Move toward constitutional convention and water pollution probes
A Postoffice notice from Henry Illinois reports Springfield debates a constitutional convention question to be voted by the people. Rep Needles introduces the measure in the house while Rep Bartholdt pushes a federal bill to investigate cross state water pollution affecting Illinois river drainage and Chicago sewage. A Nebraska correspondent notes pensions sustain many but hunger looms.
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Springfield
Representative Bartholdt
Missouri
Congress
Illinois River
Chicago
Public highways measure eyed for land saving plan
Senator Dunlap of Champaign proposes a bill to cut highway width from 66 to 40 feet upon adjoining property owner petitions. The plan would save land in Champaign county by reducing road space and curb weed growth, aiming to better use public rights of way. The Bloomington Pantagraph notes the potential impact of the measure.
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Bloomington
Dunlap
Senator Cullom elected for third term in Illinois
Senator Shelby M. Cullom has been elected to a third term in Illinois, a tribute to his leadership and service to the state and nation. The piece notes prominent Illinois figures connected to Bleeding Kansas, including General Post and Richard A. Weightman, comparing their careers and fates during the Civil War era.
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M. Cullom
Shelby M. Cullom
Timois
Illinois
Kansas
General Post
Enown
Wyandotte
United States
Richard A. Weightman
Weightman
Post
Wilson Creek
Pekin Tribune
Florid Ills Rural Letter Highlights Town History
Florid Illinois correspondent recounts the village origin linked to Hennepin, outlines current town features including two general stores, a schoolhouse, a church, post office, and about 25 homes. Names of local leaders and church activities, Sunday school, and plans for entertainment are noted, with social commentary on education and local happenings.
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Florid
Ill
Republican
Fronip, Putnam Co
Putnam County
Wm M. Stewart
Aaron Thompson
Hennepin
John P Blake
Wheaton
Wheaton College
Christian Endeavor
Thessie Albert
Harvey Lorens
Elsie Umberger
A. 8. Bickel
Lida Albert
Jessie Albert
Geo Het
Chicago
Gallagher
SeaaTy
Bovern
Offica
Barnum’s
EB. P. Eliot
Haazel Kirk
Congregational
Granville
Imo
Maulmair
Boreas
Banking and currency reform critiqued in Harper’s Weekly
The article argues against Mr Springer’s Treasury plan as a dangerous makeshift. It contrasts U S and Canadian banking, noting Canada’s broader circulation, stronger safeguards, and fewer bank fails. It cites declines and rises in Canadian and U S bank notes, stressing that government debt limits circulation and harms the currency system.
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Harper’s Weekly
Springer
Treasury Department
Clause of Representatives
Carlisle
SPO
Canada
Dominion
Comnelan Ava War
Commercial Bank of Manitoba
The Great Commoner of Japan Fukuzawa in Harper's Weekly
The article reviews Yukichi Fukuzawa as a pioneering public speaker and writer in Japan. It notes his role in introducing public speech, his school and hall on campus, and the emergence of oratory in Japan. It highlights his influence through the Jiji Times and his advisory stature.
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Japan
Harper's Weekly
The
Japanose
Wibarty
Fukazawa
Fukuzawa
Jiji
Times
W W Stetson Nominated Maine State Superintendent
The former Fleury public school principal, Prof W W Stetson, nominated by the governor to lead Maine schools. Auburn educator since youth, he advanced library and curriculum methods, led the Hinds Peachere Association, and served as president of the State Pedagogical Society, with broad backing across Maine educators and officials.
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W. T ¥. Stetsona
Fleury
Maine
Stetson
Heary
Grace Mateer
Ednn Kalb
Flora Worley
Elsie L. Helper
Lewiston
W.W. Stetson
Auburn
Hale
Frye
Dingley
Robie
Harris
State College
Bates College
Gallagher
Maine Wesleyan Seminary
Gorham
Castine Normal Schools
Prof Stetson
Greene
Monmouth Academy
Howard Little Institute
Monmouth College
Ilinois
Peoria Normal School
Illinois
Severn Perms
Hinds Peachere Association
State Pedagogical Society
National Educational Association
American Institute of Instruction
America
Samuel
Tony
Hercules
Horace Mann
Little Red
New England Journal of Education
W. W. Stetson
The Habits of Children and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An 1880s style ad advises mothers to regulate children habits for health. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a harmless remedy with twenty doses for children priced at 10 cents. A separate puzzling note questions window effects on a horse’s eyes and asks the agricultural editor.
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Caldwell
Powell's
Zulte
Have You a Cold Trial Syrup Pepsin at Powell's
If you have a cold avoid strong medicines and try Dr dwell's Syrup Pepsin a mild stomach and wet remedy that cleanses the system. The trial size is 10 cents and larger bottles are 50 cents and 1.00. At Powell's.
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Dr King
Dring
Dr Powell
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