Peace on earth and arbitration lead 1896 toward a hopeful century
The article argues the nineteenth century trends toward peace, with arbitration replacing war as a primary means to settle national disputes. It cites the Venezuelan crisis as proof of the era’s diplomatic progress and notes improved political stability, rising industrial activity, and agricultural abundance across American states, urging continued unity and development.
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England
North America
South America
Ita
Central States
Ita Winga
United States
McKinley’s election sparks nationwide confidence talk
A Toluca Citizen critique claims the McKinley win restored confidence after weeks of bank failures and economic doubt. The letter congratulates Marshall county officers and recalls vivid reminiscences, including a hotel bed bug anecdote and a note on McClure's Christmas issue with famous art and literary contributors.
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McKinley
Toluca
Ninety Years for Dr Boal in Peorla Herald
Ninety year old Dr Boal reached his nine tieth milestone quietly celebrated at his daughter Mrs Hart’s home in Lacon. He is revered as the Grand Old Man of Illinois medicine and his long career has earned exceptional patron trust. A Moc ta mora doctor recounts a story illustrating enduring Boal confidence in a river town case.
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Boal
Mra Hart
Lacon
Robert Boal
Ilinois
Doring
J. Whitmire
Moctamora
Whitmire
Rand
Moe ‘Mahi
Peorla
E. D. Jenkins
Lithonia
Ida
S.S.S
Rheumatism Cured In A Day Mystery Cure
An advertisement claims Rheumatism and neuralgia are radically cured in 1 to 3 days by a remedy named Libramo. The text touts immediate action on the root cause, with an first dose showing benefit. Sold by F A Power druggist Henry for 75 cents.
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F.A. Powe
Henry
Mortuary of Henry Elder Burcon D. Died at 82
Burcon D of Henry died last Thursday from stomach neuralgia. Born in Devonshire England April 1814 he was 82 years old. Survived by two wives and ten children plus numerous grandchildren. Funeral held Wednesday at M B church with burial at Patnam cemetery. He was regarded as an upright father neighbor and citizen.
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The
Republican
Grange Eichitor
Henry
Ality
Noah
Bunn
Devonshire
England
Buckland
Charlotte Hern
Canada
Mra Elizabeth Smith
Diinois
Pootnam County
Ezra Cales Place
M. B. Church
Rev
D. McLelish
Patnam
Longtime Putnam resident John Anderson lauded in funeral
John Anderson a prominent Putnam resident who died November 18 1896 at age 61 was remembered as a hardworking Christian family man. He leaves a wife three brothers and three sisters along with five surviving children and several grandchildren. The funeral at the Christian church was led by Rev L R Thom with a sermon drawn from first Timothy.
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Putnam
Christian Church
Hewne
Green Co
Lone Tree
Lil
Rachel Pattit
Alvin Anderson
Chillicothe
Jessie
Charlie
Mary
Alfarata
C. Dun‘can
Platesburg
Anderson
Tiskilwa
Burean Co
Patnam
Matt Drake
L. R. Thom
Christian Church of
County Teachers Institute Postponed to December
In Gaanville on November 29 1896 the Patnan County Teachers announce postponement of their Magnolia and Center gathering to December 11 and 12. Center offers Yearly Meeting house and welcomes all. State Supt Inglis will attend along with others. a richer program is planned. Attendees are asked to reread Macbeth and prepare questions for the Round Table course.
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Gaanville
Patnan County
Magnolia
Genter
Friends At Center
Inglis
Round Table
W. BH
Hawthorne
State OF Illinois
Marshal County
Torm
A.D
Emma F Hoar
Caroline O Hoar
Artimus
Artimus Swif Homer Swift
Mary A Bwift
Henry Griewold
Ursula Bik
Louis Elk
Emma Swift
Alice Clawson
Calvin Clawson
Frank Swift
Homer Swift
Marshall County
I. R. Magoon Barnes
Illinois
Court House
Rosy
Henedey
Radipiom
Henry
Lot
Richard Strest
Cor- Dore
Ichard Street
Hichard
County of
Marshall
Ilinois
MAGOON_BARNES
Nichols
Fred B.porren
State Senator Fort Observes Chicago Legislature Drift
State Senator Fort has spent the past week in Chicago conferring with party men and studying the legislature as it prepares to convene. He surveys the political landscape and is aware of new responsibilities, promising painstaking, useful service.
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Fort
Chilcago
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