McCaffrey’s Reform Spurs Judge Landis Support
Chicago July 15 John E B McCaffrey recalls his bridewell stint for stealing from registered letters. He credits reform at the Chicago house of correction for sobriety and renewed family focus. An operation for tuberculosis aided his recovery and resolve to live "on the square" and thank Judge Landis. The piece also notes windbreak research by the U S Forest Service and varied farm opinions on shelter belts.
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Chicago
John EB. McCaffrey
Bridewell
House of Correction
Landis
McCaffey
McCaffrey
John Tt. Whitman
Whitman
Tandis
Joseph O'Sullivan
State civil service exams for hospital attendants opened
Springfield IL July 15 Examinations for attendants in the state hospitals for the insane and the asylum for feeble minded children, and for laborers and domestics, will be held July 30 in Elgin Jacksonville Lincoln Anna Golconda Nankakee Watertown Peoria Springfield and Marion. Applications must be filed before July 26 with the Illinois civil service commission.
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Springfield
Tlinvis
Elgin
Jacksonville
Lincoln
Anna
Golconda
Nankakee
Watertown
Peoria
Marion
Menard
Hindi Civil Service Commission
SpringHell
Liveryman and employer charged in murder of Matus Nell
Springfield UL July 1 Ira Dud dey liveryman and Michael Lynch employer arrested charged with murder of Matus Nell believed killed by injuries from a runaway accident The widow of the dead man filed the complaint alleging a brutal beating for driving Dudivy's horse hard
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Springfield
Ira Duddey
Michael Lynch
Matus Nell
Neil
Dudivy
Samuel Thompson Dies After Prolonged Starvation in Ridgefarm
Danville reports the death of Samuel Thompson, aged sixty-seven, a Ridgefarm resident in Illinois. He reportedly starved for forty-five days owing to a dilated gall duct and a perforated diaphragm, with the illness cited as the cause.
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Danville
Samuel Thompson
Ridgefarm
Ele
Manslaughter Charge After Accidental Shooting
A. N. Chevrion of Vernon Illinois was bound over on $200 bail for manslaughter after an accidental shooting killed Thomas Vickett. The incident occurred while Chevrion was attempting to shoot another man.
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Vernon
Aa. N. Chevrion
Thomas Vickett
Chevrion
Bride-to-be in Kewanee area ends life on eve of wedding
In Atkinson township north of Kewanee on July 15 Mrs Matilda Beute, aged 32, facing money worries, killed herself by hanging. She was to marry Pierre Leckai the next day.
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Kewanee
Matilda Beute
Atkinson Township
Here
Langing
Pierre Leckai
Western Wind Breaks and Prairie Crop Risk
The article discusses sudden rain and hot winds sweeping across western plains and their impact on crops. It notes strong winds from the southwest threatening harvests in the central plains during low rainfall years.
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Central Plains
Modern Implements Transform Farm Labor Efficiency
The article argues farmers should adopt labor saving devices to meet modern conditions. It cites switching from walking plows to sulky gang plows and a rotary harrow as examples, noting bold improvements in speed and productivity with up to four acres turned daily by three horses. It stresses investing in up-to-date tools as a justified farm expenditure.
Early Tomatoes Grown In Bottom-Watering Boxes
A truck gardener describes raising early tomatoes using two by three foot by eight inch dry goods boxes. Two inch pipes in each corner fed water to permeate sandy loam soil with manure. Seeds sprouted in a week, then transplanted into deeper boxes after three weeks before final garden placement.
Savoy Cabbage Description and Characteristics
Savoy leaved cabbages are used in Europe and are known for fine crumbling leaves especially in the head. They offer better table quality, tender texture, and delicate flavor but yield smaller, less solid heads and poorer handling compared with common cabbage. They resist cold better.
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Europe
Notice to Patrons on Irregular Newspaper Delivery
Patrons with irregular paper delivery are asked to notify the office. The missive requests prompt reporting to restore regular service.
Baseball scores and results from major league games
Chicago Philadelphia and Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Washington Boston Detroit matches reported with runs hits and errors. Weather rain delays at Philadelphia New York Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo Denver Pueblo Omaha listed with crews and battery names where provided.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Erroros
Tatteries
Foxen
Deoin
Overall
Moran
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Wits
Irrors
McIntyre
Bergen
Ritter
Ewing
Lebel
Tittsburg
St. Louis
Washington
Waddell
Spencer
Cates
Street
Boston
Detroit
Mullin
Schmidt
Winter
Criger
New York
Wkansas
St. Paul
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Toledo
Indianapolis
National
R. W. IL
Pittsburg Voc
St. Louis Ae
Prp
Ww. T. Rc. Lit
Tottis
Hag Meveland
Oda Mer
Toston
Markets Report From Chicago Trading Floor
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show July wheat at 9144 open and 90% close, plus irregulars for September and December futures. Corn, oats, and vegetables list varied highs and lows. live stock and hay markets in Chicago and East Buffalo detail receipts, prices for hogs, cattle, sheep, and poultry with ranges for prime, good, and fair grades.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Ize Wiz
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Timnois
East Buffalo
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for tired feet
An old ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen nervous and damp feet. It promises relief from aching feet blisters corns bunions and callous spots and claims to fit tight shoes. Trial package free and 25 cents to purchase from druggists and shoe stores.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Oy Ve
Shakeup Rumors Alleged For Cubs Slagle And White Sox Pitcher
Rumors claim Time my Slagle a Cubs center fielder may move to the minor leagues with Worthville Pa. as a retirement option. The veteran guard of years on the diamond recalls a career spanning Clarion Franklin Omaha Houston Boston Grand Rapids Kansas City and Philadelphia among slugger teams. Frank Smith quits White Sox after missing morning practice. Comiskey cites habit and seeks new club interest.
