Postal trains face fines for late branch routes
The post office department warns railroads that late trains on branch roads will incur government fines. The order targets inferior service on branch lines and aims to enforce timely mail delivery nationwide.
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Coughing Spell Causes Death of Harry Duckwell
A 25 year old man, Harry Duckwell, died at home from choking after a cold. His wife and child witnessed the fatal coughing spells before a physician arrived too late. An advert promotes Ballard's Horsehound Syrup at 25¢ to $1.00, sold at Powells City Drone Store Henry, UI).
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Ballard
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Crude list of household items appears in brief record
A fragmented OCR item lists cups and saucers fruit plates salad dishes pin trays puff boxes card trays berry sets wine or vapor sets and several decorative pieces. The garbled entry references vases frames pictures lamps and mirrors among items.
Letter From Mrs Merritt From Davenport Nebraska
Minnie D Merritt writes a long family letter from Davenport Nebraska noting Thanksgiving quiet, fall corn husking yields, weather shifts from heat to cold, home repairs, a rising house, and plans for March moves. She updates on relatives Will Merritt Newton and Frank, a Creston relocation, and reads about school, Christmas plans, and a Merry Christmas New Year wish.
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Davenport
Neb
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Will Merritt
Merritt
Newton
Creston
Nebraska
Frank
Parsons
Kas
Denver
Boone County
Miss Huffman
Walter Huffman
Rouche
Schickley
Alma Ketchum
Theodore Disosway
Minnie D. Merritt
Election over Mark village incorporation sparks heat
In the settlement west of Granville voters favored incorporating Mark by 58 to 13 though a challenge to legality looms. Twenty Italians were naturalized in nearby Hennepin the day before but not sworn due to a missing judge, potentially boosting turnout in a second election. Granville favors annexation to gain mining revenue.
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Mark
Hennepin
Judge Mills
St. Paul Company
Free County Maps Offered With Henry Republican Subscriptions
The Henry Republican offers a limited number of Maps of Putnam and Marshall Counties free to subscribers who pay two years in advance or new subscribers. The wall maps show land owner names, farm sections, acreage, location of houses, towns, railroads, roads, schools, churches, rivers and more. The sixteen township map prints come with a price of 1 year for the paper plus the map total 1.50 and make a Christmas gift.
Reduction of Freight Rates Ordered in Illinois
The Illinois railroad and warehouse commission issued a 20 percent cut on the 1887 schedule easing rates for small town shippers to equality with larger cities Springfield Decatur and Danville are most affected Governor Deneen is credited with prompting the re openness and study of discriminatory rebates Railroads must readjust without rapid judgments as the public supports the move Xmas Photos No nicer gift than a photograph call Daniel's Studio for a sitting with guaranteed delivery by G H Daniels Photographer.
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Decatur
Danville
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Daniel
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Dr. Fruth to Visit Areas for Chronic Disease Cures
Dr. Fruth of Chicago, a noted chronic disease specialist, will visit Camp House on December 20 and Thomas House in Lacon, offering free disease analysis and promises of cures. He claims to treat catarrh and lung ailments, stomach and kidney disorders, paralysis, neuralgia, sexual health issues, Bright's disease, consumption, and epilepsy with bank guarantees or refunds if no cure is found.
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Chicago
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Thomas House
Lacon
Hiis
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