Expansion of Interstate Commerce Law Through Broad Definition
The article discusses a pivotal administration measure expanding federal reach under the Interstate Commerce Act. By redefining the term railroad to include bridges, ferries, and all roads used by a railroad, the law now covers private lines and corporate arrangements, broadening regulatory jurisdiction through simple amendments. It notes involvement by the Attorney General, Senators Dolliver and Cal, President Roosevelt, and Col. Hepburn with testimony and committee work shaping the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prian
Y. Sohators
Dolliver
Cal
Roosevelt
White House
Col. Hepburn
House
The Dangerous Allure of a Sharp Tongue Woman
A dated social advice piece warns women against wit in conversation. It promotes amiability as the preferred path, arguing sharp speech harms reputation and invites gossip. The author claims men prefer pleasant, agreeable companions and that society rewards the cooperative, likable woman.
Grandparents and Gamblers in a Lively Parlor Exchange
A string of comic snippets unfolds with lively banter among characters like Tommy, Bejiggers, and Thingumbob. They riff on politics, science, romance, and everyday mishaps, from grand career dreams to clock capers and bank honor.
Work as Remedy Against Worry and Dissipation
A historical discussion argues worry stems from nerves and habits, linking it to dissipation from alcohol drugs and sleep loss. It asserts healthy, honest work counters worry, fatigue, and illness by enforcing focus and effort of mind, while warning against self-deception in blaming work for health decline.
The Necessity of Work and Human Duty
A disjointed meditation argues work guards health and moral order. It contends divine Providence favors labor, preventing the ills of idleness, and asserts deep breathing and diet reduce strain when labor is demanding.
Harmony and unity urged in Illinois Republican ranks
The Springfield News argues for lasting party harmony in Illinois after past factionalism. It praises 1904 state leaders who united the GOP, notes Governor Deneen and Senator Cullom favor peace, and urges fair, issue based senatorial campaigning without personal attacks or vendettas.
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Minois
Illinois
Republian
Deneen
Cullom
Republican Party
United States
Springfield News
Prayer Topic Focus At First Presbyterian Church
Evangelist Layfield discusses prayer and Christian efficiency at First Presbyterian Church with no services tonight. Audiences show growing interest as the chorus choir appears. the after meeting followed the evening service. The speaker stresses faith and devotion as essential to revival and to being the salt of the earth and light of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layfield
First Presbyterian Church
First U B Revival at local U B church
Week of revival services draws many to life of blessing. Tonight at 7 30 o clock begins with a service. Tomorrow features a love feast at 10 30 a m evangelistic sermon and consecration. Evening 7 30 p m includes reception of members and communion led by Rev. H W Trueblood D D. All invited to attend.
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U. B
H. W. Trueblood
D. D
Market Report from Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing board quotations show May wheat 8 474, May corn 443, May oats 8054, May pork 14 05 07, May lard 87 56, May rib a 7 52. At Union Stock Yards cattle 300 steady. beef cattle 3 50 to 6 25. stockers feeders 2 50 to 6 50. hogs 19 000 strong to 6 higher. typical bids for various hog cuts 5 30 to 5 55. sheep 2 000 steady 3 50 to 5 80. Also a garden variety ad copy at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Andersen Signation in Murder Case Prompted by Coercion Claim
Forreston Review Herald recounts that Harm G Andersen was pressured to sign a statement praising the grand jury action in the Anderson murder probe. He says he was nervous and unaware of contents, while State's Attorney Crowell and assistants deny coercion and publication plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forreston Review-Herald
Andersen
Crowell
Frank Werty
Frank B. Gale
Harm G. Andersen
Sean
Frank Wertz
Oregon
M. H. Eakle
Former Alderman Merrifield Guest of Freeport Friends
Former Alderman W. A. Merrifield now living in Batavia Illinois is the guest of Freeport friends. He has rented his house on upper Stephenson street to C. C. Shorwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Merrifield
Batavia, Tl
Freeport Friends
Mr. Merrifield
Upper Stephenson Street
C. C. Shorwater
Tragic Finish Warns of Neglect and Cold Peril
A poem-like notice cites a dyke breach from watchman neglect and a saved life by Dr. King's New Discovery after a neglected cold. Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine recounts a near fatal lung inflammation avoided by the medicine. Joseph Emmert's drug store sells it at 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Dollmeyer's School Cure at Brown & Ent Lots
Dollmeyer's itemized sale shows lots of gray 124dlw with Brown & Ent. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR but indicates a propped sale or listing involving school cure items and the Brown and Ent firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollmeyer's
Brown
Revival meetings fill the Freeport churches
A long listing of revival services and Sunday school events across Freeport churches outlines morning and evening sermons, evangelistic services, and youth programs. Churches named include First United Brethren, Second Presbyterian, Trinity UEE, Salem Evangelical, First Baptist, Free Methodist, First M E, Grace Episcopal, First Presbyterian, First English Lutheran, German Presbyterian, and First Church of Christ Scientist with pastors, attendance notes, and special music plans.
