Small stores prosper with energy and push in Marshall county
The article argues small stores can thrive alongside large ones with the right effort. It notes Spain's military actions against Cuba and questions the likelihood of a Cuban revolt succeeding. Teachers in Marshall county receive their certificates, while the new school year opens with bright, ambitious educators expected to uphold high professional standards.
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Spain
Cuba
Mallory
Marshall County
Illinois editors long service noted in Pike County paper
The Pike County Democrat editor J. M. Bush marks 31 years with Pittsfield paper. J. W. Bailey of Princeton, once in Ohio, has 15 years editorial service before Illinois. Holt of the Kankakee Gazette and Beatty of the Galesburg Republican Register are among the oldest editors.
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J. M. Bush
Pike County Democrat
Pittsfield
J. W. Bailey
Publican
Princeton
Bush
Bailey
Ohio
Illinois
Brother Holt
Kankakee
Beatty
Galesburg Republican Register
Princeton Republican
J. W. Clinton
Polo Press
Henry Republican
William Osman
The
Ottawa Free Trader
Immigration trends show steady drop in arrivals
Treasury statistics show a 186000 year over year decline in immigrants, with 976196 arriving this year excluding Canada and Mexico. Refusals total 2395 mainly paupers, idiots, insane or contract laborers, while arrivals shift toward Australia and South America amid stricter U S inspection.
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Treasury Department
United States
Canada
Mexico
Italy
Russia
Hungary
England
Ireland
Australia
South America
Africa
Asia
Sinamehip
Lutheran teachers condemn Illinois school flag law in Milwaukee
At a conference in Milwaukee the Lutheran teachers of the Northwest adopted a resolution denouncing Illinois law requiring the American flag on every public school house with penalties for noncompliance. Prof Hamann argued the measure violates church and state separation, reflecting concerns it weakens parochial schools.
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Conference of the
Lutheran Teachers of the Northwest
Milwaukee
Illinois
Hamann
Concordia College
State Journal
Study to Help Your Employer and Earn More
Emphasizes that workers should actively aid their employer in increasing profits. Those who seek pay without contributing are viewed as undeserving. Advice urges taking initiative, proposing ideas, and showing how dollars can be earned or saved, making the worker essential and worthy of higher wages.
Death of Dr Edward Beecher Elicits Beecher Family Reminiscences
The 92 year old Dr Edward Beecher’s death recalls one of America’s notable families. Five Beecher siblings survive including Harriet Beecher Stowe, with Dr Thomas K. Beecher and Dr Charles Beecher among the living sons. Edward Beecher championed Lovejoy in 1838 and led Knox College at Galesburg Illinois.
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Beecher
Edward Beecher
Lyman Beecher
Alarriet Beecher Stowe
Thomas K. Beecher
Charles Beecher
Lovejoy
Galesburg
Ill
Knox College
Beechers
Birth of Little Marian Cleveland Praised as American Mother
The Fulton Democrat extols Mrs Cleveland as a sensible American mother nursing her newborn Marian Cleveland. It condemns artificial infant foods and bottles as trash inventions, praising the queenly mother and the tender care of the baby.
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Marian Cleveland
Mrs Cleveland
Fulton Domooctrat
Telepathy and Coincidence in Mark Twain’s Sept Harper’s
The article notes Twain’s September Harper's Magazine paper detailing curious personal experiences in telepathy or second sight, continuing from a December 1891 account titled Mental Telegraphy. It discusses trials of trivial subjects for style, and contrasts gloomy fates with fascination over psychic phenomena.
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Mark Twain
Harper’s Magazine
Mr Clemens
It It in Time and Catarrh Aides Breath and Throat
It describes catarrh as an infection of the nasal passages affecting eyes ears and throat. It warns of mucus discharge and potential bad breath forehead pain and deafening noises and endorses Bly's Dream Balm as a cure for these troubles.
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Bly
New Chattel Mortgage Law Amended by 1895 Assembly
The 1895 Olinois general assembly amended the chattel mortgage law effective July 1 1895. Notes secured must state on their face that they are secured and assignments preserve defenses between payee and payer. otherwise the mortgage is void. Sales under power of sale must occur in the mortgager’s county, with three days notice, and an itemized post sale list must be delivered. failure to do so allows a one third value recovery. Installment furniture dealer sales are exempt.
