WESTWARD HO AN ADVERTISING PERSUASIVE FOR WESTERN SETTLEMENT
The Troy Weekly Call notes a westward migration trend sparked by railroad and land agents advertising fertile homesteads. It contrasts hopeful homesteads with realities, saying some settlers prosper while others endure slow gains and miss old Madison county life. The piece frames farming as the modern path to wealth versus mining past.
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Troy
Ahousand
Hingis
Madison County
Mondell bill seeks annual mining education funding
Congress considers the Mondell bill approving a ten thousand dollar annual grant to each state for mining and mine engineering courses. Illinois lacks adequate mining instruction and would benefit, along with the state’s mining industry. The measure has favorable reports from appropriation committees in both houses and now rests with Speaker Cannon to decide its fate.
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Congress
Mondell
Illinois
Feoase
Senate
Cannon
Nenmore Improvement Association Boosts Local Beautification
The Kenmore Improvement Association of Nenmore, north of Buffalo, promotes salutary regulations for public welfare, pride in local institutions, tree and flower planting, beautification, and reading in public speaking. Membership is open regardless of religious belief. dues are nominal and many residents join.
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Nenmore
Buffalo
N. Y
Kenmore Im Sprovement Association
Village Trees For Public Planning Spark Civic Action
A local civic group plans to start a village street program to secure public interest and uniform tree spacing. The association meets twice monthly, using debates and lectures to sustain interest and inspire homeowners to plant trees. A World editorial parable on advertising underscores cautions about ignored lessons.
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Troy
Congress ends seed distribution push
A committee report to the House this week declares the congressional free distribution of vegetable and flower seed must go. It states there is no legal warrant for the expenditure, noting the practice has been tolerated in past appropriations and has blocked more important agricultural investigations.
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House
Department of Agriculture
Australian ballot urged for school elections
Observations of school elections show flaws in ballots and counting. The author argues ballot stuffing and confiscation risks justify adopting the Australian system as safer and more honest for school elections.
Perrin's History of Illinois to Add to State Literature
Hon. J Nick Perrin of Belleville presents Perrin's History of Illinois published by the Illinois State Register. The 230 page work embodies 15 years of research in collecting historical data and presents the state's history in a systematic chronological form with clear language and broad treatment. It is expected to be a valuable addition to Illinois historical literature.
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Perrin
Illinois
J. Nick Perrin
Belleville
Illinois State Register
Streets as town advertising and growth killer
The text argues that dirty streets insult visitors and reflect poorly on citizens. It claims unsightly, neglected streets hinder town growth and imply municipal negligence by those who allow such conditions to persist.
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Ood
Philadelphia larceny ruling redefines theft of a kiss
A Philadelphia judge treats the theft of a kiss as larceny, a verdict that upends the idea of returning stolen goods to excuse the offense. The old rhyme about apples in New Jersey echoes in the discussion as courts consider this unusual crime.
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Philadelphia
New
Home Town Praise: A Call to Read Local News
A prologue urging readers to rely on the home paper for accurate updates and to spread positive talk about their town. It emphasizes avoiding rumor and promoting local virtues as part of civic habit.
Man Sacrifices Biscuits for Uncle Made Dough
A terse social quip notes that many men would give up their mother’s biscuits for the dough that uncle made, highlighting a humorous family preference and value.
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Uncle
Washington Budget on San Francisco Relief and Politics
The Washington dispatch notes rapid federal relief after the California earthquake and fire, with Congress approving 1 million dollars for immediate aid under the War Department. It covers Senate confirmation of General Corbin’s promotion, clashes between Tillman and Hopkins, and the rise of female influence in political lobbying.
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Sect NG
Congress
Washington
Secretary of War
San Francisco
War and Navy Departments
White House
House
Senate
Spain
War Department
Gen. Bell
Funston
New York
Navy Department
California
Senator Perkins
Taft
Newland
Sharon Estate
Jacob Schiff
Red Cross Society of the United States
Tillman
Hopkins
Illinois
Fairbanks
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Garfield to Young Men and the Courage to Succeed
A Garfield speech urges young men to overcome poverty by hard work and risk taking. It emphasizes conviction, bravery, and full knowledge as keys to worthy success, praising those who confront challenges directly and persist without compromising principles.
SEND US THE NEWS. LOCAL PAPER CALLS FOR YOUR GOSSIP
The Bunker Hill News-Gazette urges readers to share all local news including visitors and departures. It states no ill will and invites tips by phone to ensure complete community coverage.
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Bunker Hill
Manual Labor and the Ideal of the Gentle Worker
John Ruskin condemns the split between intellect and manual labor and urges a partnership where thinkers work and workers reflect. Anticipates moral social harmony and critiques class disdain. Advertisement notes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve sold by S. Kingston, claiming relief for burns sores boils and piles.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
DeWitt’s
S. Kingston
What Mail Order Houses Are Doing For Farmers
A Clinton Wisconsin Tribune column catalogs deceitful practices of mail order houses aimed at farmers. It lists demands to buy cash, forward money, shun local merchants, and rely on distant firms, painting a manipulative network designed to drain cash while neglecting local infrastructure and churches.
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Clinton
Wis
Tribune
Baok
Moon Inhabited Moon Atmosphere Questioned
The article notes a debate on whether the moon has an atmosphere and whether life could exist there. It then pivots to advertisements for Electric Bitters and Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar, praising cures for headaches, indigestion, and coughs while a shopper faints and a floor walker directs attention to an undertaking department in the basement.
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South Carolina
South
Tillman
Illinois
Corbin
United States Army
Senate
S. Kingston
Kennedy
Philadelphia Ledger
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Weekly Call
Sinmarket-Street
BW. Jarvis
Llinois
Crites
Ptulevroune
Sainloch
Horace Greeley
Wto
New York World
Wanamaker
Moneymaker
John
Withoe
Washington, D. C
Garfield
John Ruskin
Soewis
S. D. Bland
Bronton
Drugglars
Swanson Rheumatic Cure.company, Dept
Lake Street
Ir. Rex
RAND
Chan. L. Rea
New York City
Dr. Rea
C. E. McKittrick
E. McKittrick
McKittrick Bros
Ivery and Feed Stable
Phono 21
G. A. Purviance & Son, Hack.and Dray Line
Zenk
Hickory Street
Union Meat Market
G. A. Voelker
Ousek
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