Campaign for Congress Opens as Parties Rally
New York July 13 special. The fight for control of the next Congress begins with Republicans targeting the Roosevelt record and housing in St James building. Democrats face fund woes and internal splits, with Massachusetts as a key battleground and tariff revision as the main issue.
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New York
Republican Campaign Committee
St. James
Democratic Congressional
Washington
Chicago
Hearst
Taggart
National Committee
Bailey
Congress
Massachusetts
Michigan
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
House
Twenty Year Battle with Chronic Piles and Sores
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with ending a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores. The remedy also treats ulcers cuts burns and wounds and is sold for 25 cents at Jos Emmert's druggist.
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Bucklen
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Jos
Emmert
Open Squirrels Hunting Season Across Illinois
The squirrel hunting season is open with no organized defense against the species, described as numerous and in good condition. Hunters report many squirrels, predicting an excellent season. Quail numbers impress Bloomington Pantagraph readers as game birds thrive and imports aid restocking, signaling a strong season ahead.
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Illinois
Bloomington
Devils Out of National Bill Posters' Advertising
Chicago July 13 The National Bill Posters' association voted to remove devils from all advertising materials. The move targets images of devils both traditional and refined, citing their harmful suggestion to youths. Charles Bernard warned of the power of repeated exposure to satanic imagery and the social impact of artistic material.
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Chicago
Association
Auditorium Hotel
H. G. Sanders
Pitsburg
Bernard
This Date in History Highlights Events Across Years
1718 treaty of peace at Portsmouth between British and Indians. 1780 Battle of Cedar Springs North Carolina. 1793-8 Marat assassination by Charlotte Corday. 1804 funeral of Alexander Hamilton from Trinity Church New York. 1859 Rufus Choate dies. Born Oct 1 1799 1861 General Garnett killed at Carrickfergus Va. 1863 first day of draft riots in New York. 1864 John Jacob Astor born. 1872 voting by ballot becomes law. 1874 attempted assassination of Prince Bismarck at Kissingen. 1878 Bulgaria created by Berlin treaty. 1890 John C Fremont dies. Born Jan 21 1813. 1902 A J Balfour becomes British premier.
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Portsmouth
Cedar Springs
N. C
Marat
Charlotte Corday
Alexander Hamilton
Trinity Church
New York
Rufus Choate
General Garnett
Battle of
Carrickford
John Jacob Astor
Prince Bismarck
Kissengen
Bulgaria
Berlin
John C. Fremont
A. J. Balfour
Marquis of Salisbury
Great Britain
State Y M C A Convention to be held in Aurora
The annual State convention of Missouri Y M C A is set for October 26 to 28 in Aurora. Local offices received the notice and a movement will ensure Freeport’s representation, with at least ten delegates expected from the city and possibly double that. Aurora organizers have secured national speakers including Dr. Frank Gansalus Ira Landrith and D V Shelton for the sessions.
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Minois Y. M. C
Aurora
Freeport
Frank Gansalus
Ira Landrith
D. V. Shelton
Addition of Seven Stalls to Illinois Central Roundhouse
Construction begins in Freeport yards on the Illinois Central roundhouse addition with seven stalls, new ventilation, concrete foundation, brick superstructure, and a roof sloping both ways. Ten men currently employed, with plans to triple laborers and complete by mid September if supplies arrive. car shops work to begin next week as materials have largely arrived.
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Illinois Central
Freeport Yards
Swift & Co
Chicago
Caldwell Appointed Superintendent at Little Rock Terminus
Circulars from the Tron Mountain railway announce W. T. Caldwell as superintendent of the Little Rock terminals. Caldwell, formerly train master of the Freeport division of Illinois Central, has roots in this city and recently moved to Little Rock for a more lucrative role. The promotion takes effect July 15 with headquarters in Argenta, Arkansas.
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Tron Mountain Railway System
W.T.’ Caldwell
Little Rock
Caldwell
Freeport
Illinois Central Railroad
Iron Mountain Road
Calawell
Argenta
Ark
Some Remedies For Sunstroke
Herman Spalding M D chief medical inspector health department Chicago describes two forms of sunstroke heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion shows pale cold skin and a feeble pulse and patients recover with shade cold water head and chest cooling ammonia at the nostrils and stimulants if needed. Heat stroke is the dangerous form with purple face bloodshot eyes dry burning skin and high fever. brain damage and long illness can follow even if not fatal. Protect the heat center at the back of the head and call a physician immediately for real isolation cases.
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Herman Spalding
M. D
Health Department
Chicago
Lena Star endorses Douglas Pattison for re election
The Freeport attorney Douglas Pattison, a Democrat and minority representative from this district, announces his bid to succeed himself. Pattison is praised for a solid legislative record and broad appeal across voter groups, and the Star notes his strong recognition in the House and favorable past reception when speaking on measures.
