Caro lines for sale and Uncle Sam’s stance on liberty
Berlin reports Germany negotiates with Spain to buy the Caroline islands for about 10 million francs with no international complications, while Manila notes Filipinos resist sale of homes and demand independence. Washington hosts Cuban commission talks on sovereignty and relief payments, with Madrid resisting cession and religious freedom along with a Ceuta cable coaling demand. Havana expects U S control by Christmas and Old Glory over Morro Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Spain
Caroline Islands
Cermany
United States
Prince von Arenberg
Colonial Society
Gar
Manila
Philippine Islands
Filipingos
Paris
Independencia
Ifpulpninos
Tauzon
Visayas Islands
Mindanao
Philippine Archipelago
Washington
Senor Quesada
White House
Cuba
Philippines
Madrid
Carolines
Ceuta
Senor Montero Rios
Havana
Morro Castle
Local Flour and Grocery Ad Promises Low Prices
A vintage advertisement touts flour at 1.00 per sack and table syrup at 25 cents per gallon. It promotes bargain coffee and mince meat combos, urging readers to trust the ad and buy now.
Corn Propaganda Leader Urges Boost to Crop Wealth
Colonel Clark F. E. Carr of the American Maize Propaganda spoke at the Mount Carroll corn carnival. He claimed a 1 cent rise per bushel could add 20 million dollars to US farmers and 2.6 million to Illinois growers, with larger gains projected over ten years. He outlined plans to promote corn at Paris Expo and urged six states to each contribute 100000 dollars for a corn kitchen and food displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carroll
Als
Clark FE. Carr
American Maize Propaganda
Farmers of America
Linoss
Europe
Asia
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Paris
Temple to be memorial for Miss Willard in Chicago
Temple trustees announce Willard Memorial circles to raise funds for purchasing WGT stock and bonds. Any donor subscribing to The Appeal and paying annual dues to the Temple treasurer can join, supporting the memory of Miss Willard at the Chicago temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Temple
Matilda B. Carse
Cc. T. UU
St. Paul
Willard
WGT
Spain Presses Five Year Open Trade Privileges in Caribbean
Spain asks the United States to grant five year trade privileges for Spanish ships carrying Spanish goods to Porto Rico and Cuba with reciprocal rights for American vessels. The demand cites long-standing family and trade ties and references the Treaty of Paris and the Lewisian cession context in arguing for gradual economic dissolution of relations. The Spanish commission insists on open trade terms and appeals for extended access to Florida and other possessions under a shared framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Spain
Porto Rico
Cuba
Hot
Hari
Tsqy
Florida
Spaines
Virden riot grand jury reports indictments many held on riot
Virden case details indictments against Governor Tanner and Chicago Virden Coal officials. Ten counts include malfeasance in office and manslaughter claims. Deputies and miners also indicted for riot. bond set for Tanner at 500 dollars. Witnesses testifying cite intimidation by armed group.
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Carlinville
Tis
Virden
R. B. Shirley
Shirley
Springfield
Tanner
Governor Tanner
John Graham
WI Mitchell
William Wilson
Clarence Ross
Charles Stewart
Chicago-Virden Coal Company
Macoupin County
Ua. J. Roberts
J. W. Lukins
P. c. Davenport
John Pronaugh
Dr. George
George Westlake
Thomas Appleton
B. ¥. Davenport
Jacob #. Eyster
Dr. Riffey
L. C. Daniels
Chicago and Alton
Wright Collins
J. Dunnegan
James Cooley
Frank Chumaker
Laking
HH. Oetzel
G. A. Debarrow
James FE
Hspey
J. Wannen
Thomas P. McEntee
O. J. Snyder
James W. Moonan
I Cc. Schumater
H. Kk. Wyman
James A. Blackman
Leslie Swafford
J. HH. Bingeram
J. Wox
Charles Keogh
CG. G. Senn
TJ. Tierney
Luking
Ellis Smith
F.C. Gunney
Nelson Tsitaeson
BR. OB. Burton
John VW. Mc
Debt and cash in treasury show slight rise in federal debt
The monthly public debt statement reports total debt at 1 419 800 277 with net cash balance 292 970 790. Cash on hand decreased by about 8 million while bonds issued offset gains and interest bearing debt stands at 1 086 398 680. In specific notes Dallas Texas states a circuit judge overturned a state railway injunction, favoring bondholders and railways. A Wisconsin update notes ROM La Bollette improves and can begin traveling south soon.