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Stagle
Cubs
Worthville
Slagle
Clarion Pa
Franklin
Omaha
Elouston, Tex
Smith
White Sox
Frank Smith
Chicago Americans
Comiskey
Pittsburg
Washington's New First Baseman Charley Staley
Manager Cantillon of the Washington Americans has bought Charley Staley to replace Jerry Freeman. Staley, a 22 year old who played for Parts Ir team in Eastern Illinois, cost $1500 and leads his league in both fielding and hitting. He is noted as fast, intelligent, and in good form.
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Washington
Cantillon
Washington Americans
Jerry Freeman
Charley Staley
Staley
Street
Keene Sends Horses Abroad Signals End of U S Racing
James R. Keene ships several dozen yearlings to England a move seen as the start of racing decline in the United States. Experts predict more shipments by figures including Whitney, Belmont and Haggin, with few stake horses remaining here within six months.
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Keene
James R. Keene
England
Whitney
Belmont
Haggin
Three Year Football Agreement Signed by West Point Annapolis Penn
West Point, Annapolis, and the University of Pennsylvania signed a three year football pact. Games will be played on Franklin Field in Philadelphia each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Franklin Field’s seating capacity will be increased.
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West Point
Annapolis
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Harvard Names New Crew Captain for 1909 Season
Harvard selects W. R. Severance of Bedford Massachusetts as varsity crew captain for 1909. Severance is twenty one years old, five feet eleven inches tall, weighs 177 pounds, and this is his second year rowing for the Harvard varsity.
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Harvard
W. R. Severance
Bedford
Mass
Severance
Miss Sutton Challenges McLoughlin for Coast Tennis Showdown
Miss May Sutton, reigning coast women’s champion, announces from Santa Barbara her challenge to Maurice McLoughlin, Pacific coast singles champion, to a four-match series in singles.
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Miss Sutton
Miss May Sutton
Santa Barbara
Maurice McLoughlin
Pacific Coast
Trotter Wainscott Now In Hungary
Trotter Wainscott now stands at Parti Hungary headed Count Andrassy’s breeding establishment. The horse, one time clocking 2 10, was bought for 10000 dollars by James Gatcomb years ago.
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Trotter Wainscott
Hungary
Wainscott
James Gatcomb
Count Andrassy
Parti
Boston Dialect Excerpt Shows Dorothy’s Frustration
A brisk quotation from Harper’s captures a moment when Dorothy, described as an aged sister, loses patience and bursts out with strong language after a period of restraint. The line “Ain’t Got Kind of There, that’s just the way I feel” conveys raw emotion in a Boston setting.
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Boston
Dorothy
Sis
Harper’s
Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup Promotion
Advertisement for Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup touts prompt relief for coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. Claims gentle laxative action and a guarantee. Sold by H. J. Moogk and P. Guen.
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H. J. Moogk
P. Guen
In the Dentist's Chair A Grim Dental Tale
A sardonic piece compares the dentist chair to an Inquisition torture chamber. The narrator details the pain and fear of drilling fillings and polishing, ending with a wary optimism that the world is good to live in despite the ordeal.
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Tie
Royal Epicures and their royal kitchens from history
A review of famed sovereign epicures and their culinary innovations. Louis XIV Catherine de Medici and Italian influence, Charles V and Frederick the Great appetite quirks, Louis XVIII and truffes a la puree d ortolans, Stanislaus Leszczynski and fruitless desserts with sugared vegetables.
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Lleury de Valos
Catherine de’ Medici
France
Italy
Louis XIV
Charles V
Spain
Frederick the Great
Duc d’Escars
Louis XVIII
Stanislaus Leszinski
ManZan Pile Remedy Offered for All Piles Forms
An advertised remedy titled ManZan Pile Remedy claims to soothe all piles forms by reducing inflammation soreness and itching. The price is 50 cents and is guaranteed. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Quenth er.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Quenther
Burdett Piano Tuner Placed Orders with Brown and Dollmeyer
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, placed orders at Brown and Dollmeyer’s and offered a phone contact for arrangements.
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Daily Journal Delivery Service Expands Citywide
The Daily Journal announces citywide home and business delivery for all areas, offering flexible subscription options and evening hours. Subscribers can access digital and print editions with added weekend inserts and local advertising.
Heaven as imagined by sufferers in Elizabeth Stuart Phelps quote
In Harper's Bazaar Elizabeth Stuart Phelps reflects on heaven through voices of lifelong invalids and distressed minds. Apprehension and fear about illness trains and loss shape desires for a safer, kinder afterlife. The piece links happiness to conscience, purpose, and love.
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Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Harper's
Fiancee Notes Lack of Relatives Opposition
The fiancée expresses concern that none of their relatives show resistance to the marriage. The fiancé asks what is worrying her, and she replies there is no opposition from any relatives.
Dickens Porcelain Auction Highlights High Sevres Bids
Christie’s London auction of a Dickens porcelain collection netted strong prices despite a quiet market. Ninety four lots fetched premium sums with top sales of 16000 for a Morita Sevres jardiniere and 16800 for a Morin Sevres vase set, while overall 104 lots realized about 100000 dollars. The Paris court dismissed a suit by a coachman against Professors Raymond and Menard for alleged enchantment and nervous shock, ordering the claimant to pay costs.
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Christie's
London
Morita
Scloux
Morin
Vincent
Paris
Raymond
Menard
Pineules for the Kidneys Trial Offer
Pineules promise relief on the first dose for backache weak back and rheumatic pains by purifying blood and energizing the body. The 30 day trial costs $1.00 with guaranteed results. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
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The
Sporting World
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Selee
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Wowards
Daily Journal
Dragatete
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R. C. Bowen
Krehl & Winter
Raymond S. Wise
Hettinger
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