Early sessions discuss naval bill and Lincoln birthplace home
The first session covers debates on the naval appropriation bill and bankruptcy measures. It notes proposals to repudiate convict labor, to create the Lincoln Soldiers Home at Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, and a resolution recognizing Cuban revolutionaries as belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wisconsin
James Marquette
House
Bonator Hill
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Tillman
8. C
Congress
Territory of
Alaska
Hill
Woodman
Receiver for Farmers Advocate Issued in Malone
The Farmers Advocate of Malone New York official organ of the Patrons of Industry was placed in the hands of a receiver. A series of disasters and events followed across the country including a Quincy Indiana fire and a Cripple Creek Colorado fatal blaze.
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Farmers’ Advocate
Malone
N. Y
Patrons of Industry of the
United States
Quincy
Richmond
National Society of
He Ro
Horace Porter
New York
Cripple Creek
Col
Naylor
Indiana
City Savings Bank
Hot Springs
Ark
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Tarvin and Olle Thomas Wed in Lacon May 6
Mr Tarvin of the southern part of the state married Miss Olle Thomas of Sparland in Lacon on May 6.
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Tarvin
Olle Thomas
Sparland
Lacon
Ballard's Horehound Syrup touted by Clinton druggist
In Clinton Missouri Mr A L Armstrong and four prominent locals praised Ballards Horehound Syrup saying it relieves coughs colds consumption and throat and lung diseases with no opiates. It is sold at Dr Powells. A son born to Mr and Mrs Mobyans. various town notices follow including visits, purchases, and social events across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Missouri
A. L. Armstrong
Ballard
Dr Powell's
Whitefield Center Community Notices and Events
Corn planting in fashion as Tomer Swift visits area. Homer Swift noted as a Venona visitor last Thursday. Simeon Doyle elected new district school director. Mrs Coleman funeral attended by locals. Aid Society meets with Mrs Lara Bourdette. McCoy family moved to a Whitefield house near Deacon Dunlap. Sabbath school and class meetings announced with May lessons. Children’s Day slated for June second Sunday. Rev Fawcatt to preach Ascension Sunday afternoon.
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Tomer Swift
Homer Swift
Wm Nolaan
Buda
P Simeon Doyle
L. M. Bell
J. R. Jackson
James Somers
Bradford
Sutay
Amanda Aukland
Dunlap
Coleman
Aid Society
Lara Bourdette
Kev McCoy
Whitefield
Deacon Dunlap’s
Deaon Dunlap
McCoy
League
Fawcatt
Center M. B
Read Luke 6 41 and the Cure for Headache Ad
An old local notice blends a household update with a medicine advertisement for Electric Bitters praising its cure for headaches and constipation. It also lists residents Hacket, Leigh, Calder, Perkins, and others, with brief health and travel notes and community happenings.
Camp Grove M W A Supper and Ball Reported a Fine Time
Several youths attended the M W A supper and ball at Camp Grove on Friday eve the 24th and report a splendid supper and good time. Local business notes include R B Wheeler expanding at the Center store with cheap fresh groceries. G G Wescott of Chillicothe may quit the grocery business to enter banking or grain. Mrs William Calder seeks treatment in Chillicothe. La Prairie Mutual Fire Insurance directors met, an assessment to cover Robert Turnbull Sr’s burned house will be levied.
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J P. Root
Mary Scott
Chicago Record
Dr Young
Ernest Wheeler
Richard Davidson
Marsden Calder
Beulah Reynolds
John Reynolds
Camp Grove
R. B. Wheeler
G.—_G- Wescott
Chillicothe
William Calder
Thomas
la Prairia Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Robert Turnbull Sr
Adam Henkins
West Putnam
Whitefield
Adam
Calvin
Grant
George Johnson
Emerald Rebekah
Magnolia Notes and Local Socials
Cora Dent visited Magnolia area last week while Joe Funk of Tonica spent Sunday with Magnolia friends. Dr Turner and wife entertain the doctor's mother and niece. Kate Ransom vacationing due to diphtheria near her school. A lecture at MLE church Friday evening was not delivered but Dr Cumming preached a fine sermon. G Caillouette Beaversville IL credits Dr King's New Discovery for life saved after La Grippe. three bottles restored health. free trial at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
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Magnolia
Cora Dent
Joe Funk
Tonica
G. Caillouette
Beaversville
Dr Powell
Local Natives and Visitors Suffer Mumps and Illness
Little Enida Griffith has the mumps and Carver Tomlinson is unwell again. Eva Sutherland heads to Galesburg Tuesday. Joshua Mills Jr. leaves carpentry to visit home in Fairbury. Maude Mills and Lila Wilson return from ten weeks at the Chicago Columbian School of Oratory. Magnolia Grange donates $50 to Merithews in Whiteside county. May Party by the Grange crowns May Queen Fannie Griffith and Frank Price wins gentleman's prize. Supper and program follow.
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Enida Griffith
Carver Tomlinson
Eva Sutherland
Galesburg
Joshua Mills Jr
Fairbury
Maude Mills
Lila Wilson
Chicago Columbian School of Oratory
Lou Smith
Henry
Talbert
Granbury
Isaac Tomlinson
Iowa
Ohio
Magnolia Grange
Merithews
Whiteside County
Grange
Fannie Griffith
Frank Price
Cou
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertisement
Ballard's Snow Liniment claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises wounds and many conditions in humans and animals. It promises quick healing after other remedies fail and notes a 50 cent price sold at Dr Powell's.
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Ballard
Dr Powell's
Whitefield notes on meetings and local events
Hurrah for Tanner as farmers plan corn planting. Ed Smith elected president and delegate to the C E convention at Buda on May 23. A new candidate W H Linton enters the race as Republicans gain ground. A Children's Day program is prepared for Mila. Whitefield residents call for modest police presence to curb drunkenness and loud swearing near church sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Henkins
Whitefield
C. E
George Griswold
Princeton
Eddie Smith
C. C. Griswold
Putnam
Mile Y. P
C. BE
Buda
Ed Smith
Epworth
Geo. Prwitt
W. H. Linton
Evrybony
Mila
Geo. Smith
East Mile
Fragments of witty quips and social banter
A collage of humorous quotes from various papers recounts flirtations salaries and social miscommunications. Lines touch on gum taboo candy caramels salary disputes and romantic misreads, with snatches of verse and stray jokes from the era’s humor column.
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William Hollingsworth
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Hewett
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Wardie Broaddus
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Chicago
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Mayme Brown
Laus Norton
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A. W. Miller
Mollie Norton
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P. W. Held
John Myers
Jersey
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Maud Otto
Willie Wright
Expres
Whitefield Center
Cannah Jones
Tle
Raymond
Henry Tuesnay
Fannie Vail
Christian Endeavor
Peoria
Lavi Hinds
R. R
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Billy Patterson
Quaker
East Milo
N.aweaver
Empire Binder and. Mower
J. W. Patterson
Putnam, Thi
Lone Tres
Edwin Merritt Jr
Cottage
Lone Tree
Cora Murphy
Alfred
Chicago Post
Indianapolis Journal
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Gus DeSmith
Birdie
Dallas
Tex
Sifter
Jones
Smith
Brookin
Life
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Brooklyn Lite
Mire
Les
Kittish
Spud
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