Henry Republican notices and subscription terms
The Henry Republican in Illinois outlines subscription rates at one dollar fifty cents annually with advance payment and ten cent extra for out of county delivery. It instructs readers to show the address label date, notify promptly of changes, and remit via money order or registered mail to George Burt with communications to RervsLioan in Henry Illinois.
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George Burt
WarAddress
RervsLioan
Henry
Ill
World’s Fair Committee eyes increase in capital stock
The Chicago World's Fair Committee says subscriptions to the project are flowing in rapidly and the $6,000,000 goal will be reached soon. They also indicate the capital stock could be raised to $10,000,000.
Death of Henry Bhach Leaves Missouri State in Charge of Gardens
Following the death of Henry Bhach the famous botanical gardens in St Louis were handed to the state of Missouri. A further endowment is the gift to the city of Tower Grove Park, a site noted for its exceptional beauty. His estate is valued at two million dollars.
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Henry Bhach
St Louis
Missouri
Tower Grove Park
Free trade as world wage equalizer argues for universal adoption
Prof Wilson of Cornell University contends that if free trade is adopted by all nations wages will align globally at the lowest level tyranny and misgovernment can drive labor anywhere. He asserts universal adoption will standardize wages worldwide.
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Wilson
Cornell University
Palen
Gilok
DRS, Starkey & Palen
Philadelia
California AG Dismisses Proceedings Against Chief Justice Fields
The attorney general orders dismissal of proceedings against Chief Justice Fields. No evidence connects Justice Field to the shooting of Judge Terry, and public justice supports dropping the charge.
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Fields
State of
California
Justice Field
Terry
Public Justice
Vast Dakota Farm Gift Under Sioux Treaty Details
About 70 000 Dakota farms totaling 11 000 000 acres are placed in the gift of Uncle Sam to hire atelwart land seeking sons by the treaty with the Sioux. The domain is larger than some eastern states or European kingdoms. The Indians retain, for the present, as much as they cede to the government.
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Uncle Bam
Atelwart Land Seoking
Judge Minonka Ruling Forces Publication of Ordinances
A court decision finds the council failed to publish ordinances in a newspaper before enactment. Judge Page Minonka indicates publication is required and will likely be completed. The action addresses legal costs and enforces compliance with publication rules.
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Page Minonka
Flag to fly over all public buildings nationwide
The order declares all public buildings must display the American flag, inviting citizens to honor the flag and defend the country. It highlights the flag’s symbolism of strength and the United States as a powerful nation with a mighty navy.
Cottonwood Lumber Gains Value in Central Illinois
Lumber experts report cottonwood, once deemed almost valueless, now valued in Bloomington area and across Central Illinois. It replaces white pine in cracker boxes barrels and fruit containers as it does not affect contents, and is used for candy boxes and interior building work. It holds nails well and can take a beautiful polish with proper treatment.
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Bloomington
Illinoia
Ingersoll Denies Prosecution Aid in Field Case
Col R Q Ingersoll rejects claims he would aid in prosecuting Justice Field and Deputy Marshal Nagle over Judge Terry’s killing. He says no money would tempt him to go to California and urges perfect judicial process. He argues courts must not be terrorized and that impeachments are proper for corrupt decisions.
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R. Q. Ingersoll
Justice Field
Marshall Nagle
Terry
California
Artesian Well Cures Malaria in Bureau Junction
Local reports from Bureau Junction tout the artesian well as a remedy for malaria and chronic illnesses. Citizens and trains workers drink the water and claim improved health as cases decline since the well was sunk.
Justices Not Qualifying Clarified by Attorney General
Attorney General Hunt clarifies that a four year term for a justice continues until a qualified successor is elected and takes office. If self reelected without bonding or qualification, the incumbent may still perform duties until replacement is elected. a special election can be called and the successor should be elected. Huffman will serve temporarily to aid citizens until a successor is chosen and properly qualified.
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C. Huffman
J. P
Saratoga Township
Hunt
Springfield
O. Huffman
Henry, Ill
Justice of the Peace
GrEenrak Hunt
Huffman
Railroads seek changes to Interstate Commerce Act
The Chicago Times predicts railroads will press Congress next session for amendments. It praises the act for halting dishonest combinations and fraudulently capitalized railways, while noting imperfect details and urging careful, deliberate revisions to preserve public interests.
