Shirt waist issue and shifting party lines noted
The piece discusses the shirt waist plank as a late entry in party platforms, noting its potential as a paramount issue if introduced earlier. It mentions J. H. Peabody of Canon City, Colorado, and reflects on political shifts, especially concerning McKinley and the silver states, while contrasting Spanish and American rule in Porto Rico and praising American governance and education funding.
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J. H. Peabody
First National Bank of
Canon City
Colorado
Porto Rico
Spain
Scholarships Awarded in 14th Congressional District
Oliver Wilson announces two year agriculture scholarships at the University of Illinois for district residents. Named recipients include Gardner Williams Putnam County John W Cattron Fulton County Paschal Allen Tazewell County Henry E Stevenson Peoria County Christian Kreiling Mason County. Marshall County has no applicants yet and is urged to submit candidates for agriculture or domestic science studies at Champaign.
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University of Illinois
Gardner Williams
Putnam County
John W. Cattron
Fulton County
Paschal Allen
Tazewell County
Henry E. Stevenson
Peoria County
Christain Kreiling
Mason County
Marshall County
Champaign
Marshall
Oliver Wilson
14Th Congressional Dist
Magnolia
The American Executive and McKinley’s China Policy
A Chicago Journal opinion praises President McKinley for steady handling of the Chinese crisis, noting executive judgment and public support. It argues opposition criticism lacks congressional backing and highlights behind the scenes effort, tact, and patience shaping U.S. policy in China.
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Chicago Journal
Pekin
Congress
McKinley
Meltin‘Tey
China
Prpsent
McKinley lauded for steady leadership through war and reform
The piece extols President McKinley as a great leader who faced Spain’s war, the Philippine rebellion, and the Chinese crisis with unflinching resolve. It criticizes partisan opposition while praising his handling of foreign affairs, reforms, and retrieval of national honor without entangling alliances.
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McKinley
William McKinley
Sel Gom
United States
Clamior
Spain
Rcuinald
Lattene
Chitra
McKinley Praised by Springfield Journal for Leadership
The Springfield Journal lauds President McKinley for handling wartime duties and peace-time governance. It notes settlements in the Samoan Islands, firm title to territory, and established government in Porto Rico and Hawaii, claiming broad public approval and no global opposition.
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Samoan
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Pacific Ocean
United States
McKinley
William_McKinley
Springfield Journal
Editorial on Standard Oil and trusts from Chicago American
The Times reprints a Chicago American piece critiquing Standard Oil capitalization growth from 1 million to 110 million and challenging trust criticism. It argues high consumer savings from lower prices and cites steel and wire costs, asserting trusts cut production costs more than profits. questions Democratic tariff and anti trust critique and questions Times signals.
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Times
Hearst
Chicago American
Standard Oil Co
Rockefeller Trust
OH Co
Steel Trust
the Times
Democratic Party
Sion
Wait-the-Times-tell-ya
Somme
Ebough
Woodmen's Day Offers $100 Gold for Best Drills
On Wednesday September 12 1900 Modern Woodmen Drill Teams compete with a $100 gold prize for the best drills. The event spotlights local Woodmen lodges and their marching displays.
Derby Day Fast Pacers and Races Listed
Thursday September 18 1900 Derby Day card highlights No 9 2 25 trot for 300 No 10 Free for All Pace for 400 No 11 Run mile dash for 50 No 12 Run Derby 14 mile prize 200 Dont Miss These Fast Pacers at the event action.
Republican Prosperity Rhetoric and Tariff Debate Amid Trust Talks
A dated editorial voice argues against trusts and tariff cuts, contrasting Democratic predictions with Republican achievements. It critiques Hearst papers and presses for policy safeguards while urging readers to consider temperance medicine sales and a local medical ad.
All im the Family Divorce Promise Made
A fragment from the Philadelphia North American recalls a satirical exchange during a calmer interval. A wife asks her husband to involve their struggling young lawyers in any future divorce, should it become desirable after a reasonable time married.
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Myne
Philadelphia
House cleaning sparks gentle quarrel at home
A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph quip has Snaggs returning home to a chaotic house and his wife suggesting Lent as the proper season for penance, highlighting domestic humor in a brief exchange.