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Lena Star
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Pattison
Star
Springfield
Postoffice
Stephenson
Good Housekeeping July issue features essays and illustrations
A midsummer number of unusual excellence offers essays by Edmund Rugsell on Sacred Serres and Looney ab surdities, Dr John D Quackenbos on Happy Marriage, and a symposium on My Hardest Day's Work. Also illustrated pieces on Certified Milk and Shaker Industries by Joseph H Adams and a department on To Keep Coal. Fifteen cents a copy, one dollar a year.
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Good Housekeeping
Edmund Rugsell
Uupdn
John Ward’ Howe
Edward Everett Hate
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Anna Catharine Green
Henry A. Snute
Joseph H. Adams
Mareia
Phelps Publishing Co
Springfield
Mass
New York
Chicago
Rodemeier Reports Fast Improvement and Team Cohesion
Rodemeier telegraphs from Green Bay that the players are rapidly rounding into form and will soon be all tight. He notes their conduct as the best. Red Gardner has been ill for several days and Flynn has been signed as pitcher.
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Fred Rodemeier
Green Bay
Red" Gardner
Flynn
Tragic Finish From Neglect Sparks Cold Cure Tale
A watchman’s neglect caused a North Sea dyke leak leading to ruin in Hol land, while Kenneth Mec Iver from Vanceboro Maine escaped a fatal lung inflammation after a neglected cold with Dr King’s New Discovery. He writes that three doctors gave him up, but the remedy saved his life, available at Jos Emmert’s drug store for 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth Mec Iver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
West Freeport weed cleanup notice by village Committee
Property owners in West Freeport are requested to cut all weeds in front of their property by directive of the Committee. This public notice urges timely compliance to maintain village appearance and safety.
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West Freeport
Result of gun club shoot at Taylor's Park
Scores made yesterday at Taylor's Park in six events for the gun club contest. Diamond Badge awarded among the results, with the remaining events pending reports from those in charge.
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Taylor’s Park
Taylor's Ark
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted for Constipation
A vintage advertisement urges readers to use Dr King s New Life Pills to awaken torpid livers and unblock bowels. It claims the pills prevent appendicitis and tone the system, priced at 25 cents and sold at Jos Emmert s drug store.
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Dr. King
Jos. Emmert's
E and W clearing sale offers discounted outing suits
In hot weather a clearance sale features outing suits priced at $7.85 for the $12.00 line and $4.85 for the $8.00 line. Contact 7-1302 for details.
Nickel Plate excursion to Chautauqua Lake from Chicago
On July 27 Nickel Plate Railway runs a round trip excursion to Chautauqua Lake New York for 14 dollars with return by August 28. No excess fare charged on any Nickel Plate train. Three daily trains offer vestibuled sleeping cars and club meals priced from 38.5 cents to 1 dollar plus 50 cent mid day luncheon. Chicago City Ticket Office 107 Adams Street La Salle Street station the only depot in Chicago on the elevated loop.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chautauqua Lake
N. Y
Chicago
Chicago City Ticket Office
Adams St. la Salle St
Excursion Tickets for Veterans Reunion Sale Dates
Excursion tickets to the State Span ish War Veterans reunion in Galesburg will be sold via the North Western line at reduced rates on July 19 20 and 21 with return validity to July 23 inclusive. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents. TeLdwted.
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Galesburg
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Chicago & North-Western R’vy
Excursion Tickets to Camp Meeting at Glen Ellyn
Reduced fare excursion tickets to Glen Ellyn Illinois for a camp meeting are on sale July 18 through July 31 with return until August 1. Eastbound trains 80 402 406 and 72 and westbound trains 409 411 and 61 will stop at Glen Ellyn grounds from July 18 until noon August 2. Apply through Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
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Camp Meeting
Glen Ellyn
Ill
Glen Ellyn Campgrounds
Chicago & Northwestern Riy
Oe Tela We Ted
Excursion Rates to Monona Lake Assembly at Madison
North Western line offers reduced rate excursion tickets for Monona Lake Assembly in Madison Wisconsin, sale July 28 and 24 with return by August 6. Certificates available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Limited to specified dates and return window.
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Monona Lake Assembly
Madison, Wis
Chicago to Chautauqua Lake Round Trip Fare Notice
Fare notice for travel from Chicago to Chautauqua Lake via Nickel Plate route July 27 travel at 14 dollars round trip, return by August 28. Chicago City Ticket office at 107 Adams St Ta Salle, Sb. station noted as the sole elevated loop depot in Chicago.
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Chautauqua Lake
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Chicago City
Adams St. Ta Salle
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