Subscription Terms and Renewal Procedures
The notice outlines annual subscription at one dollar and fifty cents with ten cents extra for out of county delivery. It notes renewal date changes on payment and requires notice if not updated within two weeks. It requests posting office details, both old and new addresses, and payment by money order draft or registered mail to George Burt.
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George Burt
Fonl
Redwood
Aterest
Mbs Bs Croft
Irving Broaddus
Auctioncor
Republican tariff debates and Thorn ton critique in 19th century discourse
A long critique discusses Republican protectionism from the party's start to the tariff of 62, praising Curtin's protective tariff in Pennsylvania and Lincoln's election. It assails Thornton and Bascom, cites Cobden Club links, and questions English liberal views on Cleveland. The piece ends by asking Republicans to consider their majorities.
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Public Arti
Thornton
Republican Party
Gov
Curtin
Pennsylvania
Democrates Ihru
Lincoln
Areteia
Bascom
Washington
Cleveland
Cobden Club
Cobden ‘Club
Heed
Reception to Commander Van Horne in Magnolia 1888
In Magnolia on October 1 1888 a reception honored Commander Van Horne returning from the Columbus grand encampment. James A Garfield Relief Corps No 81 presented a gold pen and pencil after a protracted tribute praising true gentlemanly qualities. The commander accepted humbly and pledged future support, followed by songs recitations readings and a late lunch.
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van Horne
Magnolra
Buening
G. A
Taylor
van- Horne
W. A. R. Hall
Brenn
Dr Taylor
James A. Garfield
An Horne
Soria
Motter Losses from Stable Fire in Indianapolis
Cyrus Motter of Marion Indiana suffered major losses after a fire at J B Shockeby’s stables at the fair grounds burned two horses. Misty Way valued at 4000 and Violin at 5000 were killed along with Motter’s prized mare Edith Belyit and black horse Heart of Oak. The incident draws sympathy from the city as Motter’s total losses reach about 7000. Misty Way was noted as an emerging speed horse with significant future value.
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Cyrus Motter
Marion
Daily Democrat
Indianapolis Journal
Louisville
Chas Dickerman
New York
Misty Way
Cyrus Metter
Ind
J. B Shockeby
Fair Grounds
Heart of Oak
Edith Belyit
Motter
Voter Registration Dates Announced for Henry Township
The Board of Registration of Henry township fixes registration days October 14 and 30. It will meet at E. T. Disoaway's office on Tuesday October 16 to make a voter registry. Another session at the engine house October 30 allows residents not listed to be added. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Board of Registration
Henry Township
E. T. Disoaway
Engine House
Bradford Republicans Plan Grand Pole Raising Rally
Bradford Republicans hold a pole raising and rally today with a 78 foot black walnut pole spliced to a 40 foot cedar to form 108 feet total. Rev Morgan of Rock Island will be speaker as a grand time is anticipated.
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Bradford
Rev Morgan
Rock Island
Henry Cornet Band in Narrow Rally Crash
After a Republican rally near Hlaprolle, the Henry Cornet band wagon broke through the harress side, pitches the wagon, and riders were thrown. Barney Cook suffered bruises and remained in bed for days. the wagon tongue and corner were damaged. a drum was loosened and a cad kicked.
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Hlaprolle
Henry Cornet
Harress
Barney Cook
Bucklen s Arnica Salve an urch s salve for skin ailments
Bucklen s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fevers frost bites chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box. Sold at Dr Powell s drug store.
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Bucklen’s
Dr Powell’s
Temperance plea argues liquor costs harm McLean County
A 1888 letter to the editor argues the liquor trade drains county resources and fuels crime. It cites Bloomington as the main source of tax and social costs, urging prohibition and contrasting party loyalties with the prohibitionist stance. The author claims high license fees, rising saloons, and widespread poverty linked to intoxication.
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Beato Thokeatnar
Putnam
Bro
Republican Party
Times
Letsas
iook-at-McLean
Bloomington
McLean County
Whitmer
Allpro
Oumington Benevolent Society
Bloomingon
Poe
Tas
Court House
Lquor
Polic
Rniac
Hfe
Carlico
Prohibitionist
J. R. Venen
Prohibition Party
Yeach
Question of Christ and growth across centuries
A fragment reflecting on the spread of Christianity over 1900 years, noting few hear of Christ and even fewer professing Christians. The piece calls for action along a chosen line but abandons further discussion due to space and time limits.
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Mien
Christ
Syrup of Figs Gains Popular Favor in Health Reports
A Jackson ville asylum report notes two Nye girls treated there show strong recovery. Diana, previously violent, remains quiet and healthy, while Adline is nearly fully recovered, offering hopeful news to the local community.
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Jacksonville
Diana
Adline
Syrups of Figs marketed as a universal laxative
A brief advertisement touts Syrups of Figs as nature's own laxative, easy to take and highly effective for cleansing the system, curing biliousness, headaches, colds, fevers, constipation, and indigestion. It claims manufacture by the California Pi Syrup Company and sales through Dr Powell in 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
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California
Dr Powell
California Pi Syrup Company
Powell
Birth notices publish multiple newborns with names and dates
Born in the city on Sept 27 a daughter to William Whitodold. Sept 10 a daughter to John Barnes. At L Bpielaret Oct 2 a daughter to Prof. C H Watt and granddaughter to Major A P Woobor of Saratoga.
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City
William
Whitodold
John Barnes
L Bpielaret
C. H. Watt
A. P. Woobor
Saratoga
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