San Francisco
Sunny Side
Rose
Capitol
Jenny Lind
Bartlett
Schwartze
Calistoga
Arkansas
Central Illinois
Bonnie
Jessie
Geyserville
L. Borce
The Day Has Surely Come Honest Show
A historic call promoting a people’s show with one price twenty five cents. It promises honest dealings, a parade, free exhibition, balloon ascent and parachute jump at Henry I on Thursday September 8.
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Henry I
Buckien's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Advertises Buckien's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fevers sores totter chappel hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Buckien
Arnica
Dr Powell's
The Bratexyual Myathe Circle Secret Order
The piece describes a secret beneficial order chartered in Ohio on December 9 1884. It touts 8000 indemnity on death 1500 cash for permanent total disability and ongoing sick benefits with a surplus fund. It highlights limited entry age under 50 and plans interviews in Lacon and Chillicothe as it expands to Peoria county events at the state fair grounds on September 8 inviting old settlers and others.
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State of
Ohio
Columbus
Central Agricultural Society Fairs Wyoming September 1891
The notice outlines the Central Agricultural Society fairs in Wyoming Illinois on September 1 to 4, 1891. It lists events including No 2 2 85 trot and No 3 running four mile and repeat with racing program details.
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Cental Aaicultwal Society
Wyoming
III
Scott & Son
Dress Goods Sale Highlighting Jamestown Fabrics in Henry
Broadcloths and plaids in all new shades offered as the genuine Jamestown quality. Pieces Dress Goods Cheviott Suitings all wove priced from 50 to 75 cents per yard. Other sellers claim authenticity but are frauds.
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Jamestown
Henry
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Republican
Omaha
Chicago
Edison
Institute Notes
Gro H. Traven
Bourbon
Ind
Shiloh
Simon
Dr Powell
Chillicothe
J. F. Harriman
Peoria County
State Fair Grounds
Peoria
Aaron Rapp
Mra Euphomeia Croft
Wal Paonien Ind
Ane
Sarah Gro
Roy R. Martin
Emery Carpenter
Laporte Co
Mies Helen Gregory
Putnam
Edward Murphy
Steuben Township
Amasa Garrett
Whitefield
Jennie
Daniel Botz
James Hill
Iowa
William Fosdick
Alty
Brown Bros. Co
Nurserymen
Cage
Ats Postoffice News Room 4
George
Park
Magnolia
Ill
Geo. A. Lawrence
Lone Tree
Largo le Bne
Beane Barn
Omaha. Neb
Jeff W. Bedford
T. Rude Harris
J. W. Harris
Caahier
JJ Johnson
Chas Kaufman
Theo Olsen
Jack F Helin
Helin, Thompson & Co
Clothiora
L M Anderson
Philip Summel
Rence
Commercial National Henk
Nob
Nathan O Reed
Auburn
New York
Mark L Bholdon
Prort Firat National Bank
Salem
N. Y
H M Carr
Alton
Geodare Henry
Iil
Jas H Harris
Los Pnior
Cal
J. A. Harris
J M. Thomas
Princeton, Ill
J R. Hopkins
C A. Palmer
Pegu
Tchinson & Hitchcock
Adama St
Poorla
E. H. Hutchins
Jerry
McNeal’s
Franek Smite
Ken McNeal
America
Germany
Duke Bros
Henry, Ill
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