Two Conventions in 1872 Split Over Public Support
The piece argues the Philadelphia convention represents the people, while Baltimore is driven by office seekers. It cites Iowa and other states showing Grant's nomination through regular party machinery, contrasting with Democratic conventions run by self appointed leaders and “buzzard” delegates. It predicts voter awareness come November.
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Baltimore
Grant
Friends
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Sand ‘Thiese
Springis Ald
Horace
Gustavus Karner the.German Democrat turned Republican figure
The passage recalls Gustavus Karner as a German American politician who ran as governor’s nominee and served as lieutenant governor with Mattison in 1852. It notes his shift to the Republican side during the Kansas Nebraska struggle and later praise from Democrats as a statesman before his party switch.
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Gustavus Karner
Mattison
Kansas
Nebraska
Lima Fool
Dolly
Effior Lifner and Tribune Letters Prompt Debate
The text notes Dr Effior once postmaster at Lacon, described as war father of Hon Dr-51 Ssitner of Whiteside county, and mentions Mr Lifner as a trusted worker in the 27th assembly likely to be reelected. It critiques Chicago Tribune country letters by Democrats and questions why a Republican paper publishes such abuse in its columns.
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Effior
Lacon
Ssitner
Whiteside
Lifner
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Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Peoria House Undergoing Grand Modernization Expansion
Col Deane’s costly improvements at the Peoria House near Parmely’s hall have created a first class hotel in Peoria. A 40 by 50 foot four story addition expands the structure adding 100 rooms with Brussels carpets and fine furniture. The project totals over $22,000 and aims to rival Chicago hotels in elegance.
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Peoria House
Peoria
Chicago
Col. Deane
Parmely’s Hall
Bulding
Adams Street
Pacats
Hamilton Street
Parmely's
Otch Hall
Nighell
Feoria Dem
American Land and Law Advisor gains readers with new weekly
A Pittsburgh based weekly expands into a sixteen page American Land and Law Advisor. It covers real estate finance building popularization of law and cottage designs. The paper offers free legal Q and A and features from the General Land Office Washington. Subscriptions include two parlor pictures and over 60 pages of reading matter for 2.50 a year.
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Harpin'’s
IlAnper's Weekly
the Bazan
Ry Ther
Harper Bros
Buc
American Artiaan
Broadway
N.Y
Wesareen Rural
Fraterder
Prairie Farmer
Itn Phollehers
Farmer
Gardner
Amerigan Agriculturauit
Itzarth
Home Common
Pittaburg
American Land and Law Advisor
Isnua
Shes
She Law
Ilindtradé Iu
Choutto Belli
Pondence Fron
Washington, DC
Poverning
Informiadun
Unite States
Gublinhess
Phillips
Vittsburg
Great Remedy of the Age Tonic for Fever and Ague
An 19th century tonic marketed as a universal cure for fever and ague, chills, and related illnesses. The text touts long research, notes avoidance of poison and harsh chemicals, and claims to renew vigor, restore color, and improve appearance for men women and children.
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Deaths in July in Aratogal and Lacon regions
Hannah Carse aged 23 died in Aratogal township on July 5 from bowel inflammation. Col Joan Strawn aged 80 died near Lacon on July 4.
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Mr. Cogro
McManus Mills
Bureau Creek
Alv Kia Coegro
Youny, Til
Saratoga Township
Center School House
Joan Miyoe
Royal Olmsted
David McDonough
WM. Rickey
C.& W. Everett
Stationery
C & W. Everett
Prench
C.ecks
E. H. Sutchins
Burt
John Martin
William and
Edwards
Illinoes
Joan Martin
Magnolia
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Iearao
Theophilus Keller, Magrolig
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