Rock Island system posts January earnings gain
The Rock Island railroad reports January gross earnings of 81,182,884 with an increase of 257,901 over last January. Dr G Fordyce of Livingston county announces candidacy for the legislature from the 20th district. He is a farmer and church elder who chaired the last Republican county convention. Rumors say Henry Hertz may withdraw in favor of Dr George A Zeller of Peoria for State Treasurer. The New York Sun notes Morrison as a potential Democratic presidential candidate who would be honest and steadfast with tariff views in line with Democratic doctrine.
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Rock’ Island
G. Fordyce
Livingston County
Christian Church
Henry Hertz
George. A. Zeller
Peoria
New York Sun
Morrison
Republian
Paxton Register
Springfield
Bill
John R. Tanner
Clay County
A. J. Hopkins
Kane County
R .—Robbins
Adame
Horace Clark
Coles County
Jas Martin
Marion County
Jonathan Merriam
Zazewell
John J. Brown
Fayette County
W. A.northcott
Bond County
David Ross
la Balle
Henry Fisher
Rock Island
T. 8. Chapman
Jersey County
J. N. Pearson
McDonough County
George C. Rankin
Warren County
John 4. Reeves
McDonough
J. A Rose
Pope County
Homer JJ. Tice
Menard
Tor
Henry D.hertz
Cook County
Chris Strassheim
A. O. Schooh
la Salle
Dr. Zellers
D. P. Kelleer
Shelby County
Horstare
Tom Needles
Washington County
Capt Thistle
Alexander County
Charles J. Kinney
Winnebago County
H. H. McDowell
Pontiac
Daniel H. Paddock
Kankakee
James Truett
Montgomery County
W. A. Aiken
Will County
United States
Chicago
John M. Hamilton
Wenona
Col Fort
Boal
Lacon
Marshall County
Robert B. Fort
Town officers urged in Henry county political talk
A Henry county newspaper urges residents to consider town officers and city nominations. It argues the senator and representatives may not win and stresses the governor race and John R. Tanner as a strong Republican candidate. It cites county debt and rising expenses, questioning a $21,000 tax levy and pauper costs, calling for prudence in public spending.
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Wwe
Henry
Henry Republican
Bro Burt
Mann
Lacon
Toran Marshall County
Varna Tribune
Marshall County
Love Feast critics weigh party rally and candidate show
The Republican Love Feast drew a huge crowd with praise and critique from rival papers. Observers faulted overmanagement and directed enthusiasm toward personal interests, while others likened the event to a fair or show of candidates with debate on who would best organize and lead.
Fort Candidacy Boosts For State Senator Nomination
Local papers praise Bob Fort of Marshall county as a strong senatorial candidate. Editorials from Lacon Democrat Varna Tribune Pontiac Sentinel and Lacon Home Journal highlight his proven campaign ability and past mayoral victory, predicting Marshall county support and a likely nomination in the district race.
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Bob Fort
Marshall County
Pontiac
Fort
Springfield
Lacon
The Keeley Cure Case: Marshall v Keeley Company Verdict
The eight day Pontiac trial over morphine cure claims ended with a not guilty verdict for the Keeley Company. The court barred disclosure of the medicine formula and upheld the defendant’s privilege to avoid revealing contents. Experts testified on causes of insanity and treatment effects.
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Keeley
Marshall
O. O
L. F. Strawn
Pontiac
Arnold
Dwight
G. W. Patton
Keslay Company
United—States—district Court of
Wisconsin
Keeley Company
Cbs
Rheumatism Relief Lets Ex Postmaster Walk Free
Black Creek New York resident My-D-Wiley, once nearly unable to hobble with canes, reports severe rheumatism relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says the liniment did more good than all other medicines and treatments, prompting him to throw away his canes.
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Wiley
Black Creek
N. Y
Chamberlain
Dr Powell
E. D. Jenkins
Lithonis
Ida
S.S
Livingston county Republicans seek tickets in state race
The Dwight Star and Herald notes several Livingston county candidates vying for Republican nominations for representatives and senator. Capt O F Avery leads in the representative race with strong local support, while Tet Woodford could secure a representative slot and Marshall could win the senate. Jim Smith may be nominated for senator, with Marshall Fort seen as able to gain Democratic votes in the county, shaping the ballot.
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Marshall County
Dwight Star and Herald
Livingston County
Capt O. F. Avery
Woodford
Marshall
Jim Smith
Fort
Marshall Fort
Ely's Cream Balm Advertises Catarrh Cure
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for catarrh and throat irritation. It claims the product soothes raw throats, eases breathing, and reduces coughing in nasal discharge cases.
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Niy
Ely
Bank Faced Insolence Rumor With Gold Display In Lacon
The First National Bank of Lacon defended its soundness after rumors of weakness spread, showing $25,000 in specie and greenbacks to reassure small depositors. Directors backed the institution, with John S Thompson praising the bank and its assets while he was away tending a sick son in Phoenix. The Democrat notes the bank as one of the strongest and most trustworthy lenders in the region.
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First National Bank of
Lacon
Ford
John
Thompson
Phoenix
Arizona
Democrat
Local tax law disputed over personal and real property
The Macomb Journal argues against common belief that personal property is exempt from real estate taxes. It states the law requires collection of real estate taxes when the owner has sufficient personal property to cover them. The text also notes magazine features on Grand Opera in New York and Manxland with contributions by notable writers and artists.
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Macomb Journal
Grand Opera
New York
Demorest
Manxland
Isle of Man
Hall Caine
du Maurier
Temple
Easy Cure for Looseness and Drink Habit Sold Nationwide
An advertised remedy, Hill's Chloride of Gold Tablets, claims to cure drunkenness and habits with no patient effort, allowing stimulants until the user quits. Offered at $1 per package by Ohio Chemical Works. full details and testimonials available by mail. Also notes McClure's Magazine February issue features Lincoln portraits and Garfield history with editor remarks.
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Ohio Chemical Works
Lime
Ohio
McClure
Lincoln
Douglas
Blackstone
Ann Rutledge
Murat Halstead
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Brooklyn Standard Union
Garfield
Garfmld
Lafayette Place
New York
Rubber necks and their curious gaze defined in old slang
The text explains rubber necks as people who pry into others affairs and peek over shoulders to see what is happening next door. It defines a robber neck as someone seeking to be near or observe intimate acts and describes such behavior as common in every community.
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Ness
Prominent Insurance Man Praises Ballards Horehound Syrup
H M Blossom senior partner of H M Blossom & Co at 217 N 8th St Louis reports a distressing influenza cough cured by Ballards Horehound Syrup. He sent a bottle to his sister who also benefited. John Cranston of Quincy Illinois extols the syrup as superior to all others and notes its price and availability at Dr Powells.
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Gay
H. M. Blossom
H. M. Blossom & Co
St Louis
Ballard
John Cranston
Hampshire St. Quincy
Ill
Poison in Civil Service and Wartime Sketches
Haerpler's Weekly February issue promises a strong paper on Poison in Civil Service by Julian Ralph. It includes a Walter Besant letter on Anglo American relations in England, a water campaign in the Russian Army, a double-page mafia illustration by R F Zopfbaum, a Thulstrup front-page Cuban cavalry drawing, plus The Business Guide for readers.
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Haerpler
Sid
Julian Ralph
Walter Besant
England
R. PF. Zopbaum
Thulstrup
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Upaatalee NY
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Wenry
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