Suburban Fire Limits and real estate speculation in Chicago
The piece surveys suburban real estate schemes around Chicago within twenty miles, noting villas, tree lined streets, and speculative towns like Sunnyside on the Des Plaines. It links insurance withdrawals by the national board of underwriters to misgovernance, warns of election outcomes, and contrasts two merchants illustrating advertising strategy.
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Thia
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Aurora
Desplaines River
Guage
Chicago City Papers
Chicago Businessen
National Board of Underwriters
Legislatire
Aga
Credit No
New York
National Association
MacDonald
Advertising vs location sparks Chicago merchants’ debate
On State street two Chicago merchants debate advertising versus location. One accuses advertising of wasting money while the other argues it draws customers. The exchange highlights differing sales strategies and views on how to revive trade.
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Chicago
State Street
John
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Henry
J.C. Youghland
Hunry
Powell Named as Illinois Superintendent of Public Schools
Louis Globe endorses William B Powell for Illinois superintendent of public schools praising his 40 years in education and leadership in Aurora. The paper attacks his unnamed opponent as unfit demagogue with erratic platforms and no strong qualifications, urging voters to elect Powell for public good.
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Illinois
William B. Powell
New York
Aurora
Powell
Whiri-ch and the West Class Contrast in a Kansas Sketch
A Wenona correspondent from Kansas portrays a west side class contrast among farmers. He mocks those who live on bluffs versus bottoms, and contrasts speech, schooling, and diet with colorful caricature. He targets rural stereotypes, warning against the type who says which and neglects education.
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Wenona Innex
Kansas
West
Prairies
Bluffa
Pete Jones
Eggleston
Soldier reunion speaker praises Bayne and veterans
The excerpt describes a soldiers reunion where Bayne is invited to speak about valor and the Civil War. It notes the audience's pride at hearing a hero recount battles, and ruefully predicts soldiers will still vote for Colonel Fort next November.
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Bayne
Col. Fort
Pontiac
Bayne of Low Point Remembers Civil War Draft
At a soldiers reunion in this city last week, Mr Bayne of Low Point recalled his patriotism during the Civil War. He did not enlist due to his corn and hired help, but he sent a substitute when Low Point was drafted to meet quotas amid the emergency and the Lincoln assassination era.
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Bayne
Low Point
Hydra
Carless
Pennsylvania
National Capitol
Lincoln
Mr. Bayne
Illinois
Dixie
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Houry
Alex Hloagland
Alex. Vail
James Medearis
Sandwine
C. M. Topping
Bilepbeu & Krenz
Me. R. Becher
Ilenry
F. R. Becher
Pault—Jones
Exjenhins
Jos
C.oths
Doeskins
Cassmeres
Joseph Kapkaun
KK. EK
William F. Sivers
Edward
William F. Silvers
Newry
T Bure
Ly Mulee
KR. Omak
Isaac P. Busy
Geo F. Paskeli
Usert Sighea
Ita
Third Street
George Schafer
Edwards Street, Henry, Ill
Alaska
GEO. Somafer
Weary
Inote
Notion & News Rooms
J. S Burt
Burt
Morgan
BROWN
T. Morgan
Morgan, Brown & Morgan
City Meat Market
Wis
Second Street
Eine Morgan, Brown & Morgan
C. & W. Everett
Booksellers
H. J. Grawburg
James C. Law
Hoenry
Lauley
Custom Department
Hhe Baloon
Bialla
Wolf
Kentucky
B.yeger
Ill
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