Mail schedule cuts transatlantic to three days in 1899
The item notes a new mail schedule reducing from New York to San Francisco like destinations to three days and twenty two hours. It recalls a decade of slower times and mentions Streeter of the Princeton Record injured with a broken shoulder while noting Republican Senate renomination by acclamation in Minnesota Michigan and Maine. It also discusses military service benefits for a youth entering the regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Wreemoiers
United States
Cushman K Doyle
Minnesota
Jo Stas O Burrows
Michigan
Senmor Eugene Hale
Maine
Irish Leaders in Many Nations Headline Noted in Cosmopolitan
A curious piece discusses leaders described as the cocumber of Irishmen and lists figures like Wolseley in England and the Duke of Te faun in Spain among others. Another article titled The Jews in Jerusalem arouses broad interest for readers with Irish heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolseley
England
Duke of
Tefaun
Spain
O'Brutacheff
Maussix
Tisfe -In- Hungary
Jerusalem
Ohio temperance scheme and rural mail delivery plan
An Ohio man proposes government funded fountains to promote temperance and abstinence by showing the horrors of drink. The piece supports rural free mail delivery, arguing farmers should receive mail at home. It also reports Judge Grosscup ruling that Centaur Co. owns the Castoria label and name, blocking imitation by Pitcher Medicine Co. Duluth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Shail
Congress
Grosscup
United. States
Chicago
Centaur Company
New York City
Osstorin
Chicago House of Hurd, Young & Pierson
Pitchen Medicine Co
Duluth
Samuel Pitcher
Castoria
Calnary of the world and creditor nation status
The text proclaims this country as a vast producer of food, a creditor nation due to export dominance over imports for two years, loaning money to London, Germany and France, with bills of exchange no longer discounted abroad but held domestically for investment. It notes low interest rates and $500 million in securities returned and absorbed by local investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
France
Bank of Moyland
Bank of Berlin
What do the Children Drink
An advertisement promotes a new drink named Grata-o as a substitute for coffee for children. It claims the product is nourishing, made of pure grains, and widely sold in groceries for 160 and 250.
Eighth Annual Marebell County Farmers Institute Opens
The eighth annual Marebell County Farmers Institute met January 4 at Wenona in heavy weather. President Judd opened at 1 30 pm with prayers, welcomes, and a city key presentation. Papers covered sugar beet industry, profitable hog marketing, woman’s position, corn yields, and farm life inducements, followed by discussions and evening addresses by Prof Holden and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satoe
Mareeale
Tarmsas
Marebell County Farmers Institute
Wenona
RW Iliff
Washburn
Jos Miller
Orangle
Mra
ES Forsman
el Paso
Gora Gasture
Frank Morangle
Watseka
Helen M
Mias Plora Iliff
Clarencs Grogwap
Foraman
O J Held
Lacon
F F Thierry
Weno da
Himer Quinn
Henry
A L Turner
Venona
John Shielda
Varna
Champaign
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised in 19th Century Notice
An old advertisement claims One Hundred Dollars reward for a catarrh cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites endorsements from West Trusx Walding Kinnan Marvin and asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Price is 1.60 per bottle with testimonials and Ball's Family Pills promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Trusx
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Ball’s
War on Currency and the dangers of automatic expansion
A historical piece argues against currency reform emphasizing that the nation should not abandon a proven monetary system for automatic elastic expansion. It critiques those who push for new schemes favoring money barons over farmers and warns of wasted effort after a peaceful restoration of protection and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deatr
