John Hartley Selling Minnesota Lands in Henry Illinois
John Hartley of Henry Illinois advertises for sale homes farms and improved lands in Saratoga Steuben and Central Townships. Listings include a $2500 residence with barn a $750 six room house a 575 acre Hen Seelye Jr farm at $10,000 and 200 acres west of Henry at $55 per acre plus 80 acres Minnie Darby Merritt at $100 per acre. Excursions to view lands occur first and third Tuesdays each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Township
Hen. Seelye Jr
Steuben Township
Henry
Camp Grove
Minnie Darby Merritt
Central Town
John Hartley
Minnesota
John Hartley Henry
Ill
California travel demand rises amid rail boom and land sales
In this era of growth, travel to California peaks with sleeper shortages into February as 30,000 visitors flood Los Angeles, rail conditions promise long journeys, and land totals surge. Census data place the United States at 84,238,069, while the Hill railroad plan touts a 35 day cross country trip. Public finance concerns rise as rural delivery expands and tax exemptions grow, highlighting cautious banking and pension trends across states.
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California
Los Angeles
Census Bureau
United States
China
British Empire
Persistent Attacks Highlight Chicago Paper Bias
The piece notes ongoing hostile coverage of Guy Yates by Chicago papers and recalls past criticisms of Governors Tanner Altgeld Fifer and Oglesby. It mentions Beveridge praising Roosevelt at an Indianapolis gathering as the next president rises to lead the United States.
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Guy Yates
Chicago Party
Peorix Star
Chicago
Tanner
Altgeld
Fifer
Oglesby
Bissell
Senator Beveridge
Indianapolis
Beveridge
America
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
United States
New Great South American Kidney Cure advertised relief
Relief in six hours claims to relieve kidney and bladder disease promptly. The advertisement targets both male and female users and promises rapid pain relief and cessation of water retention. Sold by J. E. and F. A. Powell Drug List.
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J. E. and
F. A. Powell
Start 1902 with a clear slate by paying debts promptly
The Pantagraph urges prompt settlement of small bills as the new year begins. It argues that abundant money does not excuse delaying payments and that each debtor should settle what is owed to merchants and others to relieve the community and boost confidence.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health Repair in Ads
Revival tone ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a fix for worn bodies from worry, work, and illness. It claims internal healing and external appearance improve with the medicine, boasting patches that do not show and promising a free sample plus a $1 bottle.
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Scott
No External Symptoms Blood Purifier Claims
An old advertisement argues blood appears normal externally yet is weak internally with poor appetite digestion and nervous weakness. It claims S. S. S. builds blood by supplying missing elements and cites J. F. Duff of Ceton Missouri praising its tonic and purifying effects on an emaciated system.
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S. S
J. F. Duff
Ceton, Mo
S S S greatest tonic claims free medical advice
S S S is advertised as the greatest tonic and blood purifier promising immediate appetite increase renewed strength and reduced nervousness through pure vegetable ingredients with no minerals. The ad offers a free book on blood and skin diseases and free medical advice from THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. of Atlanta Georgia.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Gas
State Nicknames for Handy Reference
A compiled list of U S state nicknames and two or three alias phrases for each state. It includes well known names such as California the Golden State and Texas the Lone Star State along with many regional or historic variants.
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Alabama
Cotton State
Arkansas
Bear State
California
Golden State
Colorado
Centennial State
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Peninsula State
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Bay State
Michigan
Wolverine
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Granite State
Nevada
New Jersey
Jersey
New York
Empire State
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Sooner
Ohio
Buckeye State
Oregon
Beaver State
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Big Bend State
Texas
Lone Star State
Vermont
Green Mountain State
Virginia
the Old Dominion
Washington
Chenock State
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Badger State
Plan for revival at Kankakee Presbyterian church
The Kankakee Presbyterian church adopts a new revival plan aimed at conservative supporters. Members are urged to pray daily for 50 additions by the March communion and pledge to recruit one new member. A past notable revival in Kanakee saw 125 added in three months under Rev Upson. Governor Yates nears three more years as Illinois chief executive amid political scrutiny.
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Presbyterian Church
Kankakee
Charles Upson
Gazette
Yates
Illinois
Galesburg Republican Register
Gov Tanner
Gov Yates
Dr King Life Pills Promoted By City Drug Store
An advertisement touts Dr King Life Pills as safe and gentle with claims to cleanse the system, expel poisons, and cure constipation and headaches. It promotes Dr Powell's City drug store and mentions subscribing to the Henry Republican.
Three I meeting elects directors and plans mail route
The Three I railroad stockholders elected directors including Vanderbilt Newman Brown Worcester Rossiter Shonts and Ledyard. Shonts to retire as president Brown may lead property. Possible use of Three I as transcontinental mail route. plan to stop bringing mail to Chicago if route shifts to South Bend and then to Zearland via Three I, causing at least two hours transfer. The rest discusses local ordinance on supervisors terms and a beggar case. Also reader asks for subscription to The Henry Republican and an ad for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
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Three I Railroad
William K. Vanderbilt
W. H. Newman
William , Brown
Edwin D. Worcester
Edward V. W. Rossiter
H. McTwombly
Henry B. Ledyard
T. P. Shants
W. J. Calhoun
Lake Shore
T. P. Shonts
W. C. Brown
Jnvepsudane
Chicago
South Bend
Zearland
Burlington
Free Heart Disease Treatment Offer by Dr Franklin Miles
The Celebrated Specialist Dr Franklin Miles offers $2.50 worth of his new heart disease treatment free. He claims scientific, highly successful methods and invites afflicted readers to write for candid advice and free treatment details from his Chicago association.
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Franklin Miles
M. D
LL. B
Miles
Murmers
CG. M. Buck
Faribault
Minn
Chicago
Zent
Indianapolis
New York Life Insurance Co
United States
Canada
Mexico
South America
Alaska
Africa
New Zealand
Franklin Mies
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Buffalo, N, Y
Watercott's Corner
Wabash Railroad
Pan-American
FLA, Palmen
Ast
Pass Agt
Augstin Miengco, Ih
Ely
Y Miril Ely Brothers
Para Street
New York City
D. D. Ross
Beoria
Thompson & Son
Lacon
Arker
Pealp
Gliwat
George Burt
Grong A. Burr
George Burt & Son Editors and Publishers
Republican Office
Sam
The
St. Louis Republic
New Hill
State Democratic Central Committee
Springfield
Nicaragua
Commissioner of Pensions
Ilinois
Alinon
Treasury
Scott & Bowne
Goo Peal St
Henry Republican
E. J. Bulgin
D. D
Township Central Committees
Mother Gray
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
Carroll B. Welton
Masonic Temple
Peoria, Ill
Fa OF
Herrick
Hutchins-Lincoln Co
Sapolio
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