Reform in English spelling moves at Chicago meeting
Educators and editors gathered at the Sherman House Chicago to urge spelling reform. Speakers argue the present orthography is outdated and burdensome, urging simpler spellings like program catalog pedagogy and altho to ease future generations.
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George Howland
Sherman , House
Chicago
Ois Guestion
E-0o-Vaile
Intelligence
Albert H. Tolman
University of Chicago
Springfield
Sass
Republican
Anna E. Blount
Caxton
England
R. W. Gilder
James
Northwestern
University
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Read These Verses in Three Ways
A philadelphia era verse set offers three readings of a Revolutionary double entendre. It teases shifts in stance toward Parliament, Congress, and independence with lines praising Washington and denouncing Whigs and Tories while invoking figures like Mansfield North and Bute.
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Arma
George
Congress
Mansfield
North and
Bute
Washington
Watseka editor cites late hours and forehead kisses
The Watseka paper editor remarks on staying up late as a sign of awareness, contrasting it with a suggestive paragraph about kissing a forehead signaling intellect. He argues the smarter move is noting the rest of a woman's face, implying limited intellect in that choice.
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Watseka _ seka_ Republicas
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claims Day-Long Relief
Advertises a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia that supposedly cures in one to eight days. Claims immediate disappearance of the disease, with the first dose providing great benefit. Priced at 75 cents and $1.00, sold by J. H. and F. A. Powell.
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J. H. and
F.A. Powell
Jess
Khasanhantan
Estate Discharges and Admin Actions in Court Records
The court notes discharge of the estate of Rebecca Clifford and probate actions for multiple deceased, including James Campbell and William Smith. Administrators and executors are appointed or fixed July terms for claim adjustments, with posts and publications used for notices. Real estate transfers are listed for multiple individuals across various townships, along with court hearings and judgments on claims and sales.
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Rebecca Clifford
Wm Smith
Chas R. Jones
James Campbell
Elizabeth Aitchison
D. Erastiia
Thomas
Dee
Aionza-H- Foater
Esther
Foster
Wm-Smith
John ,Norton
Tate
Wm Goodfellow
Sarah M. Diverbiss
John Hartley
Mary Shields
Catherine Hildebrand
Martin King
Isaac P. Bush
Wm Bush
Harman J. Adama
Marti A. Adams
John Adams
Mary Wallace
Made Young Again Scientific Florida Pills Advert
One reader claims a two week nightly course of Dr King’s Life Pills restored youthfulness in two weeks. Turner of Dempseytown Pa touts the pill as best for liver stomach and bowels. Purely vegetal and non gripe at 26 cents at Dr Powell’s drug store. The note closes with a fishing market frustration and a subscription pitch for The Republican.
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Dr King
BD. H. Turner
Dempseytown
Printed stationery boosts farmers business and recognition
Farmers are urged to adopt printed letterheads and envelopes to ensure returns and reduce lost mail. With rural routes expanding, return cards on envelopes help letters reach owners or be safely routed back, saving time and effort for both sender and post office. See samples and discuss options with our representatives.
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Post Office
Clites
Alleged Remedy for Ants Found by Morris Housewife
A Morris housewife reports a simple ant remedy that reportedly works in all tested cases. Mix five cents' worth of tartar emetic with an equal amount of white vinegar and water, apply on small dishes placed on pantry shelves, and ants disappear without leaving corpses. Save the mixture for repeated use during future infestations.
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Morris
Quick Arrest Ends Piles With Bucklen’s Salve
J A Quiledge of Verbena Alabama suffered severe piles with 24 tumors and two hospital stays. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve stopped inflammation and cured him after doctors failed. Pain and aches relieved. 25 cents at Crowell’s drug store.
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J. A. Quiledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Crowell’s
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