Republican Demonstration in Chicago Honors Blaine and Logan
A large Chicago crowd gathered on Clark street to see James G Blaine and John A Logan on the Grand Pacific balcony. The event featured marching music and heartfelt cheers, with Blaine leaving for the east after two hours of ceremony. Also noted are health ads for compound oxygen and local residents seen in the city during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James G. Blaine
John A. Logan
Jackson
Post Office
Clark Street
van Buren and
Adams Streets
Clark
Eorgia
Blaine
Logan
Elmer Hunter
Jeff Curley
Hennepin
Commodore Calligan
John Black
Washburn
Joshua Myers
Roberts
Burt
M. A. Coman & Co
Madison Street
Judson Goltra
Davis & Morris
van Buren
State
Ed Riser
Henry
A New Racket Exposed By Nationwide Magic Doctor Scam
A report outlines a fraudulent scheme where a traveling con man pretends to diagnose family illnesses and hires a partner as a “magic doctor.” The pair collect notes promising cure or no pay, then supply harsh remedies to trap families into paying. The scheme has spread through several counties.
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No 2
Electric Bitters Endorsement and Election Craze in England Fight
A Girard Kansas customer praises Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney liver and blood issues while the piece also rails against English influence in U S politics. It notes Dr Powell sells the tonic and cites Cleveland free trade as a political battleground amid Blaine advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Atkins
Girard, Kan
Powell
London Times
Cleveland
Auch
Congress
England
America
John Bull Severy
Blaine
Toledo Blade
Court House Matters Births Marriages and Deaths
Court House notices list births marriages and deaths with dates and names. It records births in towns like Lac on and Whitefield and Steuben and Saratoga with parent names and doctors. It notes licenses to marry George W Davis and Mary E Thomas and Charles Bostrom and Matilda Bochwartz and reports the death of Rev G W Burns of the M E church in Marshall county.
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John P
Yankie Stapp
Henry
Charies Davis
May's
Anus D Holmes
Lacon
Coca
J Uly
James D
Helena F
Stubbles
Sen
H Reeder
Geo M
Fredie W Bane
I.H Teedner
F A Hamilton
Wm R
Maggie L McGee
Whitefield
John F
Luetta H.evens
F Potts
Arthur N
Moara
5A Gale
Arthur
Mary McNally
Wollona
J B Dunham
Geo L
Maris E Ball
Belle Plain
Non
J W Evans
Tod John
Mary E Donath
Laoonsou
F O Gale
Willard
Molison
Mary E Thomas
Lacan
Charles Bostrom
Matilda Bochwartz
Varna
G. W. Burns
M. E. Church
Marshall County
Kewanee
Bloomington
How He Got a Position in a Banking House
A clerk recalls applying six months ago and being rejected for not looking the part. After using Parker's Hair Balsam to gain a new appearance and a decent suit, he was hired with a $2,000 salary. The piece also notes a livestock convention in Chicago during the American Fat-Stock show week and discussions on disease prevention, legislation, and organizing stock men nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Parker
Balsam
Parkers
United States
Chicago
Illinois Highway Commissioners Meet at Springfield Grand Success
The Illinois highway commissioners held a successful meeting in Springfield with delegates from sixty six counties. The body discussed road laws and matters of importance to highways, signaling potential wholesome legislation and policy in the near future. Sheriff Kinsey of Pekin, known as Jack Kinsey, died Saturday morning after a long service in Tazewell County. His funeral was held at his late residence with large attendance, conducted by the Masonic fraternity and the Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Sheriff Kinsey
Pekin
Jack'' Kinsey
Druggists Offer Free Trial Bottle of Cough and Fung Syrup
Zim merman and Aton druggists advertise a free trial bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Fung Syrup for all who suffer from coughs colds asthma consumption or any lung affection. The notice invites afflicted readers to sample the product free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman & Aton
Dr Bosanko
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Hess
John Roberts
Haney
Berachwing Township
Putnam County
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Mark Gregory
Senachwine
Til
William Sabnhaet
Patna
William Chambers
William Schofield
Wm. Schofield
County of
Marshall
Mary A. Schofield
Reyal
Rih Ness
Ust
Bradstreet's
Duo
Usts Inc
Begt
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Wactro
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Generel Biores
Jber
J. F. Gates
Bauer & Trefzeer
Peoria
THE
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Frank Osbon
Etary
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Qorner Edwards
Third Streeta
Peter Cooper
Tre-Michigan-Stove Company
Detroit
Chicago-Bufeal
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Cqnpoma I
Wal Pinela
Room
E. Madison Street
Cheago, Tl
AERA
Illinois
Aera Manufacturing CO
Henry, Ill
N. B
Afra Manufacturing Co
Aira
Mosely & Stoddard
Ieee Ely
Catarra
Pat Ely
Ambal
USA
Drugalate
ELY Brothers Druggtata
Owego
Montgomery Ward & Co
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Walnahla
Geo. Ball
Como
Edwards
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Baie & He
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Watchmaker
T. McCor
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