Republican notices outline 20th Senatorial District convention
The 20th Senatorial District Republican Convention will meet in Washington Illinois on August Ib for nominating candidates to represent the district in the next Legislature. Delegates are apportioned by last general election Republican vote totals. Tazewell Woodford and Marshall Counties are assigned delegates. The event includes related business and party coordination.
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Republicam
Waehisaton
Ill
Eaid
Tazewell County
Woodford
Marshall
Richard §Ath
Tazewell Co
Foxp'x Coun
Woodford Co
J. Fort
Marshall Co
Livingston County Greenbackers Nominate Full Ticket
Greenbackers of Livingston County held a convention last Thursday and nominated a full county ticket. The attempt to form a joint half and half with Democrats failed, so both Democrats and Greenbackers will nominate full county tickets, likely giving Republicans a clear advantage.
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Greenbackers
Livingston County
Putnam County's J A Thornton Renominated for Legislation
The Minonk Blade endorses Hon J A Thornton of Putnam county for the legislature. Renominated after two terms in the old 20th district the Blade praises his careful safe wise and honest service and urges election in the new district.
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J. A. Thornton
Putnam County
Blade
Thornton
Minonk Blade
Quiet Marshall County Democrats Eye Fall Ticket
Democrats in Marshall County remain quiet on the fall ballot. They aim to present their strongest slate and expect a neck and neck race between two leading figures. Current maps show J. B. Ong for county judge, W. B. Yon for county clerk, Henry Flaher for superintendent, and Prof W. H. Kister connected with the schools.
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Marshall County
J. B. Ong
W. B. Yon
Greenbacker
Iengther
Henry Flaher
W. H. Kister
Henry
Swindling scheme targets farmers in state
The article describes a land scam where two con men push farmers to sell at high prices. A preliminary bid of about 50 dollars is paid to bind the deal, then another man offers 3000 or more in advance. The farmer pays a release fee to No 1, while the second con man disappears with the funds, leaving the farmer out about 450 dollars split between the sharps.
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Sharp
Mr Sharp
Henry Republican
Lquor
Atia
Sprofibiien
Temperance and Politics in County Elections
A La Salle Press editorial weighs how prohibition ticket aims in the county could shift power or fail if temperance sentiment lags behind laws. It argues for pure temperance instruction over political offices and warns that temperance raised on a political platform is fragile.
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la Salle Press
It Is Not Sour Grapes Over Court House Costs
A provincial critique argues against extravagant court house enlargement and county aid to a city project. The writer insists no insult to rivals, acknowledges past favors, and urges restraint on the county’s spending while expressing willingness to support debt-free, broader enterprise if funds permit.
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Court House
Henry
Coturt House
The Menatorial Succession Debate and Constitutional Objections
Discussion on senatorial outlook and candidate merits notes objections tied to treasury ties and past roles. It cites constitutional hurdles raised against Gullom and compares past elections, urging a republican legislature to test constitutionality while stressing no one can predict Wogan’s stance or influence.
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U. S
Oclesby
Gary Shuman
Ogiesby
Shuman
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Quilom
Hamilton
Raum
Rinaker
Endecaon
Farwell
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Hostill
Ohlodge
Annual 1868 to 1888 Almanac Praised as Finest Yet
The text announces an upcoming 1888 annual almanac from a printing office, praising past editions for quality and artistry. It lists many illustrations including Our Majdie portrait and scenes from London to Colorado, noting 34 illustrations with full and partial pages, calendars and celestial data. The publisher urges local business support and commits to release by December 1.
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North Missouri
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Harrisburg
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Bonneburg Castle
Standall’s Island
Lake Champlain
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Et Sangues
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Paris
Perpetua
Durham
Antettam
Rio Vergen
Utah
Soenes
Colorado
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North Carolina
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Prohibition and the Price of Corn
A citizen argues against liquor production and sale, claiming prohibition would raise corn prices for farmers and reduce crime and pauperism. The letter classifies liquor sellers with manufacturers, urges readers to join temperance, and questions any financial gains from the liquor trade.
Nature's Voices and the Design of Nature
Excerpt argues that mind and body are interdependent, with nature revealing divine design. It asserts anatomy and morphology show purpose and symmetry, linking light, air, water, earth to life forms as evidence of intelligent creation. The piece asks about humanity’s meaning and the hope of an eternal home.