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Hesepertz
Hinburg Methodist Church
Rene Aporga
Enres
Jennie Kryders
Vival
Joe Ackson
H. ©. Chapman
George Wachlin
Frank Furat
Alvin Pfeiffer
Evan- Felist
Gimson
Epworth League
Christian
the Times
First United Brethren Church
Galena
Locust Streets
F. M. Davis
Beaver Street
J.B. Fenton
Glennert
D. D
Freeport
Second Presbyterian Church
F.A. Hosmer
Trinity U. EE
Corner Union
Pleasant Streets
F. W. Landner
A. B. Wight
A. L. Knapp
Anna Ball
Salem Evangelical Church
F. C. Neitz
F. Holtzman
First Baptist Church
Orlo J. Price
A. Fi. Williams
B. Y
P. U
T. W. Davis
Free Methodist Church
F. M. Campbell
Jonah
M. E
C. W. McCaskill
Grace Episcopal Church
Frederick J. Bate
First Presbyterian Church
H. N. Moore
Anday School
Robert L. Layfield
E. Lee Fleck
Sterling
T. F. Reeser
W. Gardner Thrall
German Presbyterian Church
Galena Avenue
Oak Street
Wm. C. Laabe
Dubuque Seminary
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilcoxon Block
Freeport Theosophical Society
Judge Her by Tea or Tablets Says 3a Sorts
A fragment essay-style line claims judgment of a woman by the amount of Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea she consumes. Mentions 3a Sorts Tea or Tablets and credits Joseph Fin mert in a terse, non-grammatical snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Joseph Finmert
Brown and Dollmeyer Offer Dandy School Book Pictures
Brown and Dollmeyer present a series of attractive pictures featuring school books. The feature promises appealing imagery aligned with educational themes and student study materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Dollmeyer
Pay Tribute to Mozart on His Birthday Century Ago
Astounding precocity and rise from boyhood, Mozart dazzled courts of Vienna and Munich. He wrote Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, and three pivotal symphonies while enduring poverty and family strain. He died with tragic anonymity, leaving a legacy of immortal music.
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Vienna
Salzburg
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart
Munich
Elector
Emperor Francis
Maria Theresa
Marie Antoinette
France
Httle Nanners
Wolfgang
Haydn
Beethoven
Euterpean Society and Parish Activities Report
The Euterpean society meets with Miss French at 166 North Galena Avenue this evening. Ladies of the Macabees plan a card party Monday at the K P hall over the State Bank with cards at 2 30. Revival services tonight in Embury at 7 30. A Holy Ghost service was held last night and an invitation is extended to all to attend this evening. Funeral of Charles L Currier held in Los Angeles from his daughter's home with plans to interment in Chicago later. A box social at Koeller school five miles south next Wednesday proceeds aid a new library. Miss Stella Blackman in charge.
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Euterpean Society
Charles L. Currier
Briggs
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago
Koeller School
Stella Blackman
Pattison and Kryder's Sell Used School Books
A local ad notes first class second hand school books available at Pattison and Kryder's. The listing emphasizes quality used texts for students and underlines affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison & Kryder's. Vagy
Civil Service Examinations Set for Clerks and Carriers
The United States Civil Service Commission announces competitive exams on Saturday February 10 in Freeport for clerks and carriers in the post office service. Pay scales include $850 yearly for second class letter carriers in smaller cities and a lower class for the third class, with promotions from lower grades after a year’s service. Applications and details are available from Peter Newton, secretary of the board of examiners, at the post office in Chicago. Death notices include resolutions of condolence for Albert T. Grattelo from the United Commercial Travelers in Freeport Illinois.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Post Office Service
United States
Peter Newton
Board of Examiners
Chicago
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health
An old ad from St. Paul dated June 31 claims long life and good health from Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. The testimonial by Josep Emmert notes the product priced at 385 cents and asserts the Mississippi once ran a brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
St. Paul
Mississippi
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lea
Josep Emmert
Laundry service advert offers durable overalls care
Freeport Laundry advertises rough dry overalls handled without fading and a new washing process. Hart and Albright provide service with contact via phones 276. Publication date 1-22.
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Freeport Laundry
Hart & Albright
Pattison and Kiyder's Book Sale Ad
Advertises new and second hand school books at Pattison and Kiyder's. No further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison & Kiyder's
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh
Do you use an atomizer in treating Nasal Catarrh Then you will appreciate Ely's Liquid Cream Balm the mildest quickest surest remedy for this disease In all curative properties it is identical with the same Cream Balm famous for overcoming Catarrah Hay Fever and Cold in the head There is relief in the first dash of spray upon the heated sensitive air passages All druggists 75c including spraying tube or mailed by ig Bros 66 Warren St New York
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Ely
Ig Bros
Warren St
N. Y
Notice to School Patrons for Entry This June
Notice to patrons that all children who will be six by June 30 should enter school next week or as soon as possible. The text notes no ing Irene in April and references city schooling.
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Schook
Irenes
Call at the Kimball Cortex of business
A partial note advertises money saving inducements at the Kimball Cortex of business. The fragment suggests there is a call to action but lacks specifics on offers or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Cortex of Business
Piano sales pitch at Lena Street showroom
A fragmented advertisement touts affordable piano purchases with easy payments. It mentions a Kim model and a dealer on Lena Street, urging buyers to consider the product and the satisfaction of ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sula
Galena Street
School Sale Items Highlighted In Local Trade Post
A brief listing notes assorted classroom goods including marbles bats erasers memorandums pictures and school books offered by ee son and Kryder’s in a local trade notice.
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Eeson & Kryder’s
Early buy offer boosts chances at limited pictures
Don’t delay. Buy early and secure one of the limited pictures in the winds limeyer. This brisk note urges prompt action to obtain a featured image, highlighting scarcity and a favorable start.
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Limeyer
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Motart
Ted Composer
Europe
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
United Commereigh Travelers of America
Albert T. Grattelo
United Commercial Travelers
Stilefield
H. B
W. J. Surre
Kuehner Bro
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