Neighe: Hood Exchange Notes From Our Table
Items of interest from the exchange table include 27c for new potatoes near Edwardsville, a penitentiary harboring 911 criminals, more bicycles than buggies in Vandalia, and Congressman Hadley ill with typhoid at his Edwardsville home. The Madison and Bond County Union Christian Endeavor held its annual convention in Edwardaville on the 26th and 27th. A coal vein six feet thick was struck 600 feet deep north of Litchfield. Tax year receipts totaled 185,781.85 with about 400 in costs. A. H. Bachmann was the largest purchaser at 3,700. A new bridge is planned on the old Mascoutah road south of town to replace one washed away, costing about 1500, half paid by the county.
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Chester
Hadley
Edwardeville
Litchfield
Sabathia
A. H. Bachmann
Mascoutah
Igod
Human Nature Reflections on Honest Thought and Courtesy
A compact meditation on flaws in character and social behavior. The speaker notes cynicism arises from unhappiness and claims people seek advice to dodge duty. It critiques honesty, silence, and nearness to misfortune, while lampooning self interest and the temptation to present a favorable side of life.
Gallantry Banned on Railways Sparks Mixed Reactions
A Baltimore and Ohio order forbidding trainmen from assisting women disembarking angered some while delighting others. Passengers complain of cramped changes at Benwood Junction as brakemen gesture at the scene. The move reportedly speeds or slows service depending on who is asked, with mixed public sentiment noted.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Benwood Junction
Hraing
Tealumen
Humble Lessons and Farm Advice From a Victorian Sage
A pastor speaks to Sunday school children about God making all things from Niagara Falls to a dew drop. A Oregon farmer extols a pest remedy for caterpillars and notes a plan to trade goods or donations with traveling peddlers to help a widow and local road projects.
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Niagara Falls
The Happy Tot Farmer Reflects on Hard Times
In a Pinckneyville Republican reprint, a farmer discusses the last year and the financial panic. He says he will return to his farm where he is content and protected from panics, wars, and unrest. He argues independence, industry, and frugality ensure future happiness despite global hardship.
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Urepin
Pinckneyville
Excursion to Washington by Vandalia Line July 4 7
Excursion tickets to Washington D C will be sold by the Vandalia Line from July 4 to 7 at one fare for the round trip in honor of the V P S C E Convention. Tickets are good to return until July 15 with extension to July 31. Contact nearest Vandalia Line Ticket Agent for details.
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Vandalia Line
Washington, D. C
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Hood
Edwardsville
Madison and
Bond County
Union Christian Endeavor
Edwardaville
Human Nature
Mall
Invlehitla
Oregon Paper Sage
Wil
Washington Do. Co
Vv. P.vandalia
Pennsylvania
F. W. Zanders
James N. Jarvis
Notary Public and Cometancer
Central Hotel
Wm. Meiners
Prop
Big Boor
F. L. Hampton
Fr. F. Miller
E. Ritcher
Notary
Real Eatato
Peter
Opera House
Troy
Ini
Robt. L. Dawson
Plasterer
Market Street
F. Kuntzmann
City Livery Stable
Dalia Depot
Bill Heads
Dodgers
Kingston
Main
Troy, Ill
Ane Fisad
Woman's Mutual Benefit Co
Joliet
Laurie B. Dawson
Troy, Il
Albert Reider
Pron
Farmers’ Exchange
Troy, Ell
Stienhans
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