Nervous Women Find Cure in Favorite Prescription
A nervous woman seeks relief from racing nerves and weakness through Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The advertisement claims it cures womanly diseases, stabilizes irregularities, dries drains, heals inflammation, and promotes sleep and appetite. A testimonial from Mrs. Selmia Erickson of St. Paul praises the treatment, noting weight gain from 125 to 165 pounds and regained health after using six bottles of Favorite Prescription and six of Golden Medical Discovery. FREE Common Sense Medical Adviser offer appears with mail-order details.
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Pierce
Selmia Erickson
Rice Street
St. Paul
Minn
Dr. Pierce
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Congress faces test as vast issues stir public life
The article surveys congressional votes and reforms, noting 55 southern dissenters on an anti anarchy bill, a Roosevelts canal act, and a Lincoln monument proposal. It also covers imperial gains by England, Indiana river straightening projects, and judicial scrutiny of laws. It closes with weather lightning dangers and CPR guidance.
Steamboat Run Timed from Peoria to Henry and Back
A Peoria Daily Journal river reporter timed the Speed on a Peoria to Henry round trip. Leaving Peoria at 2 07 and reaching Henry at 5 12, the run totaled 3 hours 5 minutes with 27 minutes at stops. Return trip times show 35 minutes Peoria to Lacon, 88 minutes Lacon to Chillicothe, and 11 minutes Chillicothe to Rome.
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Peoria Daily Journal
Journal
Peoria
Henry
Sean Ry Ela de
ePe
Spring Bay
Chillicothe
Lacon
Rome
River Pleasure on Fourth of July Steamer Runs
Peoria crowds rode the Speed to Henry with 200-plus aboard under perfect weather. Captain York and crew were praised. The Fred Swain carried 60 passengers to Chillicothe and Henry, with some continuing to La Salle. The Rex ferried Peru and La Salle travelers to Henry then to Hennepin and back, about 850 people in all.
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Peoria Daily Journal
Peoria
Henry
York
Fred Swain
la Salle
Chillicothe
Rex
Peru
Hennepin
Bryan Flays HopkIn s Head of Illinois Democratic Party
The speaker denounces Hopk ins as chairman of the Illinois Democratic State Committee claiming corporate influence makes the party effectively Republican. He asserts the move harms honest members and will attract venal figures while alienating those favoring Jeffersonian equality.
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Bryan
Hopkins
Illinois
Democratic State Committee
Ilinois
Jefferson
Excursion on Swann Tuesday Night Draws Crowd
The Swann trip ended financially modestly but drew a decent turnout. Tickets went slowly so the agent gave many away, and riders enjoyed a pleasant ride to Henry and back. A band and fireworks greeted the boat at Henry landing, with local festivities lasting half an hour.
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Henry
Henry Landing
Lacon Democrat
Wenona Board Names Assistant in High School Staff
The Wenona Board of Education hires an assistant for the high school. Miss Joe Wierman of Lostant accepts the post. This move will enable Miss Wright, the superintendent, to oversee the school and the basketball team more effectively.
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Wenona Board of Education
Joe Wierman
Lostant
Wright
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Stated Best Cure All
Thirty years of cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions prove Bucklen's Arnica Salve best and cheapest. Only 25¢ at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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Dr Powell
City
Obituary of Huldah Boyle Pioneer Mother of Six Children
Huldah Ash Boyle born November 5 1821 in Washington county Indiana moved to Illinois in 1880 married Buenos A Boyle January 21 1848 who died 1860 mother of Emily Jane Buenos Albert Joseph Theodore Emory Abner Isaac Oliver and David Reuben two children predeceased her David and Albert She lived at Clear Creek Magnolia township and later Hennepin prairie dying June 26 at age 80 funeral June 28 at home on Hennepin prairie led by Rev W J Ward Interment Boyle burying ground Clear Creek.
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Huldah Boyle
Huldah Ash
Washington County
Indiana
Illinois
Buenos A. Boyle
Emily Jane
Buenos Albert
Joseph Theodore
Emory Abner
Isaac Oliver
David Reuben
Better Land
David
Albert
Clear Creek
Magnolia Township
Hennepin Prairie
W. J. Ward
Hennepin M. E. Church
Boyle
Hennepin
Saves a Woman's Life With New Discovery Cure
Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with curing a severe lung trouble and obstinate cough after years of suffering. The remedy is sold at Dr Powell's City drug store, 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free.
