Henry Illinois town advertisement touts growth and amenities
A detailed promotion of Henry Illinois along the west bank of the Illinois River highlights a fertile location 120 miles southwest of Chicago. It boasts artesian water, a 60 foot river rise, numerous churches, schools, large stores, hotels, a river port, an electric plant, telephones, a modern city hall, and active clubs. The piece urges railroads, factories, more express lines, and new residents to join the Henry Improvement Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois River
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Ilinois
Heatta
Republican
Times
Henry
Vis
Rall
Masons
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen
Royal Circle
Home Forum
Rebekah
Relief Corps
Commercial Club
Woman's Club
Henry Improvement, Association
LaSalle
Seaboard
Ar Henry Improvement Association
Weekly War History Update on Puerto Rico and Cuba Events
A weekly digest notes Spanish forces evacuating Puerto Rico while American troops take possession on withdrawal. It lists Navy promotions from Rear Admiral Dewey, Camp Thomas health notes, ship movements to Cuba, and plans for Camp Wikoff as a winter hospital. Mentions Ha vana command changes and evacuation deadlines for Cuba and Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Long Hae
Florida
Arkansas
Wyoming
Peace Commission
Paris
McKinley
Navy
Long
Congress
Dewey
Gen. Boynton
War Investigating
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga Park
Thomas
Comrland
Chattanooga
Victor
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
Seventh Corps
Savannah
Cuba
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Hevana
Spain
Bpanieh “Tz Mint
Raw
Greene
Col, Lee
Maj. Hersey
War Investigating Committee
Washington
Philippines
United States
Sen Ge
Puerto Riso
Wton
Isbariment
Bantlamd
Wrecks and troop movements mark early October fronts
Reports from Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines describe improving American troop health and orderly evacuations. Spain plans to retain troops in Cuba until peace terms are signed while U S military authorities prepare for occupation. A large San Francisco to Philippines expedition is set with 191 officers and 5679 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Vizcaya
Sagasta
Peace Commission
Paris
Spain
Philippines
War Department
Cuba
Illnois
Newark
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Merriam
Visayas
Central Philippine
Jacksonville
Fla
Seventh Army Corps
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Texas
Louisiana
Young
United States Service
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Lee
Army of Occupation
West Virginia
Union
Custom House
Manzanillo
United States
Havana
Sampson
A Glance Into the Future
A fragment from the New York Journal quotes a child’s line about love and future return. The phrase reads I punish you to show my love for you, my son and When I get bigger I’ll return your love pa. The text reflects a sentimental diary-like glimpse in a historical paper.
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N. Y
Tomoca Street Fair Brings Town Alive With Relics And Races
Tonica residents enjoyed a bustling fair with a curious exhibits hall featuring relics and antiques including spoons, an almanac, a 254 year old book, and 180 year old deed. Driving contests drew 13 single and 8 double entries plus 6 women drivers. a band contest and baseball game entertained about 1000 attendees amid orderly crowds.
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Tomoca
Department of Curios, Relies
Tonlon
Oglesby
Magnolia
Tonica
Agnosis Nine
Miquor
Nhe
Dances and Local News from Clear Creek
CLEAR CREEK residents plan a Saturday night dance at John Dorff's. Minnie Murphy injures foot after stepping on a nail. Henry area visits note Jennie McAleer at home. Local farmers report excessive rain harming corn and hog cholera worry persists. Ransom family visits and Ohio trip remembered. Misses Holmes and Ransom family health updates given. Chatter of plowing by Rob King and extended family visits near Washburn.
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John Dorff
Minnie—Murphy
Jennie McAleer
Henry
C H Ransom
B H Ransom
Andrew Morse
Ohio
Samuel Holmes
O C H Ransom
Neurelgis
Rob King
Ransom
Will Francois
Dorfiinger
Bataraay
Washburn
Florid News Notes On Local Folks And Fields
Sam Sutclitt begins a new kitchen at his home while Maud Jenkins remains out of school due to illness. Wm Ralph of Chicago visited Friday and Saturday. George Monroe of Weldon greeted friends in Florid last Thursday as cornfields appear to mirror the seasonal疲疲.
