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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1895
Page
5
A Siamese tale recounts a hidden mine in Chantaboon said to be guarded by supernatural forces. An expedition by three Englishmen faced tigers wild elephants and treacherous jungle terrain, forcing retreat after days of peril.
The article surveys European lineage myths tracing back to Noah and the flood, noting fake pedigrees of French and Welsh families, the Mostyns and Croy. It discusses Moorish and Jewish admixture in Spain after invasions, the fear of tainting pure blood, and the myth of blue blood. It also includes a note on a household paste recipe and a Bible translation quirk about apron versus breeches.
A vivid damsel at a bay picnic wore a bright blonde wig and hat with a stuffed bird. A hawk struck the hat and wig triggering a chaotic escape. Riflemen fired, wrecking the disguise. the bird fled, the girl returned with damaged hair and hat, unnamed.
The piece argues to expand University of Illinois colleges in Literature Agriculture Engineering and Science. It praises the new engineering building and urges broader support for Agriculture and Literature faculties while noting Harper's January features and essays on social purity and Joan of Arc in upcoming periodicals.
Lima township tax books are available each Thursday at First National Bank Lanark, Fridays at the bank in Shannon, and Saturdays at a Brookville store. Levi Paci, Collector.
The excerpt highlights contributors such as Mrs. Burton Harrison Mrs. Spencer Trask Albion W Tourgee Rudyard Kipling and others with features in art letters and photography. It notes endorsements by famous critics and mentions travel and historical pieces plus special offers for a combined subscription to Cosmopolitan and The Laxy Gazette at 22 75.
An advertisement declares Lanark offers furniture cheaper than Chicago with superior quality. It touts beds from $1.50 to $2.50, a sofa bed for $2.50, a bedroom suit at $11.00, and other items, inviting customers to compare at the Lanark corner.
A testimonial from Augusta Maine describes relief from nervousness sleeplessness leg sensations heart palpitations and memory lapses after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. The patient reports weight gain improved sleep appetite and steadier nerves after six bottles. Dr Miles claims a guarantee and offers the remedy priced at 5 with mail order options from Elkhart Indiana.
In Carroll County Illinois the estate of W F Schneee deceased with heirs at law is notified that on Monday the fourth day of January 195, the executor Jacob Michaels will file his final report in the county court at Mount Carroll and seek discharge from all duties and responsibilities of the administration. heirs may appear and resist if they choose.
A Lima area auctioneer from Shannon Illinois advertises years of hard work selling horses and cattle. He invites trials promising top prices and satisfaction, noting extensive experience and requests references from J Scott Unively at First National Bank.
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