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Snaggs
A Safe Horse Purchaser and Dealer Exchange
A brief dialogue from the New York Weekly features a purchaser seeking a fearless horse and a dealer pocketing payment. The dealer confirms the horse is not frightened by steam but cites worries about bicycles, flying leaves, or pieces of paper.
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N. Y
Henry Day Hearty Welcome and Grand Racing Today
Friday program lists events at the track including a $300 purse no 18 2.19 pace a free-for-all trot 200 purse no 14 and a mile and repeat run with winner’s prize. novelty quarter mile event 15 for winners, and smaller purses 75 and 60 dollars. Posters and small bills noted.
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Henry Day
Sixth Annual Wilson Family Reunion at Wenona
The sixth annual Wilson family reunion was held at Evans Grange Hall Wenona on August 24 1000. A large crowd gathered despite morning rain. Activities included handshakes, a dinner, a floral hall program with Miss Lucretia Smith's paper The New Woman and the Old Man, songs and recitations, and remarks by Dr Casebeer and David Wilson. Visitors from Normal Chicago and Ohio attended.
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Wilson
Evans Grange Hall
Rader
Wenona
Floral Hall
M. M. Wilson
Lucretia Smith
A. W. Merritt
Patsy
Mary Wierman
Bumble Bee
Caxebeer
Normal
David Wilson
Oliver Wilson
Casebeer
Sarah Spargrove
Milla
Tord
Buruh Literart
Chicago
Bert
Edith Keyser
Sarah Anderson
Ohio
Wenona Index
New Library Books For Next Saturday Delivery
New shelf titles arriving for delivery next Saturday include Boy a sketch by Marie Corelli. Questions of Conscience by An toinette Van Hoesen. The Coast of Bohemia by Lowells. The Touchstone by Edith Wharton. Bob Son of Battle by Alfred Ollivant. The House of the Wizard by M Imlay Taylor. St Winifreds or The World of School by Canon Farrar. His Lordship's Leopard by D D Wells. The Meloon Farm by Maria Louise Pool. The Web of Life by Robert Herrick.
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Marie Corelli
Antoinette van Hoesen
Bohemia
Llowells
Edith Wharton
Bob
Battle
Alfred Ollivant
M. Imlay Taylor
St. Winifreds
Canon Farrar
D. D. Wells
Maria Louise Pool
Robert Herrick
Transfers in Marshall County Ledger listing multiple parcels
Affie Hester and Lincoln Hester trade parcels in Belle Plaine Toluca and Varna areas. transfers include lots, halves, and wedges in Santa Fe and Toluca listers. several conveyances between Hesters Reed McCormick and others. entries cover Belle Plain Bennington Wenona Toluca Lacon Steuben and Toluca Lumber.
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Hester
Lincoln H Hester
Belle Plain
Heo Bickerman
Richard L Reed
Henry W & Gillett
John McCormick
Santa Fe
Toluca
Clarence H. Burlingame
Catherine McCormick
Santa Fe Lst
Sante Fe
Touca
Amos V Lake
Peter Peters
Twist
Nancy M Hester
Alfie
Bennington
Cora
H Lester
Win Harrington
Victor T Bossard
Wenona
St Dugan
Stevenson
Santa
John M Fisher
Catherine Fisher
Lacon
Anna Tracy
Toluca Lumber and Hardware Co
Minnie Kline
Gertrude U Bayne
Henry
Esther Conklin
Peter W Held
Roberts
Robert I Peterson
Varna
John T Goodell
Distressing Stomach Disease Cure Offered by South American Remedy
A vintage advertised remedy claims to permanently heal stomach weakness and indigestion with a single dose. It promises fast relief, universal applicability, and safe use for all ages, with assertions of certainty and marvels. Sold by J Gand Il A Pow.
Obituary of Joseph McCartney of Saga Toga village
Joseph McCartney born June 1858 in Saga Toga township died Aug 5 at his Wa Prairie home. Son of John B McCartney a wealthy farmer he was a hardworking industrious young man respected by all in the town.
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Joseph McCartney
Sagatoga Township
Wa Prairie
John B. McCartney
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