The Baccalaureate
A long oration urges service over self in a 1997 Illinois class address. The speaker cites democracy, reformers, and historic figures while praising civic duty, education, and moral strength. He invites graduates to live by service, courage, and virtue, framing peace-time victories as essential.
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Louis XIV
France
Lawsons
la Follettes
Parkhursts
Church
Elbert Hubbard
Garcign
Carola
Chicago
Medill Patterson
Longfellow
Jevil
Legislative Hall
Bedea
Earth
Socrates
Paul
Savonarola
Galileo
Europe
William the Silent
Wycliffe
Huss
Jerome
Luther
Hampden
Washington
Valley Forge
Lincoln
Liberty
Nathan Hale
Booth
Salvation Army
Edison
Field
Morse
Florence Nightviere
Frances Willard
Angels of Mercy
Wesley
Whitfield
Oglethorpe
Cooper
Ilinois
Mendota Circus Riot Tames Wild Show
The old John Robinson circus performed in Mendota despite rain but rioters from the crowd robbed, slugged, and damaged property at the depot. Leonard King of Earlville confronted the mob, scattering threats with a pistol and halting the disturbance.
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John Robinson Circus
Mendota
Burlington Depot
Leonard King
Earlville
King
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised for decades of use. It claims universal efficacy when mixed with water and sugar and lists J E F A Powell City Drug Store in Henry. It closes with a sentiment about national unity and peace from Mary N Robinson.
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Chamberlain
J. E
F. A. Powell City Drug Store
Henry, Ir
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Mary N. Robinson
Merritt
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Henry
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van Dyke
Ona
Second and
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Northern Titinsis Co-operative Burial Association
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