Mississippi River grain routes shift to gulf ports
Old Mississippi river grain shipments move to gulf ports due to high eastern road rates. The piece notes Hawaii annexation debate by various secretaries of state and compares New York City's growth to London and Paris. It cites Chicago relief figures, showing 12,000 families aided in January 1897 and 4,000 in January 1898, with reduced county-agent hours and a shift to aid for the elderly and widows.
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Ohioa
Mississippi ‘River
Gulf Ports
Hawailis
Daniel Webster
Hawaiian Islands
William L. Marcy
James a.Blaine
Hawaii
Grover Cleveland
Harrison
New York City
Tertit
Ita
London
Paris
Chicago
Philadelphia
St Lou’s
Boston
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Conneticut
Delaware
West Virginia
Kansas
Nebracks
Chicago Journal
Iron Industry Signals Prosperity With Rising Demand
The December iron consumption rose 624 percent from the prior year while blast furnaces in January report 227000 tons weekly output. A Pennsylvania Railroad order for 100000 tons of steel rails indicates broad rail demand, with other lines placing large orders as prosperity attributed to monetary and protective policies of 1808 drives activity.
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United States
Leport
Pennsylvania ‘Railroad
The anti cigarette law across states tested in courts
The piece notes how Iowa upheld its anti smoking measure while Tennessee struck it down, illustrating state court divergence. It argues the common man supports the law, viewing cigarette use as a harmful habit that demoralizes youth, despite legal disagreements.
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Supreme Courts
Iowa
Tennessee
Supreme ‘Courts
Bill Arp Embraces Protection After Farm Hardships
Bill Arp, the Georgia writer near Cartersville, explains his shift from free trade to protectionism. He recalls selling hay before tariffs and observing local market pressures rise after iron works opened nearby, noting he can no longer raise as much as buyers demand.
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Bill - Arp
Southern
Cartersville
Georgia
Atlanta
Tarlf
Joe Brown
Carteraville
Enra
Illinois Man Remembers Henry Eddy and California Visit
The writer recalls Hon. W. Eddy of Kane County Illinois, a friend and colleague in the 1871 76 state senate careful on constitutional matters. He details Eddy's role in water supply projects and notes Chicago and California city landmarks, including courthouses hotels Broadway blocks and amphitheater churches. The account covers a rail journey, city streets, and impressions of early California urban design.
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Eddy
Henry
Illnois
Ae W. Eddy
Illinois
Kane - County
Ilinote
Occidentel
Capleat Fande
Court House
Chamber of Commerce
California
van Nuys
Broadway
Malin
Chicago
Frisco
Return Visit to Los Angeles in August 1897
The author details a foggy Los Angeles stay with porch and cross-lot hazards, notes the city’s perpetual dust, and recalls a farewell ride to the depot. He includes humorous travel anecdotes, references to family, and a closing pledge to summarize weekly reader discussions and his trip home with the word Finis.
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Los Angeles
Aweet
Alnger
Urstow
Ashtork
Angeles
Peoria
Finis
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier
An early health feature argues health is simple with proper conditions and pure blood. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the one true blood purifier, claiming many former patients remain well today thanks to the remedy and its companion Hood's Pills.
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California
Hood
Thoukands
Daugherty
Colonel Taylor
Congressional District Talk Shapes 14th District Nomination
The Chicago Tribune notes a doubtful 14th district result with Graff winning by 1731 over Worthington in 1806 and lists Democratic candidates Hardy Masters, Judge Green, and John M Niehaus. Republican readers see B M Chiperfield and Senator Fort rumored. Peoria papers name James D Putnam as a GOP hopeful. A Washington dispatch says Col Isaac Taylor of Peoria filed for Collector of Internal Revenue with business leaders backing him and endorsements from Callom, Graff, and Mason.
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Chicago Tribune
Fourteenth
Graff
Worthington
Hardy Masters
Fulton
Judge Green
Tazewell
John M. Niehaus
Pearis
B. M. Chiperfield
Canton
Fort
Marshall County
Congressional Bee
Canton Register
Chiperfield
Peoria Herald
Dem
James D. Putnam
Elmwood
Peoria County
State Senate
Congress
Chicago Inter
Cream Balm Endorsement Letter from Rev Hathaway
Reverend H W Hathaway endorses Ely Bros Cream Balm after years of use. He states it lives up to its claims when directions are followed and notes availability by druggists and mail order from Exx Bros at 66 Warren Street New York City.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Ely Bros
H. W. Hathaway
Exx Bros
Warren St
N. Y. City
Art and Fortune Align in Silent Return
Fragmentary quotes trace a poet named Art seeking applause and fortune, then finding reconciliation as a mother soothes a child and art’s music feels valued again. The passage hints at a personal journey from praise to quiet, ending with an intimate reconciliation between art and life.
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Art
Mfe
B.C. B
Illin is Steel expands mill to hire 1000 workers
The Illinois Steel Company plans a 400000 expansion at South Chicago to add a new mill and employ about 1000 workers. The note ties tariff policy to jobs. A separate ad claims Mystic Care relieves rheumatism in 1 to 3 days with first dose offering relief at 75 cents. Sold by J B & F A Powell Drugists.
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Illinis Steel Company
Chicago
J. B.4
F.A Powell
Henry
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