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Ariel
Earth
Local Notables Attend June Wedding in Henry County
Rev A Higgins notes the June 8 union of Robert J Stephens and May L Disasway in Henry County. He recalls their early baptism and friendships, and praises George Bart Jr for The Republican’s quality, sending best wishes to the couple and their families in Washington and nearby communities.
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A. Higgins
Hackettstown
N. J
Henry
Robert J, Stephens
Marshall County
Tust
Rebecca Davis
Washington, N.J
Higgins
Tll
George Bart, Jr
Republican
Burt
Continental Halfway Company eyes double track freight line
The Continental Halfway Company proposes a double track freight railway from New York to Council Bluffs with branches to Chicago and St Louis. Prospectus before the public lists Stan Weston as president and William H. Smith as vice president with A G Day treasurer and Thomas J Johnson secretary. Capital stock set at 100000000.
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RB. BR. Co
New York
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Chicago
St. Louis
Continental Halfway Company
Stan Weston
Inols
William H. Smith
IlMinole
A. G. Day
Thomas J Johnson
New Jersey
Brown's Expectorant Endorsed as Cough Cure
A historic climate note praises Brown's Expectorant as a universal remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hoarseness and breathing difficulties. Claiming thousands of tested cases it asserts the product prevents consumption when taken promptly with prices listed as 6 cents and 1 dollar sold by Dra Powell.
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Brown
Dra Powell
Red Clover Tonia Promoted For Blood and Health
An advertisement extols Dr Jones's Red Clover Tonia as a blood purifier, claiming it cures blood disorders, torpid liver, costiveness and headaches, with a dose of 50 cents a bottle. It mentions Dr J C Kalb as druggist and links to a Century midsummer issue with various articles and illustrations. It also notes Beecher’s belief about hell and a discussion of Garibaldi and American yachting.
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J.C Kalb
Garibaldi
J. G. Rennell
Montana
St Nicholas Travel Number Showcases Gems and Illustrations
The St Nicholas issue this week showcases a great travel number with articles spanning Norway to Turkey and Egypt to Lake George. It promises entertaining reading and a fine set of illustrations, matching or surpassing previous issues in quality.
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Norway
Turkey
Egypt
Lake George
Thieves Enter Wenonswan Ticket Office Pry Open Window
Robbers forced entry Wednesday night at the C. and A. ticket office in Wenonswan. They took four copper cents from the money drawer. the rest of the cash was in the safe. A private packetbook with a few dollars was left on the safe and overlooked.
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Wenonswan
Letters Uncalled For at Henry Post Office
List of uncalled letters includes Frank Grubbs Mr Miller Gewieg Reese Eugene Peard Mra Amanda Smith.
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Henry Post Office
Frank Grubbs
Mr Miller
Gewieg Reese
Eugene Peard
Amanda Smith
Brainard's Musical World July Issue Feature Notes
An eye catching July number promises good music entertaining sketches and a variety of articles. The issue includes An Andante of Beethoven a stories and poems with musical pieces like We see the little face no more and Oscar Wilde Galop. Price 1.60 Brainard & Sons Chicago.
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Brainard
Oscar Wilde
Brainard& Sons
Chicago
Hazardous Health Claim Peddled in Panicky Ad
A garbled ad fragment warns of dangerous effects from a “liquid satin system” and promises cures for a variety of ailments. It touts a fake remedy priced at 50 cents or more, claims alcohol content, and pushes bottled products from vague sellers.
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California
Powell
Kalb
John J Bands Nominated for County Judge in Republican Convention
We are authorized to announce that Mr John J Bands of Whitefield will be a candidate before the Republican County Convention for the nomination of County Judge of this county.
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John J. Bands of
Whitefield
Daughter Born to Edward Haddon in City
In this city on July 25 a daughter was born to Mr. Edward Haddon.
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Edward Haddon
Death of Caro Line Wanamer at 14 in Hopewell
The obituary notes the death of Caro Line Wanamer age 14 from consumption in Hopewell on July 24. She was the daughter of Benedict Wanamer and was interred in the German Catholic cemetery near a city.
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Hopewell
Caroline
Benedict Wanamer
Local farm goods and commodity prices list
A fragmented price rundown lists winter wheat at 81.0 with 1.4 decline, butter near 1.21, potatoes around 5004875 per bushel note, hay Timothy at 110 per ton, hogs live price 37437, molasses from libba per gallon, and assorted items like hides greens and tallow among others. Names, places, or dates are not clearly identified in the legible segments.
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