Republican views on missions and conventions described
The article surveys Prohibition party activity noting a state convention in Peoria for July 1 with 1769 delegates. It mentions presidential election results, Illinois’ 25 congressional districts, and 25 electoral votes, highlighting shifts in population and political standing behind party and legislative plans.
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Prohibition
Pegris
Algo
Congress
Iol
Illinois
General Assembly
Washington
Phig
New York
Pennsylvania
Insurance of the United States Prosperity
Chairman F H Rowe of the Republican state committee replied to a letter by Senator Gullom and others urging Speaker Sherman to curb party abuses. Rowe denies using his chair to push any candidate and says the letters urging Hopkins for the senatorship were personal and not official.
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F. H. Rowe
Republican State Committee
Gullom
Sherman
Rowe
Hopkins
Representative Hopkins
Compliments for Graftr at Kickapoo Club banquet
A Peoria report notes strong praise for Hon J V Graftr at the Kickapoo Club annual banquet honoring Abraham Lincoln. The Cynquet counted over 400 covers at the National hotel as congressman from the new Peoria district presided with dignity.
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Graff
Lacon
Princeton Republican
J. V. Graftr
Peoria
Abraham Lincoln
National Hotel
Manatmaster Lion
Sosepa
Giall
Tuzewell
Stark
Marshall
Potsham
Bureau
Clhus
Miost
Joe Gratt
Bia
Mr Gratt
Congress
Cost of the new navy in 1883 report
A comprehensive 1883 Navy Department statement lists total construction costs of 00,803,028 and repairs of 0,048,285 for completed vessels. It covers ships under construction including the Kentucky and en route vessels at 1,000,000 each and Timeis Wisconsin and Alabama at 3,760,000 each, with the Oregon the costliest at 6,576,082 and the Massachusetts near 6,047,17.
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United States
Senate
Secretary of the’ Navy
Navy Department
Timeis
Wisconsin
Alabama
Oregon
Massachusetts
Shrike Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Itase
Foot care notice stating relief for corns bunions ingrown nails and sweaty feet. Ad promotes shoe stores and a 256 Avk location with pharmacist brands.
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Allen
Aruggists
It’s Morgan’s at the Chautauqua next summer
A reader recounts a humorous, wandering lantern poem about Morgan’s fame and influence. The narrator encounters various scenes including a mill, a ship, and heaven, each time answered with the refrain that “It’s Morgan’s.”
Forty Fourth Anniversary of Mr and Mrs W W Champ
A 44th wedding anniversary observed on February 18 1902 marks the union of William W W Champ and his wife at the Phileon home in the Ozark region. The event recalls a blizzard day in 1858 when the couple began their life together with family and local officials present.
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W. W. Champ
Thigd Place
Ozark
William W.W. ‘Champ
Bill Doling
Trail of Fame
Jacob
Isaac
William
Phileon Home
the-Oxbow
Putnam County, Ill
Robert Hoover
M. Es
Walter Chalfant
Joseph McCarty
J. P
Lyman Horrom
A. J. Bishop
Has Philson
J. H. “Philson
Mias-Lizzie_Haller
Hoover
W. Chant
McCarty
L. H. Horrom
Thomas Philson
Jw.p
Eureka Springs
Ark
Reminiscence of a Texas School Teacher in 1800s
A reader recalls James Prather who taught Strawn School near Lacon in 1800 and shares memories of pupils, conjugal recitations, and a nostalgic note to a modern teacher. The letter mentions Amelia Shafer and Jane Kunkle and ends with a call to hear from James Citambers.
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Charles
James ¥. Prather
Strawn
Lacon
Greenleaf
Mra
Amelia Shafer
Caltr
James
James Citambers
Ira M Ong
Peru
Studs
Public Schools of
Board of Education
Supt
Ong
Schaefer's News-Recent Offers Wide Stationery Selection
Schaefer's News-Recent announces the most complete stock of stationery tablets books school books and supplies in Marshall county attracting local customers with extensive choices and value.
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Schaefer
Marshall County
Blighted Ambition Ends in Peoria County Jail
Paul Freeman, a 80 year old Sparland resident, desertes the U S army after brief service in the Philippines era. He was arrested in Sparland and jailed in Peoria County after Captain Tripp reported his disappearance. Freeman had earlier worked as telegraph operator and electrician in Cuba and Porto Rico.
