Fragmented 1884 Political Notes and Fiscal Figures
The clipping surveys fiscal data ending March 31 with net revenue of 5.64 million and land sales. notes Grant’s death triggering a telegraph operators strike in Indianapolis. lists upcoming state elections including Kentucky and Ohio. reports Rock and Rye tax status. Odd Fellows Grand Master order on degree work. and 1884 presidential candidate chatter with Blaine and Tilden among top names.
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Illnois Grand Master of
Odd Fellows
Pittsfield Democrat
New York Limes
Blaine
Arthur
Edmunds
Tilden
McDonald
Bayard
Sycamore paper notes Logan Oglesby unity for governor movement
The Sycamore True Republican comments on Logan and Oglesby relations, saying republican papers backing General Oglesby for governor would not offend Logan. It asserts Oglesby will strongly support Logan for president, and vice versa. In union there is strength.
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Sycamore True Republican
Logan
Oglesby
General Logan
Swindle Ad Warns Local Businessmen
The Saybrook Gazette reports a swindle advertised to business men for a dollar with fines, noting one man paid a dollar and sold his for a nickel. The Paxton Record recalls a similar scheme in Paxton and Lacon, saying it failed here but succeeded elsewhere.
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Nielle
Saybrook Gazette
Paxtor
Lacon
Round the World Tour Protestant Fundraiser Proposed
Rev Alfred J Dennis plans a seven member independent mission band to evangelize on a businesslike tour. They seek about 100 dollars to start with books and a small stock, asking for five to fifteen dollar contributions from readers to fund the project in Henry Illinois for the glory of God.
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Alfred J.dennis
Henry
Jordi Bsyrerde
A. J. Dennis
iHenry
Illinois
Wisconsin Notes on Liquor Laws and Local Life
Wisconsin July 17. A Wisconsin correspondent recounts liquor laws affecting taverns and whisky agents, with local reaction and a two to one vote against a license town. The piece covers soldiers, churches, a Presbyterian boy, and everyday scenes in Richland Center and Helena, noting cultural contrasts and a Japanese lecture event.
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Wisconsin
Haven
Joan
Bae Richland
Cantro
Milwaukee
Presbyterian Church
House of God
U.S. Army
Fort Randall
Missouri River
Washington
Providence
St. I
Custer
Helena
St Helena
Napoleon
Japan
Richland Center
Hay Fever Remedies Offer From Lea to Syracuse Readers
Two letters praise Ely's Dream Balm and Ely's Cream for hay fever relief. One signer, ex mayor Robert T. Townley of Elizabeth New Jersey, reports 20 years of August September suffering and favorable results. Another, T S Geer of Syracuse New York, notes three years of symptoms and “wonderful success.” Price 50 cents. July 19 2v
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Ely
Robert W. ‘Lownley
Elizabeth
N. J
T.S. Geer
Syracuse
N. Y
Surgical operation removes facial cancer by electricity
Mr CG F Humphreys of Springfield suffered a large facial cancer for two years. After unsuccessful treatment at home and Eureka Springs Ark the tumor was removed by Dr D D Rosson on Thursday. A galvang electrolytic battery dissolved the cancer in five minutes without pain or blood loss.
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CG. F
Humphreys
Springfield
Eureka Springs
Ark
D. D. Rosson
Respected Lockport Millwright Dies After Long Illness
William Griswold, a Sudbury native who moved to Lockport in 1885, dies aged 88 after years of feeble health. A leading millwright, he built the Norton mill and Lewis mill, and actively helped establish Lockport’s Episcopal Church. Funeral held in Lockport with Rev White preaching. The second wife survives. stepson will host her in the city.
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Reni
Death
Griswold
Sudbury
Emerette Pinney
Hartford
Henry
Lockport
Norton
Lewis
Channahon
Episcopal Church
Mr White
Joliet
Lockport Cemetery
Well Rewarded Electric Bitters Advertisement
A testimonial style ad promises a liberal reward to anyone who can show a liver kidney or stomach complaint not cured by Electric Bitters. It claims blood diseases jaundice biliousness and general debility are quickly cured with a 50 cent bottle price and offers satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded through J. E. & F. A. Powell.
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J. E
F. A. Powell
Slang and Social Change Stirring Up Town Talk
In a rambling critique the Colonel denounces slang overrunning daily speech from shop to street. He laments casual phrases creeping into conversations among young and old, urging listeners to pause and rethink usage to preserve decency. He ends by declaring a swim with his duckdogs at the creek.
Relief at Last in Carmel Letter Highlights Liver Remedy
A letter from Carmel Indiana praises Taraxine for curing a long standing liver derangement and years of intermittent ague. The writer John Jeffries notes improved health with no ague for over a year and mentions a local drug store selling Taraxine. Also described is a self winding two person sofa that rings a bell and splits apart at ten, offering a comedic household warning device.
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Carmel
Ind
A. Kiefer
John Jeffries
Di’s
Powell City
Blaira
Kloka
Free Discovery Promises Heal All Dreaded Disease
A claimed new remedy by Dr Deming offers a free sample box through Dr Powell, druggist, to prove its healing powers. The text also notes a Ottawa circuit court ruling that wards do not determine voting rights and a resident may vote where they live if residence is brief.
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Deming
Powell
Jebily
Stivp
Ottawa Circuit Court
Steam Printing Masters Offer Quality Design and Service
The firm promises excellence in design and beauty with top quality materials and superior workmanship. Estimates are provided for large jobs and driders solicited from abroad with first class work at low rates guaranteed.
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Uae
Grant
Indianapolis
Long Branch
Kentucky
Iowa
Ohio
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Mississippi
Minnesota
Rock and Rye
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
R. C. Moodey
R. M, Moodey
P. S
RC. M
the Republican
Geo. Burt
Marshall Punty
Usmerensoveneae
Henry Lodge
Regulator
Marshall Lodge
Evry
Story City Bakery
Marshall
Clayton Lodge
Sparlead
Bloodeys Dry Goods
Edwards Streat
Tandy
Henry Branch
Germen
H.C. Koch
G. B
Henry German Benevolent Society
A.M. Pool
Rely and Insurance Agency
Fred S. Potter
Republican
Second Street
Perley
LAW and Notary Public
C. Jones
Weis
W.H. Kister
Cisne
Henry, al
F. Taylor
M. D. Crateres
Putnam Souiity
Rane
J.C. Kalb
M.D. Pprisican
Offisa
Albert Nay Calla
Kalb
F. Kleinhenz
Carroll Street
Congregational Church
BR. T. Allens
City Hotel
Calla
Chas Riehm
Jano
Peoria
Ill
Houry
Adair & Brown
Music Doslers
O. Snyder
Urgeon
Second Artest
Apposite Public Square
Chas. Davis
Henry Heeinois
WM. Fosdice
Hevcry
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