Election talk and local happenings in Sheldon and county
The item covers election day reminders urging a straight Republican vote, debates over election laws, praise for Hon L B Payson and his support, Lincoln emancipation anniversary notes, tariff trade views, plans for the St Clair river tunnel banquet, and a mysterious disappearance of James Foster in Evans township.
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L. BE. Payson
Sheldon
Iroquois
Neck of
Woods
St Clair River
United States
Canada
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life
A woman near death from consumption reads of a new discovery on wrapping paper. She uses trial and full bottles from Dr Powell's Drugstore and experiences a remarkable recovery, growing from under 70 pounds to about 140 pounds. Stamp required for full particulars to W H Cole, Fort Smith.
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Fuller
W H. Cole
Fort Smith
Watt is Marshall county's best choice for superintendent
The piece endorses Clarence M Watt as the Republican nominee for Marshall County superintendent of schools. It details his lifelong ties to the county since 1860, extensive teaching and administrative experience, two college courses, a state teaching certificate, and a reputation as a capable, honest, hardworking educator fit to lead the county schools.
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Clarence B. ‘Watt
Marshall County
Watt
E N Spellmas
Marehall County
Chicago
Clarence H Watt
Richmond
Indiana
Ill
Myra J Webber
Saratoga Township
Sparland
Ihs
Fife
Bryant & Stratton Chicago Bullipeas College
State University
Bloomington
Marshall
Himsalf Ao
Illinois
Marvelous Endurance Heart Facts and Cure Claim
The article extols the heart’s endurance, stating it beats 100000 times and pumps blood across vast distances in a lifetime. It lists early heart failure symptoms and advertises Franklin Miles' New Heart Cure as the sole reliable remedy sold at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
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Franklin Miles
Compulatory School Law Resolutions Endorse Compulsory Education
Northern Illinois Teachers' Association meeting in Freeport on October 18 1890 unanimously passed resolutions endorsing compulsory education and English instruction in all schools. They urge unity across parties to uphold free schools and urge employers to avoid hiring under 14 during school sessions. They also favor displaying the national flag at every school and teaching patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois Teachers’ Association
Freeport
Maluinlulug
Golmpaitsd
United States
Voyage Diary From Pomeroy to Cincinnati and Beyond
Correspondent from Pomeroy Ohio describes river travel along the Little Kanawha to Parkersburg and Grantsville with floods and lumber rafts. He notes coal and salt works at Pomeroy, the steamer Telegraph to Cincinnati, and visits to Maysville Kentucky and Putnam Sunday school children. He laments Cincinnati’s smoke and warns of whisky fires, then continues toward St Louis while urging faithfulness to Sunday school. He signs James VEACI.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
West Virginia
Kanawha
Ohio River
Parkersburg
Grantsville
W. V
Telegraph
Cincinnati
Maysville
Kentucky
Yiz St Laurence
Hudson
Itiela
Sodom
Gomorrah
St Louis
Putnam
Iay
James
Veaci
How They Did It The 6-A Horse Blanket Success
The 6-A Horse Blanket makers boosted sales by honesty and strong product claims. They stamp an 6-A trademark inside each blanket to prove strength and durability. They own mills and use modern labor saving machinery to sell widely at affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Why orange blossom became a symbol of matrimony
The origin is uncertain but popular belief links the orange blossom to fruitfulness. A cor respondent suggests Saracens viewed it as a symbol of prosperous marriage, noting that orange trees bear fruit and blossoms simultaneously.
Comedian and Berry quarrel over prepaid bill
Rehashed Berry tale recalls the comedian who paid a grocer in advance only to face his anger when Berry sent the bill early. The outburst ends with threats if the grocer returns before June. Also includes a testimonial for South American Nervine from Rebecca Wilkinson of Brownsvalley Indiana praising its curing power.
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Berry
Kemp's Balsam Cited By Engineer As Cure All
A. R. Arnold of the West Shore Ry Canajoharie NY endorses Kemp's Balsam noting it cured his pneumonia last winter and helps children with sore throats and coughs. He claims the first dose provides relief and praises its taste. The message urges readers to try the cough remedy.
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Harris
New York
Louis
Harris Remedy CO
Mfg
Bexkman Street
Kemp
A. R. Arnold
Canajoharie
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Henry Illinois
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Magnolia
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J A. Swem, M. D
Postoffice
Fuonro
Putnam CO
Fred
Potter
Ren
Meier & Aew
Edward Street
RA M. Ong
QO. J. Lanigan
Chicago Veterinary College
A. White
Wyoming
Bradford
W. A. Smith
Ofice and Hospital
Lacon
E. L. Buchanan
KW. Ryan
Peorla
Donry
Oriers Jatt
Republian
Olicd’ Toner
Eureka Collegeurate
Téxois Qecwauls Nursery
Henry Republican
Republican
Henry, Ill
Ilinois
Hursday
Lincoln
Blaine
James Foster
Evans Township
Benjamin
Clarence 'M. Watt
U. S. Gov’t
ELY Pure
Rebecca Wilkinson
Brownsvalley Ind
J. E
F. A. Powell Druggints
Henry Ili
Wx. Ayhees & Sons
Philada
CLUB
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George Burt
Ross
South Adams
Peoria
Beatily
Ora
Daniel F. Beatty
Washingtonn
Beidh
Cpa Commission
Rochester
N.Y
Ivil Service Gazette
James Epps & CO
Homoeopathic Cheamindon
Eng
Post Office
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PostoMee
Peoria Dati
Club Rae
ETON
Ss. C. Brown
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A.C. Weis
Algo
A. GC. Weis, Hetty
Poland
Woireden
Henry Lon
George Williams
Patna
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