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Rapid Relief
An advertised remedy claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. The text touts immediate relief and strong benefits after the first dose, sold by Powell druggists and Henry iy Gru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ijd&pe
A-Powell Druggiststlenry Iy Gru
Rev L G Landenburger to preach at New Church next Sunday
Church notices announce Rev L G Landenburger will preach next Sunday at the New Church house of worship with morning discourse on The Ahtistmastide and a holy summarion. An evening New Year’s discourse is planned. Mrs Carpenter leads Christian Endeavor last Sabbath with a useful meeting about A Precious Invitation. The Endeavor Society invites all not attending other services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L G Landenburger
New Church
House of Worship
Carpenter
Christian Endeavor
Endeavor Society
MEB
Charles W Whorrall
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Pearis
Colorado
Whorrall
Varna
George Lloyd
Henry
Mabel Dennis
Jennie Travis
Mt Palatine
Zolla Kellogg
John Rogers
Lieut Hobson
Rogers
Hobson
Ecclesiastes x
New York Christian Advocate
Chicago Record
M. BE
Jesus Christ
Re Suite
Joan Rogers
Grain-O Grain Drink Promoted for All Ages
An ad touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains with mocha like color. It claims no stomach distress for children or adults and notes a price per package. Grocers carry Grain-O and readers are urged to try it amid mentions of local names and favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Henry City Bridge Co examines treasurer's year end accounts
Finance committee certifies Jos Krenz treasurer’s accounts for the year ending December 31, 1598 as correct and asserts the treasury holds 993.95 dollars. W W Heath chairs the committee A S Townsend is tabler. Also includes an unrelated medical advertisement and local birth notices mentioning Hoopeston and a city official, J A Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry City Bridge Co
Jos Krenz
W. W. Heath
A. S. Townsend
Local Weddings Reported in Jan by City Clergy
Jan 4 in this city the marriage of TRY BROWN and PAULINE HATTON by W H Stover. Jan 10 at M parsonage the marriage of NEWLIN EVANS of Enona and ELIZA J HENDERSON of Magnolia by Rev John Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stover
Try Brown
Pauline Hatton
John Rogers
Newlin Evans
Enona
Eliza J. Henderson
Magnolia
Madison Durley 81 Dies. Interment at Henocpio
Obituary notice for Madison Durley aged 81 with interment details. Mentions Lexington Nebraska and Thomas Payne. lists names John Canna 64 and I Gregory with affiliations to Oshkosh Wisconsin. Also references Aden Harden county Iowa and Lyon 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Durley
Henocpio
Lexington
Neb
John Canna
Brothavinian
I. J. Gregory
BCAL
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Grones Brat
Advancs
Leo
Y . Streeter
Wrinceton Record
St. M
Judi
Rey Small
Fasbender
Institute
Judd
Taylor
Wenone
Nebraska
Silinole
HK Smith
Frank M Crangle
U Sepia Preniotas
Pamber
Peta
Carmen
W Haarte Anana
Oats Hamilton
ofFad
EV Lane
Lst
Chas Stockhaus
Jesse Brown
Wenons
V Lane
Kyorly Enons
Alfred Judd
Wenong
J Brown
Bettie White
Saa
George Moneer
Forsman Theocorn
M Linsoln
O G Peeee Ees
Sterrett
J Leavitt
Wil Rrey
Garren
I L Jones
R Kinnear
W J Davis
H J Gregory
Joan Kens
Henry City Bridge Company
Tor
Indebiédnese
Aceceas
Powell
Opbn
Thin City
Hiram Hun
Hoopeston
Ch As
Chaky
Hon J A.jones
Abba Ate
Mayers Atrenme
Julione
Ana Moonsgavye Aeses
Jos. N. Kuenz
Henry Mai
Provinics
Winsorseeree
Beast
Mundaye
Buding Pore
Ees Andersigned
Aix
Maile
Caledonia
A. Wihnce
Timothy
Martin King
He Gresser’ Realdenice
Luois
Hwa
L. Case
Wartz
Icu'olocka
Rae
T Ware
Duke's
Uneida
Libuggs
Nex Deering
Hayés
Honslow
Little Yankee Gang
Spader
Plymouth
Tosteves
Hiversite
Maple Riverside
Fred B. Dawson
Samuel L. Case
Dawson
Clerk
Dan Peterson
Eloria
Granville
Peanolde
Muleh
Jersey
Abe
Gean Tal Peterson
P. Cnurip & Son
B. Albert
School Street
Hocline
Hartley
Henry Cleuy
Smail
Stave Andi
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