Ire Ottawa Herald Chides Actors and Civic Progress
A column in the Ire Ottawa Herald mocks an amateur play in Ottawa Kansas for coy depictions of affection and notes the town’s civic push. It laments knocker and kicker attitudes, praises forward movement, and cites a Trojan exchange on Hessian flies and Washington’s era. It mentions June weather forecasts and Edwardsville's anticipated electric railroad fight amid local mudslinging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srl R. Hicks
Hicks
Municipal budgeting limits and water supply ownership debate
The piece argues that public finances cannot be judged solely by indebtedness. It insists fixed debt limits are essential, charter flexibility matters, and bonds for utilities should not count against city borrowing. It favors municipal ownership of water to ensure reliable supply and reject private control as costly and contrary to good governance.
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Troy
Bird
S. Coler
New York
Local editor defends country papers from city press jibes
A writer argues country weeklies chronicle local moves over sensational city items. He cites Unionville residents buying and moving into local properties as newsworthy, contrasting it with a city tale about a famous actress's dog. He mocks city editors for prioritizing fluff over community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Weekly
Unionville
Shortage of Carpet Knights In Washington Causes Social Crunch
The National Magazine reports a shortage of handsome young lieutenants in the civilian branches of the army and navy in Washington. To fill social duties, clerks from government departments are recruited, while Secretary Long holds that active duty must come first. A diplomat’s wife notes she met many ideal young men in Europe, implying titles have fallen in popularity.
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Washington
Army
Navy
National Magazine
Cupid
Europe
Public Women Alarmed by Misused Letters and Portraits
Wives of public men and other social leaders in Washington express distress over lithographed facsimiles of their letters praising a Chicago soap. A young promoter circulated samples in fashionable circles, collecting thanks that later appeared as ads with their photos in magazines and street cars.
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Chicago
Washington
Chicago Record
Moop It Up Keeps Growing Through Repeated Steps
A short verse urges persistence in progress by continuing effort. One step, one word, one inch, one ad are insufficient alone. The message emphasizes constant growth and ongoing action to define identity and sustain momentum.
Illinois News Roundup Highlights Fires and Projects
Illinois reports detailed incidents and developments across towns. Quincy saw a $50,000 fire last Sunday. Mt Olive plans a new gran itoid sidewalk. Belleville’s St Clair county jail holds 76 inmates. Anna shipped sixteen carloads of strawberries in one week. Pratt to add a $7,000 three story addition to the county poor farm. A Shawnee company forms to bore for oil, gas and minerals at $100,000. Pinckneyville and Casey both report $10,000 fires. Oakdale’s Reformed Presbyterian church cornerstone laid. Debs to address Nashville Labor Day. Matlack named Illinois Association sergeant at arms in Washington. Carlile’s electric plant to be remodeled after unsatisfactory performance. A traction engine hauls nine wagon loads of shelled corn through Mononaqua. Southern Illinois Press Association meets at Metropolis on June 21-22. Scales Mound near the Mississippi-Daviess line is Illinois’ highest point at 1,140 feet. Carlyle reports mad dog scare. a fox strike hits Sparta saloonkeepers over license cuts. Governor Yates designates June 25 Illinois Day at Buffalo Pan-American Exposition. Illinois state building dedicated. A Collision Vermilion county bank is robbed after explosion with flour sacks used to muffle the blast.
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Jas. B. Matlack
Illinois Association
Washington
Carlyle
Moneaqua
Man in Town Learns Election By Saloon Closures
A man who never reads papers visits town and seeks a drink. He finds saloons closed for Section Day, asks why, and upon learning the reason exclaims his surprise. The piece notes others only learn of the election through the saloon closures and jokes about Gabriel tolling.
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Gabriel
Soap scammer promises carpet delivery after sale
A traveling seller hawks soap at five dollars a box, including a carpet sample. He leaves with the payment and the box, promising carpet delivery in a week. The soap is worth about fifty cents and the carpet about fifteen dollars, which remains with the fakir as no victim receives the carpet. He may call again tomorrow.
We Have Stopped Subscriptions for Wood Purchases
The Greenville Sun notes they will resume wood subscriptions if cold weather continues. In a humorous plea, the paper claims to have burned dress clothes, old papers, silk hats, and neighbors' coats to stay warm, urging readers to buy Heinecke's home and union-made cigars or Rex.
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Heinecke
Rex
Last Decoration Day Links North and South
An elderly veteran at a rural cemetery recalls a shared past with his wife Lottie and memories of the Civil War. A chance reunion with Lewis Shriner, long absent, resolves a long awaited meeting as both come to terms with going to the Soldiers’ Home and reconnecting after war and separation.
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Lottie
Johnny Red
Marthy
Tom Beltzer
Tom
Georgia
Spain
Shriner
Gertie
Lewis Shriner
Lewis
Vicksburg National Park Land Purchase Nears Finish
The Vicksburg National Park will complete land acquisition totaling 1,231 acres. Plans include restoring all military features that marked the area during the struggle.
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Vicksburg National Park
Remembering the Living Quote by Nixon on Mortality
An inscription echoes a theme from Nixon Water: a living tribute holds more meaning than lavish tombs. The fragment hints at commemorative values and the call to honor those still present, contrasting reverence for the dead with care for the living.
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Nixon
Ubi
Boston man marries sickly heiress then recovers health
A Boston man who recently wed a frail rich young woman is now content as he credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with restoring her to perfect health. The sales note promotes the remedy as tuberculous for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and all liver and stomach troubles. Priced at 23 cents at Kingston’s drug store.
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Boston
Dr. King
Kingston
A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured
Geo E Cary editor of the Guide Washington Va cites rapid relief from a severe ankle sprain after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He reports a complete cure soon after starting treatment and notes availability from S Kingston.
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Geo. E. Cary
the Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
S. Kingston
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Mt. Olive
St. Clair County
Belleville
Anna
Pratt
Shawnee
Pinckneyville
Casey
New Reformed Presbyterian Church
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Nashville
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Scales Mound
Daviess County
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Sparta
Yates
Illinois State Building
Vermillion County
Greenville
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Nort
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Telephone
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Ige
Undertaker
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D. G. Jarvis
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