Fragmented 19th century notes on politics and papers
The piece compiles scattered notes on township politics, possible Spain war timing, and a denied assassination claim about Paul Kruger. It mentions a Collinsville murder indictment, a railroad start date questioned, a coal mine project, spring optimism, advertising wisdom, and the Western Editorial Federation 1898 meeting in Omaha, with editorial humor about praise and censure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Editorial Federation
Omaha
L. E. Bentley
Donaldsonville
Navy Lieutenant Chosen as Omaha Exposition Delegate
Lieutenant commander Keaville Logan, U S N, detachee from the training ship Constellation, stationed at Newport, has been ordered on special duty as representative of the Navy Department at the forthcoming Trans Missississippi and International Exposition at Omaha. The piece discusses rail rates, a Shawneetown levee breach with casualties, and reflections on the value of home papers for maintaining contact with absent friends, noting a two cent weekly cost for THE CALL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constellation
Newport
Troy Illinois City Election Notice and Book Sale
Gity election notice set for April Nineteenth in Troy Madison Illinois for City Clerk and three Aldermen with polling places First Ward residence of D R fone Second Ward City Hall Third Ward Opera House. Also offers several books for sale including The Savage world Around the World with the great Voyagers Heroes of the Dark Continent and Metropolitan Life Unveiled priced from $1.00 to $1500, to be viewed at the office or mailed on receipt of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novick
Troy
Madison
Illinois
Gity
Onne
City Hall
J. W. Buel
Price
Africa
America
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B. W. Jarvis
Etter
God Proprietor
Trox
Uilness
Trasewiaies
Secunder
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Nature
Spain
Paul Kruger
Transvaal
Christoper Stacy
Collinsville
Peter Liedle
Frankenfield
Keaville
Logan
Navy Department
New York
Shawneetown
Ohio River
Tate
Tanner
W.C. Brann
Waco
Texas
Iconoclast
End
A. R. SwepsoRass
A. Newsy
Dmoac
Cook
J.H. Stienhans
Rawson
Odd Fe
Beedirg
Marr Sr
Hedderco
General Merchandise
W. Clay Street
Troy Lumber Yard
Busse Bros
South Main ST
Geo. Liebler
South End
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