Idle Labor and Civic Duty Prompt Deeper Work Ethic
A 1885 editorial and assorted notes argue idleness as the bane of civilization, praising industry and warning against a society of indolent elites. It laments fashionable idle wealth, lauds labor as civic duty, and urges individuals to contribute to home, community, and state. It also comments on politics and social issues of the era with sharp, moralized tone.
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Evnig
Sethe
Ake
Rpcciow
Roscoe Conkling
Roscoe
Evarte
Senate
Mr. Conkling
Canonchet
United States Senate
New York
Garfield
Oneida
Chicago
The
Humane Society
Kong Wa Lang
KW. Lang
Rosa Reitmeier
Iin
Annie Hanson
Sprin gfield Mayor Race Sparks League of Citizens Hope
A long political letter urges voters of SpringGeld to reject corruption and back Amos Wolfe or James P Goodwin for Mayor. It condemns money influence, calls for a clean ticket, and urges Republican unity to defeat the current minority Seeks support for a virtuous candidate and public-spirited leadership.
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SpringGeld
Tia
Msm
Amos Wolfe
Wolfe
Law and Order Society
Algie-Hepublie
James P. Goodwin
Regal Costume Imagery and a Narrow Roadside Accident
A period description unfolds of ornate male and female attire with ruby studded gowns and aristocratic wigs, detailing the costumes of characters like Misa Fannie Morague and Miss Van Duren. The narrative shifts to a Friday evening accident on West Main street where Charles McCarty and his sister Clara crash, noting injuries, lack of aid from a passing teamster, and city liability questions.
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Amerida
Misa Fannie Morague
Miss van Duren
Louise l'Orange
Redmund
Casimir de Langlet
Charlon McCarty
Master
Meath
Charles McCarty
Miss Clara
Sugar Grove Hill
West Main Street
McCarty
Clara
Wandly
Russell
Mr. McCarty
Elizabeth Bennett Thompson Rites Held. Obituary Notices and Boxing Scores
Funeral services were held yesterday at the Plattsburg residence for Elizabeth Bennett Thompson widow of Albert Thompson aged 49 after a brief illness. A large gathering attended noting her pioneer county roots and connections. Also included are boxing match scores from a recent event listing fifteen round results and five round results with fighter names and totals.
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Weath
Henry Bennett
Plattsburg
Thomas Goodfellow
Vienna
Elizabeth
Albert Thompson
Ter Bustand
Fisher Street
Beelow Columbia
Pigga Church
Champaign County
Sunday church notices and local civic topics
Religious announcements fill the page with service times and sermon topics across many denominations led by pastors such as Rev. A. Wagner Rev. A H Leonard and Rev. J Tuck ley Also noted are Sabbath school timings young people meetings and congregational welcomes along with brief civic notes on the Legislature adjournment city marshal bill and fire department operations. local travel and a few social notes from City Pa Derrick Jan ta
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Sem Hanes
Cornar Citton
Boler Streets
A. &. Wagner
Central M
A. H. Leonard
D.D
Lom Soula
First Presbyterian
Uororr Main
Fisher
Paul
Hoth
West Main Street
Sabath School
Wiley
Trinity Baptist
Sandey-shoo
J.C. Fernald
Universalist
J. M. J. Smith
Solomon's Throne
Bethlehem’s Cradle
Chiin
Christ ( Episcopal
Rer
John T. Rose
Second Baptist
Wilton R. Boone
Allure
First Baptist
A. L. Wilkinson
High Street
M. E
A. N.spabr
J. F. Marlay
Reformed Church
Masonic Hall
Market Eteet
G. W. Williand
D. D
Tiff
Pleasant Street
J. B. Walker
Band of Hope
D. W. Smith
Ort
St. Paul M. F
Henry Tuckley
High and
Mechanic Streets
Res. T. M. McWhinny
D.diat
Second Presbyterian
Lobbyist’s lament hints at shadows behind Capitol deals
The Washington Star quotes a lobbyist lamenting limited future in lobbying and fear of intimidation. He claims brokers profit from influence, describe covert payments, and note some lawyers manipulate votes for fees while reporters lack access to corrupt networks.
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Buchanan
Great
Medical College
Philadelphia
Washington Star
Congress
Joby
Tarif Hill
Nien
Lelaim
Curiosities of Literature from Aristotle’s Folklore
A fragment from the Christian Union recounts curious lore called zrolopteal literature and various folk beliefs attributed to Aristotle. Items include grasshoppers emitting moisture when disturbed, moths flourishing in wool, an antus enemy to horses, and a bearded sheep with observers staring in bewilderment. The tale shifts to a personal anecdote about a cat named Taffy guiding a family to an opened cellar, revealing careless servant access.
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Mts
Rg Heview
Svail
Taffy
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