Rockefeller trusts spark Republican campaign debate
The article surveys John D. Rockefeller’s plan to consolidate mining interests with a 2.5 billion capitalization, listing holdings in Standard Oil, Amalgamated Copper, Calumet and Hecla, American Linseed, and more. It notes skepticism about the wealth figures and warns voters about the growing power of trusts amid a national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joho D. Rockefeller
Oregon Journal
Chicago Tribune
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Corn Products Company
St. Paul
Republican Committee
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises quick cures
A 1902 testimonial recounts using Ballard's Snow Liniment to treat a chin sore believed to be cancer and acute rheumatism. Oscar Oleson of Gibson City writes of back pain eased after one bottle. Sold by Wm. McBride with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
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Acateaces
Ballard
Rome
Saeed
Sophia J. Caurnon
Ailenaville
Wm. McBride
Oscar Oleson
Gibson City
McBride's
Grand Parade Featuring Bands Fireworks and Ballonist Display
A daylight parade with three bands, athletic events, dancing, orations, and amusements concludes with a $1000 fireworks display in the evening. Local festivities showcase hose racing and elegant entertainment.
Pianos of Worth and Noted Makes Featured in Ad
An advertisement touts Reed & Bons pianos for strength and volume, Henry F. Miller as Boston’s oldest sweetest tone, Sieger praised for musical equality, and the popular Singer model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed & Bons
Henry F. Miller
Boston
Sieger
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Consolidated Gas
International Harvester
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Missouri Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Prof. Starr
Chicago University
Jus Lon
Paris
St. Louis
Itia
Charles R. Flint
New York
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The
London Times
John Bull
Tennyson
New York Herald
Willie
Mike
Spruce
Palace Drug Store
King Brothers
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. KE. Froome, Rror
ST. Nichols
Main
Thied
Athmea
Chicago Steel
Buck
Chicago
Post Office
Davis-Kaser CO
Foley
Pendleton
Charles Gay
C. Sharp
Agency
C. G. Chamberlain
Pianos
Sheridan
EAGLE
Pine Lunch
North Side Main Street
P. H. Tiedeman
Whitman College
Uts
College
Prince
Betz Beer
Sam Booher
L. J. Robinson Doom
FIRST
National Bank OF Athena
Qafital
le Gnow
Gasbler
Narkaus Brothers Meat Market
Baker & Folsom the Complete House Furnishers
Main St
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ED. Barrett
New Lumber Yard
Rock Springs
Cumberland
A. M. Gillis
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