Thanksgiving in the United States amid political shifts
The article notes Republican gains and expanding party influence as Thanksgiving approaches. It cites 800,000 pastels of cranberries raised in the United States this year and mentions local polling in Wheatland Boread county with eight votes, reflecting small township activity. It also reports on the Independent Order of Odd Fellows meetings, lodge counts, and recent newspaper office moves in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
United States
Fragmented Local Election Recap With Sparse Details
The page prints a messy election summary from Marshall and Putnam counties with official returns. It notes a large vote for a candidate in one district and mentions a county clerk’s omitting a township result while promising complete tables. The tone critiques editorials and reports mixed local politics and railroad buying as expensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Bennington
County Clerk’s Office
Lh. Cook
Hennepin Record
Putnam County
Minois Valley Association to Stop Sewer Discharge into Illinois River
The Minois Valley Association plans a Peoria meeting to push a legal bid against sending sewage into the Illinois River. They insist the Drainage Board follow the law and require 950,000 cubic feet of water to dilute wastewater. Public health concerns and a local remedy ad mention herbs by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minois Valley “Association
Toy
Peoria
Obidgo
Illinois River
Lake Mich- Agen
Drain Sg0 Board
Illinois River fish industry praised by state official
P Bartlett, secretary and superintendent of Illinois board of commissioners, extols Illinois River as world leading fish producer. He notes vast bottomlands, seasonal ponds, and potential stock for the nation. He contrasts with the Mississippi, cites annual value near $500,000, and cites enforcement by game wardens to curb illegal fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiinois
P. Bartlett
The
Illinois
Board of
Slong
Illinois River
Lhey
Windis
Bartlett
Peoria
Havana
Cbillicothe
Henry
Beardstowne
Obiet
Ry Ayer
Mississippi
Streas
Snd
Henry High School Notes On Governing Methods And Visitors
The Henry high school reports a week of discussion on methods of school government for three student classes. Mr Calhoun opened exercises with remarks on discipline, self-government, and the aim of reaching a higher standard of order and honor for the school and its students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hall Brumbey
Qalhoun
Grain-O promoted as coffee substitute for children
An old advertisement urges replacing children’s tea or coffee with Grain-O a nourishing grain drink. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee when prepared but costs about 34 cents more per unit, and lists general availability through local grocers.
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Java
Wenona and Henry High Meet on Local Grounds
Wenona High School hosts Henry High in a Saturday afternoon football game on city grounds. Wenona previously beat Henry in a close class one clash and the Wenona boys, practicing in spare hours, hope to repeat the win in this week’s contest.
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Wenona
Fragmented local notices hint at safety, trade, and travel
The page blends scattered local items including stray safety warnings about lakes and trespassing, a sales pitch for Ballard's Snow Liniment, a large calf anecdote noting an 1840 pound heifer, a pant factory at Poorlain boosting woolen mill output, and brief notes on Bruce Williams and Lacy Clark traveling to Dixon for study.
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Guo
Ganduba
Ballard
Powell
Albert Stevens
Poorlain
Lacon
Peoria
Bruce—Williams
Dixon
Lacy Clark
Des Moines trio visit Hoe to Hawaii and Michigan hunt
Mrs Walter Scholes and family from Des Moines Iowa visit relatives for a week then head to Hawaii. Her husband joined them in Des Moines and a son Jay 18 enlists in the army. J F Leavitt leaves for Chicago to join friends for an annual deer hunt in Michigan. The party travels by special train with wives and servants and plans a three week absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter‘ Soholes
Mra H.J. Adams
Setardsy
Des Moines
Iowa
Jay
Wes
Cosling
Manila
San Francisco
J F Leavitt
Chicago
Michigan
Domestic Science debate and Old Boreas verse meet
A club meeting at Mrs Dell Adams's home featured a Department of Science program on cooking scientifically with Amanda Niece leading the discussion and Emma McDonough reading a paper. A poem titled Old Boreas by Julia M Humble was read, and the group adjourned to November 28 to hear Mrs Mary P Fyffe host at her sister Mrs G W Keller's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boreas
Indies
Clab
Mary P Fyffe
Lodge Resolutions Honor Deceased Brother W L Spangler
The committee reports resolutions mourning the death of William L Spangler praising his adherence to Odd Fellowship and benevolence. They request mourning of the lodge room for thirty days and distribution of copies to the family and local papers.
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W. L. Spangler
William L Spangler
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellowship
Henry
Kirchman
A. B. Vogeleang
A.J. Wimner
Birth notices in early 1900s city column
Nov 14 birth in the city a son to Rev J NESBI of East Bratt Pintabip and G M Locke of the same county At Maalle Kan Nov 5 1898 birth to Mr and Mrs SHR AN HILD of California and fants of Men and Mrs Arthur Baroos of Beyaville and great grandson of Mrs Borick Fox
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J. Nesbi
Ea Bratt
G. M. Locke
Thekime Conte BP
Maalle
Kan
Shr AN Hild
Charles A. Norse
Caledonia Cemetery
Putnam County
Medi Iter
Cheater Barnes
Seriok
1899 Millinery and Dress Goods Bargain Sale
A long notice touts Henry Hutchins department store offerings with Paris hats at half value and new walking and telescope shoes. It advertises a mammoth dress goods purchase of 200 pieces including English, Ottoman, and crystal cord fabrics, all priced to clear by January 1, 1899.
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Encour Ediby
Hutchins
Paris
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Sue. Benty
Spiro
Republican Ofice
Dhorsdat
Congress
Chew
Transcript
Order of Odd Fellows
Springford
Tha- Atate
Nalanere
Swentieti
Sfbalt Ford
Rick
N. Wort
West
Joalab
Kerrick
Golly
Minoak
Gare
Bby
Henry Republicant
Sunday Star
Hoitor Bart
Henry U Uor
Dr Powell
WXGH
School
Seit-Chiat
Powers
Ill
Putnait County
Gandidates
Floyd K
Whittemore
Millara
Alfred Bayies
Farry O. Buver
Epeese
Haskins
Mae Rogan
University Trustees
A.B. Nigotingsle
Fraderic Lewis Ato
Alina A. Abbott
Jacob E. Seiler
Napoleon R. ‘Morrison
John Holmes Smith
Vantine
Amna
Templeton
I Peni Ag
Bachelier
Hopking
Oie
McEvoy
Sbeseene
Furth
Ycoleman
Wet
Treagurer
Hawthorpe
Carpenter Ie
Republle
Old Boreas
Juia M Humble
T. J. Gallaher
Palatine
Charles
Castor Ria
Gerhardy
Woodford County
Dae
Edmund Wels
Whiteferi
Henry Markets
Vonands
Boor Sale
Fteezh
Camp Grove
John, Hartley JR
Edward
Henry, Ill
John Hartley
Henary
Inv
Henry- Flouring- Mill
Yourg
Andrew. Stibgen
Bari
Harris Place
Whitefiel
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