McKinley Hobart Campaign Ticket Listed for Illinois and State Officials
The ticket outlines William McKinley for president and Garrett Hobart for vice president. It lists Illinois candidates including John R Tanner for governor, William A Northcott for lieutenant governor, James A Jose for secretary of state, James S McCullough for auditor, Henry L Hertz for treasurer, Edward O Akin for attorney general, and others such as F M McKay J T Smith for university trustees, Joseph V Graft for congress, Cadwallader for board of equalization, Hubert B Hombora and G E Avory for state legislature, John Heim for circuit clerk, and Dr Joseph F Geornrn for coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
John R. Tanner
Wiliam A. Northcott
James A. Jose
James 8. McCullough
Henry L. Hertz
Priorney
Edward
Akin University
Toruetees
F.M. McKay
Smith
Joseph V. Graft
Board of Equalization
Cadwallader
Hubert B. Hombora
G. E ‘Avory
Isaac Tammar
Republican Meetings and Campaign Speakers Schedule
A series of Republican and Democratic events across multiple towns outlines campaigns for Sound Money Protection and Prohibition. Speakers include W. J. Cecil Col J. M. Rice J. H. Franklin and J. W. Graff with dates, locations, and rally details in Saratoga Hennepin Lacon and surrounding areas.
Democratic rhetoric and candidate Fosbondor chosen
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt debates per capita circulation figures and party loyalty while noting Chas Fosbondor of Wenona to fill the 30th senatorial vacancy. Fosbondor, longtime Democrat, once Marshall County representative, has wide district ties and may mobilize full party strength.
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Chas Fosbondor
Wenona
Messra Twist
Mannix
Fosbondor
Marshall County
Obsuncey Depow Praises Reed Majority in 82nd Year Editorial
The Hen ry Republican editor marks his paper's 82nd year with praise for Speaker Reed and a large majority. He notes the paper's continued readership and vows to visit more homes while reflecting on local politics. Chatsworth Enterprise reports Robert B Fort visiting Chatsworth with Carruthers of Fairbury, framing Fort as a strong State Senate candidate.
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M. Depow
Reed
S—Hill
Henry Republican
Chatsworth Enterprise
Fort
Robert B. Fort
Chatsworth
Carruthers
Fairbury
Democratic senator’s criticism of Fort sparks party dispute
Senator Chas N Barnes of Peoria faced local Democrats at a Thursday meeting and attacked Republican State Senate candidate R B Fort with harsh language. The remark drew criticism from party members who said such abuse harms the party and aids Fort rather than its cause.
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Chas. N. Barnes
Peoria
R. B. Fort
State Senate
Bob Fort
T. F. Clover
Fort
O. N. Barnes
Barnes
Prosperity spark following McKinley election predicted
The piece argues a two month gap after policy shifts before renewed prosperity arrives. It notes favorable conditions including low factory stocks, awaiting safe investments, large crops for Europe, and gold moving as McKinley’s victory builds confidence. It likens 1896 to 1880 and Garfield's 1881 boom.
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McKinley
Garfield
Populist convention at Toluca names provisional ticket plan
The Toluca Populist meeting drew few members but drew many politicians led by G W Saylor as president and a Mr Donhoff as secretary. Arnold of Springfield urged cross party cooperation with Democrats and warned of nominating a full county ticket if Democrats do not back Populists. The convention planned a committee to name a county ticket but adjourned for lack of a full slate.
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Toluca
G. W. Saylor
Donhoff
Arnold
Sringfield
State Central Committee
Popullata
Not a Question of Sympathy for Western Farmers
The passage argues that sympathy exists for western farmers and laborers, noting increased understanding since the campaign began. It contends intelligent people confront national problems with both quickened minds and warm hearts, and that the public seeks to conserve the common good through careful, sober study rather than emotion.
Chicago convention calls for dangerous untested policy
The piece argues the Chicago convention narrowed issues too sharply and pushes a radical, untested financial plan without outside aid. It warns of uncertain, risky leadership and fears the remedy will disrupt business and misread the crisis.
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Chicago
Poor Farm Receives County Oversight and Praise
The Ouee County Poor Farm near Sparland houses 33 inmates with varied conditions. Board of Supervisors inspected the facilities, praised the humane care by Superintendent and Matron Mr and Mrs James Diverbiss, and discussed future upgrades including a new main building and a women’s ward as funds allow.
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Marshall County
Sparland
Board of Supervisors
James Diverbiss
Jones and McDonough
Henry
H. J. Adams
Diverbiss
Lacon
J. H. Jones
Mra ‘Divellejes
Three Journals Offered at Two Dollars Now
Our combination offer of three excellent journals remains in force. Take advantage at once. The Inter Ocean covers politics, the Republican handles home news, and the Farm News focuses on agriculture. Send your name to secure this value.
