Farm and Home For Sale Listings Across Illinois and Minnesota
A collection of real estate notices lists residential properties in central locations with prices from 700 to 2500 dollars and multiple farms. Property details include 215 acre grain and stock farm northwest of Putnam, 320 acres near Henry Bureau county, and 575 acre Steuben township farm selling on easy terms. Excursions advertised for Johnson Hartley’s Minnesota lands with regular monthly trips.
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Putnam
Ill
Henry
Bureau County
Whitefield
Steuben Township
Central Town
Rom
John Hartley
Minnesota
Henry, Il
Pekin Man Appointed to Court of Claims and National News
Franklin L. Velde of Pekin reportedly named to the court of claims. The piece notes Marcus A Hanna remarks about trusts, pension widows and orphans, Illinois Day at the Pan American Exposition on Sept 16, and a rail fare cut to Buffalo. Navy inquiry details allege Admiral Schley's attorneys gain favor while the department seeks a fair inquiry.
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Franklin L. Velde
Pekin
Court of Claims
Illinois
Buffalo
Navy Department
Admiral Schley
Court of Inquiry
Admiral Dewey
Judicial Election and Corn Growth Questions
The article discusses the value of precise corn prospect calculations at advanced growth stages. It argues for solving unsolved questions about corn growth under varying weather and stages, praising Illinois agricultural college efforts and urging continued study by colleges, experiment stations, and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Agricultural College
Intellectual Supremacy in American Universities Rivalry
Boston correspondent notes competition among universities and educational groups for influence and endowments. It cites President Harper’s remark on a potential fifty million dollar Chicago endowment, Harvard’s longstanding strength, and Chicago as a future intellectual center amid debates over regional dominance.
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Boston
Chicago Standard
Harper
University of Chicago
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Harvard University
Ffaryard
Harvard
Starved Rock trip charms Peoria to Henry excursion
Patterson Prowse and his wife journey from Peoria to Starved Rock and Hennepin aboard the Borealis Rex. They describe Illinois scenery from the river between Peoria and Henry, then recount historical sites in Hennepin, Hartzell’s store, Purviance family relics, and Amos T. Purviance as Putnam County’s long serving official.
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Patterson Prowse
Peoria
Starved Rock
Illinois
Henry
Peru
Hennepin
Harvey H. Leech
Court House
Daniel Webster
Abraham Lincoln
Beaubien
Amos ‘Tl
Hennhepin
Tangers
Thomas Hartzell
Hartzell
Hartzella
Putnam County
Amos T. Purviance
United States
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Boschee's German Syrup Endorsed for Lung Troubles
An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a proven remedy for severe throat and lung ailments. It claims the product heals, reduces inflammation, eases expectoration, and improves sleep, recommending one bottle and noting long-time adoption by druggists worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Dr.Powell
Four-Line Poem Makes a Point on Columns
A brief magazine verse questions the value of long columns by stating a four line sentiment. It suggests scarcity of tears or dew revives last year’s flower and playfully asks why use many lines when four suffice.
Canal influence extends beyond its banks in Illinois
A Ottawa Rep Times excerpt argues the Illinois and Michigan Canal lowers freight costs and pressures nearby railways. It cites comparative rates from Joliet to towns north and south of the canal, noting eastern markets gain more competition and that nearby rail hubs benefit from canal-driven pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Ottawa
Illinois & Michigan
Chicago
Joliet
Minooka
Morris
Seneca
LaSalle
Peru
Barrington
Aurora
Manhattan
Wabash
Peotone
Plano
Yorkville
Harvard
Manteno
Rockford
Ashton
Cayuga
C &A
Emington
Lee
Ashbum
la Salle
Streator
Pontiac
Forrest
Gilman
Malden
Princeton
Ohio
Polo
Dixon
Tts
Alton
Burlington
Judge Shaw's Legacy and a Gauntlet of Law Advice
Jacob Strawn recalled Judge Shaw's strict urging to study law before advising clients, stressing diligent reading over offhand opinion. The reminiscence cites Robert Coke on knowing statutes and common law, followed by a brief note about Nannie Galleger's recovery using Bucklen's Arnica Salve and a laundry service promotion.
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Robert Coke
Nannie Galleger
la Grange
Bucklen
Powell
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
City OF
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Munn & Co
Scientific American
ANN & Co
New York
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Washington
D, C
Woney
Fallinois
J.S. Thompson & Son
Lacen
Hichestei
Parker
Cole
the Academy of Northwestern University
Lake Michigan
Herbert P. Fisk
Evanston
Lone Tree Cheese
Tory
Potnam
Aled
Third Street
Merry Tr
PHEBE
VAIL
Executrix
VAIG
Milo
Bureau Co
Dil
George Burt
George A. Burt
George Burt & Son Editors and Publishers
Ostate
Republican Office
Marcus A. Hanna
Marcus
Spring Valley Gazette
England
Marshall County
Saratoga
Ae la Prairi
BBI
Whitefiel
Steuben
Henrysirecesrssn
Lacon
Hopewell
Green
Forswell
Yockey
Schaefer's News Room
Omstock-Avery Forriture CO
Adams St
Henry, Ill
Wiph Mills
Kuss Bros
South Park
Adam Glatz
Lessey
Oolong
Young Hysons
Guy Powders
O. K
Me's
M. L. Coan, Henry, III
Sapolio
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