McKinley Victory Prompts Fortnight of Hiring and Wheat Rally
In the wake of McKinleys election a rapid push to employ thousands within a fortnight is noted. Wheat prices soar with eighty cent grain reported. dollar wheat may follow. Illinois and Michigan Canal will close for winter on November 16, risking early freezes for travelers. Debates over Lee County Courthouse relocation to Amboy surface, with Amboy offering land and 100000 toward a suitable structure. Major McKinley receives praise from supporters across states and local GOP clubs send congratulations to Congressman Graff, who expresses gratitude and credit to friends and the Henry Republican Glee Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congremmand
W. Graft
Henry Republican Campaign Club
Joseph V. Graff
Pekin
Pixin
Henry Republican Glee Club
Henry
Tllinois
Joserh Vy, Grarr
Powell to Marshall County as he bids farewell
W B Powell of Lacon, famed reporter and printer, leaves the county after two years of strong service. He led Republican efforts, served as secretary to the county central committee, and aided the campaign with thousands of letters and broad support, earning high regard from locals and Italians in Toluca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Powell
Lacon
Adlow
Marshall Co
Snd
Lacon Democrat
Republican County Central
Republican County Convention
Robert B. Wort
Toluca
Powell
Sinking of canal boat Obina after collision on the Chicago river
The Obina, active on the Illinois river for five years, sank at Kinzie Street docks after the Anchor Line steamer struck its side. Captain Bradley Hollay and two China crew escaped as the hull opened. The China carried potatoes, possibly a total loss, and signals miscommunication in the engine room was blamed.
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Obina
Illinois River
Chiago
St. Paul
Kinzie Street
Peoria
Ohicago
Chicago
Bradley ‘Hollay
Barelly
Lyyooming
China
Coroner Introduces County Official to Readers
The Portcatt of De Joseph Geenen of Tolnes introduces the new county elect to Marshall County readers. He is described as fortunate to join the official county board and to serve the county in this role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Joseph
Tolnes
Marshall County
McKinley Club Jubilation Reported At Headquarters
The fing jotification and jubilee of the McKinley club occurred at headquarters last Friday evening. Maj or McKinley was celebrated as the room crowded with a throng of ladies and gentlemen. President Powers chaired a campaign summary praising the Henry Republican quartet and Miss Kellogg with the Zobos. The evening featured songs by Republican quartet Helm and a German duet by John Kline and Ken McNeal. Short talks came from multiple members. The meeting closed the campaign with Republican fervor and three cheers for McKinley.
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McKinley Club
Major McKinley
Powers
Henry Republican Nartet
Fasr
Miss Kellogg
Zobos
Republicanuartet
Helm
Messrs
John Kline
Ken McNeal
Messrs Kinnear
Rowe
Heim
White
Hammatond
Wallace
Campbell
Henry-township
Marshall County
Republican—party
McKinney
Marshall Co Music Teachers to Hold Henry Meeting
The Marshall County Music Teachers Association plans a November meeting in Henry at the M B church. Afternoon program includes county talent tunes a paper by Mrs Frank Fyffe on Old favorites and an environment effect talk by Rev EK Freeman of Venona. Emil Liebling of Chicago will give an evening lecture recital with Miss Imma Martin of Peoria providing vocal numbers.
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Marshall Co. Music Teachers Association
Henry
M. B. Church
Frank Fyffe
EK. O. Freeman
Venona
Emil Liebling
Chicago
Imma Martin
Peoria
Mark Amont& Co
Dangers in Food Adultery Claims in Royal Powder
A lecturer discusses rural dietary risks and cites Royal Baking Powder as a champion of pure food. The text argues rural diets may be linked to asylum admissions and lauds Royal’s anti adulteration campaigns as endorsements from health authorities.
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Journal of Health
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Ad Claims Global Supremacy
An advertisement proclaims Ballard's Horehound Syrup guarantees to cure coughs and throat diseases including pneumonia bronchitis asthma croup and whooping cough with worldwide superiority. It cites testimonials from buyers and druggists and notes it is sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Powell
Evans Farewell Sermon Ends Pastorate at Congregational Church
Rev J B Evans closes a successful pastorate at the Congregational church with a farewell sermon. The service honors a year of growth and 19 new members while Lee family leaves for Sharon Wisconsin as local Republicans extend best wishes.
