Ayer Imbibed: Henry Republican Reflects on 1898 Mayoral Bid
The Henry Republican notes a hopeful aldermanic bid in the third ward with a cautious view of a mayoral race. It describes local support, rival tactics, and promises of cement walks and votes, while also recounting J O Ayer Company anniversary praise and a looming 1898 election across Illinois.
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Theodore Bickerman
The
Golden Gate
Bickerman
Bro Bickerman
J.u
Ayer
Lowell
Alass
J-O
Aye “Ayer
Henry Republican
Judge Rogers Rules Meat Inspection Power Lacks in U S
A U S district court in Fort Smith Arkansas ruled that under the constitution the United States cannot regulate meat packing plants in Missouri. The decision asserts that condemned carcasses and bologna products are not interstate commerce and thus not subject to federal inspection. The ruling challenges federal authority and risks reduced public protection from diseased meat.
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Rogers
United States District Court
Ort Smith
Ark
United States
Harry Boyer
Fresh Meat Department
Jacob Cold Packing Company
Federal
Grand Jury
Jacob Dald Packing
Missouri
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
United
Chatndlesss
Publica
U. S. Supreme Court
Rogera
Agricultural Department
Washington
States of the Union
Mystic Care promises rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia
An old advertisement touts Mystic Care as a radical 1 to 3 day cure for rheumatism and neuralgia. It claims the system is rehabilitated by a first dose with immediate disappearance of the disease and notes a price of 75 cents sold by B and F A Powell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&f
A. Powell
Henry
ST. Jacobs
Southes
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Health Boost
A promotional notice touts Electric Bitters as a universal tonic for back and kidney weakness malaria and nervous troubles. It claims to purify blood aid digestion relieve headaches sleeplessness and melancholy with a mild laxative effect and restore vigor. Guaranteed with 60 cent price at F A Powell's drug store.
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F. A. Powell
Piper City Editor Dusted By Stout Town Stranger
The Piper City Journal reports L R A Pierce attacked by Pete Plores after reading a borrowed journal. The editor condemns violence and profanity and urges enforcement of laws against vulgar language on Main Street.
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Piper City
Piper City Journal
Pete
Pete Plores
Scott's Emulsion Promoted for Flesh Building by Doctors
General Debility and Loss of Flesh. Scott's Emulsion has been the standard remedy for nearly twenty five years. Physicians admit it provides results not obtained from other flesh forming foods and many other preparations on the market claim similar benefits.
Scott's Emulsion Cream Promises Strength and Flesh Gain
The advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a potent tonic blending Norwegian cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda. It claims rapid weight and strength gains for patients, priced at 50 cents and 1.00 dollars, sold by Scott & Bowne, New York chemists.
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Scott & Bowne
New York
Meadow Folks Celebrate Aukland Ninth Anniversary Surprise
A Streator gathering March 7 marked the ninth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Aukland. Friends and relatives from near and far surprised them at the Aukland home with games a grand lunch and joyful well wishes. Alice Bell visiting joined the couple downtown after the party. The event featured playful mischief but no serious incidents aside from a light fence scrape during travel.
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Meadow
Metcalf
Streator
Chas
Aukland
Morgan
Altho
Chase Ankland
Alice
Bell
S Grand Near
Charley
Whitefield Corners Church Notes and Social Roundup
Mary Bonhams stays with Mrs J A Herr. Grandma Longman with daughter Louisa. W Clark and Willa Lincoln ill. Kirk Booth from Wyoming attended church. Lucinds Wright of Peoria and Newton Swift of Chicago visited O Swift. they joined Bonham funeral attendees. Nine converts at meeting. seven joined church. Mra Stretch preaches salvation. sympathy extended to O Swift and family.
