Swindlers Exposed In Investment Scam Panic Warns Public
The article warns readers about a large scale swindle run by Ken all Co Fleming Merriam and others who sold $10 stock promising monthly dividends that grew to $50 $100 and beyond. Postmaster general Howe halted mail use cutting off funds and forcing a quick exit while investors across the country seek refunds.
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Roca
Deatgnto ‘Kiiavén
Trafer
Kenall & Co
Fleming & Merriam
Cudnore & Co
Aum
Jones
Smith
Heyond
Seacress
Dan Tay
Post Office Department
Washington
P. M
Howe
Ube
Chicago
Canada
Scotland
Gaying
Ray
Reading
P. O
Illinois Road Funding Proposal Aims for State Support
A letter argues for using Illinois Central Railroad revenue as a road fund to aid farming counties. Proposed plan would match county taxes with state funds, excluding Chicago, to build better roads, asserting state finances allow such programs and urging legislature action. The author believes all counties would welcome this aid.
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Coatrifon
Theexpro
Mather
Silinoia
Illinois
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Springfeld
Roadea
Maake Ft
Chicago Tribune
Marehall County
Innots Central Railroad
Cook County
Swearing Contraband In Civil War Cavalry Farce
A humorous Civil War tale from The Republican describes a mixed interview with a vigorous contraband named Tom Benton in Iowa cavalry camp Tennessee. An impulsive corporal subjects him to a mock oath about the constitution coffee and kitchen duties ending with a parade drum and Benton being sworn in as chief of Company K.
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Let Lowa
Tennessee
Dixie
United States
Africa
Massa
Cheecargo
Flere
Tom Benton
1St
Lows Cavalry
Free trial of King’s New Discovery for lung sickness
Notice offers a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery at A. A. Powell’s drug store for sufferers of consumption and related lung ailments. The ad claims it will positively cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever hoarseness and throat or lung diseases.
Local Notes Chronicle Bureau County and Peoria News
Rural and city items include Bureau county reports of 57 inmates at the poorhouse and cattle losses from cold in northern townships. Peoria notes cover a new hotel costing 250000, government building site fencing, J C Green & Son boot stock assignment, and local deaths.
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Tiskilwa
Clark Gray
Bureau County’ Agricultural
Bureau County Poorhouse
Wenona
Lombard Bower
Galesburg
Peoria
Elmwood
Grand Army of the
Danville
Bureau County
Jacob Kerech
Pennsylvania
Peorila
J. C. Green & Son
Jacob Harsh
Arthur Bryant
Princeton
Hoe
Tata Willam Cullen Bryant
New York
John Bryant
Denne
Frank Birkenbauer
Jackson
John McKinatry
la Salle
James Kelly
Mr Bronson
Part
Mra Houston
Oeage Township
Anti Monopoly Convention Call For National Delegate Conference
The Illinois Anti-Monopoly League issues a July 4 1883 Chicago conference call to form a new party advocating legitimate industry. It invites supporters of restricting corporate power land reform gambling limits bankers control direct election of federal leaders and plain government to send delegates from districts territories and congressional districts. Prominent Illinois California Iowa Nebraska Kansas Minnesota and other states back the effort.
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Illinois Anti-Monopoly League
Caltore
Chicago
Realdant
Unitedtates
District of Columbia
United States
Illinois
California
Owa
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
Lent sermon and notices mix from church to commerce
The page mixes a Lent homily from Bishop Burgess urging devotion and loyalty to the Church with notices and ads. It includes medical balm endorsements from Ely and a physician’s praise for Ely's Dream Balm. It concludes with a legal note on county bridge funding and a reference to Haroess's Legal Adviser.
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Depression S
An 19th century advertisement urges readers to take Electric Bitters to overcome depression and various health woes. It claims improved appetite, vitality, pain relief, and renewed strength, noting a 50 cent price per bottle from J. Powell.
Court Notices and Real Estate Transfers in County Records
Legal notices record estate settlements and guardian actions, including March and February terms, with ad ministration notifications by mail and claimants to estates. Register of real estate transfers lists decedents, heirs, and deeds, plus births and marriages, and a forecast of paper rail developments with rail technology claims.
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Tees Birz
J. Ziated
Ong
Bag
Fudge
Jan SS
Tad Watt Alaim
Jar 99
Willis S Honge
Admi
Orsemus Culver
Wayland Ross
Minor
Borilla Rogs
Taraxinae credited with curing wife’s indigestion
A Johnson County Indiana clerk reports his wife suffered through spring and summer from torpid liver and indigestion. After two doses of Taraxinae her health fully restored. He notes continued use for two bottles and praises the remedy. For sale at Drs Powell Oity Drugators.
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Circuit Court
Johnson Co
Ind
Mra A. Delfer
Seane M. Thompson
Drs Powell Oity Drugators
John A Logan Praised As War Hero In Democratic Paper
The Fulton Democrat defends John A Logan against claims he was a traitor at the war’s outset. It notes Logan served as a Union soldier and a gallant officer and argues Republicans should ignore assaults. The piece lauds his Senate bearing and respect from many in and outside his party.
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Fulton
John A. Logan
Illinois
A. Logan
Republican Party
Logan
Free Sample of Brown's Expectorant at Powell's Drug Store
The notice advertises a free sample bottle of Brown's Expectorant from Powell City Drug Store. It claims the remedy cures coughs hoarseness whooping cough and early consumption and is a safe pleasant scientist prepared throat and lung medicine. Also mentions Living Age issues and literary content from Lottell & Co. Boston as publishers.
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Drs Powell's
Brown
Powell City
Fobl Ly
Free Trial Bottle of King’s New Discovery Offered
Public notice invites all to visit J E and A Powell’s drug store for a free trial bottle of King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat ailments. The advertisement promises the remedy cures coughing colds asthma bronchitis and related issues at no cost.
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Weiss
W. H. Kister
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Singer Sewing Machine
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Harnens
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Henry, Il
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Xle
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Cedar County
Pion
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Thomas J. Btone
Towa
Foision Kar
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Page
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