Civil Service Reform Debate in 1872 Campaign Winds
The Republican column argues against sweeping civil service reform, praising past administration and warning reformers may undermine Republican gains. It discusses loyalty to Grant, party factions, and the risks of rewarding incompetence while noting historical contrasts with the Democratic Party and Jackson era.
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Grant
Fegard
Democratic Party
Tim
Persens
Floyd “Thompson
Liscoln
Aghele
Ingegrere
Andrall
Jackson
Caves
Chicago
State of Illinois
Odd Fellows Va
Farmers Gain Right to Sell Produce Across Markets
The bill from Michigan’s legislature grants farmers, fruit growers, and gardeners the right to sell their farm produce in any usual market and in any quantity without state or local licenses, with city authorities allowed to prohibit street obstructions. It also clarifies that liquor sales remain governed by existing laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minoig
Noted Illinois farmer Mike Kitterman’s 40 year rise to wealth
An elderly and prosperous Illinois farmer near Tiskilwa, Mike Kitterman, arrived in 1820 from Kentucky with little, crossed the Illinois River by improvised raft, settled on a vast landhold, raised cattle hogs and sheep, and built a fortune by feeding grain rather than selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kitterman
Tiskilwa
Illinois
Mr Kitterman
Illimere
Kentucky
Peoria
Norve
Lemon
Ile
Illnois
Prain
List of Letters Remaining Uncalled For at the Franklin Post Office
Week ending January 4 1872 shows uncalled letters including Tergantz L Moffett Carte D Putten & Rudle Halblebfo Julian Terril Miss M Maloy Milas L Waters Morgan B Walsh N Norberg and 3 others. Also an advertisement for manhood and marriage guidance and imported English goods from Warner's Proprietory Medicine Company with wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenry
Tergantz L ’ Moffett
Putten
Rudle
Photographs and Gems At Lowe’s Picture Gallery
Mr A Nott of Kevanes rents W W Lowe's Picture Gallery. Ilesias brings seven years of art experience promising pleasing work in all branches. Rooms over Dr Powell's Drug Store offer oil and watercolor paintings. Signed 21 1871 6m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nott
Kevanes
W. W. Lowe
Ilesias
Drs. Powell
Wilhoff's Anti-Periodic. A Cheap Cure For Malaria
The advertisement touts Wilhoff's Anti-Periodic as a cheap remedy for malaria and its symptoms. It claims the medicine is effective against chills, fever, enlarged spleen, biliousness, and other malarious conditions. Endorsed by physicians, the note urges people to try it and request a refund if not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emall Dever
Bilbowyer
Marital Notices From The City Church Ceremony Details
A marriage notice lists Frank Schneider wed to Miss Maggir Atenasepin at a Catholic church in the city officiated by Rev MM Week. Also noted are Chris Tier of Aiknonee and Miss Maggie ious of Granville with a ceremony by Rev D. T. Wilnow. William Lantz and Miss Nancy Fe Linn Bit of Granville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. Week
Frank Schneider
Maggir Atenasepin
D. T. Wilnow
Christier
Aiknonee
Miar
Maggie Ious i Granville
Alao
William Lantz
Nancy FE. Linn Bit
Granville
Local death notices from Putnam and nearby towns
Died in Tlonnopin on December 28 is Johnn Trask about 10. In Magnolia township Putnam county December 27 is Robert Bell about 68. In Davenport Town a carfat torar incident in November claims an infant, and December 23 Omarlin M. aged. Ostrich Alice B. Kirk and grandchildren of Henry Kirk of Whitefield mentioned.
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Tlonnopin
Jownn Trask
Magnolia Township
Putnam County
Robert Bell
Davenport
Omarlix M
Mon Gael
Alice B. Kirk
Henry Kirk
Whitefield
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the Republican
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Thurs AN
IVIL
Wil
Senstér Fenton
Congress
Treasury
Internal Revenue Departments
Post Office
Chicago Journa
Mayney
Streator
Pontiac
Monticello
Bement
Windsor
Effingham
Spritgfeld & Illinois Southern Railroad
Fairbury
Fox River
Our‘state
Ohio River
Dee
J. E
Iy Powelle
City Drug Store
Thurrlayerreaenst
Drs Whittier
St. Charles
St Louis
W. Wels & On
Warner
V. Wels & Hen
Marshall County
Wilhoff
Snach
Putsam County
Wight Morgan
Truespar
Danley
Umay
Uoge
Fleury
R. Mallery
Edwards Street
Kamuxal Hoover
Meary
Indianapolis
Bryant & Stratton
R. JT Brown
A. LL Zouthard
Ind
Peru Beer Company
Northwest
Bernard Yapagar
John Koc
Gaskiel ‘Kiroadgessn RR
Charles Ball
Eliel & Co
LaSalle
Geo. Ball
Pat. Moenteh
Jacob Gack
Auguse Txelzer
Anton Graser
Pool
Jones
Seaedioani
Felps
Pencost
Sage & CO
Boots & Shoes
Alaska
Spoon River
Regulator
Rochester
New York
E.H. Hutchins
Burt's
J. Ss
Burt
News Dealer
Ealor
Broadway
New “York
Grapwornes
Yosemite
Hote
Erijal
Ken. McNeal
Weya
Munbar
L. Kaufman’s
Hituy
Lew Ey
Ammenitios
William Sample
Og . Whitefield, Marshall
Co. WA
Vacomber
Meory
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