Money Republican and Democratic notes on politics and markets
The issue discusses the Democratic State Central Committee decision to hold the state convention on May 17 and urges Republicans to nominate strong local candidates. It notes gold shipments from Australia, advertising efficacy, Mexico’s gold output, and shifting factors lowering corn prices due to cotton seed oil use. Estimates of Illinois emigration to Alaska and a Chicago Times Herald forecast anchor the economic commentary.
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Democratic State Central
Chicago
Chicago Times-Herald
Illinois
Alaska
CO. Wood Davis
Congressman Reeves' Early Life and Politics Highlighted
A profile notes James Reeves, now representing La Salle district, taught school in Sugar Grove Whitefield, later studied law in Streator, and rose in law and politics. It reports the Republican State Central Committee meeting in Springfield to mobilize a vigorous campaign, praising past wins and tariff-induced shifts. It also surveys intellectual progress in the United States, with university extension courses and a new college education model via Cosmopolitan magazine, attracting many applicants for correspondence courses.
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Reeves
la Salle
Congress
Sugar Grove
Whitefield
Streator
Republican State Central Committee
Springfield
United States
Cosmopolitan
Takir
Penitentiary Coal Mine Visit Described in Detail
Albert N. Tyler details a trip to the Lansing Kansas state penitentiary coal mines guided by Superintendent Gray. He and guard Harnest ride a bird cage 800 feet into the mine, observe the main entry, stables, train dispatch, and divisions, meet officers McGregor and Ryan, and witness convicts loading coal from a 22 to 24 inch seam across 28 miles of rail, ending back in daylight.
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Albert N. Tyler
C. H. Tyler
Kansas
Harnest
Clay Center
Mr Earnest
Mr Gray
Grey
Fansad
Chris
McGregor
Barber County
McKinley
Mark
Hanna
White House
Ryan
Kingatta
Gray
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Mercury Warning in Advert
Warning against mercury based remedies for catarrh notes that mercury damages smell and the system. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as the internal remedy and urges buyers to seek genuine products. Also mentions Wall’s Family Pills as a best option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Tolédo
Ohio
Droggiste
Vywall
Bright Skies in the West series to profile the Middle West
Harper’s Weekly launches a seventeen installment series on the Middle West titled Bright Skies in the West. Franklin Matthews, an experienced journalist, prepares the articles to present reliable information about the region and aims to win readers for The Nation’s Journal.
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Middle West
Harper's Weekly
Franklin Matthews
West
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Heals Cripple Creek Man
After the Cripple Creek fire I suffered a severe cold that resisted many remedies. Three small bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved both cold and cough, especially suitable for high altitude. Sold by Dr Powell.
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Cripple Creek
Slenderson
Daily_Advertiser
Colo
Dr Powell
Mississippi Blue Rock Club Shoot In Bum Park
The Mississippi Blue Rock Club shoot held Monday in Bum Park drew a large crowd and proved highly engaging. Chas N. Jenks won the contest and a box of ten cent cigars presented by O. A. Manning after scoring 20 of 25 among 26 participants. Henry youths extend congratulations to Jenks for his win over 25 competitors who will wear the club medal in 1808.
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Bum” Park
Chas N. Jenks
O. A. Manning
Regi Catarrh Cure Promoted by Ely's Cream Balm
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as an effective 10 cent trial for catarrh with a fall size 50 cents. It claims to stop mucus drainage, improve voice and hearing, and notes the cure is available from Exy Bros at 661 Warren St. New York City. A second item mocks slander and ends with a lawyer punchline in a brief dialogue.
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Eily
Exy Bros
N. Y
Ely
Lincoln praised as a great emancipator in eloquent tributes
The passage compiles quotes praising Abraham Lincoln from J A De Jano and Henry Ward Beecher. It lauds his uneducated background yet moral leadership and his ability to empathize with people, urging perseverance toward liberty and lasting peace.
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Harvard
Yale
J. A. de Jano
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Henry Ward Beecher
Combination Subscriptions Offer From The Henry Republican
The Henry Republican presents new subscriber and advance pay plan bundles including The Weekly Inter Ocean and The Farm Journal with options totaling $1.00. Additional guides and combined offers are listed with varied prices and included publications as a value package for readers.
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Henry Republican
Inter Ocean
The
Farm Journal
Henry Republi
Eevenlares
Pees Judd
Remedy Claims Quick Relief for Kidney Bladder Pain
Newspaper advert touts New Great South American Kidney Care as relieving pain in bladder kidneys and back within six hours. It promises prompt relief for both men and women and says it relieves water retention almost immediately. Sold by JE&E A Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je&e A Powell
Mismatched Weather Delays Red Oak Nuptials Honor Couple
Miss Lena B Winger and William Haysengager wed at the bride’s home due to rain at Red Oak NL. The ceremony featured Ora Wolf of Dixon and John Winger as attendants, with Rev G Gasser officiating and a plentiful reception. The bride’s niece Mrs Dr Watson of Put naw Lit notes family ties.
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Lena B. Winger
Wm Haysengager
Evangelical Church of ‘Red Oak
Ora’ Wolf
Dixon
John Winger
Miss Ora
Nous
Ibea
Tiuraiay
Chree-To
Mra Dr Watson
Putnaw
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