Various Illinois developments span new church, postmaster, factories
Salem to build a $10,000 Cumberland Presbyterian church. Chas B Gudgeon appointed postmaster at Elkton. Effingham opens a block factory with $25,000 capital. Ex congressman John Baker of Belleville ill at home. Mt Olive Staunton Coal plans sinking a mine at Worden. Girard acquires electric light plant. Kane canning plant produced 14,000 tomato cans on first day. Litchfield opera house improved by $1,000 under manager Hugh Snell. Louisville City Council approves electric light and water works contracts. Belleville to get a new brewery at Warda Station. Pontiac building boom of 100 dwellings. no vacancies. Mrs Saran A Schooley of Effingham heirs to large estate valued at $75 million. New Canton fire destroys five business houses and more. origin unknown. Wabash Railroad second week earnings at $318,340, up $35,886. Poisoning at Woodmen picnic in Oregon IL. 200 drank citric acid lemonade. no deaths. B&O S-W lays endless rails Cincinnati to St Louis. line shorter by 26 miles. Bankruptcy filings: Elizabeth McCasland liabilities $82,529.81 assets $24,350. Charles D McCasland liabilities $33,129.81 assets $50,00. Oil experiment by Biggsville residents: two barrels of crude oil on street. odor fades, oil repels dust and resists rain. road preservation method seen as future standard.
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Girard
Kane
Litchfield
Hugh Snell
Louisville
Belleville
Warda
New Canton
Pike County
Wabash Railroad
Oregon
B. & O. S-W. Railway
Cincinnati
St. Louis
United States
Springfield
Elizabeth McCasland
Charles D. McCaslland
McCasland
East St. Louis
Counterfeit of love and the duty of virtue in modern life
A series of pithy, moral reflections argues that moral insight shapes justice with love, critiques baseless competition, and urges self-knowledge. It cites cultural notes from golf’s 1481 Scotland ban to Japan’s single sporting daily, and lists diverse stats on religion, industry, and daily life to underline moral framing.
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Iman
Electric Bitters touted as cure-all for scrofula
Dr D B Cargile of Washita reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failed treatments. The ad extols the tonic as blood purifier for eczema totter salt rheum ulcers and boils, boosts liver kidneys and bowels, and costs 50 cents. Also claims Chamberlain’s Pain Balm eases burns quickly without scarring, sold by S Kingston.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
J.P
Kingston
Chamberlain
S. Kingston
Religious undertones in editorials and holiday slang
The passage humorously observes how editors capitalize religious terms, notes universal aversion to flattery, and jokes about Xmas shorthand. It contrasts the benign novelty of high five with the allegedly wicked Seven Up, framing social games as harmless or troubling depending on wording and context.
Keep Chamberlains Colic Remedy On Hand
It is best to have Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready before need arises. It is a small cost for peace of mind and has proven value during busy seasons and nights. Sold by S Kingston.
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S. Kingston
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General News
Salem
Cumberland Presbyterian
Chas. B. Gudgeon
Elkton
Washington County
Effingham
John Baker
Mt. Olive and Staunton Coal Co
Worden
Pontiac
Saran A. Schooley
Matthias Silter
Biggsville
Odds and
Rome
Sesson
Scotland
Japan
Boston
Chicago
China
Missouri
Christian Endeavor Society
France
Phil. Eckert
Graham
Fred Kuntzmann
Troy City
John Deimling
Prop
Corner Market
Hickory Streets
L'Roy
Wo. Meiners
Main Street
Troy
WM. F. Peter
Highland Marble Works
Pheuts
Ppro
L. L. Robert
Robert Winter
Public Square
John Diehle
F. W. Zanders
L. E. Rawson
Jefferson Ave
Dhntist
FW. Zanders
Theo. Guennewig
Atuiard Hall
Malin & Market Sts
Troy, I
J. H. Stienhans
A. Heddergott
General Merchandise
West Clay Street
Habba
August Droll
the Star Store
The
Old Reliable
M. F. Auwarter
Adam
Hive
Troy Exchange Bank
W.W. W
D. G. Jarvis
Bankers
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