Congress in Review and Policy Notes Echoing Political Climate
Reports from the period cite a Eureka college graduate Congressman Hawk, a 1 percent quarterly dividend, and a $100,000 Senate commerce committee appropriation for the Hennepin canal. Additional items include U S debt interest projections, whisky and tobacco tax debates, silk worm culture failure, and national bank notes validity. Kansas forestry efforts, political citizenry, and calls for voter education conclude the digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Commerce Committee
Hennepin Canal
Sparrows ruin a wheat crop near Mount Vernon
A farmer reported 90 acres of wheat ruined by sparrows who ate the entire crop, leaving no yield. The town observed quiet Independence Day celebrations while discussing street improvements and school street funding, including allocations of 1200 and 1300 for grading, gravelling, and related work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Magnolia Announces 40 Year School Reunion on July Fourth
Magnolia hosts a large reunion for former students and teachers from area schools. McJohn Swaney presides, Orange Parrett is secretary, speeches by J B Dog and Henry Whitcomb, with names announced by locale. A fuller report and poet’s piece will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Wiliam Haya Jr
Rove
McJohn Swaney
Orange Parrett
J.B. Dog
Lacon
Henry Whitcom
Rey G. W. Minlar
Royse O
Lt. Springer
Dewd
Glya
Ong
Whitcomb
Red Clover Tonic Promises Blood Cure Remedy
A feisty old proverb quotes a search for an honest man and presents Or donce’s Red Clover Tonic as a cure for all blood diseases. The advertisement claims rapid action on the flyer and ortuary organs and offers bottles for 50 cents at Dr J Kalb’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iti
Republican convention lauds ticket for November vote
The convention praised Gen health and nominees for state offices, noting General Health as incumbent and trusted leader. Charles L Stratton was chosen for Superintendent, described as educated and energetic, with broad support. The tenor emphasized unity, strong leadership, and a decisive, confident campaign ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mate
Springagoie
Shimioedre
Smith
Charles L Stratton
Maey
Atrenathen
Political Notes From Putnam County and Bureau Conventions
Republicans in Putnam County held a convention to appoint delegates for state and senatorial targets with J W Hopkins presiding and G C Read as secretary. Nominations and resignations followed in Bureau County and Iroquois backed L E Watson, while Stark County listed multiple county offices and John Roberts announced he will not seek sheriff.
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Putnam County
Hennepin
J.W. Hopkins
G. C. Read
Thornton
T. McNabb
Sterling
W.hopkine
John Foley
W. H. Williams
Buda Oul
W. , Casson
H. J. Swindler
O. D. cUord
J. M. Winship
Cannepia Canal
J. T. Thornton
John Swaney
Hon A Ning
Bureau County
Otaty Judas
H. M. Trimble
G. Paddock
E. A. Washburn
Sherif
J. H. Robinson
Emma Yhires
H.N. Keener
T. J. Henderson
L. D. Whiting
New windle prey on farmers warned by Saratoga farmers
The article warns of a new fraud targeting farmers via estrays and sold cattle. Two rogues lure owners by matching descriptions and trading property at half price, then the rightful owner reclaims after paying charges, losing the purchase money. It notes Crow Creek flood damage and losses to O A Green, Dawn on Hindmarsh and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Township
Ats
Ita
Powell's Bion
O. A. Green Place
Dawnon
Hindmarsh
Bampoon
Roker Rowe
Fortune for Farmers and Mechanics Promises Health Savings
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for biliousness poor appetite and low spirits at 50 cents a bottle. The blurb also mentions Mrs Campbell and her daughters overseeing silkworms and a claim of over 1000 worms developing rapidly.
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Mra Campbell
Aew Ty
Prohibition Debate and Local Notices in Iowa Era
Editorial advocates prohibition citing Iowa success and urges Illinois voters to pursue a similar path while warning opponents may migrate to other states. Also reports on city finances, condolences, local schooling, church news, and community notices from the area including deaths, ordinations, and local travels.
Trial Bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Free Cures
Public notices invite testing of Dr King’s New Discovery at Dr Powell’s drug store. A free trial bottle is offered to prove it cures consumption, coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, and throat and lung ailments.
Local Printer Ads Large Cardboard and Paper Stock Display
George Burt, Jr advertises extensive job printing capacity with a new stock of cardboard and papers for season cards and adverts. The note highlights wedding, anniversary, and birth notices, posters, handbills, dodgers, and engraving options for business stationery and decorative work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oesee
Spain
Mont Wentelall
Korge Burt
Candidate Announcement for County Judge Nomination
A fragmentary notice states John J. Renee of Whitefield will seek the Republican nomination for County Judge. The brief item notes a county convention process but lacks full dates or locations.
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John J. Renee
Whitefield
Eder and Pool Nuptials Reported in Tecumseh Journal
The Tecumseh Journal notes marriages including George A. Eder and Alice Pool, sister of Charley Pool, performed at Pawnee Nebraska on the 28th by Reverend Hoover. Also J Jasper Elliot wed Lizzie Webster in the city.
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Isune
J. P. Jasper Elliot
Lizzie Webstex
Ail Et
Wes City
Pawnee
Rev Hoover
George A. Erder
Alice Pool
Charley Pool
Eiitor
The
Tecumseh
Neb
Died In This City July 5 Henry Four Years Old
Notices report several deaths in different counties with ages and relatives. Henry Kleinhenz son of Frank Kleinhenz, died aged 4 years 11 months in this city. Henrietta A Squire widow of 77, mother of H W Buggles, died in Nameoki Madison County. Rebecca Wood widow of 73 years died in Bauckheart Fulton County. Ada Carney eldest daughter of Henry and spouse died in Lucas Iowa at 17. The poem laments the loss and urges virtues and faith.
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Henry
Frank Kleinhenz
Nameoki
Madison County
Henrietta A. Squire
H.W. Buggles
Bauckheart Township
Fulton County
Thomas Wood
Deacon Dunlap
Entry Hutchinson
Ada
Henry Carney
Lucas County
Iowa
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Henry Republicay
Congressman Hawk
Eureka College
OC. E
S&p
Hiss
Publc
United States
Gultean
Alexander H. Stevens
Champaign
Military’ Committee
Kansas
Eoen
Lake
Rome
Republican
Iéwa
Tapid
Prohibition
Maine
Temperance Army
Pase
Illinois
Statistica
Reason
Ljinois
Lllinois
Frank Kleiphenz
Henry Hutchinson
Led Krenz
J.N. Krenz
Bt Frknoe Seminary
Milwaukee
Grigg
J. C. Kalb
Bruce
Minoak News
Peter L. Helder
Tonica
St. Francis Seminary
Catholic Diocess of
Peoria
St Mary’s Church
Bishop Spalding
Barry Gregory
Dakota
Fargo
Jamestown
Cyrus Hutchins
California
Jal
Rudolph Pourdente Teh Ee
Henry Market Lode
Ld Cornahetiek
Ghickens
Oriea
Timothy
Sheneer
Baratoge
Joel Carson
N. W. Orr
Nathan W. Orr
County of
Marshall
Ilinois
Marshall County
Ramuel J. Ork
Wade
Joseph Kapraun
Henry, Ill
Teleware
Singer Sewing Machine
Edwards Arcs
Street
Maxi
Snyder
Manacer
Henry, Dl
E. H. Hutcchins
Henry Cooling Rooms
Ashton
Wigpine
S. G. Ober&co., Henry, TL
Philadelphia
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