Changes in Illinois Central Passenger Leadership Shift
Capt J Merry, longtime assistant general passenger agent with Dubuque roots, will be succeeded by H J Phelps of Chicago as the Illinois Central reorganizes its passenger department. Merry remains in charge of immigration and major interests with Manchester headquarters. Phelps becomes district passenger agent in Chicago, with Brill and North moving roles. Changes take effect July 15, with Merry anticipated to oversee immigration and key business across the system, while Phelps maintains the current office staff in Chicago and moves to Dubuque.
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Hainess Central
Omaha
Mr. Phelps
Chicago
Sam North
My. Brill
Merry
J.F. Jackson
Ilinois Central
Alborg
Manchester
Capt
Nmnols Central
Hanson
Hatch
Cant. Merry
Mississippi River
Phelps
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Ackley
Onawa
Sioux Falls
Baton Rouge
New Agricultural Implements Dominate Prairie Front in Portage Mills
Portage area dealers showcase dozens of advances in farming gear. Manure spreaders promise triple work for two horses, cutting time to load and spread ten acres per hour and costing about 125 dollars. Grain dumps speed threshing season tasks while saving labor, priced 135 to 200 dollars. Hay tedders, rakes, and large capacity corn shellers remain hot sellers. Wind mills, steel tanks, and gasoline engines also gain traction among northern Illinois farmers eager to modernize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Agricultural Markets and New Farm Implements
Farmers rely on pumps for water and power and add an aft cooling cylinder for winter use. Potato plows cost 7.50 to 9 dollars. cider presses 16 to 25 dollars. Trucks for tank wagons, haullire and gravity haul sell fast, with low steel wheels and broad tires priced 25 to 5 dollars. Lawn swings, double row cultivators, raking harrow attachments, hay stackers, hay racks and other farm gear are expanding sales, signaling farming’s shift toward ease and comfort.
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Wingler
Freeport
Precautions for Fourth of July Care of Children
Simple measures for parents to protect children during Fourth festivities. Ban dangerous toys and loaded firearms. Dress kids in woolen clothing with shoes, dampen fabrics to reduce flammability, and carry boric acid solution for burns. Seek medical help for serious injuries. expect some minor accidents. A short testimonial promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption.
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IF. G. Huntley
Oaklandon
Ind
Joseph Brninert
For Sale or Exchange Confectionery and Fixtures
For Sale or Exchange. Stock of confectionery with soda fountain show cases chairs tables stoves and fixtures. Will take city property or horse and buggy in trade. T O Shaffer d-27d Ew 173 Van Buren St. Raspberries red and black for sale special crate prices inquire R Redding 424 Oak Street.
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T. O. Shaffer
van Buren St
R. Redding
Oak Street
T-ldlw
Wheeler & Wilson No 9 sewing machines sale
Local ad from JOhn HEA at 1209 Stephenson Street Freeport offers Wheeler & Wilson No 9 sewing machines with latest features. Advertised price 828 with pedillers price 865. Contact or visit for details.
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Wheeler & Wilson
John Hea
Stephenson St
Freeport
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