Various 1890s Notes and Observations From Public Life
A compact collection of era items includes medical quips on colons, U S political aims in Hawaii, Mark Twain's European visit, bird shooting schemes in Florida, bank bond debates, San Antonio deaths, 1898 mercantile collapse figures, librarian Spofford on periodicals, Queen Victoria’s triplet bounty, alibi cases, and reflections on the World Fair’s White City as lasting prophecy rather than mere stage scenery.
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White City
White
Henry council proceedings February 5 1894
Regular Henry Illinois city council meeting to discuss minutes bills treasurer reports and various ordinances. Officials include Mayor Forrest Aldermen Frommel Camp Brown Dauber Helper Harrington and city clerk Stever. Ordinances 119 120 121 address awning removal public nuisance and climbing railroad cars.
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Henry
Council Chamber
B. ¥. Forrest
John ‘Dauber
Alex Brown
Chas Fromme
Geo. Helper
Chas A. Camp
T. L. Haington
W. H. Stever
E. P. Harney
Sity
Ald
Ald Brown
Michael Murray
Elias Herr
J. E
FA. Powell
L. A
L. A. Meier & Son
Jos Schick
Frank Krenz
W.E. Bush
E. P. Harvey
Henry Electric Co
Geo Keller
Ald Camp
Ald Frommel
Henry Grosser
Old Town
Ald Helper
Davos
Oakley
Ald Dauber
Ald Frommer
Forrest
Denry
Edwards
Second
Mast Park Row
Mey
State of
Illinois
B.F. Forrest
W. H. Stevor
City
Ald Harrington
Brown
Dayber
Frommel
Camp
Helper
Harsington
City of
Nayor-Forrest
Dauber
Harrington
B. F. Forrest
B. I. Mornest
W. HL. Steven
Quips and Quirks in a Flamboyant Nightlife
A parade of witty exchanges and social foibles is recounted from a lively up town corner scene. A flashy young man boasts a versatile girl as fin de sizzle, others question phrasing, and readers glimpse humorous interludes from satirical panels and comic vignettes.
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Fin de Sizzle
Fin de Sozzle
Buffalo Express
Campaign push for Illinois river deepening and dam removal urges Congress
President Alt Gerdes of the canal commissioners writes to the Chicago Herald urging Cook County citizens to back Congressional funds to dredge and deepen the Illinois river channel especially between dams. He argues dams cause sediment buildup, hindering navigation in low water, and supports removing dams as future plans. Also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment and various local notices and ads.
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Alt Gerdes
Board of Canal Commissioners
Chicago Herald
Cook County
Congress
Minois River
Illinois River
Illinois
Ilinois
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Turkeys
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A. B. Wilson
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Symouth Rocks
George Vail
Henry, OL
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Adtirons
Republi Henry, III
Willis
Dole
United States
Mark Twain
Europe
William
Thousand Islands
Florida
Bcxens
New York
San Antonio
San Antone
Spofford
Washington
Henry Ponsonpy
Tria
Tural
George Kirby
Police Department of
St. Louis
Kirby
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Louisiana
J. H. Adkinson
Disosway
Ald ‘Brown
Tressurer
Reed
W. H. Stover
Ely
N. Y. Press
Tandy
Mrs. Dimling
Amy
Miss Dimling
Mrs. de Style
N. Y
St. Lord Stonebrake
Cabe
Dolly
Ballard
Powell's Drug Store
Western Trail
Rew Ke Talmed
Pacific Railway
Lyon Gratis
Albert Favorite
Arkansas City
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Chamberlain
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Boo Moth
C.*. Davis
Bloomfold iIn
Farmer
J. W. Nioso
Rand
Keystone Watch Case Co
Philadelphia
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Santor Cus
N. K. Fairbank & CO
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