Lincoln speech on Filipino rights and self-government
The piece recounts Democratic editors and orators arguing Abraham Lincoln would support full citizenship for Filipinos under a framework of self-government. It cites Lincoln’s views on equality and inalienable rights, and connects them to the Republican platform and 1900 campaign events with Hon J. W. Graff speaking at Lacon.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Dng
Abraham
Republican Party
Berty
Illinois River Valley Improvement Meeting Set at Chillicothe
A meeting of all interested in improving the Hlinois river valley is called for Friday at 2 PM in the opera house Chillicothe. The July 8 Peoria committee will attend, chaired by Judge Curran Pekin and including judges, senators, captains, colonels, and several named residents and businessmen from Peoria Havana Springfield Bay Chillicothe Beardstown Canton Lockport and Chicago among others.
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Hlinois River
Kelly’s’ Opera-House
Chillicothe
Peoria
Curran
Pekin
Judge Lacy
Hava- Daj
Frank Angle and others visit. postmaster returns
Frank Angle, corporal in the 80th A S Infantry, visited Mrs Coe and daughter Nettle this past week before returning to the United States to lead the New Bedford post office. He also wrote for the Chicago Record-Herald about service and the war and may publish more pieces. George Travis came home after selling patent belt tighteners in Piper City. Harvey Ramage and wife, Magnolia’s inn hosts, were in town on business as summer seems near.
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Frank Angle
A. S, Infantry
Coe
Nettle
Bince Ha
United States
New Bedford
Bureau County
Efe Ia
Chicago- Record-Herald
WiNpino Fe
George
Travis
Piper City
Harvey Ramage
Magnolia
Glen Oak Park
Peoria
R. ¥. Burt
the Times
Military Tract Press Association
Macomb
Galenburg
Freece
Altho Be
Hewaelsot
Harry E
Eluswood
Afr
Fred Becker
Becker
Tred Doyde
Houston
Texas
Avon
Eva May Knapp
Joseph
Stanley Jonesy
Harold
Alden Hunter
Leigh Lincoln
ardeTiow
Wwo
Lacon
Caledonia Cemetery
Calvin Éice
George Nicholson
Edward Street
Hutenius-Lincoln Co
Kathryn Vogelsang
New York City College
Sea Side Hospital
New Dorp
Statensland
Quinn
Herhapa
Wiliam Sleator
A. M. ‘Huffman
Ohio
Hunt
Old
R. R. Vail
Lone Tree
Duke_ Bros
Joseph Schick
Marshall and Putnam counties map boosts local utility
A detailed reference map of Marshall and Putnam counties is praised for showing land parcels owners and acres, railways and water features. Government flood gauge stations are planned for nine river points, with prices proposed for sites near Joliet and Peoria. Community updates include obituaries, mosquito remedies, and local business notes.
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Obrnnewineup
Atarsbsleod-Pot Pam
Magpolia
Namie
Magnoli
Henry
Marshall
Henry Republican
Putnam Counties
Timois
BP Baia
Joliet
Smith's Bridge
Morris
Peoria
Havana
Grafton
W. A. Washburn
Bradford
Washburn
Generi
McManus
Wyoming
John Swaney
MacNabb
Penu
H. A. Sear Fund
Tfe Insurance
Union Central Insurate Co
Union Central
Henry and
Vicinity
John C. Ford
Eohra Vogelsang
Sn Lyin
New
Yor
Chicago
Katie Vogelsang
New_York
Nebraska City News
Que
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for foot comfort cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful smarting nails corns and bunions. It claims instant relief for tight or new shoes and sore feet and offers a trial package free with a 25 cent mail order. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York. 7 17 dw.
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Allen
Trist
Allen S. Olmsted le Roy
N. Y
Obituary for Alanson P Webber of Saratoga Township
The obituary notes the July 7 1902 death of Alanson P Webber 74 years the son of Green County New York born March 16 1828 he lived in Saratoga Township and served as major of the 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry He earned a congressional gold medal for bravery at Kenesaw Mountain and later served in the State Legislature He left a wife five children and was remembered as hospitable patriotic and active in church and moral causes His funeral included a large soldiers’ attendance and a full chancel service with multiple ministers and a burial beside his wife and daughter in the churchyard.