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General Assembly
Olinois
Elliott Iowa notes and crops as 1895 bulletin from exiled reader
Exuiorr Iowa in Montgomery County reports strong crops with oats yielding about 90 bushels per acre and corn and hay crops promising large yields unless frost arrives. Mrs M A Hillman and Estella of Bloomington Illinois visit relatives before returning home. The Spring Valley camp of Modern Woodmen of Macedonia held a well attended picnic with several speakers.
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Exuiorr
Iowa
Montgomery County
G. Burt
Putnam Co
Elliott
Boia
M. A. Hillman
Estella
Bloomington
III
Lostant
W. Smith
Spring Valley
Woodman of
Macedonia
The Country School Maam Sketch on a Teacher’s Life
A humorous sketch describes country teachers as multi skilled, handling fires, stove repairs, windows, sweeping, driving, fundraising, records, Arbor Day tree planting, and exams. It notes the $30 monthly pay and how expenses drain her. warns wages may foster a labor monopoly. The piece ends urging readers to promote the Henry Republican.
How to Eat a Watermelon Georgia Style
The article describes a Georgia method to eat a watermelon with hands and jaws, breaking the rind, lifting the crimson heart in one lump, and enjoying juice and mess under shade. It then comments on capital consolidation and corporate subsidies fueling public cynicism toward legislation, citing the Illinois legislature as evidence.
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Augustra
Georgia
Epicure
Digestive Cordial touted by Shakers for stomach relief
The Shakers announce a discovery to ease stomach troubles and digestive distress. A small book from your druggist explains the remedy, promising quick relief. It notes Castor Oil is disliked by children, but Laxol is palatable. An investigation costs nothing and could do much good.
Illinois Presbyterians set Peoria as 1890s hub with congress
The synod of Illinois meets in Peoria on October 16 followed by a missions congress on October 17 featuring Dr John Hall of New York Rey Lewis Johnson and a quartet of colored singers to discuss negro education. Also Dr S E B Wishard of Ogden Utah and Dr John H Barrows address youths. Bicycle production rises from 200000 to near 400000 units this year amid expanding factories and higher demand.
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Peoria
Illinois Presbyterianism
Synod of Illinois
Congress of Missions
John Hall
New York
Rey Lewis Johnson
S. EB. Wishard
Ogden
Utah
John H. Barrows
Local Druggist Praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup
Mr A L Armstrong, a veteran druggist, touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as the top remedy for coughs and throat lung diseases. He claims it relieves a cough in a minute and notes its absence of opiates. Sold at Dr Powell's. Also mentions Iowa corn oats yields and drought escape compared to neighboring states.
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A. L. Armstrong
Ballard
Dr Powell's
A RA E FOR LIFE Rallronder In Montana Has
A hunter describes pursuing a band of Sioux or Piute Indians near Helena to Fort Benton in August 1866. He chased fawns, lost ammunition, and rode to evade pursuit as the train halted. Bob Chesnut fired to break the chase, scattering the Indians and ending the pursuit.
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Helena
Fort Bento
Coulee
Plegan Indiana
Bob Chesnut
Chesnut
Messages Through Space Hint at Telegraphic Future
The piece notes progress in space telegraphy and forecasts of further expansion. It cites Mull to Oban cable tests, Morse circuits, and wild fowl noise as factors, with W H Preece offering a cosmic explanation involving solar storms and hydrogen discharge.
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Mull
Oban
W. H. Preece
Earth
Cure for Headache with Electric Bitters Remedy
Electric Bitters touted as a permanent cure for all headaches and a remedy for habitual constipation. The ad claims it tones the bowels and helps long resistant cases, urging a trial with large bottles priced at fifty cents at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
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Dr Powell
Combination offer for year subscriptions in Iowa
The Henry Republican Weekly Inter Ocean and American Farm News are offered in a 22.00 combination for new subscribers paying one year in advance. Both old and new subscribers may take advantage. Tell friends to secure the best local paper in the state and the two national papers at once.
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The
Henry Republican
Inter Ocean
American Farm News
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