Rio Janeiro praised as city of charm by Barrett
John Barrett director of the International Bureau of American Republics lauds Rio Janeiro as a beautiful progressive capital. He notes its harbor scenery, Avenida Central, public buildings, parks, and rapid growth with a 900000 population and strong trade. He highlights Brazil’s prosperity and Rio’s modern utilities and sanitation.
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South America
Rio Janeiro
United States
International Bureau of American Republics
John Barrett
Europe
Asia
Root
Brazil
Bay of Rio
Organ Mountains
New York
Chicago
Avenida Central
Champs Elysee
Paris
Unter den Linden
Berlin
Washington
Avenida
National Library
National Opera House
Monroe Palace
Botafogo
Corcovado
Atlantic
North America
Rion Janeiro
Petropolis
New Reporter Hired After Narrow Street Accident
A new reporter on trial described a terrifying near miss on Clark Street where a cab nearly struck a nurse and two children. The nurse stepped into a chemist shop just in time, and the cab driver recalled, turning away before the crossing. The incident prevented a potential family tragedy and costly funerals.
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Clark Street
Vinol Promises Strength for Freeport Seniors
Old people in Freeport are urged to take Vinol a cod liver tonic said to strengthen aging bodies. The ad claims Vinol repairs worn tissues improves digestion and builds red blood while removing the useless oil and adding iron. The Druggist Joseph Emmert offers money back if no benefit.
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Vinci
Joseph Emmert
Freeport
I C trains run on time to Monroe for final mixed run
Illinois Central train crews pulled both the passenger train south and the mixed train north into Monroe on time Saturday morning. It was the last run for the mixed train, with note of effort to ensure punctuality. Engineer Hookie Smith, recently transferred from Dodgeville, drives the engine pulling the passenger train and has drawn attention for consistent morning runs. If the motor car experiment succeeds, IC travelers may see improved service in the future.
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Monroe
Illinois Central
Hookie” Smith
Dodgeville
I. C
Masonic and White Shrine Meetings Planned This Week
Installation of officers of the Eastern Star occurs this evening with a social and card party to follow. Freeport Commandery will confer the Temple degree Wednesday evening. The White Shrine meets Thursday evening and Excelsior lodge of Masons meets Friday evening to confer the B A degree. Casca sweet for babies offered by Win. E. Camp Kunz at 85 Stephenson Street.
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Eastern Star
Masonic Club
Freeport Commandery
White Shrine
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Win E.camp- Kunz
Stephenson St
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Advertised Cure
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics claim to cure diseases of horses cattle hogs and poultry by acting on the sick parts without loss of time. The ad lists ailments from lameness coughs and pleurisy to diarrhea dysentery and wind colic and promotes a book and prepaid price from Humphreys Medicine Co New York.
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Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Witlam and
Joh Streets
New York
Eau Claire Club Recounts Forgery Claim In Player Contract
The Eau Claire baseball club presents its side insisting a recalled player signed a contract. The piece outlines alleged forgery, the involvement of ex-president John Powers, and various player signings by Fond du Lac and La Crosse, with ongoing questions about the contract’s authenticity and efforts to locate Powers.
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Dovey
Boston
Chicago
Asmussen
Farrell
B. B. Johnson
Johnson
Herrmann
Powers
Mr. Power
Asmusen
Eau Claire
Mau Claire
Ball Claire Baseball Club
Expansion thoughts heat Wisconsin Illinois League pennant race
Pen Clubs in La Crosse Wisconsin hear plans to expand the Wisconsin Illinois league to ten clubs this summer led by President Charles I Moll touring state cities. Rockford Beloit are likely additions. Milwaukee may host a directors meeting. La Crosse wrestles with manager Hawley dispute while two new pitchers Kenyon and M B sign for Mercedes candidacy.
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la Crosse
Wis
Jan
Charles I. Moll
Rockford
Beloit
Moll
Milwaukee
Freeport
Madison
Oshkosh
Wintusaw
Phis
Mau
Atre
Fan Crosse
Mau Claire
Patst
Owink
Raiaie Ager
Green Bay
Hawley
M. BE
C. E. Kenyon
Mercedes
Eau Claire Faces Baseball League Decision on Rockford Swap
Eau Claire may lose its Wisconsin Illinois league berth to Rockford Ill as president Charles Moll submits a proposal to buy the Eau Claire club. He says the move aims to cut travel costs and boost attendance, with Rockford guaranteeing 60,000 vs Eau Claire’s 12,000. If the local club accepts, Rockford would take the Eau Claire spot. if not, Eau Claire stays.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Wisconsin-Ilinois
Rockford, Til
Charles Moll
Moll
la Crosse
Eau Claire House
Rockford
Illinois
Mr. Moll
League clubs back plan to aid Rockford buy Eau Clair club
In a spoken note the speaker said all league clubs supported the change and agreed to help Rockford financially to purchase the Eau Clair club if local management would sell. He added that Mr Moll would arrive over Sunday.
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Rockford
Eau Clair
Moll
Sunny
Illinois Citizens Oppose Parcels Post Law Filed in House
Congressman Lowden presents a petition from Illinois citizens opposing the parcels post law in the House of Representatives. The action signals organized rural and urban dissent, focusing on postal rate changes and service implications.
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Lowden
House of Representatives
Ilinois
Prince Arthur of Connaught Birthday Royal Biography
Prince Arthur of Connaught, born January 13, 1883, is a popular royal, son of the Duke of Connaught and nephew of King Edward. Educated and well traveled, he represented the King at weddings and coronations abroad, including presenting the Order of the Garter to the Mikado in Japan. His sisters include the Swedish crown prince's wife and Princess Victoria Patricia.
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Prince Arthur, of
Connaught
Duke of Connaught
King Edward
Prince Arthur Frederick Patrick Albert
Prince Arthur
Japan
Order of the Garter
Canada
Victoria Patricia
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Megan
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Prince Arthur of
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