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Inter
Ocean
Republican
Farm News
Buckien’s Arnica Salve and Guarantee for Use
An 19th century medical ad proclaims Buckien’s Arnica Salve as the best for cuts rheum fever sores scalds and eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by Dr Powell at 25 cents per box with assured satisfaction or refund.
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Powell
Crown of Thorns Wilson Bill Sees Bryan Aid
The Wilson Bill is described as the Crown of Thorns and it is noted that Candidate Bryan helped press the measure. The remark suggests political controversy surrounding the legislation and Bryan's involvement in promoting it.
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Wilson
Crown of Thorns
Bryan
Marshall county convention backs sound money win
The Marshall county convention last week drew strong enthusiasm for a fall victory on sound money. Speakers Mesers R. B. Fort O. F. Avery and Hammers praised Fort and the reception he received showed his popularity at home. Dwight Star and Herald.
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Marshall County
Mesers R. B. Fort
O. F. Avery
Hammers
Mr Fort
Fort
Dwight Star and Herald
No-to-bac and public ball throwing cited in notices
An assortment of items notes an anti tobacco booklet titled No-to-bac offering refunds, a city ordinance against street ball playing citing property damage, and local citizen letters about servers wages and a physician’s finances. It also mentions Harper's Weekly September issue with Mr Bryan and New York roof gardens.
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Druggis
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce St. Ly
Jos
J. Henry
Bryan
Harper's Weekly
Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Ends Family Compliment
A Farmers City Illinois reader praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin calling it excellent for the whole family including a six month old baby. He notes the 10 cent size would cost him one dollar. Also an ad announces a free mail course in double and single entry book keeping and commercial arithmetic by The American Business College Omaha Nebraska without charges or diplomas.
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Farmers City
Ill
Caldwell
Lincoln
Payne
Powells
The
American Business College
Omaha
Nebrasa
Protection Fire Co. No 1 Posts Sept Meeting Reminder
Attention firemen a regular meeting of Protection Fire Co No 1 is set for Sunday evening Sept 25 at 8 oclock sharp. Members urged to attend due to important business. Foreman orders. Also notices on local ads and services appear in this Henry Republican page with various notices and classifieds.
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Bryan and
Bewall Club
Chas Vogelaang
Prest
O. H. Fledier
Beo
R. M. Barnes
Wallace
la Prairie Town Hall
Whitefield
Richland
Varna
Toluca
Sparland
Protection Fire Co. No 1
Death notice for ATRLA Krouz at Burlington Kansas
DIED. At Burlington Kansas Sept 17 at home of her parents of consumption ATRLA 22 daughter of Edward Krouz Interment at Girard Kanz
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Burlington
Kansas
Atrla
Edward Krouz
Girard
Kanz
Untitled fragment from market listing with garbled text
Fragmentary OCR item shows scrambled phrases like market references and food items such as potatoes and butter. Readable elements include mentions of HOGS and fresh goods, but most lines are incomprehensible, lacking coherent event or date context.
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Greenrge Bort
Ditor
Titursday
William McKinley
Ohio
Garrett A. Hobart
N. J
John Heim
Jenn
Franklins Fanvevar
George F. Wightman
Joseph F Geonrn
Saratoga Fosa Hall
David Ross
W. J. Cecil
Putnam
Cecil
Clark BH. Carr
Court House
Hennepin
Clark Ds. Garr
Galenburg
County
Denmark
Saratoga Town Hall
J. H. Franklin
J. M. Rice
Republican Club Room
Republican Glee Club
Potter
Glee Club
Congressman Grayf
Sth
la Rove
Magnolia
Ith
Patran
Wakefield
J A Prairie
Hobart
J. W. Graff
la Prairie
Fithian
U. S
John McAuley ‘Palmer
Simon Bollyar Bookner
John Grim Carlisle
Grover Cleveland
Louisville Courier-Journal
Oue County Farm
Buckien
Tie Faa Senaaan
Isa
John
J. A. Melick
G. M. Locke
James Fagan
Henry County
Garrett Fagan
Wm McAleer
Bridget Fagan
Oime
Brown
Peoria Business College
Vogelang Bros
Henry Markets
Ayers Cee Possegng Retote
Speeee
Neage
Ryxe
Aya
A. Strumpf
Main Street
Peoria, Ill
Henry, Ill
E. H. Hutchins
Rand
E. H. Hutchis
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