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Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Dr Powell
Transfers in Marshall County include multiple property deeds
August Alhlein transfers to Thomas Cain in Venona for lot 14 block 10. James Hibbert to Carrie Thompson includes part of lot 2 and 8 block 48 at Lacon. Hiram Hunter to Julia Stevens and two-fifths of lot 234 at Henry. Robt Thompson to John Faul for block 4 lot 8 at Camp Grove. John Hickey to William Hennessy, lot 7 block 4 at Camp Grove. Horace Messenger to Edward Chapman, northeast quarter of section 14 in Steuben. Master in Chancery to Conrad J. Held, southwest quarter of section 8 in Richland. Master in Chancery to Chas Kanen, 17 ft of lot 10 block 8 at Wenona. Leroy Strawn and Fannie Hanley to John E and Charlotte B Hanley, lots 2 and 8 at Lacon. Tsabell Warden to Zimri I Ames, eight of southeast section 13 at Bennington. Rebecca Dolan et al to Robert Cinneman northeast of southwest section 13 at Bennington. Mary Ethel Dolan to Robert Cinnaman same as above. James Wilson to J R Bouton, lots 1 2 8 and 4 block 2 at Sparland. Leroy Strawn to Fannie Hanley, quarter lot 1 at Lacon. Armour kettle rendered lard advertisement from Forrest Bros.
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Marshall County
August Alhlein
Thomas Cain
Venona
James Hibbert
Carrie Thompson
Lacon
Hiram Hunter
Julia Stevens
Henry
Robt Thompson
John Faul
Camp Grove
John Hickey
William Hennessy
Horace Messenger
Edward Chapman
Steuben
Conrad J. Helde
Richland
Chas Kanen
Wenona
Leroy Strawn
Fannie Hanley
John E
Charlotte B. Hanley
Tsabell
Zimri I
Ames
Bennington
Rebecca Dolan
Robert Cinnaman
Nes
Mary Ethel Dolen
James Wilson
J. R. Bouton
Sparland
McCutcheon’s Cartoons Return to The Record Herald Front Page
John J McCutcheon, a famed Chicago illustrator, reappears on The Chicago Record Herald front page with his daily cartoons. The artist rose to prominence in 1889 with the Record and gained fame for World’s Fair scenes, Ade sketches, and Spanish American War reporting from Manila Bay, later recovering health and resuming work in daily and Sunday editions.
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M'Cutcheon
John J McCutcheon
Chicago Record- Herald
McCutcheon
Chicago
Chicago Record
George Ade
Ade
Artie
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Philippines
United States
Record-Herald
Learo
He Turns From Science Says Weather Signs Told Truth
The Nauvoo editor declares fatigue with science and will rely on old weather signs. He recalls Mt Pelee predictions early in the season that warned of no danger, yet thousands perished as the instinct of animals and old wisdom proved wiser. He doubts daily weather reports and trusts the oldest inhabitant.
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Nauvoo
Mt Pelee
Hell
Springfield reporter vows to settle score with walnut paddle
A Springfield reporter described as a proud father is said to have walked away the hours while his heir clung to a stirring marching song in the home. He did not utter a swear and, as the wind swirled, he inwardly swore that when the child turns four he will even the score with a walnut paddle.
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Springfield
Printer Returns to Case After Farming Setback
A printer tried farming but failed and returned to printing. He claimed the farmer fired him after he pied three or four columns of potatoes. He admitted limited farming experience and asked the farmer's wife if the hens should be set leaded or solid.
Red Men's Excursion To St Joe
Special round trip train from McNabb Illinois to St Joseph Michigan on July 19 and 20. Departure 7:46 PM Saturday returning 9:00 PM Sunday. Full day in St Joe with a cool night travel. Round trip price two dollars. Agent I Kerns McNabb Illinois.
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St Joe
Mich
McNabb
I. &. Kerns
Me Nabb
A. O. A. W. Special Excursion to St Joe Mich
A. O. A. W. offers a special excursion to St Joe Michigan on Saturday August 2. The train departs McNabb at 7 45 p m and arrives in St Joe at 6 00 a m Sunday morning. Return leaves St Joe at 7 00 p m Sunday evening August 3 8d. Round trip two dollars. F BE Kerns Agent McNabb Il
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St Joe
Mich
McNabb
BE. Kerns
Echoes From Los Angeles on Club Women’s Social Impact
A Biennial in Los Angeles reports show club women influence on social, industrial, and educational life. Miss Addams urges uniform child labor laws. evidence of gains through cooperative efforts with the Consumer's League and clubs. In Iowa, compulsory schooling advances, women on boards, civil service reform, and a girls truancy effort are noted.
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Los Angeles
Miss Addams
Hull House
Consumer’s League
Iowa
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