Restorative Nervine credited with curing creeping paralysis
James Kane of La Rue, D. says a strange creeping paralysis left after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. He reports weight gain from 170 to 137 pounds and improved health after multiple doctors warned there was no cure. The ad touts Dr Miles products sold by doctors and mailed with guarantee.
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Wiles
James Kane
la Rue
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Fed
Dr. Palin
Dr. Miles
Illinois corn crop of 1894 proves soil’s drought tolerance
Reports on Illinois 1894 corn yield show a total of 205,637,000 bushels, up 75,519,000 from 1893, with gains in northern and central Illinois but a drop in the south. Average yield reaches 81 bushels per acre, higher than 1892 and 1893, underscoring Illinois as a global leader in corn production. Further notes cover Rev Haney scandal details and warnings on impure water as a disease source, urging well cleansing and water safety precautions.
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Illinois
I1li‘Bois
Sinois
Tax collectors face dangerous wide discretion in income laws
La Salle Democrat argues that income tax regulations grant collectors excessive power to pry into private affairs. They warn that deputies may add 5 percent to the tax for nonresponse or levy up to 100 percent penalties for alleged fraud, a system the author says cannot be endured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Salle Demolerat
Stay by Local Merchants Says Farmer Advocate
A columnist argues against strangers and peddlers harming rural trade. He warns farmers to avoid distant traders and support local businesses, stating honest merchants cannot profit lavishly in competitive markets and urging rural shoppers to choose nearby retailers for fair, reliable goods.
Illinois Vote Mirrors Previous Presidential Year Results
The Illinois total election turnout reached 873,424, nearly identical to 1892’s 873,647. Party breakdown shows Republicans 455,886, Democrats 322,459, Prohibition 19,487, People's 59,793, Independent 3,650. Authors credit campaign efforts by Chairman Tanner and associates, noting likely ticket invalidations caused some shrinkage.
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Illinoi
Republican
Democratic
Prohibition
People’s
Independent
Tanner
Ilinois
Fixed Bridges Debate Joins Chicago Drainage Controversy
Col Isaac Taylor urges opposition to fixed bridges across the canal arguing they embargo river traffic and violate the 1880 act framework. He cites river valley interests and requests law clarity or amendment to allow future draw bridges.
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Chicago Drainage Board
L. D. Cooley
Isaac Taylor
Public Works
Cooley
Worldwide Fair Souvenir Portfolio Offer
Readers can obtain a prepaid Souvenir Port folio of the World Columbian Exposition for fifteen cents in postage stamps. The offer promises full page views of the buildings and artful execution, with a money back refund if not satisfied, while keeping the book. Address H E Bucklon & Co Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denosip Bane
H.E. Bucklon & Co
Chicago
National Republicans on silver crisis and foreign aid
The article notes the 1892 push for an international silver agreement, doubting its likelihood amid shifting foreign monetary conditions. It argues for solving Americas bimetallic issue domestically, asserting protective policy applies to precious metal output and usage. It also mentions horse liniment advertising and local political banter about Sheriff Paskell and Henry county.
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America
Inter Ocean
Canal link Lake Michigan to Mississippi promises huge flow
A Railway Gazette writer asserts the canal under construction to connect Lake Michigan with the Mississippi will add 1,000,000 cubic feet of clear water per minute to the Mississippi, raising depth at St Louis by 26 percent. The next House will be 244 Republicans, 1 Democrat, 5 Populists, and one Silver Republican. The state legislature convenes in Springfield on January 9.
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Peoria
Ill
L. B. Cooley
Board of Trustees Sanitary District of Chicago
Moat
Willow Springs
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Illinois River Valley
Citizens of
Desplaines
Illinois River Valleys
Tsaac Taylor
Railway Gazette
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Louis
Valuable Object Lessons From A Toadstool
A short dialogue contrasts Little Dick and Little Dot about toadstools. Aunty warns to avoid them, suggesting toadstools teach people to be careful what they eat. The vignette appears in Good News.
Insects for Plants Prompt a Shopkeeper Offer
A small boy asks for insects to sell to Whitely who plans to use them on his plants. Whitely offers a shilling if he collects a lot of insects. Freddy, returning from a reception, asks about a full cigar and the tobacconist replies they have elegant wrappers but no full cigars.
