Thanksgiving praise and Prairie Farmer appeal in 1893
An 1893 relief of national Thanksgiving praise traces the holiday from colonial roots to Lincoln's Civil War proclamation and calls for gratitude for education, moral progress, and peace. It highlights the Columbian Exposition, optimistic economic outlook, and a broad pledge to harmony. The piece promotes Prairie Farmer as a leading agricultural journal with offers and low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coros
Diana
Plymouth
New England
United States
Lincoln
Grand Old Prairie State
Ghostly visit near Danley mill shocks Hennepin town
A Hennepin Illinois report describes a ghostly event at an old mill near a cave above the Illinois river. Eyewitnesses including Mr Danley and local residents say a pale smoke and a ball of fire appeared from the cave, followed by fleeing sounds and a chilling atmosphere.
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Hennepin
Altho
Illinois River
Peoria
N. Danley
Mr Danley
Danley
Comprex
George Road
J. . Ta Ick
Court House
Flores
Ghostly ball of fire crosses river and sparks Buck Holbrook legend
A riverball of fire travels slowly across a waterway, followed by three men in a boat then vanishes in bushes. Onlookers recall Buck Holbrook, a burglar killed decades ago, as the tale adds mystery to Putnam County's eerie sightings before the next Columbian Exposition.
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Jefferson Durley
Buck Holbrook
A. T. Purviance
Putnam County
Holbrook
Marriage in Muskegon as William Vos Weds Anna Watercott
William Wes of Muskegon Michigan marries Miss Anna H Watercott daughter of Henry Watercott in a Church ceremony led by Rev Father Bank. Best man Charles Watercott and bridesmaid Miss Mary Lewis. After the ceremony the couple depart for a brief wedding tour and establish residence in Muskegon.
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St Mary's Church
William Wes
Muskegon
Michigan
Anna H
Henry Watercott
Father Bank
Charles Watercott
Bride
Mary Lewis
J. Watercott & Co
Vos
Mich
Misa Watercott
Miss Watercott
Wisconsin
Bix-Adderman-Water
Scott
Watercott Brothers
Our
Joseph Vos
Parente
Mary's Church
Fr Bank
Muskegon, Mich
Anna E
Henry Watercott, Sr
Varna wedding gifts mark Norton Broaddus alliance
A Varna social event celebrated the approaching marriage of Norton and the daughter of Reuben Broaddus. Guests from Kaw Olive Myers Gatesburg Anth ony Xan and Indian Territory attended. The bridal party received many gifts including silverware sets, fruit dishes and a berry set, with multiple couples named among the registrants.
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Varna
Reuben-Broaddus
Abead
Parkes
Kaw
Olive Myers
Gatesburg
Denager
Anthony, Xan
L. Broaddus
Indian Territory
C. Little
Maud Kennedy
Alvin Myers
Galesburg
J. C. Spangler
W. C. McCulloch
Ida Wright
Chas Casey
Wilburn
John Norn Sr
W. R. Broaddus
John Haws
Gertie Thompson
Gushton
Neb
H. M. Deminger
Anthony
Kan
L. Bogardus
Victorene HE
Duchesne
Clara
Laura Casey
Ida
Minnie Boys
Washburn
D. C. Stateler
Wenona
Lamp
H. J. Fredo
Lacon
Mary Miller
John Norton
W.T. Barrett
Gertie Malohum
W. O. Forbes
L. Cook
Irving Broaddus
D.C. Wright
Sallie Forbes
Susan Bogardus
Frank Wilson
Dave Justice
Manerva Broaddus
Maria Thompson
Nira
Guy Hickman
G. F. Trask
Grden
Ed Monier
Waldo Held
Waldo Held. Poems, Mr and Mrs Blackburn. 5 Coin, Chas and Addie Stateler
C. Koch
Lizzie Cook
J. C
Shields
Isaac Forbes
F. H. Bond
Lee Broaddus
Mre
L. W. Broaddus
John Norton Jr
Norton
Nellie Boys
School Items and Activities At Local School
There will be no school on Thanksgiving day. Misses Rachel Townley and Fannie Nicholson are absent due to illness. Visitors this week included Beulah Nicholson Anna Melick Carrie Adler and Virginia Law. Mr Wallace demonstrated air pump uses and alcohol lamps. Literary Society officers elected were Maude Tabor president Gertie Potter vice president Latha Locke secretary Anna Custer assistant secretary Balle Smith treasurer.
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Rachel Townley
Fannie Nicholson
Beulah Nicholson
Anna Melick
Carrie Adler
Virginia Law
Wallace
Literary Society
Maude Tabor
Gertie Potter
Latha Locke
Anna Custer
Balle Smith
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised as Universal Remedy
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all its stages by a constitutional internal treatment. It offers 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure and directs readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo. The rest notes Thanksgiving literature and serials in a magazine, listing authors and works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. T
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
An all purpose salve advertisement touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other ailments. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists a 25 cent price per box available through Dr Powell the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Forsala
Powell
Worth Double the Money Deck of Cards Offer
An advertisement offers a “slickest deck of cards” sent to John Sebastian in GT A ORL SEPARC with postage paid. It mentions stamps or connection tuna and claims a price of ten baats per pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sebastian
ORL Separc
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T. F. Clover
Norany Pobre Exp Connictor
Creeoy
Up-Staire Uenry
Ie Prairie S’armor
Prairie Farmer
America
Prairie Armor
Agricultural Press of America
Favimor
Dwight L. Moody
Wm O
Breokontidwa
Apoclal
Antorios
Prairie Mar
Boll
Tla
Prairis Farmer
Inter Ocean
Pha Preirle Armor
Oifora Sa
Maka
Fermar Publishing Co
Ginlorgo
Anne E. Watercott
Hua
Reuben Broaddus
Navy
Addie Stateler
Morgan Norton
Mary Broaddus
Leo Broaddus
Clara Casey
J. T. Bliss
Magnolia
Donnain
Mrs Norton
New York
Werner
E. A. Robinson
Elizabeth Olmis
Jennie Co. Holmes
W. Clark Russell
Southworth
Paul H. Gerrard
Henry
R. C. McWilliams
Ill
Letus
Riverside Ventiduct
L. A. Meter & Son
Western Trail
Bio, Rock Island and
Pacfic Railway
Chicago
Republican
East
West
Webb's
South Adams St
Ills
Guthrie
Towra
Richard Cremain
Troe Nee Weitedord
Wm Fuazal
Round Prairie
D, L, Travis
Newman's Farmer & Mile Weet
Thompson's
Kitofeld
Marehail Co
Milch Cove
Torms of Salagra
Csed
James Harris
O. Tanquary
Avollonoar
Tor Advance
Congregational Churches
National Congregational
Tap Advance
Franklin St
Carcadd
N.B
Laura B. Rieeld
Putnam
Diamondy
Jersey
Southdown
Walnut Grove
Fara Ororth
Belo Ist
Goose Lake
Ane. Sparling
Emmuel L. Csz0
Y. Li. Whesler
Clors
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