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Sam Sutclitt
Maud Jenkins
Wm Ralph of
Chicago
George Monroe
Weldon
Hooter
Wedding and medical consultations reported in local notes
Ernest Liss and wife attended the wedding of Mrs Biiss's brother Dr Tisler and two Princeton MDs last Thursday on Per Rin Street. Jearn held a Friday consultation regarding Firley Hetrick's illness, diagnosing a knee spinal trouble as previously noted.
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Dog
Ernest
Liss
Perrin
Biiss
Tisler
M Ds
Princeton
Jearn
Firley Hetrick
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Free Trial Bottle
Public interest grows as Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Col ds is claimed to have given away over ten million bottles and cured thousands. Doctor Powall, the local druggist, offers a free trial bottle with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund.
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Powall
Historic belts and bells mark revolutions in memory
The piece recalls the Philadelphia bells and belt buckles tied to the 1776 independence era. It notes the old clock bell that proclaimed July 4, 1776, its disappearance after a 19th century fire, and efforts by firemen to preserve relics. It also mentions a 1667 bank run in London with four bankers hanged.
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Philadelphia
Eee Church of
London
Lombard Street
Canton Tragedy Funeral and Trial in Saxton Case
The Canton tragedy article notes George D. Saxton's funeral at the M C Barber residence led by Rev C B Milligan and Rev Dr C E Manchester. President McKinley and wife attended. Mrs Anna E George charged with murder and pleads not guilty in Justice Reigner's court. The president travels on the Omaha special train to Chicago for the peace jubilee with key aides.
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Canton
George D.saxton
M.C. Barber
C. B. Milligan
First
C. E.manchester
First Methodist’ Church
McKinley
Omaha
Deadline Set for Cuban Surrender of Power
The date December 1 is fixed for Spanish control to end in Cuba. Instructions to the U S military commission direct that all ports customs receipts and municipal affairs pass to the American military commander on that date.
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Washington
United States Military Commission
Cuba
Des Moines Woman Dies After Spider Ingested At Prison
Des Moines reports Cora Smith died at Anamosa prison after eating spiders found in her cell following a life sentence for killing her father Mike Smith in Des Moines in 1804. A post mortem showed spiders in her stomach and a bag of spiders was discovered in the cell.
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Des Moines
Cora Smith
Mike Smith
Anamosa Penitentiary
Betsy Smith
Minnesota Indian uprising prompts warning and troop moves
The article reports a government warning to Bear Island Indians to surrender 20 men or face attack by soldiers. It notes conflicting views on the threat, with Gen Bacon and officials calling for possible force, while others hope containment via surrounding troops. Troops are dispatched from Walker to Cass Lake and the Fourteenth Minnesota departs for Leech Lake area.
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Walker
Minn
Bear Island
Easiay
United States
O'Connor
Washington
War Department
Interior Department
Minnesota
Adjr
Corbin
Bacon
Yroopa
Minneapolis
Qoin
Guv. Clough
Gen
Cass Lake
Milidio
Fosston
Great Northern Road
Leech Lake Reservation
Col Johnson
Maj
Schaeffer
Holmes
Winne
Surgeon Dorsey
Baker
Arisb
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Henry Improvement Association
WAR History
Michigan
Gen. Woods
Indianola
Neb
Tralis
Sol Brace
E. J. Walters
William, McCarl
Kankakee
H. Y. Swan
Waldron
Kyle
Cleveland
South Dakota
Forest City House
Clear Creek
Dell
Paneras
George D. Saxton
George
Anna E. George
Toledo
Michigan Central
Air Line Junction
Swan Creek
Mon
L. S. Gates
Vancouver
B. C
Mason
Haweon
Yukon
St. Michaels
Sarah
Tinker Duane
Jackson, Miss
J. J. Herry
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