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Whitely
Small Boy
Sonny
Mall
Freddy
Chicago Tribune
Digital escalation and kisses spark disapproval in youth dialogue
A collage of quotes shows adults and children discussing affection and social boundaries. The Pittsburgh Chronicle considers digital escalation while a German publication cautions a nurse about strangers kissing children. A Boston Globe excerpt features a child asking about a king and a jokey poker response.
Quip Debate on Snowbound Neighbors and Travel Tales
A Chicago Record line notes how snowfall reveals neighborly lines on property walls while a Buffalo Courier quip asks who originated the top room saying. An Indianapolis Journal exchange shows a budding aspirant declaring plans to conquer the world while his wife jokingly requests practice fire starting.
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Chicago
Tome
Indianapolis Journal
New South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief in six hours claims the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It supposedly eases kidney and bladder diseases, relieves pain in urinary passages, and aids retention of water. Sold by Dr. Powell, Druggist, Henry Tl.
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Powell
Drugg'st
Henry Tl
Man witty on moving after Missouri election returns
A St Joseph man reacts to election results with a joke about moving. He tells his wife to unpack in the morning, then says there is no place to move to after reviewing the returns, noting no state to relocate to qualifies as Republican.
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Paskell
Henry
Missouri
Wm Jones
St Joseph
Jones
Real Estate Transfers and Local Property Deals
Land transfers include pairs such as Thomas Reilly to Rt Rev J L Spalding for two acres and Hoyt to Wm McCourt. Emma E Guede to Richmond. Emma Duncan and others in Lacon Wenona Sparland Bennington and Henry. Many parcels change hands amid listings of blocks and lots. notices mention Sparland Coal Co and various adjacent additions. The text also advertises newspaper subscriptions and a rheumatism cure.
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Hetate
Thomas Reilly
J L Spalding
Peoria
Hoyt
Wm McCo
Roberts
Emma E Guede
Lacon
David Moore
Bridget Kane
Wenona
Arner Combs
Emma Duncan
Cotton
Sparland
Camery
OR Jones
Henry
Seth Ingram
L H Ingram
Bennington
Sylvia May Dolen
Benning
Ton
Rebecca A Dolen
Emil Guedso
Richmond
JO Hillton P Hill
Swig
Whitefield
Mary
Whitehalae En Breene
The
Sparland Coal Co
Lewis Ghenourer
Sparand
John I Thompson
Wilbert Callender
K Magoon
Barnes
Bannington
P Hill
Florence N Hill
Ney
Chas Kane
Agnes Kane
Chas Hens
Albert Doriff
Ida M Starkey
John Morgan
Louisa Groves
Geo McAdame
Ann Morvan
Francis H Bond
F B Meikle
Isabella Warden
Raymond
Gertrude Lytle
R R
Bessie Carver
Wm McAleer
Heacock
Davis
Warner Combs
E. Joseph
Ney Selg
la Prairie
Et J Hancock
C J Held
Hopewell
Jas Jonking
L A Lenz
Minnie A Lenz
Jas Jenkins
Varna
LA Lenz
Chas A Whitney
Henry L Axline
Admx
Jos Thie ‘Dohr
J W Hancock
Lott Bullman
Richland
Ohn Epple
John PD Ball
la Rose
K Gillett
Pererorenk
Santa Fe
Toluca
John Piper
Chase Schmid
Peter Blocknik
John Turk
Catherine Fay Et al
George Sanwalk
Eastern firm sells 50 cent book misdelivered as Bible
An East side boy paid 50 cents for a book advertised as essential reading for young men. The shipment arrived as a New Testament, a mild swindle that the writer encourages to continue the good work.
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East Side
Free trial of Dr King's New Discovery
Advertises free trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for those who have not used it. Readers are urged to send name and address to H E Bugghlen & Co. in Chicago to receive a sample box and a health guide, with a guarantee of benefit at no cost. Also promotes Dr Powll's drug store for subscriptions and low newspaper rates.
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Dr King
H. EB. Bugghlen & Co
Chicago
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