Summer dreaths and economic notes in a midwestern column
A mixed, fragmentary 19th century column covers agricultural worries with dreary summers and silos, then shifts to global topics. It notes Japan's Pacific exposition cost, Panama Canal trade, Salvation Army leadership, and remarks on Speaker Clark’s gavel wear, Lincoln Douglas debate panels, and Kiowa elder Melissa Houston.
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Salar Bury
Japan
San Fran
Panama Canal
Royal Ma Steam Packet Company
Salvation Army
Bramswell Booth
Ini X Note
Booth
C. C Pervier
Sheffield
Dresden
Germany
Holland
Scotland
England
Wales
France
Switzerland
Pervier
United States
Washington
Speaker Clark
Thomas B. Reed
Freeport Journal
C H. Nott
Freeport Monument
Monumental
University of Illinois At
Champaign
Freeport
Lincoln
Douglas
United
Melissa
Houston
Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
Melissa Houston
John Giffard
Sfield
Railroads shape dining car ideals and racial movements rise
A historical article fragment discusses railroads introducing long lunch counter service and the need to attract travelers for sustained dining. It then surveys a European racial movement in Bohemia, noting the Sokal youth organization promoting athletics, military-style drills, and a push to counter German influence by boycotting German goods and language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Pacific
aGust
San.Francisco
Europe
Bulgaria
Poland
Servia
Croatia
Bohemia
Dr King s New Discovery Promises Home Cure
Advertises Dr King s New Discovery as a safe home remedy for throat and lung troubles. Claims quick relief from coughs colds croup whooping cough and sore lungs with trial bottles offered free and guaranteed by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
T. J. Segraves
A. J Ironmonger
Bradford School Board Publishes 40 Page Yearbook Notes
The Bradford school board issued a 40 page booklet detailing the coming year course of study school rules and parental information. The Farmington labor day event sparked debate over editorial control and advertising while Ed Lenz and Frances Weber married in a Lacon ceremony. A Chicago firm offered John Summers twenty dollars a ton for a thousand tons. G C Ruskell reported Mendota license compliance among Barber State Board members. Northern Utilities now operates 36 electric light plants across neighboring cities with planned cable connections. A Streator man explores white brick manufacture from shale. A 131 pound catfish was caught near Elgin with lengthy measurements.
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Bradford School Board
Farmington
Ed Lenz
Lacon
Frances Weber
Chillicothe
McClure, Smith & Co
Chicago
John T
Sterling Gazette
G. C. Ruskell
Edwardsville
Mendota
Barber’ State Board
Il Nefs Northern Utilities Company
Elgin
Doan's Kidney Pills Publicize Local Backache Relief
Doan's Kidney Pills promoted by residents of Lacon Illinois as a remedy for kidney complaints and distressing backaches. A user from Mary Mungle reported irregular kidney activity and complete relief after three months of use, with availability at Roster Milburn Co and Buttald druggists.
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Mary
Mungle
Lacon
Doan
Dean’s
Crellef
Milburn Co
State Fair 1912 offerings include aerial acts and races
Reports detail a diverse program for the Illinois State Fair with monoplanes, biplanes, a hot air balloon, aerial mail service, and automobile events. Notable participants include Le Tourneau, Louis J. Johnson, Paul Studenski, and Madame DeVonda, plus a grand concert lineup and lectures.
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Whitch
Vas
Hach
PAKS
Dick‘ Sons
Ncres
Syéar
le Tourneau
Johnson
Terre“Haute
Ind
Louis
J. ‘Johnson
Patantes
Prof
Fair ‘Grounds
Springfield
Postoffice Department
Paost
Master ‘Wheeler
Waols State Fair Station
Dickinson
Paul Studenskey
DeVonda
Madame Garcia
Cuba
Henry McCoy
England
Scotland
Louis Disbrow
Joe Nikrent
Wild Bill ‘Endicott
Board of Agriculture
Russell
Brooklyn
London
Chicago
Binday
Otto
Alinots
Governor Deneen Eight-Year Administration Appraised
The Kewanee Star Courier offers a businesslike appraisal of Gov. Charles Deneen’s eight years in Illinois. It notes expanded executive powers and responsibilities, without financial extravagance, and praises his efficiency in managing state departments and public funds.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Michigan Woman
A Scottville Michigan mother of thirteen credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from pain and irregular periods. She praises the remedy as the best medicine for women and says she owes her health to it. The advertisement notes the product is made from native roots and herbs with no narcotics.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Amithe
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
B. Pinkham
Sind
J.G. Johnson
Scottvillé, Mich
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Optician J E Oarlson Visit Scheduled in Henry
The optician J E Oarlson will be in Henry from 1 to 5 p m for fittings. He will return on the third Monday of each month thereafter at Camp Hounen for subsequent appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Oarlson
Henry On
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Henry, Ill
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Henry, Tll
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