Political discourse and farmer alliance ads shape 1892 race
President Harrison urges government aid toward good money while media praise for Reminiscences and Rev Robeson grows. General Clarkson says education will decide the presidential contest, with party press as key. Polk states alliance aims to elect senators and target Sherman and Hiscock, amid partisan shifts and editorials on southern votes and the color line.
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Polk
Farmers’ Alliance
United States
Sherman
Hiscock
Georgia
North Carolina
Gordon
Ransom
Sub-Treasury
Southern Alliance
Chicago Times
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Times
Illinois
President Harrison Speech Highlights Prosperity and Duty
The piece quotes President Harrison on his New England tour urging restraint amid abundant crops and growth. It contrasts national prosperity with moral citizenship, praising civic virtue over riches, and cites commentary from the Mail and Express. It also covers Ex Senator Ingalls's remarks on prohibition, voting rights, and the duties of citizens in a republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Mail and Express
New England
Americana
Burlington
Dreuth
Europe
Applauss
Ingalls
National Prohibition Camp Ground Association
Port Richmond
Kansas
New York
Atchison
Court rules eighth clause invalid in Howe estate case
In a landmark La Salle circuit court decision Judge Stipp invalidated the eighth clause of Peter Howe's will. The clause would have placed most property in trust until grandchildren reached 80, diverting about $800,000 from legatees. The ruling distributes assets to Peter Howe's five children and their descendants. Ottawa Republican Times notes the case and its impact on the estate.
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Howe
Circuit Court
la Salle County
Stipp
Peter Howe
Wenona
Jerome Howe
Charles Howe
Marietta Erwie
Ida E. Fowler
Harriet
Tn Trust
Vas J. Hodge
Mesara Mayo & Widmer
McDougall & Chapman
Messia Mclduff & Torrence
Pontiac
Geo A. Lawrence
Galesburg
Peter
Erwin
Ottawa Republican
Times
Big Bend Veterans to Hold 25th Anniversary Reunion at Lacon
The Big Bend Veterans association schedules its annual reunion at Johnson's Grove near Lacon on September 6 to 10 with a street parade on the 6th. Notables invited include Horace Clark, Pavey, Hunt, Gen Black, and others. General Order No. 2 asks posts to send large delegations. tents and accommodations for 4 000 to 5 000 attendees. Officers must report for duty September 8 at Camp Fort. council meets at 2 p m. Attendees from Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps urged to join. quarters provided on request.
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Big Bend
Bean
Grand Army of the Republic
Association
Sons of Veterans and Woman’s Relief Corps
Camp Fort
Association Council
Lacon
III
W W. Bean
J. H. Smay
Free Coinage Debate Signals 189% PublicInterest
Henry Cabot Lodge argues in the September Forum that a next Congress will pass free coinage of silver and the issue will dominate the 1892 campaign. The location of the Hennepin canal is settled by the War Department, furthering public works priorities. A Seventh Day Adventist case upholds state law over religious practice in restricting Sunday labor. The Illinois Fish and Game Protective Association tightens enforcement against nets and gear. Farmington plans a 27 foot soldiers monument with life size statue.
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Congress
Hlarriaan
Henry Cabot Lodge
Hennepin Canal
Washington
Chicago Tribune
War Department
Gent
Engineer Department
Gen Grant
Gest
Department
Capt Marshall
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Illinois Fish and Game Protective Association
Ottawa
Copperas Creek Dam
Sausciation
Swan Lake Club
Hennepin Gun Club
Princeton
Algo
Farmington
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Promises Wide Cures
An 1890s style advertisement claims Bullard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts bruises burns frosted feet sore throat chest lame back stiff joints and contracted muscles it markets the remedy as life changing with crutches discarded by former cripples priced at 60 cents via J E. F A Powell agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Bullard
J. E
F. A. Powell
Recreative Pleasures and the Broadening of Life
Rev 8. C Eby argues recreation should elevate the mind and morals. Outdoor exercise and games foster happiness, while study in history, poetry, drama, and science expands sympathies and personal growth. Reported in the Peoria Daily Transcript.
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Akill
Eby
Peoria Daily Transcript
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MI Palatine
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James Robeson
General Clarkson
Slone
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Meny
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America
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