Republican doctrine and April elections outlined in 1900s notices
The article summarizes local election dates in April, nomination deadlines, and party nominees for the 10th district. It discusses post and postage rate changes, mail robbery rewards, Postmaster General resignation, and critiques the Chicago Tribune’s stance on a drainage canal's navigability. It cites the Peoria Herald as the source of a quote on navigation and sewage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Tribune
Peorta Herald
Ottawa drainage meeting to press for river improvements
Large delegations from Illinois river cities gather in Ottawa to back the 1889 agreement and demand law provisions to complete the drainage channel. They advocate a lasting waterway from the lakes to the Gulf and expect Congress action on the Illinois and Des Plaines rivers. The State Senate drainage committee postpones a hearing until after the convention.
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Ottawa
Illinois River
Onnes
Illinois
Desplaines
Gulf of Mexico
State Senate Committee On
Cravns
Amendment to Assessment Act illustrated in Illinois bill
The text outlines House bill No 258 introduced by Hon B A Gower to amend section two of the 1872 property tax act. It lists exemptions for lands donated for schools, public buildings, government lands, and several state and local properties, with details on charitable and public institutions, fire equipment, market houses, water works, and agricultural societies.
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B. A. Gower
Illinois
General Assembly
United States
Ilinois
Lenten Regulations for Peoria Diocese Issued in 1896
Bishop J L Spalding of Peoria issues detailed Lent fasting rules for the diocese. Adults over 21 must fast unless excused. allowances include tea or coffee with bread, and limited meals. Meat may be eaten at one main meal on specified days with fish meat rules. exemptions apply for health or heavy work. The Paschal duty runs from the first Lenten Sunday to Trinity Sunday. annual Negro and Indian Missions collection set for the Second Sunday of Lent.
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Peoria
Winnell
J. L. Spalding
N. B
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With One Hundred Dollar Reward
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorse the remedy and corroborate its reliability. Statements from several Toledo wholesalers assert the product’s internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, with price at 75 cents per bottle and testimonials available free.
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Hall
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Weat & Truax
World tour of Transportation Commission to collect exhibits
The Transportation Commission of the Mold Columbian Museum begins a global tour from New York on September 6, 1894 to collect exhibits on past and present transportation. The project covers sea and land devices, not just railways, with Harper's Weekly publishing updates and involving William L. Jackson Edward Winchell Bijor Pangborn.
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the Transportation Commission of the
Mold Columbian Museum
New York
Harper's Weekly
Harper’s Weekly
William IL Jackson
Edward Winchell
Bijor Pangborn
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotion Notice
Notice announces Dr Cald wells Syrup Pepsin as a superior remedy for stomach and bowel troubles including constipation indigestion and sick headache. Trial sizes 10c large 500 and 1.00 sold at Dr Powell's store.
Universala language praised as best universal medium
A discussion of invented languages highlights Universala as best suited for international use, noting its basis on multiple modern languages and ease for Latin-informed readers. It contrasts Universala with Lott's International Language and Volapuk, then asserts English dominance in future trade and business. Frederick Douglass dies in Washington, echoed by Davenport wife's family ties to Davenport and Moline real estate interests.
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Universala
Eugen Heintzeler
Eberhard-Gymnasium
Stuttgart
Germany
Schipfer
Sonnenhof
Landa
Rosa
Volk
Fuchs
UN Lingue International
Lott
Steinoff
Spelin
Bauer
Steiner
UN Lingua Commun
Liptaif
Kev Schleyer
Schleyer
Ano
Frederick Douglass
Rock Island Union
America
Washington
Helen Pitt
Davenport
Douglass
Pitts, Gilbert and Pitts
Tri-City
Moline
Puzzle of Eggs and a Powdered Question
A high school challenge asks how many eggs Granny has given a basket riddle. She notes leftovers when removing two, three, four, five, six at a time, and none when seven at a time. The solution involves a number divisible by these constraints plus one. An accompanying note recalls Owen Wister's Harper's piece The Second Missouri Compromise about Idah history.
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Liako Charles
Royal Olmsted
Mrs Olmsted
St Charles
Owen Wister
Harper's
Jones
Mr Wister
Discovery Saves His Life Says Local Druggist
Beaversville Alabama grocer G Caillouette testifies to Dr King s New Discovery curing his la grippe after all physicians failed. He began improving from the first dose and, after three bottles, was up and about again. Free trial offered at Dr Powells Drug Store.
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G. Caillouette
Beaversville
Dr Powell
Alaska Boundary dispute and gold lure in late 1800s reviews
A discussion of John Bull land grabs and the Alaska boundary dispute with ten mile back lines, potential inclusion of rich gold deposits near Juneau and rivers like Stikeen and Chilkoot, plus a note on shifting territory and national wealth implications. Also mentions Shorthorn Jack the red steer at Chicago stockyards and a newspaper subscription offer bundle.
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John Bull
Uncle Sam
Alaska
Inneau
England
United States
Unit States
Juneau
Great Britain
State Department
Chicago
Jack
Spring Valley
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Henry
Ome
Gressor Brook
Kadwary
Thomas Atrap
J. A. Swemn
FFICE
Kraus
Appeal
Paske
New Jerusalem Church
F. K. Martin
Wenona, Ill
Frank D. Ketchum, M
Chicago Veterinary College
C, C, Mills
MT Palatine
Materanoo
Fred
Potter
Henry, Il
Malor & Son
Edward Atroot
Mansiiall County
Thomas F. Olover
Attorney AT Law
Notary Public and Insurance
Groser
Edward P. Harney
Lay
Illinoi8
Frank Baer
Edward Bt
Theodore Hartwig
Picalame
Heath's
Barward Street
Muenry
Ill
John KK. Gilzinger Piano
la, Salle
Yue Young
Onlerz
Stovera
The
Newpaper
Stanly
T Il
10Th
P. 8. Post
George W. Prince
Galesburg
F. K. Bastian
Fulton
E.H. Komster
Whiteside County
Canada
Mexico
Postoffica
Russell
Ian W. G. Wilson
West Virginia
Springfield
Peorial Journal
U.S
U. S
Royal Baking Powder
York
Ileary Republican
Inter Ocean
American Farm News
Als Cahaba
TAK Payers
H. J. Gregory's Grocery
Hirodore
Lymouta Balgaté
Janal
Orock
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