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Alanson P,webber
Rafatoga Township
Owen Doyle
Webber
Green County
New York
la Praine
Saratoga Township
Newtobntos
Chicago
Alice
Saratoga
Orie
Robert Wesley
Miranda
C. Hl. Watt
Myra
Ife
Keneecaw Mountain
Congress of the United States
Perryville
Chicamauga
Buzzards’ Roost
Resaca
Rome
Kenesaw Mountain
Chattahonche
Peach Tree Creek
Jonesboro
Averysboro
Bentonwile
Oo Wee Ee
Aetna Panini
Cellent
Lfe
Robert Erwin
N. H. Nurss
H. C. Birchebhuren
McCullough
Macomb
Thomas Martin
Bronson
Andrew Kelley
Martin
Stev Andrew Kelley
H. A. Birch
Lacon
Mra MacMurtrie
Mra ‘Thomon
L. A. Wood
God
Jesus
Newton
Mr Doyle
J.A. Melick
W.H. Tennant
R. E B. Gregory
Wm Btarliper
Henry Guy
T. Lash
James Newman
Wm German
Adna Jones
Robert Erwich
James Hankison
J. & Smith
H. C. Birch
T. L.howe
G. Ramppell
John Garrett
Galvin Stowell
H. W Nursa
Festus Bentley
Cyrus Root
Michael Hackett
Samuel Hawkins
John McGilick
Kodak
World grows better, history shows progress through ages
A verse reflection by Ella Wheeler Wilcox on historical progress and the improving condition of the world. It contrasts past woes with present gains, noting how history reveals a steady rise in well being across lands and eras.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Public Land Auction Near La Rose and Washburn
Public sale of 164 acres at P. W. Schertz residence eight miles southeast of La Rose and eight miles northeast of Washburn. Auction at 1 PM on Thursday August 7 1902 with clear title guarantee. A P Cain Son Granville TfL agents for owner William IntFr owner.
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P. W. Schertz
la Rose
Washburn
Pacific Cosat
A. P. Cain, & Son
Granville
Tfl
Winliam IntFr
Chautauqua To Be Held Near Petersburg Tennessee
Gen Fitzhugh Lee and notable figures promote a Salem Chautauqua to be held near Petersburg Tennessee with Rev Sam Jones and Rear Admiral Coghlan among speakers. Reduced railroad rates urged. contact railroad agent or I A Williams General Passenger Agent at Stouts Missouri for details.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Eien M. Btone
J. B. Coghlan
Adlat E. Stevenson
Sam Jones
Petersburg
Chicago
Calfon
I. A. Willams
Stouts
You Feel No Pain Dental Anesthesia Promise
An ad for R. E. Bayne the Dentist touts gas anesthesia as the safe painless method for procedures. It claims even severe operations are pain free compared to injections and invites patients to visit without fear of entering.
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Bayne
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted by Local Drug Store
An OCR fragment touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach issues including dyspepsia nausea and headaches. It claims gentleness and guaranteed relief with a 25 cent price at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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Dr King
Teachers' Examination Held August 15 1902
An examination for teachers certificates will be held in the courthouse on August 15, 1902, commencing at 8:00 a.m. E. Frank Berry is the county superintendent.
Red Cross Ball Blue Quoted at Leading Grocers
Advertisement notes that good housekeepers choose Red Cross Ball Blue and that the product is sold at leading grocers for 6 cents with a date 7-17 40.
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Red Cross
Ralph Kirkpatrick Visits Tiskilwa Friends Last Sunday
Ralph Kirkpatrick stopped in Tiskilwa last Sunday to visit several of his close friends, sharing smiles and conversation during a casual meet-up.
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Ralph Kirkpatrick
Tiskilwa
Local Notes From Marseilles And Surroundings
Mrs Etta Baird of Marseilles hosts visitors from Granville and Chicago. Frank Powell’s housewarming weekend draws friends as the lawn social nets 14 dollars. The Congregational church event on August 9 is announced. Various locals, including the Cahill sisters and the Henning family, are mentioned with visits and activities around McNabb and nearby areas.
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William Laughlin
Granville
Claude McCord
Chicago
T Bbachin
Nettie McNabb
Josie Koehler
McNabb
Frank Powell
Henry Gunn
Cahill
John Henning
Congregational Church
Joseph
James Shafer
Towo
Bert Henning
Hennepin
E. H. Laughlin
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Graft
Undercliff
Alanson P, Webber
Cannah Jones
Eeebe
REEDS
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Etta Baird
Marseilles
Rose-Staneel Landille-brotherpdram- SE Gashte Sisa
Pierre Sells
Etta Steimle
Henry Markets
Fee Avenge
Aying
Wm. Patch
Whitefield
Patch
Stamford
Western Reserve Unuiversity
Cleveland
Agus Courteay
Dr. Patch
F. C. Pershing
M. D. Whitefield
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Schaeperay
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