Arena Publishing Co. grows into leading New England book house
The Arena Publishing Company has rapidly expanded from publishers of a popular Boston weekly to a major New England book house. Under editor B O Flower and business manager H Boyce the firm has boosted magazine reach, published landmark works on Swiss history and African travel, and released many successful books, planning further growth and offices on Copley Square.
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B. O. Flower
Arena
Boston Review
Arena Publishing Company
New England
America
England
Marquis of Storne
Edmund Goose
Alfred Russel Wallace
J. Donald
St. Andrew's University
Henry Irving
Europe
H. Boyce
New World
Swiss Republic
Switzerland
Little Republic
M. French-Sheldon
Wilds
Africa
Mr.Boyce
Mr. Savage
Hamlin Garland
Jason Edwards
Helen Gardner
Benjamin Hathway
Harper Brothers
Copley Square
Bond
American Jubilee Enjoys Modest Thursday Evening Attendance
The American Jubilee Thursday evening drew a modest crowd of sixty one dollars in house receipts. Parker of Rockford visited local friends last week. The Rawson family band did not perform as advertised. Miss Morrow district president of the W C T U drilled contestants and preached temperance at the M E church Sunday morning. J E Hammond W S Cowen and Sam Snyder traveled to Freeport last Tuesday. Mrs R M Cook returned from Racine after visiting daughter Mrs Wm Melchair. Harry Gemmill Will Lutz and Miss Joe Hines of Rockford visited Shannon friends for Thanksgiving. A E Machamer recovered enough to move about after seven weeks confined to bed. W S Cowen and wife visited relatives in Brookville Thursday. Elise Lutz recovered from a broken leg after two months nursing. A Babb and family were guests of Mr and Mrs E C Pratt of Thompson on Thursday. Katharine Mastin of Mr Carroll and Mr and Mrs Geo Ward of Byron visited J Mastin last week. The silver medal contest will take place December 2 under the W C T U auspices.
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Rawson
Miss Morrow
Temperance
M. E
R. M. Cook
Racine
Wm. Melchair
Harry Gemmill
Will Lutz
Joe Hines
Rockford
Shannon
A. E. Machamer
W.S. Cowen
Brookville
Elise Lutz
Katharine Mastin
Mr. Carroll
Mt Carroll Musings Chronicle Of Local News
Mt Carroll notes show Mrs Loughrone recovering from measles while E O Eymer, eight, suffers left side paralysis in critical condition. Measles spread, Ben Hamish’s five children ill, Thanksgiving service at M E church, Rev Fawcett sermon from Psalm 19 6. An elder Eshelman dies aged about 66 with dropsy. Court proceeding smooth. Judge Shaw supported by bar. Meteor showers last Thursday and Friday nights with another expected tonight. Uncle Dan Teeter, about age 84, has a mild paralysis. Farmer’s institute set for December 21 22 at the courthouse with Champaign university professor guest. Polo cure graduates celebrate Thanksgiving. two relapse to cups from Freeport and Dixon. J H Winneford with lung fever improving. County Sunday school convention held. turnout small but session lively. Icy streets produced comic missteps but no injuries.
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Dan Teeter
Freedom Township
Farmer's Institute
Court House
Champaign University
Sunday union temperance service at M E church
A Sunday night temperance service led by the Ys was held at the M E church noting the broad topic and a hope no offense will be taken. Rev W S Storey struck by illness last Sunday afternoon. 48 to disable him from attending service. Mrs Noah Blough and daughter Maude ill. Mrs M E Hughes, Mrs Jennie Boyd and Janie with Frank Boyd spent Sunday at their Lyons Iowa home. Jeremiah
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M. E. Hughes
Jennie Boyd
Little Janie
Boyd
Frank
Lyons
Iowa
Jeremiah
Real Estate Transfers and Public Sales Listings
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds from Johnson Lawrence to Peter Lehner to land in Elkhorn Grove for 400 dollars and several other parcels sold for varying sums. Public sale notices outline farming gear and livestock to be sold December 1st and 7th, 1892, with terms of 12 months and free lunches. A notice mentions forthcoming sales near Lanark, Shanon, and Shannon area, detailing horses cattle hogs crops and implements. Community notices include literary and medical advertisements and a discussion on papal infallibility in North American Review.
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Wm A. Durr
Boho
Lanark
Dee
J.C. Dale
Colorado
Frank Brown
Sharp
H. A. Rinehart
Shanon
Martin M. Brandt
Shannon
Kittredge
Puterbaugh Farm
Castoria and Downing's Specific Health Claim Ad
When Baby was sick we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss she clung to Castoria. There are thousands who owe health to Downing's Specific, claimed to purge poisons and cure rheumatism. The ad guarantees refunds if not cured, selling by Puterbaugh the Druggist.
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Castoria
Downing
Puterbaugh
Woolford Sanitary Lotion advertised for animals shoes by agent
A historical ad claims Woolford's Sanitary Lotion cures humans and animals in 30 minutes and is guaranteed. Sold by J H Allemony, druggist, Lanark Tl. The seller notes best satisfaction after selling over 600 of the shoes last winter and recommends them as worth two ordinary shoes. Agent Joan S Learn endorses the product.
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Woolford
J. H. Allemony
Lanark
Joan S. Learn
Strength and Health remedies in old ads and rail pitches
A collage of advertisements touts Electric Bitters for liver stomach and kidney support with promised cures for headaches and colds. It cites sales figures and a sales pitch for Dr King’s New Discovery. It includes a cholera remedy endorsement and a Burlington Route rail travel pitch highlighting reclining chair cars. It closes with Pacific Northwest settlement lure and a piano ad from New Jersey.
Beatty's Organs 383 Up War Bet a Ladue Pulse
Beatty's Pianos and Organs ad features Daniel F. Beatty of Washington New Jersey, touts his sales success since 1870, aims to sell 200000 more in ten years, and claims Beatty's as the largest piano and organ business. Also promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and Downing's Cough Elixir with testimonials and guarantees.
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Beatty
Organs
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, N. J
Auctioneer A H Hawk Offers Livestock Sale Service
A H Hawk auctioneer with sixteen years in livestock handling offers sale cry services. Parties should book dates 20 to 30 days in advance. Address Chadwick, Illinois.
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Wayne
Chadwick
Auctioneer Advertises Stock and Farm Equipment Expertise
Auctioneer with years of stock, farm machinery, and grain knowledge offers services. For dates and further information call or write to the Gazette office.
The Locked Wire Fence Gate Ad from Nursery Ill
A 12 foot gate crafted with Locked Wire Fencing offered by T. A. Cotta Nursery, Illinois. For lawn fence needs contact the nursery for purchase or installation information.
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T. A. Cotta
Nursery
Ill
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