Henry Republican subscription terms and reader note
The item outlines subscription costs of one dollar and fifty cents annually with advance payment and address change rules. It includes guidance on payment methods and a note from Mrs Leonora E Beck in Chicago referencing H K Smith and a discussion of Progress and Poverty and Prohibitionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burt, Jr
Leonora E. Beck
Chicago
H. K. Smith
H. K
Polettortock
H. K.S
Ingersoll Quotes Wind in Bell Telephone Case
Col Ingersoll closes his argument by saying no one can patent speech by electricity or the wind. He notes patents cover devices not the natural forces used, comparing to water wheels and windmills. He argues wind is free and outside patent control, questioning the Bell lawyers' leverage without wind.
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Col. Ingersoll
Patent Office
Attoneys
Bell
Camp of Hemenway Southwestern Archeological Expedition near Tempe
From Our Own Correspondent reports in 1888 on Lieutenant F H Cushing leading the Hemenway expedition at Los Muer tos The City of the Dead eight miles from Tempe Arizona. The project yields relics of the Zuni civilization including pottery skeletons stone tools woven cloth and mesquite wooden utensils. The writer joins the team to study the archeological research.
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Hemenway
Tempe
Maricopa County
Arizona
Bro. Burt
Republican
Lave
Eee
F. H. Cushing
Los Muertos
Arizona Plains
New Mexico
Cushing Party
E. PB
Gaston
Magnolia Grange notes reflect farmers actions and lard adulteration debate
Grange Notes from Magnolia Grange record a semi monthly meeting held Saturday March 8 with a literary program. Mattie M. Wilson read a poem The Mother's Mite. Discussions covered Farmers' Institutes, lard adulteration and a push to require true labeling. H K Smith stresses the impact on hog product prices. Lecturers discuss chestnut growth and uses. O Bumgarner notes chestnut grove results, D J Thierry cites soil limits, C Wilson comments on Patrons of Husbandry health and new granges rising. The Biel Tasiliuie history is briefly noted with Mr Buel of New York.
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H. Atherton
D. J. Thierry
O. Bumgarner
C. Wilson
Deafro
Biel Tasiliuie
Rtlec
Buel
New York
The Newspaper’s Role in Town Life and Truth
This excerpt extols local papers as vital town engines guiding growth and investment. It lauds the press for reporting events, attracting readers far away, boosting town names, and exposing society’s follies while noting journalists’ skeptical streaks in pursuit of truth.
Our Fur to The Editor on Marshall County Fair prospects
A reader asks the editor for clarity on the Marshall County Fair status and revival prospects. He notes the board spent money last season on the grounds and asks which officers, if any, are currently in charge and what steps are being taken to revive the institution.
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Fleury
Trenry, Sr
Marshall County
Crrizen
Positive remedy claim and Pansy magazine tease
A letter to the editor promotes a positive remedy for a disease and offers two free bottles to readers who provide valid addresses. The note is followed by a listing of contents and advertizing details for The Pansy magazine, including stories, missionary sketches, and a sample copy offer from D. Lothrop Company in Boston.
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Pansy
Garret
Margaret Sidney
Old Brimmer Place
D.lothrop Company
Boston
Red Clover Tonic Promoted as Best Blood Purifier
Advert reads D Jones's Red Clover Tonic as the most successful blood purifier on the market. It claims to cure stomach kidney and liver troubles and to restore debilitated nerves, with Dr Powell selling genuine bottles at 50 cents.
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D Jones
Powell
Bill to legalize moonshining sparks revenue concerns
Transcript cites a tariff bill provision that would permit fruit brandy manufacture and allow small distillers to operate without guards. Critics say if adopted it would provoke endless evasions of the internal revenue law and weaken enforcement.
Resolutions of Respect for Brother George BCholee ayin
A Masonic lodge notes the death of brother George BCholee ayin and adopts resolutions of sympathy for his widow and family. The decked lodge room will mourn his passing as he joins the celestial lodge. Copies are sent to Henry Illinois and Greenfield Iowa papers and recorded in the lodge.
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George Bcholee
Crusade Lodge No 38
Anglent Free
Henry
Illinois
Greenfield
Iowa
J. G. Culver
W. U
Harlan E. Don Carlos
W. B. Martin
Wonders of the Heavens Earth and Sea in New Volume
Frank Dennis canvasses Putnam and Marshall counties for Wonders of the Heavens Earth and Sea by James P. Boyd. The work promises educational adventure, extensive illustrations, and a binding with emblematical designs, described as reliable and valuable for family reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dennis
Putnam
Marshall Counties
James P. Boyd
Dennis
Henry
Brace Up With Electric Bitters Promoted For Vitality
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a safe alt to stimulants for improving health and energy, claiming to purify blood, boost liver and kidney action, and restore vitality. Sold at 50¢ a bottle by Dr Powell's drug store. City Council meets May 5 1888 with officers and routine finance reports.
Trade Boom At Dr Powell’s Drug Store
A 19th century item notes a sharp rise in business at Dr Powell's drug store. The article touts Dr King’s New Discovery and offers free trial bottles for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases with a larger bottle promised if purchased. The piece highlights the product as a reliable cure with free trials to entice customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Dr King
Heart to Heart and Dewdrop Songs from Straub Co
Chicago publishers W Straub Co present Heart to Heart and Dewdrop songs with words by Maria Straub and music by J M Bullman. Prices 30c and 35c. La Grace by C Bohm No 803 No 5 is described as graceful and beautiful. Also a medicine advertisement for Ayers Sarsaparilla claims spring blood purification and liver action benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Straub & Co
Chicago
Maria Straub
J. M. Bullman
Amon
Dewdrop
Price
C. Bohm
Obituary notices with scattered death hints in multiple cities
Fragmentary death notices list Peter W. Wikoff aged 68 in this city on March 1 and Wood Smith aged 45 in Whitefold on March 5. Additional items mention Ed Curson, Euphemia Bur, and George W. Resides with unclear locations and dates, all from Varna and nearby.
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Deight's
Sisenne
Peter W. Wikoff
Whitefold
Wood Smith
Wiltefichi
Broinan
Ed Curson
Euphemia
Varna
George W
Morouant
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