Lawmaker seeks one cent letter rate per half ounce
Representative Smith of Illinois has introduced a bill to reduce postage to one cent per half ounce. The piece notes record NY Central train speed, Santa Fe auction sale, and a discussion of tax policy and farm institute papers by Mrs Burt, Mrs Wilmot, and Mrs Martin with plans to publish in The Republican.
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Smith
Illinois
Marshall County Farmers Institute
Republican
C. BE. Burt
Whitefield
X.C. Wilmot
la Prairie
8. E. Martin
Bloomington
Farmers’ Institutes
Tributes to Judge Thurman Highlight Fraternal Spirit
The Pekin Tribune notes that when prominent figures die public opinion fades and fraternal feeling prevails. Judge Thurman is described as honest courageous and capable, with friends across party lines acknowledging his purity integrity and ability.
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Judge Thurman
Reaper
Les
Thurman
Pekin Tribune
Rep
Ex Judge Cassell of Putnam County Honored in Toluca
The Toluca Citizen lauds ex judge Cassell visiting grandson L. D. Cassell as among the best preserved men of his age. At 82 he remains sharp and fondly recalls early state days. He came to Hennepin 69 years ago and served 21 years as county judge before resignation, also holding 27 years as justice of the peace. The piece highlights his abstinence from cards and strong drink as key to his success and character.
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Toluca
Cassell
Putnam County
L. D. Cassell
Hennepin
Speculative mining scheme pitched to Chicago investor in Cripple Creek region
A resident operator in Cripple Creek entices a Chicago man to form a mining venture. He advises recruiting partners to buy seats on a mining exchange, sending $200 for 60,000 shares, then reinvesting as new companies form. He warns the market offers thinly traded stock and urges avoiding risky listings.
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Cripple Creek
Chicago
Mining Exchange
Dinier
Cort
Shalrown Benefit
Kanhakaa Gazette
Women on farms take up outdoor work as sphere grows
The article argues that rural women historically restricted to housework may take up farming chores such as milking, gardening, poultry raising, beekeeping, and yard maintenance. It notes women on 200 acre farms could join four in work, with duties from feeding poultry to nursing livestock, while warning against overcommitment to politics or juries.
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New York City
Chicago sewerage bill sparks debate in Congress
Congressman Graff dismisses Bartholdt's plan for a Chicago sewerage commission. He argues no scientific panel can forecast its impact on St Louis water or Peoria, predicts Mississippi purification, and notes funds and state-legislature routes. Graff also advocates Jonathan Merriam for Illinois governor, praising his honesty and leadership.
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Graff
Bartholdt
Washington
Peoria Journal
St Louis
Chicago
Illinois River
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Peoria
Illinois
Bartholdi
Journal
Congress
Mississippi River
St. Louis
House
Congress of the United States
Congressman Graff
Jonathan Merriam
Tazewell County
Merriam
Col Merriam
Outside Opinion Sparks Sparrows and Sorrow in Marshall County
A county clerk refuses to pay bounties for sparrow heads, risking boy revenue and possible litigation as Marshall County faces public unrest. The note cites the Streator Monitor and references a 64 page reference book for private sex health issues marketed by Dr Hathaway & Co of Chicago.
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Monshan
Marshall
Streator Monitor
Dr Hathaway & Co
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Shaker Digestive Cordial Offered Against Overwork
An advertisement argues overwork drains vitality and promotes poor health. It promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as a remedy that digests food, nourishes the system, and restores flesh and strength. A 10 cent trial bottle is offered with no money risk. Laxol is recommended for children as a Castor Oil substitute.
Officers elected for Lacon G A R Post 134 for coming year
Officers elected for the coming year at Lacon Post 134 G A R include Commander H J Depue and several subordinate officers A Tanquary J V O J N Martin Q M D Lester O D George Horner Surgeon W O Leary Chaplain T Elis 0 G P Mooney and delegates Geo Immerman Isaac N Martin with alternates Geo Horner Addison Tanquary David Lester Democrat Subscriba for The Republican.
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Lacon
G.A.R
H.J. Depue
V. O
A. Tanquary
J. V
J.N. Martin
Q. M. D. Lester
O.D
George Horner
W. O'Leary
T. Elis
P. Mooney
Geo “Immer
Advertising and Piano Goods Offered by Clayton FF Sunny Co
Notice from Clayton FF Sunny Co sole representatives for Chickering Gabler and Foster Pianos at 220 Wabash Ave Chicago. Promissory notes judgment sale and receipt books for sale. Address any inquiries or post your name for contact.
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Owers
Plano
Chickering
Clayton FF
Sunny Co
Gabler
Foster
Wabash Ave
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