Henry Republican Advertising and Local Civic Note
The Henry Republican urges emphasis on newspaper ads paralleling other purchases for satisfactory results. It highlights political content including support for the Australian ballot law and calls readers to read the Winter program of the Marshall County Horticulturists Society. The paper notes a column reprint and references a Joliet Republican item on a “Big Ditch Fraud.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Horticulturs Society
Republican
Joliet
Joseph Clark Farms
Saratoga
Marshall County
Wolo
the Olives
Batcore
James Ib C. Tanquary
Salt boom for Kingman as 400 ton shipment leads local wealth
Kingman Kansas celebrates a Crystal Rock Salt Co shipment of 20 cars of rock salt east of the city. The article notes 400 tons at 20 tons per car, claims huge profits and local employment, with potential export to Kansas City and Omaha. The piece argues Kingman will become a major salt center, surpassing rivals in Michigan New York and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Kan
N. Moffett
Kingotan
Kansas
Crystal Rock Balt Co
Kansas City
Omaha
Rock Salt Company
United States
Krogman
Kings
Michigan
New York
Louisiana
Hutchinson
McPherson Lyons
New Church for the Disciples in Henry Ready to Rise
The community applauds Elder T A Boyer and the Disciples movement now numbering about 55 on the church roll. A building committee is chosen to erect a new church with seating for 200 plus a chancel vestibule baptistry and dressing rooms. Fundraising committee is tasked to solicit contributions to place the project on a permanent basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T A Boyer
Boyer
J. I. Speck
Henry
J MM. Kirkpatrick
Richard Wungbop
Joh M Thompson
John Wherry Jr
Putnam Co Farmers Institute Discusses Road Tax Fruit Crops and Rail Policies
The Jam. 5 meeting opened with debates on farmer legislation including state railroad control and taxes, and a plan to fund license fees via county treasury. Speakers advocated thorough tile drainage costs, better highways, fruit production, and lighter housework through co op services. Resolutions supported Australian ballot, elected agriculture board, rail competition, English language education, and abolishing the state tax board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Co
Farmers’ Institute
Jam
John Swaney
U. S
State Board of Equalization
County Treasury
D. Fisher
Granville
Gunn
la Salle
J H. Winship
Swaney
Sherman
Wall Street
Farwell
Brice
K Smith
O. Wilson Ann
Mr Guon
Beavfeet & Tauna
J. Winship
Albert
Aug Shepherd
J B
Glew
W. Durley
Henneple
Fisher
Durley
L. Mile
M. L. Bumgarner
Magnolia
E. Atkinson
State Board of Agriculture
Board of Supervisors
County Commissioners
R. R
Inter State Commerce Act
Io Common
Muovy
J B Albert
J Robinson
Joe Swaney
J O Winship
D Fisher
Westbound California to Kansas City by Train
Drifting diary of a California traveler describes a Southern Pacific journey from Pasadena to Kansas City via Los Angeles Bakersfield Fresno and Sacramento with a wreck detour near Bakersfield. The route traverses Mojave desert deep tunnels snowbound Sierra Nevada and the Grand Canyon with stops at Reno Ogden Grand Junction Leadville Pueblo and final prairie travel toward Kansas City.
