Let the years glide on toward a higher life
A reflective poem spoken as a meditation on aging mortality and faith. The speaker urges acceptance of aging and death, seeking consolation in spiritual purpose and unity with loved ones and God, while contrasting worldly fear with hope for eternal life. The text blends lament with resolve.
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Railroad meeting for Midwest line seeks funding in Barton County
A handbill calls a Fincheston court house gathering on November 30 1809 to organize a company building a railroad from Fort Wayne to Tosheater to connect with the Magenotine Kowanee and Eastern lines at Kewanee or other points. Prominent locals urge attendance to support the vast enterprise amid regional railroad competition and political interest.
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Mulcatine, Kewanee and Eastern Railroad
Lilina le
Buscasie Kewanee, & Eastern Railroad
Indiana
RoomnetKn
Finchesten
Barton
I'T Wayne Xia
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Kowanee & Ennters
Kewanee
Rochester
Peti
York
Semel TA Eare
Neil
Lphglandp Aldermen
Massa Fiond
Dgoleang
Ggvayyand
Aljipacken
Altderman
Patsamerys
Kemper
W. Staithy
Fife Engine Co
Tshaw
Ray Ewiss
Cmd
Garallg
Frp
Couneil
Atdothe
Mwenty
Aus Hoselard
U. Vogelsang
Bill
W. M-Gay
Buck
Sas
Collery
Marshall County
Henry Nus Lottrif
Jordan
Aurety
Board of Supervisora
Cor
Circuit Court
Board of Supervisors
Jonea
Web Cook
Pacon
Early Illinois Prairie Rail Plan Sparks River Trade Debate
An discussion outlines a vast railroad project between the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, with a Lewiston to Hannibal route and a Pryor Creek branch. The piece argues the new lines could shift grain trade from river to rail, boosting settlements in Stark and surrounding counties while maintaining river competition for prices.
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Prairies
Our-Utate
Illinois
Knox
Carly Farnicra
Tadke
MéDon
Lewiston
Yates Bay
Fulton County
Rushville
Hannibal
Hlawood
Buda
Proria
Izahout
He-Tles
Spong
Nsdt
Quiversand
Vothe
Sparland
Henry
Nyrch
Jnew
Peoria
APG
Klark County
Peorla
Lock Island
Wyoming
Bradford
Muscatine
Kowasre
Henry Jonda
Thigh
Penn
Stark County
Chicago
Toulon
Nebraska Land Prospect as Seen by a New Settler in 1899
A long reader's note describes Nebraska land advantages for settlers, highlighting cheap land, railroad access from Lincoln to Ottumwa via Missouri, and potential migration trends. It cites favorable climates, rich soil, and the promise of farms with good yields amid expanding rail networks and growing communities.
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Ile
Ostmani
Pieremonth
Nebraska
Paty Mills
Aiane
Midland Pacific
Tha Hiltoe
Merry Republican
Linving
Thanos
C. St. P&p. St
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Burlington
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Ottumwas
Yea
Moliiow Valley
Oskaloosa
Lows
Brothanin
Mahanka
Poywshtek
Ee Rien Anthea
Marwin
Warean
Madison
Union
Kaarns
Iidi Soty
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Alvoj Mt
Torbor
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Amill
Bsa
Lincoln
Dapital
Csut Tyra
Imouth
Nto Tailings and
Pani Area
Panei Tai
Mts
Timbers
Magazines and promotions in December era catalogs
The text reviews multiple 19th century periodicals for children and youth including Wella Phrenological Journal with portraits of Liebey and others, The Children's Courage, Antioch's magazine for 1870, and Hyon Atma Timt-Ster Bingled Banner. It notes prices, premiums, premiums offers, and subscription details, plus editorial praise from secular and religious guides.
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Wella’ Phrenological Journal
Liebey
Hugh Allan
Alan ¢ Mosehants
Garl
Derby
Charles II
Tanzilands
Eldes
Jepitian
Andres
RK Wells
Broadway
New York
Curnnks
Sunday-School Times
Cour
Phiadelphia
Antioch
Neagthe
the Times
Arthur & Sons
Philadelphia
Schrdhord
Raecals
Ftx
Ming Pdaben Beitr
The Lady's Friend announces new Noveleta for 3870
The Lady's Friend issue promises novellas by Lould Chander Moulteny and Amanda I. Douglars plus a shorter storica by a noted lady writer. It features engraved fashion plates and adds portraits of distinguished authors. Subscriptions for 1870 include thirteen months and premiums such as a wedding ring engraving.
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Lould Chander Moulteny
Cetennnon
Anne
Pluabeth Prescott
Dolid, Silvers
Christe Dpan
Amanda I. Douglars
Wejters
Menty Wood
Florence Percy
Lotts Chandler Mouton
Elizabeth Pregrott
Amanda M. Douglass
Arpa Pier
August Bell
XEW
Finglind
Deacon & Tpruterson
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
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