For Sale Farm and Homes in Minnesota Lands
For sale two good houses centrally located with reasonable terms. A new residence and barn priced at 2500. A sod six room house 750. Also farm lands including Cook Homestead 169 acres and timber lands eight miles east of Lacon, plus 575 acre farm in Stouben township at 10000. John Hartley tours Central Minnesota lands monthly from Henry Illinois with excursions first and third Tuesday.
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Watercott's Corner
Lacon
Camp Grove
Monler
Stouben Township
Henry
Town
John Hartley
Minnesota
John Hartley Henry
Ill
Repeal of Spanish War Taxes Heads to House
The Ways and Means Committee reports a bill repealing all Spanish war taxes except the tea and mixed flour levies. The tax on mixed flour ends, July 1, while tea ends January 1 next year.
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Ways and Means Committee
House
Criticism of Chicago Tribune over governor banner at Rock Island delight
Republican papers of the 14th district attack the Tribune for implying Gov Yates is opposed to them. A governor picture featured at the Rock Island love feast, but officials deny personal ambitions were endorsed. Sterrett and Wood reportedly blocked a grand jury recommendation for a new Lacon jail, stalling a tax levy to beautify the city.
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Chicago Chronicle
Yates
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Illinois River
la Salle
Chicago Tribune
14Th Congressional District
Rock Island
Tribune
Edward Sterrett
Tim Wood Jr
Grand Jury
Lacon
Henry Duchesne
Sterrett
Wood
Discharge of Pontiac Reformatory Doctor Sparks Outcry
The Inter Ocean reports sensational affidavits accusing Dr Marshall of brutal treatment of inmates at the Pontiac Reformatory. Inmates, some on parole, testify to abuse. Marshall was discharged by trustees but remains as physician via an injunction. If charges prove true, he will be ousted to restore harmony.
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Chicago
State Politics Rumors Signal New State Ticket Talk
Springfield dispatch reports a February Chicago meeting of Republican leaders discussing candidates for the spring state ticket. Len Small leads for treasurer with Whittemore a fallback. Bayliss, Mrs Clara Smith, and Walter Kimsey among contenders for superintendent. Oliver Page Cadwallader and Chris Mamer eyed for supreme court clerk. university trustees’ nominations to be decided last minute.
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Springfield
Guy Yates
Cook County
Chicago
William Lorimer
Bidwell
Magerstadt
W. A. Northcott
Robert B. Fort
Lacon
A.L. French
Chapin
Ed Curtis
Grant Park
Dan Hogan
Mound City Grain Register
John H. Miller
McLeanboro
Len Small
Kanakee
Insane Asylum
Howard M. Snap
Joliet
L. T. Hoy
Woodstock
State Board of Pharaacy
Hopins
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Alfred Bayliss
Clara Smith
Pulaski County
Walter Kimsey
Perry County
The
Supreme Court
Oliver, Page
Metropolis
Albert D. Cadwallader
Lincoln
Chris Mamer
A Political Proposal From a County Suitor
A rising local politician candidate proposes to win a sweetheart via a mock political campaign. He vows fair and honorable methods, favors a gold standard of love, and asks for a caucus with her mother. The reply declares ratification by unanimous nomination and asks him to come for the date.
Harry D Runnells Organizes Noted Lacon Study
Harry D Runnells organizes a notable Lacona study group focused on the vio de?
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Harry D Runnells
Southern Trip plans and travel tips for February excursion
James Chambers outlines details for an organized February 18 trip from Peoria to Parsons and beyond. The note covers departure times, ticketing, possible detours to Kansas and Oklahoma, and guidance to enjoy the journey, with remarks on investment opportunities in Texas and a humorous hint about provisions.
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Burt
Henry
Peoria
Main Street
Court
House
Parsons
Kansas
Scott
Stong
St Louis
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Houston
Beaumont
Why Pneumonia Is So Fatal Says Bloomington Doctor
A Bloomington physician notes pneumonia and lung fever are unusually fatal this winter. He cites multiple possible causes and urges aggressive treatment within the first 24 to 86 hours of initial symptoms to relieve lung congestion and improve chances of recovery.
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Bloomington
Forestry Concern Over Timber Cut Near Sparland
A letter to the editor laments rapid cutting of bottom timber and upland oaks around Sparland for props to coal mines. The writer warns of loss of young growth, asks for government forestry action, and compares local hills to barren mountains, urging protection to prevent future ruin.
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Sparland
Henry Repulican
Bro
Burt
Forestry Bureau
Illinois Valley
Alleghany Mountains
Taos
Laconcer
Princeton Republican
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Advert follows claim of rapid relief from kidney and bladder disorders in six hours using the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It targets both genders and promises instant relief from urinary retention. Available from J KE and F A Powell, druggists.
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J, KE
F. A. Powell
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Pierce
Mr. Chas, Fross
City OF
Chicago Journal
Illinois
D. D. Ross
South Adams
Jay Duo
Onor
Thompson & Son
Lucan
Jeanses
Hentore Gray
George Burt
George A. Burt
George Burt & Son Editors and Publishers
Catenesensen OO
Republican Office
Editors
McKinley
John C. Black
George Torrance
State Reformatory
Pontiac
Torrance
Supreme Court of Illinois
Ottawa
Mt Vernon
U. S
Marshal Ames
Roosevelt
Washington
United States Senate
Scotts Emulsion
Scott & Bowne
New York
Editor
James Chambers
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
DRS
C. O. Hook
Joan Brannan
Cherokee Co
Cherokee
Iowa
Hook
Camp House
G. W. Herrick & Co
Lynn
Mass
Hutchins-Lincoln Co
AVING
East Park Row
W.h.stever
Milton R. Holler
Henry’s Market
Henry, III
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