Beary Republican Advertises Coal from Wy to Denver
The Beary Republican notes a ton lump of coal sent from Rock Springs Wyoming to Denver. An 88 ad reports one lump broken up there filled seven cars. Also mentions Peoria seeking the Republican convention and praises Mr Harrison per the New York World. It cites Pullman dining car meals and a western road’s dining service cost.
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Denver
Rock Springs
Harrison
Republican Party
Benojamin Harrison
New York World
Dem
Pullman Company
View of a Great Critic on Congress Free Coinage
The New York Press asked the 52d congress about free coinage. Answers suggest passage will be impossible this winter.
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State Department
New York Sun
Dem
New York
52D
Congress
Missouri Justice Grants Rustic Marriage Ceremony
A Missouri judge solemnizes a marriage with a prose ceremony invoking corn fields stock markets and summer breezes. The ornate proclamation ends with a blessing and a suffused wish for the couple.
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Missouri Justice
Missouri
Teachers Advocate Music Education In All Schools
The Toulon Sentinel argues music should be taught in every school, noting children aged 10 to 14 read music well from school readers. It asserts music enriches home life, society, and individual character, soothing sorrow and giving hope. The piece supports Henry Prof McCluaky’s efforts to start a music program in the local schools.
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Galya
Nage
Toulon
National Guard Funeral Escorts For War Veterans Urged
Gen Reese issues general order urging commanding officers to provide funeral escorts or firing parties for veteran soldiers marines or sailors when requested by local Grand Army posts or relatives. The measure honors those who served to preserve the Union and asks every available Guardsman to attend with solemnity and respect.
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Reese
National Guard
Grand Army
National Guardsman
Sparrows Targeted by Illinois Christmas Yearling Law
The Winds legislature enacted a bounty on sparrows two cents per head with a December start, predicting widespread shooting and poisoning across Illinois. The piece laments harm to birds and warns of possible future retribution, citing religious admonitions.
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Legislature of Winds
Illinois
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Ilinois
Ayer’s Ohberry Pectora Praised for Hoarseness Aid
With many clergymen public speakers singers and actors Ayer’s Ohberry Pectora is presented as the favorite remedy for hoarseness and all affections of the vocal organs throat and lungs Its axodyne and expectorant effects are promptly realized.
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Ayer
Thompson uses State Grange funds to boost own Senate bid
The State Grange affair centers on Maj J. M. Thompson's push to finance his political rise. He allegedly charged campaign expenses to the grange funds and created a legislative committee under his control, provoking a backlash among members and a near upset of his re election as master.
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State Grange
J. M. Thompson
United States
Grange
State Journal
Illinois State Grange
Maj J. M. Thompson
Mr Thompson
Herman E. Taubeneck
Order
Curtin
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Edwards
Peoria County
Thompson
Taubeneck
Springfield
Parias
Maj Thompson
Gen Palmer
Siance Committee
M Thompson
Thowpacn
Oliver Wilson
Putnam County
Grangera
Kllpnolg
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Sol Hobson
Macoupin County
Chester
Grappers
the National Grange
Washbingtoe
Maj Thompson Wall
Mystic Cure claimed for rheumatism and neuralgia
A bold claim describes a “Mystic Cure” that purports to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It states the dose of 75 cents dramatically relieves symptoms and removes the cause, with immediate disappearance of the disease. Sold by J E Pow Oll Gruggisw Henry lil.
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J. EB
Simple German rat and mouse extermination recipe shared
The article notes a method by Baron Von Backhofen using two parts bruised quills and three parts chopped bacon baked into cakes to deter rats and mice. Several correspondents confirm its use, urging repetition. It also mentions Dr Bull's Cough Syrup praised by a philanthropically inclined Russian movement for the poor.
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Baron von Backhofen
Almanac Market Reach Noted in Ayer Publication
The Ayer Almanac is described as the most universal publication of its kind, printed in ten languages and selling over fourteen million copies annually. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for it.
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Ayer
Rok
ITIB
Amng
Ito Rendero
Ar Owens
Frank R Stockton
Miks Pranger Hodgbon
Bonnet
K Twain
Bret Harte
Maurice Thomps
W Tougre
Robert Louis Estevenson
Rudyard Kipling
Sérivey
Hartwell
Ler Harrie
BUDNO
Interogean
Illinois Winter Wheat Outlook From State Bulletin
The Illinois winter wheat crop shows weak stands and uneven emergence due to frost and cold, with droughty breath affecting growth. The state bulletin reports difficulty with the crop surviving a hard winter, signaling potential yield challenges ahead.
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Illinois
Letter from Mrs Moffit praises visitors and crops
Mrs Mary E Moffit of Ziba Kan writes of a pleasant visit with Regina Rupp and family from Cowley county who helped in Sunday school and temperance work. She notes Kansas pride and a bountiful year with 2200 bushels wheat and 2000 bushels corn, plus good health and happiness.
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Mary E Moffit
Ziba Kan
Regina Rupp
Cowley County
Whe
Kansas
Consumption Cure Promised by East India Missionary
An old physician reports a simple vegetable remedy for consumption and lung ailments. He offers free sendings of the recipe in German French or English with directions by mail from 820 Powers' Black Rochester New York. A war relic found near Alexandria is described with a stamped edge design and inscription. A Tennessee voiced Virginia concert note mentions a large landlord and a musical genius performer drawing strong audience attention.
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Noyes
Rochester
Alexandrie
Federal Aerdiere
Paskell
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