Reminiscences of a Illinois Governor and Civil War era figure
The piece recounts the life of a 19th century Illinois governor born circa 1800, his rise from frontier roots to the governorship in 1880, and his later roles including congressman and judge. It highlights his democratic, proslavery stance, rough frontier image, campaign tactics, a near mythic public persona, and final years ending in 1865 with reflections on his legacy.
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Wakefield
Blackhawk
Guvner
Iilinum
Tennessee
Hays
St Clair
Randolph
Madison
Kentucky
Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
John Reynold
Tennessee Ranger
Kaskaakia
Cahokia
Louls
Reynolds
Jackson
William Kipney
Adams
Kroney
Edwards
Minnte
Heran
Kinney
Lord
Wee
Geo
James D Henry
Charley Henderson
Hisnevs
Beardetown
Charley
SEPA
Jacksonville
Mise McDonald
Congress
van Buren
England
Gen Jackson
White House
Potomac
Bladensburg
Chesapeake Bay
Belleville
Guy Reynolds
Bia Yions
Douglas
Buchanan
Kaneus
Centralis
Charleston
Breckinidge
St Louis
Jeriah Bontam
Electric Bitters Praised by Local Residents
Idaville Indiana postmaster Wi Timmons farmer John Leslie and hardware merchant J W Gardner report Electric Bitters improved kidney and liver health and restored vitality. The ad claims a 60 cent price at Bowell's drug store. Nearby Charles Ax Dana lauds the Harrison administration as the cleanest in 33 years.
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Ben Lence
Dé Bowell
Letter From California Describes Dust and Prairie Dogs
A California letter from Pasavena dated November 26 details a dusty dry Plain region from Abo Noe to El Paso and Yuma. The writer notes millions of prairie dogs undermining land, a freight train wreck caused by an old cow, scorching heat in El Paso, and a salty desert lake. Oranges lemons and raspberries are mentioned as seasonally ripe.
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California
Republican
Pasavena
Cal
Treft Baird
Texas
Abo Noe
Baird
el Paso
Yuma
Ethel
Papa
Thanksgiving in Pasadena and hometown notes
Last spring a young girl described as precious and obedient is starting kindergarten while trees still show scattered fruit. Churches held a union service at the Methodist tabernacle with 1000 to 1200 attendees as Dr Garvin preached a grateful Thanksgiving sermon. The writer notes southern California storms are distant and praises improving conditions in Pasadena and Los Angeles with visitors from the East, real estate demand rising as buyers seek larger plots.
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Methodist Tabernacle
Garvin
Christian Church
Penitent
California
Cincinnsett
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Pasadena
Illipois
Los Angeles
James Harria
Lucy
Harris
J. R. Vaner
Webb's Ticket Offices Advertise Global Travel Deals
Cut rate tickets offer cheap rates for rail and ocean travel. Advises agents everywhere to seek reliable information at Webb's Ticket Offices located at 100 South Adams, Peoria, Illinois, before traveling.
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Webb
South Adams
Peoria
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Undercliff Hotel
Lake Senachwine
W. M. Lincoln
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Masonic Temple
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J. Rude Harris
J. W. Harris
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Theo Olesen
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Notary
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the Old Ranger
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Democratic
New York Sun
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Peoria, Illinois
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Ilinois Supreme Court
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