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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1892
Page
8
Charles Curtis a young lawyer from Topeka Kansas won a Republican nomination and election in a district known for populist strength. The half quarter blood Indian profile is noted as a notable aspect of his background. Curtis’s ascent signals a significant political development in the region and party dynamics.
Jerry Simpson is re elected to Congress from Kansas. Col Harris, an ex confederate officer, also wins a seat, showing Kansas has more old soldiers than any other state and signaling the war is over.
A political note argues the new administration will align tariff policy with republican platform aims, suggesting a republican direction in practice while led by a democratic leadership. The piece casts the change as a Democratic governance borrowing Republican policy.
The piece analyzes the November 8 1892 election, noting a Democratic landslide and the shift of voters toward free trade, third party influence, and dissatisfaction with tariffs. It warns that the same forces aiding Democrats may bring future defeat if the administration fails to curb monopolies and trusts.
Jane Moongk, executrix, announces the estate of David Moore of Correll County Illinois will appear at the County Court in Mt Carroll on the January term the first Monday to Jan 1 Xf for settling claims. All creditors are urged to attend and settle amounts due.
The column notes the fading practice of printing roosters after elections, reports Mr. and Mrs. Stiles moving from Lanark, and recounts a ghastly murder in Whiteside County as Albert Swartout dies after his farm fire. It also covers a Democratic ratification in the city that devolved into noisy festivities and minor fireworks damage along Broad Street.
Thomas Hogan 50, a cistern builder, died when a reservoir caved in on Mr. C S Dames farm south of Lanark. He was pulled free after ten minutes with injuries, and funeral services were held at Shannon Catholic church. He leaves a wife and relatives.
The Car roll County Republican closes with a note of regret as its friendly pages will be missed. Election day events are remembered including a sick note for A. H. Hawk and that many plans and bets were settled after the vote. Local residents Mae Shultz F. M. Shultz and Ward Freeman are mentioned among announcements and visits.
Prouty and Bu advertise savings on ladies and gents shoes and rubber boots with a new line of men s shoes offered at 1.50. They boast heating efficiency, fuel economy, and superior base burner stoves with fine castings nickel plating and handsome design guaranteed to surpass rivals.
The notice hints at guidance for selecting a top cook stove, urging readers to study a quality article on this purchase topic. It emphasizes value, efficiency, and reliability as criteria for choosing a superior stove.
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