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Porto-Rico
Cuba
Paul Freeman
Peoria
United States Army
Uncle Bani
Itis
Jaul Freeman
Sparland
Uba
Porto Juco
Philippines
New York City
Phillippines
Fort Myers
United States Signal Corps
Captain Tripp
Freeman
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Tripp
New Kidney Cure Promises Rapid Relief for Bladder Distress
An advertisement touts a South American remedy called New Great Kidney Cure as giving quick relief for kidney and bladder disease. It claims immediate relief from bladder retention and widespread applicability to men and women, with sale by J. E. Powell and WA Powell.
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J. E
Powell
Roosevelt’s Son Snubs Schoolmates Critics
Young Mr Roosevelt faced sharp remarks from peers after classmates noted mud on his shoes torn trousers and rumpled hair at school. Ope and others debated whether the President’s son should look presentable, prompting a dismissive reply from Roosevelt saying girls don’t know anything.
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Gine
Archie Roosevelt
Yesterny
Ope
Commot
Mr Roosevelt
Chamberlain Pain Balm Healed Northridge Man
Mr Wheeler describes severe rheumatism in winter 1898 saying he was lame in joints all over. After one application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm he began to get well and was cured, later working steadily for years in Northwood New York. Sold by Dr Powell.
Carnegie Guide to Wealth Yet Haste?
The passage cites Andrew Carnegie praising five keys to wealth push courage prudence economy and strict limits on work. It warns against overworking claiming ten hours daily exhausts mind and body and argues small sure profits beat large vain gains.
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Andrew Carnegie
Piedmont Factory Makes Cardboards For Uncle Sam
A small West Virginia plant in Piedmont Mineral County operates six days a week producing oblong cardboard sheets used for messages by diverse people. The facility sits high in the Appalachian mountains near the Maryland line, serving Uncle Sam with monthly shipments.
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Sam
West Virginia
Appalachian
Maryland
Piedmont
Mineral County
Beware Grafters Warns South Dakota Homestead Scam
The Register cites a government land inspector warning of a confidence game targeting laboring men in South Dakota Iowa Wisconsin and beyond. It warns that filings for Indian reservation homesteads are not yet open with a bill pending to open 2300 2400 homesteads. when opened buyers face 2.50 per acre and possible entry by lottery.
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South Dakota
Iowa
Fois
Siinne
Gota
Wisconsin
Gregory County
Congress
Oklahoma
Pierre
Pierre Land District
Standing Rock
Cheyenne
Stanley County
Government Land Office
Itia
Life Saving Patent Medicine and Delinquent Subscriptions
Mrs Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs North Carolina credits Dr Ing’s New Discovery with curing her advanced consumption after seven bottles and praises its effectiveness for coughs colds and bronchitis. Western Kansas editors joke that paying subscriptions in advance ensures a solid obituary notice in a satirical jab at subscriber health and payment.
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Rosa Richardson
Laurel Springs
N. C
Dr Powells Drug—Stere
Western Kansas
Kansas City
Distress cured by South American Nervine claim
Advertisement touts a universal stomach health remedy by masterful Nervine powers from South America. It promises permanent cure for stomach weakness with marvelous relief and immediate impact, claiming success regardless of duration. Sold by a local distributor.
Fire, theft, and civic notes from Wenona and beyond
Reported burglaries in Wenona include a break into the Scott office and a potential home entry with a safe value cited. A Wenona house burned, with minimal contents loss. Local legal notices mention a respite for Joseph Ellsworth Hinckl and the Peoria hanging event. Other items cover El Camps land investments, a Spring Valley plant fire loss, and community movements by Joans W. Leech and Miss Bertha Spohr.
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Niki Éetaene Faille
Marquettebage
Scott
Wenona
Chicago
Hong
Joan W. Leech
Louistent
el Camps
Texay
Port Arthur
Spring Valley
Heller
Joseph Ellsworth Hinckl
Peoria
Henry County
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Thomas_Danaher
Venona
Paris
Baroum & Bailey
Ringling Bros
Buffalo Bill
Colon
Syill
Bertha Spohr
Wrenona
J. H. Taggart
Kas Spohr
Thelyb
Ieaigee
Bureau County
Stop Stop the Blight Stop Stop the Blight
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion to treat plant blight and aid child growth. It markets the product as strengthening weak children and claims it helps them grow and sleep, urging readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowl.
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Bngt
Scott
Scott & Bowl
Pearl St
New
Stan
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