Silver and gold exports and loans ease in markets
The text notes last year net exports of silver exceeding 40 million dollars and gold imports totaling 44 653 975 dollars. It cites Harper's Bazaar plans for July 31 and mentions West farmers paying debts, lenders offering favorable term loans, and Cr W Whitten acquiring Varna News. The Peoria Journal critiques Illinois assessed valuation, arguing real wealth exceeds past measures.
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Peoria Journal
Tlinois
Treator Free Press
New tariff aims curb trusts and stabilize economy
The editorial argues the tariff bill will curb trust advantages under Wilson law and please the public. It cites New York Journal of Commerce figures on global silver coinage since 1873 and notes high legal tender shares amid low produce prices. Debs remarks claim a rare cooperative strike between workers and employers.
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New York Journal of Commerce
B. V. Debs
Barnum and Bailey Excursion Offers Low Rail Fare
Special low round trip rates from all points to the Barnum and Bailey Shows at Streator Aug ard aim to attract large crowds. The event promises novelty and high quality with 70 horses in one ring, a football playing dog, a talking pig, champion riders, elephants, and a arrow-shot girl among more than 100 features. In the menagerie tent Ella Being the tall actress from Missouri and Great Peter the tiny man, aged seventeen and weighing 63 pounds, will be on display without extra charge.
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Barnum & Bailey
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Great Peter
Lincoln era doctor Dr Albert Boal of Lacon
Dr Albert Boal, longtime Illinois physician and early Lincoln confidant, traveled 150 miles from Lacon to attend the Illinois Medical Association meeting in East St Louis. He aided early Illinois medicine, supported Lincoln in the 1840s and 1850s, and later recalled Lincoln’s White House visits and the Lincoln Douglas campaign.
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Madison County
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Washington
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Lincoln Biographies and Political Duel Echoes
Dr Boal recalls Lincoln’s life shaped by Peter Cartwright’s campaigning and the 1840s dueling culture. The tale links Lincoln’s tolerance with Cartwright’s eccentricities and notes Illinois politics over Governor Bissell’s seating, with Davis’s Mexican War remarks triggering a duel scare. Dr Boal, now 90, remains healthy and content, still active at midnight.
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Boal
A Divorce Suit Involving Theatrical Couple
Grace E Adams of Corvallis Oregon reports that Mrs Samuel Taggart formerly married to Roman V Lanoy a theatrical performer now sues for divorce. Lanoy reportedly deserted his wife after securing property and she filed in Peoria where she resides.
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Samuel Taggart
Roman V. Sanoy
Lanoy
Judge Burns
Peoria
County Clerk Reports Record Six Month Expenses
County Clerk Hartley presents a report to the board showing total expenditures of 8731.95 for the six months ending May 30 1897. The figure exceeds the previous 20 year record as reported by the Journal.
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Hartley
Board of Supervisor
Journal
Points from the Road Law Highlights
The article lists salient road law points every driver should know. It stresses basic rules, penalties, and safe driving practices, emphasizing common-sense compliance and awareness for all motorists.
Illinois Appointments Brighten The President’s Week
The President named Illinois residents to consulships in Zurich Cardiff Tampico Amsterdam Breslau and possibly a comptroller post in the Treasury. Notable picks include Adam Leibernecht Geneseo editor and Wm H Bradley of Chicago among others. Salary details and prior roles noted for context.
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Pittsfield
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Ladies Day At The Races Free Admission For Women And Children
Tuesday August 3 marks Ladies Day at the races with free admission for ladies and children under twelve. The event invites women to enjoy the races at no charge for this one day.
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