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Washington, Bee
Treasury
POIG
Dallas
Tex
Dees
United States
McCormick
State Railway Commission
Texas Railways
Double Healing by Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs H Williams of 171 Washington street testifies to kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Emmett Burrell's drug store. She reports back pain, dizziness, and insomnia improving. her husband Ray also benefits, and the family endorses the remedy. Sold for 50 cents per box by dealers or by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
H. Williams
Washington Street
Emmett & Burrell
Ray
Doan
Foster-Milburo Co
Buffalo
N. Y
the .S
Swiss school fines escalate for unexcused attendance
A Swiss public authority issues escalating fines when a child misses school, with sickness excusing a pupil but suspicion of sham leading to doctor costs. The notice warns parents and highlights enforcement through daily increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Financially Work Madam Overdrawn Bank Dilemma
A Chicago Record humor piece shows a woman arguing with a bank clerk about an overdrawn account. The exchange highlights a humorous miscommunication over funds and future plans to seek another bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fina
Chicago Record
Early to bed and rise in a life prolonging pledge
Quoted sayings promote a longer and wiser life with “Little Early Riser” pills by H. J. Moogh and partners. The piece features lines on death as a mere incident, the durability of energy, and resilience of man, attributed to Myron W. Reed and various names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campanera
H. J. Moogh
Emmett & Burrell
Win, F. Jungkunz & Co
Myron W. Reed
Soothing Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as Healer
A vintage advertisement extols De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as soothing healing cleansing relief for sores burns and wounds claiming it never fails to cure piles with endorsements from D Mook Immert Burrell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
HH. d. Mook
Immert & Burrell
Win
Kunz & Co
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People's Column
Rere
Fred Dorman
North
Alonn
LM. Boyer
Cabamela
M.& Bt
Tlr
Azos Tbi
Abool
Can
Horaca
Famitar
Furnace
Geanaral Honsaworks
Inquirers
Oscar R
Zipf
Union Street
Galena Ave
Harriette B
JOR Sale
Katzemoaier
Billerbeck's Bakery
A. Board
Court House
Frank St
Dirksen
Carroll St
Onea
F. Hoofer
Lincoln Avenue
H.C. Burchard
Chicago St
Bongyo & Schwarze
S. Jourden
van Buren St
Office of
General Electric Co
Douglas
Avenuo
O. T. Smith
Webcrotte D. Ai
Outeo
Chicago St. En
Quirat Clark Ave
Galena St
Lincoln Ave
Carroll
Stophiogacn Street
West
Inder
Baraboo Towel Mills
Bara Boo Towel Mills
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Uncle Sam
Boain
West Indies
Commission
Boston
War Investigating Board
Parker House
Woodbury
Conner
Edward H. Bradford
Volunteer Aid Association
Tiffany
Washington Star
Wu- Ting-Fang
A.J. Karcher
Stephenson Street
California
Bartlett
A. J. Karcher
Swhals
Clark FE
Carr
Joe
Saving the W. ©. T. U. Temple
Mrs. Carse
LaCrosse
Wis
State Bank
Springfeld
McCullough
First State Bank
Waverly
George D. Bradford
Alva O. Morrett
Bank of Waverly
Stovker
Houghton, Mich
Quincey Mining Company
Buist
Bullog
Quay
Philadelphia
Minletter
Mrs. Quury
Pye, Ye
Cok Bryan
Lincern
Neb
Wy. J. Bryan Iett
Savannah
Swain
Lidian Prada
Ilor Vessals
Carolinville
Sherif
Tanglefoot
Seofa
State Board
Hetter
Madison
Dee
Rom la Bollette
Freeport
Swittzerlana
Mongk
Emmert & Burrell
Jungkunz & Co
Iar
Biuorde
Caosenan
Ev Vgry
SWE
Hoston
Rockford
One Price Clothiers
Gambiner Bros
Shot
Sea O' Land
The
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Stephenson St
Van
John Erfert
Wm.clement
Bre
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