Adjournment Efforts and State House News From Springfield
Springfield correspondent reports six days of action in the Illinois House amid push to adjourn. Efforts to pass apportionment and a cane sugar experiment bill face delays. a life portrait for Speaker Thomas is presented by artist Williams, while the statehouse roof and zinc issues threaten a $10,000 restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Springfield
House
Congress
Thomas
Williams
Linegar
Starkey Powell
Hot Springs
Ark
Senate
Smith and Brogue
Sangamon
Benefits of Drainage at Lionois Tile Makers Convention
John J. Taylor describes drainage on a 900 acre tract near Springfield begun in 1876. He details ditching and tile work that drained wet soils, improved crops, and spurred local farmers to adopt tile drainage to raise productivity. A side tale about a fox and a moral closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionois
Springfield
John J. Taylor
New York
Havelings
Koa
Eoe
Bo Saga
Daravage
Reynard
Roscoe
Taddle
Nebraska Tales Editor Letter From Glancoc Echoes West
A Nebraska reader from Glancoc Dodge County writes about local geography and travel routes. He mentions Fremont Tapherville North Bend and the Elkhorn River and notes railroad lines along the county and towns, sharing a humorous reference to a local figure and expressing pride in Western letters.
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Nebraska
Tales
Henry Republican
Glenc
Neb
Far West
Mary
Dia
Magnolia
Alan Clear Creek
Hennepin
Quaker Lane
Thomas Brainbrook
West
Glancoc
Dodge County
Fremont
Fre- Mont
Tapbérville
North Bend
Elkhorn River
Dodaé
Iron Horse
Reform club mission debated by P O and vin R
In Henry March 29 letters to the editor discuss the Reform club’s duty. P O argues for prosecuting violations and governing by strict enforcement, while others urge reform through aiding drinkers and temperance education. D Woop advocates urging pledge adoption and personal reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras An Yheygt Theery
iPractice
Henry
Joan. Henry
P. O
Vin R
Reform Club
Fiagiabattag Rewati
D. Woop
Government appropriation for Illinois river improvement noted
The Illinois Board of Canal Commissioners treasurer Martin Kingman reports to the War Department regarding the river and harbor act of March 3 1881. The Illinois river is allotted 250 000 with 125 000 remaining from prior funds. A lock and dam project below Beardstown is expected this year at about 350 000, third on the river after Henry and Copperas Creek. Also included is an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat and lung ailments priced at ten cents to one dollar.
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New Wook and Dam
Peoria
Martin Kingman
Illinois Board of Canal Commissioners
Allnois Rives
United States Army
Washington, D. C
Board of Canal Commissioners
Paoria
Ilinoia
Secretary of War
Iinois
Ahlef of Engineers
John Parke
Bvt
MajGen
Kingman
Beardstown
Henry
Copperase Creek
King
Dispersed Harmony and a Steamboat Trip Report
A fragmented comic tragedy titled Dispersed Harmony features a sleeping man, a loose bootjack, and cats on a smoke house roof amid spoof acts. The piece ends with a steamboat Illinois trip from St. Louis to Peoria, detailing difficulties and high water. An advertisement touts Electric Bitters for female weakness and rheumatism, with local dealer mentions and a Riverside California note.
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Tio
St. Louis
Poorta
Ilinois
Peoria
Copperas Creek
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Benn
Tered
Illinois
Scribner
Hooper
Nickerson
Round Prairie
Marshall County
Platt
Wm. Hanna
Collies & Goff
Republican
Edwards Street
Phil. W. Johnson
Dralb
Winois River
J. Wz Fecg
Hiang
Kalte
Cal
Riverside
California
Callog
J. C. Kalb
Kalb
Mra. Freeman
New National Dyer
Forbrightnes
Ins
Rea
Comstock & Avery
Dea
Shaw
Adams St
Main Street
Boop
Ted
DR. Ross
Ganoer
Ross
Kobk
Lil
Arker
Ginger Toni
Parkka
Pakan
Ginaan Towne
Ague Cure
Arren
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Evertwoeeb
Dra. Powell
Parker
Neeves
All Drug
Wisatondy See
Taye
A. Wade
Dow
Natal
Hop
Rockooter
A Toreain
J.B Simpson
Sonia
Medicine Co
Bosanko
Corunna
Michigan
Mosanko
Trentine
Bosanko Medicine CO
Pra UA
Ohio
J.C Kalb
East Park Row
BERF
VPAL
Mupton
Singer Sewing Machine Office
Hanry
L. Turner
Sensei Trew
Baker's
Edey
Fr. Wenry & Co
Pole Proprietors
College Place
Dr. Powell
Vity Drug Store
City Market
John Morgan
OBN
la Salle
Oo Woarroll
Chicago & Alton RR
Lacon
Washington
Tacbu
Wight
Chicago
Toledo
Iveland
Alo
Boston
Weld
Pittsburg
Morrisburg
Baltimore
Ington
Milwaukee
Wis
Prairie du Obien
LaCrosse
St. Paul
Annéapolia
Duluth
Canada
Charles Smith
Jo Gren
Sup't
Charlton
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