Old Soldiers at Washington G A R parade and Brethren convention notes
The twenty sixth National Encampment of the G A R drew 400000 visitors to Washington with a grand parade eight hours long featuring 80 000 men and 200 bands. Illinois led the march, New York showcased Scotch soldiers, and Veterans flags and fireworks highlighted the day. A subsequent Brethren convention in Lanark Illinois opens October 4 with a full two day schedule of worship, addresses, and committee work. Chamberlain remedies and other patent medicines are advertised by Puterbaugh Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
John A. Logan
Clara Barton
Pennsylvania Avenue
Illinois
Trey
Wisconsin
Keystone
New York
Green Mountain Boys
Massachusetts
B. F. Butler
New Jersey
Indiana
School For
Ohio
Rutherford B Hayes
California
Kansas
Union
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Horseshoe Falls
Grand Prize Bible Competition Plan Promises Fair Awards
A promotional plan outlines a Bible prize contest offering cash and goods from eight to one hundred dollars. Prizes include cash for the first three correct Bible word answers, then multiple categories with silverware, dresses, opera glasses, and a watch. Mail in responses with stamps and address to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Twociano Dollans
Freeport temple plans and notable 1892 notices
The Freeport masonic fraternity plans a $600 temple on a purchased lot. Anthony Johnson, famed boy cyclist, recently set a new speed record in Independence, Iowa. The item also includes political notices, a pension act summary, a cooperative society update, a farm auction near Lanark on Oct. 6, and a sales ad for the 1892 American Political Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Fraternity of
Freeport
John
Johnson
Independence
Iowa
Nancy Hanks
Cheap Southwest Lands Open for Market
Rich agricultural triangle offers wheat rye oats cotton grasses and fruits with timber and cabinet woods. Region ready for shipments and wagon timber uplands and ship timber bottomlands. One round trip fare to all Arkansas points August 30 September 27 and October 25 1892 tickets at Lanark call for pamphlets and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Arkansas
Lanark
Pianos OrGans 3tup Wantag'ts
Pianos and organs offered for sale with free contact. Address DaNS F Brarry in Washington New Jersey provided for inquiries and pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Brarry
Washington
New Jersey
Rocky Mountain Cyclone Opens With Printing Difficulties
The Rocky Mountain Cyclone debuts amid typographical trouble as missing letters and misprints hinder the first issue. The editors apologize for the imperfect letters and pledge to keep the Cyclone's publication whirling while awaiting corrected types.
Local Agent Notice for Pacific R R in Lanark Ill
JAS H LARKINS local agent for Pacific R R and Bay 352 invites inquiries at the office of I H Dean Lanark Ill seeking contact regarding the Lanark area rail matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific R. R
Lanark, Il
Bay
I. H. Dean
Lanark, Ill
Livery Matrimonial Journal Ad and Patent Cure Claims
A fragment shows an old advertising page for a matrimonial journal inviting subscriptions in Orange Blossoms Yarmouthport Massachusetts. It also touts De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Beattie’s Pills for dyspepsia and heartburn and One Minute Cough Cure, with Puterbaugh referenced. The copy hints at medical cures and catalog offerings amid cluttered ad text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Puterbaugh
Castoria and Early Risers Advertised Remedies
An old newspaper style ad extols Castoria for Infants and Children and promotes De Witt s Little Early Risers as a cure all for dyspepsia. It quotes testimonials from Mrs Hattie Mason and Mr C H Shawen praising Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for summer complaints and lung problems. The ad claims universal efficacy and offers a refund if the remedy fails, selling through Puterbaugh the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Puterbaugh
Hattie Mason
Chilton, Carter Co
Chamberlain
Draguist
C. H. Shawen
Wellaville
Kan
Burlington Reduced Rates for Upcoming Events
The Chicago Burlington and Northern Railroad announces a one fare and one third round trip rate from Illinois stations for several events. Includes St Louis Fair Oct 3–8, Reunion of 55th Illinois Volunteers Oct 4–5, World’s Fair Buildings Dedication Oct 20–22, Masonic events Oct 26–29, Northern Illinois Teachers Oct 28–29, American Horticultural Society Sept 28–30, National Real Estate Association Oct 4–7. Tickets on sale dates listed. inquire via local agents.
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Chicago, Burlington & Northern R. R
Burlington
Ilinois
St. Louis
55Th Ill
Bushnell
Ill
Chicago
Masonic Grand Chapter
Northern Ill Teachers’ Association
Rockford
American Horticultural Society
National Real Estate Association
Buffalo
N. Y
W. J. C. Kenyon
Gen
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Illiokota
W. H. Herrington
HE. L. Hildebrand
T. Grove
S. Dakota
B. Lichty
Mausie
H. H. Myers
H. H. Connell
Town
Eli Hoover
Z. T. Livengood
H. R. Holsinger
C. P. Puterbaugh
J. G. Speicher
E. L. Hildebrand
J. S.snively, Sr
Chas. Ulrich
H. Basher
W.H. Herrington
Noah Flora
Brethren Church
J. H. Swihart
L. E. N. Grossnickle
J. H. Basher
Chamberlain's
St Patrick's
Exquisite Toilet Mfg. CO
Yonge ST
Toronto
Sam
B. Smrra
Mt. Carroll Ill
G. Edgar Mitchell
Geo. M. Sheetz
Chadwick
R. Chisholm
J. F. Hess
H. M. Beans
Amos Wolf
C. W. Middlekauff
Ellis Moore
Ed Seyfarth
C. F. Wentz
W. 3. Reasoner
W. M. Grissinger
M.S. Weary
J. M. Kinkade
Frank Weber
Frank Yeager
Iere
C. Brown
J. B. Sword
Hines Pupilsnine Co
S. Clark St
III
Grammar Dept
Inter
North 2Nd
P. Cowen
Missouri
Iron Mountain & Southern
Little Rock
Ft. Smith
Jas, H. Larkins
Lvery
Ads Dress
Orange Blossoms
Yarmouthport
Mass
Batey
Beatty's
Wilts
Cataltepece
Tole
Bas”Ly
Castoria
Downing
Burlington Bulletin OF
Crooz Selega Phy
Winans & Johnson
Main St
Rockrorp
Sterling
Imne
F. M. Wallace
Prrn
Kinots
Milwaukee
IT. Eckman
D. Miller’s Elevator
Carroll Street
NSSSI
A. Anctter
M. D
Oxford &J
Brooklyn
N.Y
D. D
New York City
Bowrs I. Panpee
125Th Street
Ith Ave
the Dextact Company
Monray Street
Carroll County
Abstract Office
Carroll County Bank
Mt. Carrol, I
Lewis Chrisman
Has
Boe AS
Tal
H. S. Puterbaugh
Dr. J. A. McGill & Co
Panorama Place
P. A. Cotta, Nursery
ST Richleef
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