Canal momentum debated by northwest stake in canal case
The article reports heated discussion among canal supporters and opponents led by Mortis Berald and Elgar Me l Gackett over a Supreme Court decision on canal funding. It notes alleged political graft criticisms from the Kankakee Gazette and mixed editorial stances across Ottawa and Free Trader papers, warning of ongoing battles and potential losses to commerce and farmers.
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Mortis Berald
Elgar
Mel Gackett
Board of Canal Commissioners
Supreme Court
Chicago
Missis Oippe
Lect Tegistatsehen
Lockport
Joliet
Iilinois River
Chicazo
Henusptin
Triots and
Michigan Canal
Northwest
Kankakee Gazette
the Gazette
Umools
Ottawa
Rpublican
Democratic
Free ‘Trader
Bocot
Water Route to the World's Fair Shown by Barge Trial
An article describes a planned water journey from New York to the World's Fair by river and canal route via the Hudson to Albany, the Erie Canal, Lake Erie to Toledo, and south to Cincinnati, with a return by northern rivers. The trip covers about 1800 miles one way, noting locks, distances, and travel time. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Balm as a touted heal-all with a five day cure claim for a leg injury.
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New York
Permons
Otte
Sillnem
Hudson Elydr
Albany
Mmpira
Buffalo
Lake
Erts
Toledo
Cloctunatl
Uniro
Ili
Festival Hall
Fire destroys Powers & Williams hardware store in Streator
A fire Friday, February 25 destroyed the Powers and Williams hardware store in Streator with losses around $20,000. George Powers, senior partner, born in Lacon, suffered a paralytic stroke five years earlier and calmly read a book during the blaze as partner Charles Williams assisted at the scene.
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Powers
George Powars
Firma of
Powers & Wililinuae
Power
Mre Powers
George Land
Charles Williams
Memorial notices for Rosella Spencer Stewart in Maquoketa
AIANCSALLA SEAWART, Rosella Spencer Stewart, died Feb 16 in Maquoketa Iowa at age 83 after long illness. Survived by two daughters and a son, funeral home services held, burial at Willoughby Cemetery. Born May 2 1817 in Hartford Connecticut, married to Henry A Stewart and mother of four sons and five daughters.
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Taglea
Towa
Macsachunatts
Rosella (Spencer) Staw- Art
George Burt
Horace Spencer
Whitefield
Hus Alps
Maquoketa
J. L. Sloane
Mondiny
Sighey
Rosalls Spencer
New England
Martford
Conc
Hartford
Mies Dimpers
Mies Catharine Bescher
Io Syracouse
Calo
Esty
Old Hartford
Olewoe
Hornes Bushnell
Henry Ausia Stewart
Soven
WC. T. U
Ohio
Renee UT
Advertising World Promotes Tonic and Careers
An old time ad notes The Advertising World offering monthly formats for advertisers. It touts a tonic claimed to aid nerves and eyesight and advertises job placement for men seeking reliable work, with mentions of Dr Powells drug store and other period business details.
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Teco
Columsus
Ohte
Atviisere
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