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Newspaper
Weekly Exponent
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1882
Page
5
Local items report a time change for Air Line next Sunday and a small wreck on the Ti. N. near Drivera with damage but no injuries. Affordable goods ads include Boots and Shoes at New York Cash Store and 25 cent savings. community events note a literary society and Trinity Guild meeting at Mr. M. Shepherd’s home.
A roundup of local social news notes several visits and greetings. Bob Lindley spent weekend in the county. Misses Evite Pinto Wall and friends hosted Ashtey visitors. lawyers Kagy and Johnson were in town for Supreme Court events. a house party occurred at Mrs Moss’s in Shiloh Township. trips to Tennessee and Tracy City are mentioned. Mr AL Strattan’s health is noted as uncertain under care. local church events include Rev F L Thompson speaking on tongue abuses.
Prof Crosier from Indiana taught vocal music for weeks and led a concert at Statton's Hall last evening with his class and local music enthusiasts. The performance drew a large, discerning crowd with no evident faults by any artist. The American Agriculturist enters a new era with fresh design and talent, promising a bright future alongside past achievements. A Bald Township citizen notes Democrats outvoted in that township, while Republicans stayed home.
A late 19th or 19th century political rally text urges Republicans to regroup after a defeat. It stresses loyalty to the nation, the need to reform party leadership from national to township levels, and to shelve prohibition politically. The piece hints at cohesion across Northern states and a path to presidential victory through organized action and renewed vigor.
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