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California
Republican
Pasadena
Cal
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Mojave Pase
Tunoeta
Mojave Desert
Bakersfield
Fresno
Tilia
Lathrop
Sacramento
Union Depot
Tuckee
Nevada
Wadsworth
Brown's Lake
Humboldt River
Hot Springs
Teaye Ogden
Sal Take City
Utah Lake
Leadville
Grand Canyon
Pike's Peak
Pueblo
RI & P
Kansas City
Kansas
Card of thanks from Putnam family 1891
In Putnam January 20 1891 Charles E Quimby and family send thanks to neighbors for help after loss of household goods following a wind and rain event. They request prayers and to give their gifts to God. Households and surrounding country are thanked for substantial assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Cuarces E. QuimBy
FaMiLy Prrnam
The School Question Correspondence Critiques School Heating Costs
The Republican notes concern over the burden of school taxes and the planned new building. It questions ventilation plans, steam coil and gas heater costs, and tall chimneys, suggesting United States steam systems can be installed cheaper without large stacks. It urges public scrutiny of expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivsel
Inqlirer
Modern Society Dances 198 Described By New York Teacher
Mr Dod worth, New Yorks leading dancing teacher, details the Modern Society Dances 198 with complete steps and motions. Demercats Family Magazine for February features illustrated guidance that lets a reader learn dances without a master, with crowded departments and timely subjects for subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodworth
New Yorks
Demourests Family Magazine
Demercat
Family Magazine
W Jennings Demercat
New York
Rockford Gazette Publishes Fourteen Page Holiday Issue
The Rockford Gazette released a fourteen page holiday edition devoted to Stockford, highlighting its industries and notable buildings. It features illustrated portraits of churches and other structures, with ninety eight columns of content plus advertisements and a decorative cover. The publication is described as well printed with good typography and craftsmanship.
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The
Rockford Gazette
Stockford A cii Zeos
Shortfalls and value of the weekly newspaper
The writer notes that newspapers, printed weekly, omit much and err in judgment yet still serve as a valuable educator compared with the average book due to their immediacy and reach. The text defends newspapers despite faults, highlighting their instructional value.
Illinois lawmakers tally ballots in senate race
The roll shows Palmer 101 Oglesby 100 Streeter with 204 votes cast needed for a choice. After the third ballot yesterday the joint assembly adjourned until noon today.
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Illinois Senate
House
Palmer
Oglesby
Streeter
Joint Assembly
Noted patent remedies and mail subscription pitches
The passage promotes Dr Bull's Baby Syrup and Old Saul's Catarrh Cure with 25 cent pricing and urges readers to consider the paper for subscription. It hints at personalized mailing and broad reading value across departments, urging careful review and implying cost price value.
Health Pamphlet promotion links life saving claims
Editor promotes J. Wilford Ball Health Pamphlet with low price claims and testimonials. The pamphlet supposedly cures many diseases through a simple material treatment that strengthens vital circulation. The piece notes an August Microcosm reference and includes a farewell party for Jamie Wilkinson and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilford Ball
Hall
Pork herd showcased by Andy Morse on Hennepin road
Billy Soyder brings three carloads of porkers to the metropolia. A herd of 24 head of sudots nine months old averaged 312 pounds, described as beauties. Reiser Andy Morse on the Pool farm prepared the display with pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Soyder
Metropolia
Andy Morse
Pool Farm
Hennepin Road
Reiser
Mites Nerve and Liver Pills Discover New Principle
A patent pitch touts Mites Nerve and Liver Pills as a liver stomach and bowel tonic acting through nerves. Claims include quick relief from bile imbalance, indigestion, piles and constipation with mild effect. 30 doses for 23 cents, samples at Dr Powell's stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's
The Hand that Cheats His Printer in a Sonnet
A fragment echoes of moral fate and the soul’s punishment after death. The speaker warns of a man who cheats a printer and faces exclusion from heaven, doomed to wander with demons outside the gates, never finding joy or greeting faces in the afterlife, a stark moral poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mano
Heavenly Land
Elijah
Heaven
James Thompson Sent to State Institution for Treatment
James Thompson, an epileptic, was sent December 18 to a state institution in Jacksonville for treatment at the soldiers home. The note expresses hope the unfortunate man may find relief through this care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thompson
Jacksonville
Ely's Cream Balm Cures Dry Catarrh Says Denver Pharmacists
Testimonials from B F M Weeks W A Hover Michael Herr and Geo W Hoyt claim Ely's Cream Balm relieves and cures dry catarrh caused by alkaline dust and dry winds. They report strong demand and widespread use across Denver Cheyenne and beyond.
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California
Ely
F. M. Weeks
Denver
W. A. Hover
Geo W . Hoyt
Cheyenne
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Jas. Wilkinson
Jamie
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Sorlok Fox
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Teddy Sota
John Monte C
Tanquary
John Monler
Sarateea
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Rot
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