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Chicago Times
Times
Congress
the Times
Payson Seen as Favorite for Illinois Governor
The Peoria Journal notes Judge L. E. Payson of Pontiac, then a congressman, as the strongest Republican gubernatorial prospect. It predicts he would win by at least 85,000 votes if he ran, and questions whether any man could oppose him effectively.
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Peoria Journal
Illinois
Republican Party
L. E. Payson
Pontiac
Congress
Payson
Progressive bubbles craze sweeps neighboring towns
The article notes children engage in a bubble blowing game using glycerine for film tenacity at tables. It mentions a law requiring traction engines to place scouts 60 yards ahead and stop and quiet their whistle near horses, plus an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla and a 100 dose offer.
Madison Recovers From Social Season With Noted Obsequies
From Madison Wisconsin August 19 1889 a Madison correspondent reflects on a quiet period after a lively season at Monona Lake Assembly and the Chautauqua tradition. He notes the city’s growth beauty wealth and comforts and recalls Judge Pinneys grand daughter Ino party and the funerals of Gen William W Tredway and historian Lyman Draper at Forest Cemetery with Col Vilas as pallbearer.
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Mapnox
Wis
Monona Lake
Chautauqua
Neke
Wisconsin
Judge Pinney
Ino
Lake Forcat (Presbyterian) University
Blackstone
Madison
William W.tredway
Connecticut
New York State
Miner
Miller
Lyman Draper
Great Historical Society
Gen Tredway
Chicago
St Louis
Coluin F. Vilas
Cleveland
Self
Forest Cemetery
Lake Mendota
Senex
Poetic claim for Pierce's Polleta as universal remedy
The text extolls Pierce's Polleta as a reliable cure for dyspepsia and digestion problems. It describes relief from nausea headache and stomach discomfort, presenting the remedy as a trusted friend in dire need and a helpful aid for the ill, sluggish, and constipated.
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Pierce
An Illinois Giant Tallest Man in Tazewell County
John Lauman of Washington Township Tazewell county is described as the tallest man in Illinois at 6 feet 8 inches in stocking feet. Born in 1816 in Burke county North Carolina he moved to Illinois 65 years ago and lives with a large family. At 78 he plans to celebrate his 100th birthday while holding stature as the state’s tallest man.
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Illinois
Tazewell County
John Laumen
John Wentworth
Chicago
Washington, D.C
Wentworth
John Lauman
Mr Lauman
Burkes County
North Carolina
Washington Township
Illinoise
Praise and cures for women and American artists at Paris
An article extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a trusted remedy for women's ailments with a money back guarantee. It also notes Theodore Child's Harner's Magazine piece on American artists at the Paris Exhibition praising Whistler Abbey Dannat Sargent and an elite 1880 American art cohort among Paris exhibitors.
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Wiley
Pierce
Theodore Child
Harner’s Magazine
Whistler
E. A. Abbey
W.T. Dannat
John 8. Sargent
Munkacsy
Adolf Menzel
Herkomer
Orchardson
Madrazo
Boldini
Alfred Stephens
Dream Balma remedy praised for catarrh relief
Spirit of the Times notes Qive Ely’a Dream Balma as a safe pleasant remedy for catarrh hay fever and cold in the head. It claims immediate relief and is suitable for use any time without odor or irritation. It cites testimony from office attaches and reputable druggists. Eighteen years ago airbrakes took 18 seconds to apply to a 200 foot train. Four years later four seconds. Tests show freight trains at 40 mph can stop within 500 feet of their own length without jolting.
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Jef Finn
Coancellor
Atr Bucesu
Junction
Bureau
Ilinois
Jeff
Princeton Republican
Qive Ely
Spirit of the Times
Recan
Kemp's Balsam for the throat and Wide Awake periodical promotion
An item notes Kemp's Balsam claim to cure coughs throat asthma bronchitis and consumption with free trial from druggists. It advertises large bottles at 60c and 1 and promotes Wide Awake monthly periodical priced 2.40 per year published by Lothrop & Co Boston aimed at youth.
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Kemp
Junto
Lothrop & Co, Publishers
Boston
Advertising a patent medicine for coughs and colds
The proprietor of emp's Balsam offers free sample bottles to all who call, letting customers try before buying. Large bottles sell for 60 cents and one dollar, with a hopeful note that the remedy may prevent consumption.
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Emp
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