Europe tour notes detail Hamburg to Waterloo in 1911 visit
E Paddock recounts a Cook's tour from Berlin to Hamburg Amsterdam The Hague Rotterdam Antwerp and Brussels. He describes seaports canals palaces cathedrals and the Waterloo battlefield with figures on population industry and military presence.
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E. Paddock
Hamburg
Rotterdam
Antwerp
the Hague
Brussells
Brussels
Belgium
Berlin
Germany
Elbe
North Sea
Europe
Cook
United States
Kaiser Augusta Victoria
Cunard
White Star
Amsterdam
Kingdom of Holland
China
Russia
Holland
Hague
Carnegie
Meuse
Tanden
Scheldt
Napoleon
Passing Rules For Drivers On Public Highways
Instructional note explains how drivers should pass oncoming vehicles turning to the left to pass and turning to the right to allow, emphasizing courteous conduct and the golden rule on public roads. It advises drivers to always turn right when meeting on the highway and to treat others as they wish to be treated.
Aeroplane fight draws big crowd to Dixon assembly
Ashton depopulated as nearly every capable resident headed to Dixon for the Rock River Assembly aeroplane fight. A large morning crowd traveled by train and cars packed the streets. In other news, Martha born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Dixon
Rock River Assembly
Lewis Martha
Bremmer's perilous Italian journey to Venice and Milan
Or Bremmer visits German birthplace and recounts a grueling Italian voyage to Venice and Milan with Katherine stricken by illness. The letter describes cholera fears, heat, scarce water, Italian hospital mistrust, Morphine relief, and perilous train travel through tunnels toward Luzerne, amid reflections on Florence and the Alps.
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Bad Wildungen
Germany
Florence
Katherine
Venice
Milan
Alps
Bullas
Rome
Luzerne
Cook
St. Mark’s
St. Gothard’s
Italy
South Africa
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Dixon Stars and Browns Clash In Controversial Game Report
The Dixon Telegraph blames Paddock for a Stars defeat while praising his pitching nine strikeouts and Colt Ashton led Stars to a stronger effort. Seven lines discuss errors and hits, with columnist disputes over fair reporting. Also notes state fire reporting rules, a burglary incident in Tilton, and a chiropodist visit in Ashton.
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Dixon
Browns
Stars
Dixon Telegraph
Paddock
Ashton Boy
Telegraph
Mount Orris
South Dixon
Keenen
Old Settlers Day in Amboy hosts fiftieth wedding anniversary
The Amboy Old Settlers Association plans a park gathering August 24 with remarks by F E Stevens, editor of the Dixon Citizen, and music by the Urine Band of Dixon. Organizers urge former settlers who died in the year to send names to Secretary J A Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County , Old Settlers’ Association
Amboy
F. E. Stevens
Dixon
J. A. Church
W. L. Leech
John A. Andus
D. A. Glenn
Isaac Earl
Thos. Walker
Hamel’s
Theotel
Franklin Chautauqua Opens Third Season in Franklin Grove
The Lincoln Temperance Chautauqua begins its third season in Franklin Grove with six days of programs from Tuesday August 22 to Sunday August 27. Sessions occur at the camp meeting grounds, described as ideal for gatherings. Tickets are on sale at the Gazette Book Store at 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for youths. single admissions are 0.10 and 0.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Temperance Chautauqua
Franklin Grove
Limits on Heavy Wagons Affects Country Roads
A late legislature enacted a statute restricting heavy wagons on gravel and semi hard roads during spring thaw or wet conditions. It sets load limits by tire width from 2,500 to 4,500 pounds, with fines from 3 to 50 dollars and a 2 dollar informer fee, enforceable by highway officials and constables.
Card Of Thanks and Labor Day Picnics at Franklin Grove
Card Of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy after bereavement and notes Mr. A W Rosecrans for funeral address. Also announced Labor Day address by Hon Chas D Adkins at Franklin Grove and a Wednesday band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Rosecrans
J. W. Pinkston
Adkins
Franklin
Chas. D. Adkins
Illinois House of Representatives
Franklin Grove
Labor Day
Council favors curb lines and wider streets for city
Long city council session approves curb line establishment due to upcoming electric pole setting. It postpones druggist permits under local option law and directs ordinance drafting. Budget hearings set for road macadamization on North First Street and a cement sidewalk for L S Wright. Readers urged to see Butler Bros. show August 14 in Ashton Gazette.
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Messrs
Geo. R. Charters
F. O. Smith
L. T. Moore
J. C. Wetzel
Charles Tuck
Electric Light Company
First Street
Brown Avenue
L. S. Wright
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Kingdom of
Washington D. C
King’s Palace
White House
Ashington
Illinois
Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
Hougoumont
St. Jean
Blucher
Charleroi
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Wellington
Ostend
Loiavlant
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Galveston
Texas
Portland
Maine
London
Bremmer
C. J. Koyle
Springfield
Dill Tilton
Ethel Tilton
Mr. Tilton
Stanley
Chicago
Kelly’s Hotel
Theodore Fuller
The
Dixon Daily News
Jlee GO
OLD Settler's Day
Frank E. Stevens
Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Andrus
Franklin Chautauqua
Council
Butger Bros
Girl and the Stampede Co
Ashton Gazette
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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