Midwestern Prominence in National Affairs Highlighted
The article notes the rise of the middle west in national politics with two cabinet members and other leaders from Hawkeye state and argues for Republican policy benefits. It recalls Gen Miles receiving a War Department reprimand, a general precedent set by Gen Phil Sheridan in 1864 during Stanton’s tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Mint
Senate
Hawkeye State
Washington
Inter Ocean
Miles
War Department
Phil Sheridan
Stanton
Lodge Plan for Government Building and Tunnel Connection
Senator Lodge proposes a two story government building to house state dinners on the lower floor and Cabinet rooms upstairs with an underground tunnel to the White House which would serve as the President’s private residence. Admiral Dewey supports the majority report except on blockade findings. Montana forms an irrigation commission to reclaim arid land and irrigate 33,000 acres, selling 160 acre tracts with 10 yearly payments at 6 percent.
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Senator Lodge
White House
Montana i6
Arid Land Grant Commission
Montana
Tragedy of the War and Sampson's Varied Legacy
The Minneapolis Tribune argues the war tragedy lies in Admiral Sampson’s absence at Santiago. It lauds his work, notes political clouds, and says history will judge his true contribution as commander in chief amid hindrances and misfortune. It contrasts Sampson with Dewey and cites Panama canal commission remarks favoring the Panama route despite high price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
Spain
Admiral Sampson
Santiago
Tribune
the Tribune
Dewey
Manila Bay
Schley
Shafter
Sampson
Isthmian Canal Commission
Nicaragua
M. Hutin
Panama
Canal Commission
Panama Canal Company
Congress
Panama Company
Peoria Journal
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Home Cure for Consumption
This ad claims Dr King's New Discovery cures coughs colds and lung diseases without exile to a warmer climate. It guarantees relief from the first dose and reports astounding cures with continued use. Trial bottle offered at Dr Powell's City drug store with 50 cent and one dollar sizes guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Dr Powell
Dr Powell’s City Drug Store
Railroad Excursions on Sale for January and February
R. R. Excursions tickets will be on sale via R.T. and PL OR R R stations on January 7 and 21 and February 6 and 18. Price is two dollars plus one fare to the usual territory. G. Vale, Station Agent.
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R. R
G. Vale
Post Office Disclaims Subscription Change
Washington dispatch notes the post office department rejects claims that second class subscriptions must end after prepaid periods and directs postmasters to inform publishers that no such change has occurred for legitimate second class publications.
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Washington
Post Office Department
South American Nervine Tonic Promises Cure For Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts a tonic claimed to permanently cure stomach weakness and indigestion. The copy asserts immediate relief and universal applicability, promising reliable outcomes with the first dose and safe use, sold by J. B. and F. A. Powell, druggists.
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J. B
F. A. Powell
Grammar in Rhyme: Nine parts of speech overview
A playful stanza lists articles nouns adjectives pronouns verbs adverbs conjunctions prepositions and interjections. It explains how each part of speech functions in sentences and notes they collectively teach reading writing and speaking.
Emulsion Aids Mother and Baby Nourishment
A historic note describes using a milk based emulsion for mothers with poor milk supply and for babies. It recommends small doses for infants and larger amounts for older children, dissolved in milk, promising rapid nourishment benefits for both mother and child.
Inheritance Tax Dilemma In Benson Estate
The Princeton Record notes Illinois inheritance tax law uncertainty as county judges must set precedents. Alanson Benson of Arispie left a $189,979.11 estate with real and personal components and varied bequests to his daughters Mrs Clara Gardner and Mrs Sarah Cushing. A trust fund for Marjory Batery prompts questions on current taxation and potential future liability to the state. Judge Skinner aims to resolve the complex point of law.
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Alanson Benson
Illinois
Arispie
Clara P. Gardner
Tiskilwa
Sarah L. Benson
Cushing
Yankton
Gardner
Marjory Battery
Skinmer
Princeton
Distressing stomach disease cured by South American Nervine Tonic
Advertises a tonic claimed to cure stomach ailments with immediate relief. Promises permanent health, urging invalids to try the remedy with bold assurances and speedy results. Credit claimed by J Band Ff A Pow elly.
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Powelly
Not Inchautve. Featherstone-Come and the sister question
A fragmented snippet from Brooklyn Life and other papers mixes quips about a sister, a hand delivering a quarter, and who counts in inheritance. It references Homer Flatt Raphael Daubeny receiving 30000 from Goldson for a painting and a quip from N Y World. The Washington Star cites a duke and American aristocracy rumor about con barons.
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Inchuatve
Featherstone
Bobbie
Brooklyn
America
Washington Star
A Cure for Lumbago Cham Chamberlain’s Pain Balm Sold at City Drug
W. C. Williamson of Amherst Virginia suffered lumbago for over a year and found relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, unlike all other remedies. The product is sold at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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W. C. Williamson
Amherst, Va
Chamberlain
Dr Powell
City Drug Store
Three-I Railroad sale to Lake Shore likely finalized
Reports confirm sale of control of the Indiana Illinois & Iowa railroad to the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern company. Details of price are withheld though. Vanderbilt interests reportedly paid a large sum to gain a feeder line running from Clinton, Iowa to St Joseph, Michigan via South Bend. Vice President W C Brown denies the rumor but negotiations appear active.
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Indiana, Illinois & Iowa Railroad
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Company
Elkhart
Toledo
Vanderbilts
South Bend
Ind
Cinton
St Joseph
Michigan
W. C. Brown
Lake Shore
Remarkable Cure of Croup Saves Little Boy
A mother credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her son in Inwood Iowa. She describes severe breathing trouble, giving doses every ten minutes, struggling to clear phlegm, and credits the medicine with his survival. Available at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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Chamberlain
A. EB. Steere
Goodwin
8. D
Joel Demont
Inwood, Towa
Dr Powell
City Drug Store
Lumber for Sale at River Lumber Yard
Forrest Bros offer 15,000 feet of oak elm and cottonwood lumber for sale at the river lumber yard.
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Forrest Bros
Free Heart Disease Treatment Offer By Mail
Readers offered Dr Miles Individual Treatments claimed to cure heart disease with associated symptoms. The ad touts twenty five years of research, a large patient base, and free advice by mail. It invites afflicted individuals to request two dollars and fifty cents worth of free treatment and to mention the paper.
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Miles
Sant
M. Buck
Rabbiul
Minn
Chicago
J.S. Zent
Indianapolis
New York Life Insuramce Co
United States
Canada
Mexico
South America
Alaska
Africa
New Zealand
CHE Dr. Franklin Mines Association
State Street
Administrator's Notice Estate of Samantha E Locke Deceased
Estate of SAMANTHA E Locke deceased invites all claimants to present claims to Marshall County Illinois County Court at La Con Court House. Claims must be filed by the first Monday of March 102 with the administrator G Monroe Looke. Debtors to the estate should pay promptly.
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Samantha FE. Locke
Samantha E. Locke
Marshall County
Ulinois
Court House
Lacon
A. D
G. Monroe Looke
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Dualde
Republican’ Office
Editors’ Residence
Henry
Roosevelt
Middle West
Republican Party
Cienfuegos
Henry Republican
SION
Scott & Bowne, Chemists
New York
Sawmill Lake
Henry Lock
Illinois River
Lay
Homer Flatt
Raphael Daubeny
Old Goldson
Ryder Carr
N. Y. World
Croup
Franklin Miles
M. D
LL. B
Carroll B. Welton
Peoria
Masonic Temple
Peoria, Ill
Serrick
Herrick
Hutchint-Lincoln CO
Henry, Ill
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