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J.B. Evang
Christ
Capernaum
Peter
Obriat
Jesus
Evans
Sharon
Wisconsin
Shaker Digestive Cordial Promoted For Quick Relief
An ad touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as a fast remedy for indigestion claiming immediate relief after the first dose. It markets 10 cent sample bottles and urges readers to try Laxol and Castor Oil as preferred bowel aids while subscribing to The Republican.
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Mount
Henry Illinois City Council Adopts Saloon Licenses
Henry Illinois regular meeting notes show the council considering saloon licenses for 1896 with bonds from Weimer Schlosser Hopewell and Henry Vogeleang Henry as sureties. The mayor and clerk were instructed to issue licenses after proper payments to the city treasurer.
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Charcber
Henry
Paskell
Bickerman
Weimer Schlosser
Hopewell
Henry Vogeleang
Ald Frommer
Aldo Hickerman
Steimle
Council Chamber
Henry J
C. A. Camp
Orm Paskell
Fromme
Adkinson
Ald Helm
Renal
Heininger Bros
Leslie Robison
Peoria
David Dwyer
John Dwyer
Joseph Gresser
Anton Gresser
Bernard Yaeger
A. L. Hupp
T. Rowe
Thos Duke
E. H. Kane
J. D. McVicker
David Holmes
Michael Murray
David
Ald Frommel
Frank Ewer
Antil
City council debates library fire and horse damage
A street committee report on Mrs Hillabrand’s request for a Saturday library fire is received and coal granted for free with janitors provided by the association. Aldermen appoint a three member panel to assess damages from a horse accident at the corner of Plstern and Wirt streets on Oct 9. The Musical Convention and education notices follow, with dates for a teachers' institute and Illinois teachers meeting.
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Council Chamber
Henry
C. A. Camp
Frank Osbon
Lil
G. A. Camp
Niete
Adkinson
Fromme
Bickerman
Helm
Paskell
Ald Paskell
Ald Niece
Heim
Frommel
B. Eagleston
Eagleston
Night Watch
J Davis
Lumber
Krenz
Salary Fire Mar
Eto
R Paskell
Eng
Octio
Gilpin
Fire Patrol
Dbraumley
Sal Oity Treas
Osbon
Salary
H Perry
Nailsand
LA Meier & Sons
R&lo Hunter
G Humphrey
Henry Electric Co
Hunter
Lamber
Schick
Crossin
Nold
Bush
Hall
Beckwith
Bromley
Briscoe
Treasury
Meister
Frank Olson
Electric Bitters Promised For Ailments Of Elderly
Old people needing medicine for bowels and kidneys may find the true remedy in Electric Bitters. The tonic is mild on the stomach and bowels, strengthens and tones organs, aiding Nature. Priced at fifty cents per bottle at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
Smoking Cessation Claims From Misleading Ad Piece
A garbled ad fragment from a Chicago area listing promotes nicotine cessation products and addresses a drugstore. It mentions weight, nerves, and guarantees but contains unclear copy and scattered brand references. The text includes incomplete street addresses and a stray line about poultry.
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Peoria, Acon & Northern Railroad
McKisley
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Lee County
Court House
Amboy
Nowell J Leavitt
State Board of Equalization
Maron
McKinley
Covington
Hxtrs
William J. Bryan
Salt River
Faye Algaat
Ira Wiiyper
Republican
PRC
O. A. Caur
Frank Aston
Oonse BT
Cleosway
Treas
Ald Heim
Tressurer
Ald
W. W. Heath
Paskell, Helm
Ald Bickerman
Wm Beitz
Seitz
Ontas
Caerg
Li. A. Meier & Sons
Illinois
Liebling
Pless
Adam Kong
Ebrlich
Berlin
Germany
Kullak
Dacha
Kreun
Vienna
Liszt
Weimar
America
Thomas
Wilhelmj
Faschion
Pompoeer
M. EB. Church
Fuatnam Co
Granvitzie, Int
Friends At Center
Hawthorne
Illinois State Teacher's Association
Springfield
Pvt
Jacob M. Guyer
Mia Hotchkiss Guyer
Knoxville Avenue
Maytown
Ter
Mary M. Hotchkiss
First Presbyterian Church
Guyer
First Congregational
Wade
S. Nella H. Strawburg
Grantville
Druggis
Olga
Randolph St
Spruce St
J. A. Melick
Castoriai
Thin Ality
Hein
Whitefield
Dennis
P.D. Klein
Weber
Putnam
Hannah
Andrew Carlson
Jacob Guyee
Merly
Peury
Pheniz Arizona
Polly
Bob
Poland
Chin Nase
Boyidnight
William Sua
Tjl
Oat
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