Benjamin Harrison Campaign Notes and Public Notices
The piece lists political figures from the Harrison era and notes a debt collection plea to patrons of The Republican. It recalls Harrison’s Civil War service, the 47th Indiana, and the nickname Little Ben, with commentary from veterans. It mentions bank holidays and pension payment timing for governors and pensioners. The tone is historical and commemorative.
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Benjamin Harrizon
Morton
Warrison
Hhat
47Th
Indiana Volunteers
Resaca
Harrison
Gon Hoochker
Bon Harrison
Joe
G. McLain
Gen Harrison
Gene Harrison
Republian Party
Hasi
Magnia Creamery committee returns with Chicago visit findings
The Magnolia Illinois committee led by Riley Roberts and Samuel Van Horne reports on Chicago dairies as a potential local investment. They describe the Milk Shippers Factory handling 200,000 pounds weekly, paying 2c per pound for butter, 8c for cheese, and employing about 2,500 farmers. They note Davis Rankin operations in Indiana and Chalmers, Indiana, with strong payrolls and solid stock, and conclude the Magnolia venture is safe and profitable for neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnelia Creamery
Messrs
Riley Roberts
Samuel van Horne
Magnolia Village
Chicago
Davis & Rankin Building and Manufacturing Co
Chalmers
Indiana
Davis & Rankin Co
R. B. Rosearts
Magnolia, Ill
Heublican Boosts Profile of Tonica News Leader Burt
The Heublican, aged 40 last week, starts a new era in graphic journalism as editor Burt rises in Henry city journalism ranks. The Tonica News notes Burt for moving Tonica’s reputation toward first class standards.
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Tonica News
Edi
Tor Burt
Henry
Grey Eagle Beats Rex In River Steamer Speed Contest
The Grey Eagle and Rex raced from Pekin to Peoria with the Eagle finishing six minutes ahead. The Grey Eagle landed first, bought a broom for its jackstaff, and supporters cheered as the faster craft claimed the brag.
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Rex
Illinois
Peoria Transcript
LaSalle
Jeffersonville
Ind
St. Louis
Pekin
Peoria
Ple
Celestial City
Reverent conduct urged in church and local notices
A discussion on respectful worship emphasizes entering others' reverence. Local items report Saratoga township highway commissioners removing wire fences from bridges to prevent damage, Stark county horse drownings, a rescued watch tale from Magnolia, a thanks card from Solomon Noun family, Magnolia visitors to Chicago for a cheese factory, and July 4 community events in Lacon including the Prohibition Central Committee and G A R hall meeting.
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Saratoga Township
Messrs McAtee, Ziegler and King
Stark County
Marshall County
Prohibition Central Committee
Lacon
Geo Barnes Demorest
Death toll in Big Grove tragedy honors Clara Ward
Clara Ward of Big Grove township Benton County dies suddenly at home on June 9 age 35. Funeral at Big Grove Presbyterian Church attended by many from Vinton Garrison and La Porte with Rev A G Martyn and Rev Travis. Ward born April 13 1857 in La Salle County Illinois educated Tilford academy taught school 14 years married life of 14 years noted for social grace and kindness.
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Vinton
Iowa
Eagle
Clara Ward
Big Grove Township
Mabel
Paul
Benton County
Clara Hansel Ward
la Salle County
Tilford Academy
Big Grove Presbyterian Church
A. G. Martyn
Perry
Travis
Garrison
LaPorte
Liver Ailment Cure Propaganda Advertisement
An 19th century style advertisement claims a sound liver makes a well man and lists symptoms such as constipation sick headache foul breath coated tongue and indigestion. It promotes Herbine as a cure for liver stomach or bowel disorders sold by Dr F A Pawelly at 75 cents.
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F A Pawel
Births in Whitefield and Sennchwine Township
Born in Whitefield on June 20 a daughter to Roger Rowe. In Sennchwine township on June 26 a son to Oliver Duwney.
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Whitefield
Roger Rowe
Sennchwine Township
Ron
Oliver Duwney
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Tenn
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Napoleon, Ind
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Miles
Powell
Undercliff
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Chamberlain
Geo. B. Donnan
Center Point
Virginia
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Ilinois
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Magnolia
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