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Whitefield Corners
Mary Bonhams
J. A. Herr
Grandma Longman
Louisa
W. Clark
Willa Lincoln
Kirk Booth
Wyoming
the Corners
Lucinds Wright
Peoria
Newton Swift
Chicago
O. Swift
Mra Stretch
Christ
T. A. Runnells
Homer Swift
Local Notes of Hennepin Community Life and Visitors
Mrs Alfred Betts ill with moesales attended by Dr Everett of Lacom. Funeral of Mrs D Bonham held March 7. Addison Tanquary recovering from grip. Mrs Lewis Odell and Mrs Ed Tanquary also ill. Nallie Bossett-tms returned from Sparland, plans to stay for house cleaning then resume work. Anna Timmons hosted basket social at school house last Tuesday. proceeds 83 for library. spelling school held Thursday. Bertha Tanquary returned from Whitefield. Residents moving: Mike Bmitt east of Lacan, Wat. Duncan vacating. Hensley moving. Andrew Jacobson from Sparland to Thompsons place. Geo Forrester ill with Pneumonia. G H Darley family at La Balle. Hennepin schools held grand entertainment at IOOF House. Local shoe and clothing dealers in Eddy building report good business. Ray and Mark Darley and Mrs B Zanor dined with Mrs W H Patterson. Ida Hurin home from Granville after four weeks. Nobles Geo A Bort and Dr Thomas visiting. Circuit court in session with Judge Peterbaugh. fall docket expected to take week. Ida Wood assisting W E Eddy in post office during Mr Lamm's sickness. Harold Markley injured eye by snowball. boys blamed for snowballing. Rev Zinser and wife visiting El Paso and Gridley. Zinser assisting meetings in Gridley. Rev De Ls Gardie from Gridley preached at M B church. crowd attended. Hennepin Dramatic Co presented two entertainments. Yong the Convict and Tried and True.
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Alfred Betts
Moesales
Everett of
Lacom
D. Bonham
Addison Tanquary
Lewis Odell
Mra Ed Tanquary
Nallie—Bossett
Tms
Sparland
Anna Timmons
Bertha Tanquary
Whitefield
Mike Bmitt
Lacan
Wat
Duncan
Mr Hensley
Pater Uablhauser
Andrew Jacobson
Geo Forrester
G-H Darley
la Balle
Hennepin
Eddy
Ray
Mark Darley
B. Zanor
W.H. Patterson
Ida Hurin
Circuit Court
Peterbaugh
Peoria
Ida Wood
W. E. Eddy
Lamm
Harold Markley
Jose
Zinser
O. F. Anderson
Chillicothe
Bléinepin
Alvin Anderson
Chillcothe
E. Calhoun
Henry
Edes Wright
Bureau
Jennie Wheeler
Y. H. Wheeler
Sheriff Downey
Baan Vf
Honkina
Jim Robinson
Roanoke
Marle Anderson
Tuottle Rinehart
Lone Tree
Ed Hunter
J. O. Winship
L. R. Thomas
Princeton
O. S. Anderson
Taliaferro
M. E. Church
Nanoun
Anderson Heights
Eureka
Christian Church
Ed Hanter
Passaes
Community notes from Rock Island and Davenport
A crowded house praised the performance and organization of the local company. Lucas the bookkeeper from W H Lucas Hardware visited friends in Rock Island and Davenport and returned home refreshed. Rev Campbell is seriously ill with pneumonia and postmasters W B Lamm and others were briefly ill but improving. An advertisement touts Blys Cream Balm as an effective catarrh remedy with testimonials from Joseph Stewart of Brooklyn.
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Ourtown
Lucas
W. H.lucas
Rock Island
Davenport
Mary - Willis
Rock. Island
Rank. Reavy
Bros
Warren St
N. Y
Joseph Stewart
Grand Avenue
Brooklyn
Local notes from Chillicothe Bléinepin and area
Entries note residents at court and on visits including Alvin Anderson in Chillicothe and Edes Wright from Bureau. A large social section covers the twenty year anniversary of J. O. Winship and Mary Downey with gifts, music, and a family gathering, plus various family visits and minor incidents.
Bladder and Kidney Health Claim Ad Promotes Swamp Root
An advertisement asserts bladder and kidney issues arise from unhealthy urine and female weakness. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, urging readers to mail three two cent stamps for a sample bottle and pamphlet, with the paper guaranteeing the offer.
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Ohier
Kilmer
Mal
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton,n. Y
Bound Liver Health Ad Use Powerful Medication Claim
An old advertisement touts Hoerbine as a universal liver remedy for biliousness constipation jaundice and digestion problems. It claims the liver blood is poisoned when out of order and promises a free trial bottle at Dr Powell's.
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Dr Powell's
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