Cuban affairs and US finance spark wartime mood
The discourse on Cuban questions reveals public sentiment and Spanish honor while a surge in money in circulation signals Democratic campaigns. The Illinois Republican State Central Committee fixed the June 14 convention date with over 1600 delegates to choose state officers and university trustees. The Democratic convention is scheduled for May 17 at the same location.
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Smell of Salvation at Methodist Revival
A reader letter in Fulton’s Democrat laments the Methodist revival crowd scenes. It criticizes preacher visibility amid mockers and notes that sinners may fail to sense salvation, while condemning feathered women and giggling youths in the audience.
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Springfield prayer and political notes from a distant era
A House of Springfield prayer by Chaplain Bradford praises patriotism amid war fears and calls for national resolve. The report also reviews Chicago Tribune praise for a new assessment system and legislative actions on taxation, primary elections, and apportionment with defense of bimetallism and silver parity.
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Canal Progress Reports and Rights of Way Warmer Weather
Engineers Long and Wheeler oversee the eastern and trunk sections of the Hennepin canal project with half of the 29 miles of right of way secured and work resuming with expected congressional funds. Ground broken along 20 miles at the eastern end, locks 1 through 11 nearing completion, and plans for three more locks underway as crews prepare concrete work.
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Hennepin Canal Embankment Work Described And Early Meeting Survivor
The article outlines the embankment construction above the channel with a four by two foot trench and base autoh, using Joliet stone at 39 cents a ton rising to 2 a ton on site, plus grassed slopes and willow plantings to prevent erosion. It notes varied geology from alluvial floodplain to blue hardpan and reports excavation progress, costs, and concrete lock and aqueduct construction details. It also features Simon Darley, survivor of the first Hennepin canal meeting in 1832, recalling Dr Augustus Langworthy who proposed the project and the sight of dirt moving.
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Matern Sale Reflects Local Prosperity in Magnolia Ill
A Henry Republican reader quotes Matern's February 22 sale near Magnolia Illinois where 800 to 1000 attendees bid on horses cattle and crops. The auction netted over 6000 with Ben the French Draft selling for 1400 and buyers from surrounding counties showing strong demand and goodwill.
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Ill
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Christmas Poem from Samuel Parkes
A sentimental verse from Samuel Parkes of Chicago dated Christmas 1998. It muses on a lost baby’s picture, a letter about a fair child, and a mother’s enduring love. The text ties a child’s memory to Christ’s blessing and a guardian promise of safety and heaven.
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Alaska Milling and Mining Company to locate in Copper City Alaska
W C Picking of Dixon presidents the Alaska Milling and Mining Company leaving Lostant with 45 tons of machinery for a 18 month stay in Copper City Alaska. They plan to work two steamboats elevators saw mill and machine shops and carry extensive supplies including rope nails and iron for stove work.
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Dixon
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Portland
Oregon
Copper City
Alaska
Ilinois
Fortify Your System With Hood s Sarsaparilla
Reader urged to strengthen health against disease by cleansing blood improving digestion and appetite. Advertisement claims Hood s Sarsaparilla builds strength purifies blood and supports digestion with Hood s Pills as a family laxative.
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