Illinois and nearby notes in 1900s era dispatches
Local items report bank robbery in Cambridge County with $10,000 recovered and a brush with law. land forest reserve in Oregon. Streator and LaSalle contest for future association meetings. Illinois Valley Traction plans extend toward Ottawa and Princeton. Court and business news cover rail expansion, school mergers, and rural routes growth while urging cheerfulness and thrift.
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Illinois
Et Louis
Iipois
First National Bank of
Cambridge
Henry County
Hereford Breeders Association Brave
LaSalle
Ottawa
Blue Mountains
Oregon
Trimble
Princeton
Illinois Valley Traction Company
Ladd
St Louis
Cairo
Seville
Spain
Black
Board of Supervisors
Burgees Bros
Horsemen
Venona
Champaign County
Urbana
Evans Township Farmers Insurance Co
Robert Gray
Elmer Ward
A. L. Turney
C. A. Garvin
Jt. Shipley
Chillicothe
Walter Lewis
Galesburg
Lone Tree
Providence
Saybrook
McLean County
Eli Perkins
Marshall County
Perry
Bradford Republican
James Chambers
Henry
Rock Island Railroad System
Jim
Tourtaia
Garden of Eden
Whitefield
Chicago Tribune
New York World
P. W. Wilcox
Mendota
Wilcox
Tilinos
Look At
Mt Post G. A. R
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Mr Wheeler Regains Health With Pain Balm Cure
In winter 1898 I was lame in joints and body then bought Chamberlain Pain Balm. From the first application I began to improve and was cured, working steadily all year. R Wheeler Northwood New York. For sale by Dr Powell.
Bucklens Arnica Salve Heals Ulcer On J B Orner
A runaway incident led to a four year leg ulcer that resisted doctors until Bucklens Arnica Salve cured it. Sold for 25c at Powell's drug store. Also promotes Armour's kettle rendered lard by Forrest Bros.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Powell’s
Forrest Bros
Sweden Appeals for Aid as Famine Strikes Elis People
The Swedish king appeals to America for help as Elis famine and pestilence threaten million-dollar needs and seed for spring planting. Citizens urged to organize subscriptions while noting US prosperity and duty to assist distressed nations. Also reports the National House passing a bill to curb import of intoxicating liquor into states under state jurisdiction.
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Illinois
Ohio
Iowa
Peoria
Graff
Peoriia
16Th
Marshall
Putnam
Henry
Sparland
Toluca
Varna
Wenona
Magnolia
McNabb
Granville
Sweden
Oscar
America
Elis
United States
Rand
National House
Supreme Court of Liquor
Prohibition
Rheumatism Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Myotic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming cure in 1 to 8 days. It promises immediate symptom relief after the first dose and lists prices 76 cents and 1.00. Sold by J B and F A Powell. Also notes a Senate bill to raise salaries for supreme, circuit, and district judges with new pay scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldy J. B
F. A. Powell
U.S. Senate
Ode to a Lodge in Evergreen Clime
A poem excerpts a wish for a lodge in a warm clime where coal is never used and summer endures. The lines evoke idealized, perpetual warmth and leisure in a carefree setting.
Early Lip Sore Treated With 8.8.65 Cure
In February 1899 a lump on the lower lip formed then opened after cauterization. After taking seven bottles of 8.8.65 the sore healed completely and no recurrence remained noted by W. P. Brown of Hollands.
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W.P. Brown
Hollands
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J. A. Swemn
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Whitefield, Ill
McKillip Veterinary College
Chicago
W. A Smith
LA Prairie Center
Chicago Veterinary College
Maulfair
Sangam Telephone
Ford Central
Fred
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Freal ‘Estate and
Ins Insurance
Clover & Jacobs
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Binon McMurtrie’s Block
R.S. Bayne
J. J. Herry’s
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Elmer Mooberry
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Jacob
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Jans
Henry, JH
Scabe
Henry Ventral
G. A. Motter
Pool Block
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L. M. Bee
D. A. Camp
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E. S. Ferris
I. D
J. M. ‘Pitzer
G. W. Keller
Undertaker and Embalmer
ASG
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Farmers’ Institute
Dustin Specialty Company
Fifth Avenue
Thompson & Son
Lacon
Warren
Thomas Real
Encoyers Bicke
John Tarter
Henry, II
Tee Articulars
Bett
I. Worley
Board of Trade Gamblers
Oliver White
Toulgb
Totton
Molly’ Stark
Revenue’ Service
Live Stock Breeders and
Smple Corn Growers’ Association
Champaign
H. A. Winter
Jay
Corn Growers’ Association
E. E. Chester
Will H. Young
Athens
H. A’, Winter
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Rock Island Railroad
Moline
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Board of Auditors
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Livingston
Kerrick
Woodford
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Noyes
Bradford
the Weelittles
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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Kussis
Anghol Deeglalex
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N. J
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