Railroad Men Oppose Rate Regulation and Seek Fair Remedy
Grand Master Morrissey of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen argues against a government rate regulation plan. He cites past rail wage stability, service improvements, and the need to protect railways from arbitrary rate cuts while preserving fair, non discriminatory rates for all shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PY. H. Morrissey
Springfiled
Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmoen
Cleveland
New York Globe
Ktrammen
Globe
United States
SF Railroad
Brotherhood
Buffalo
Morrissey
Theft of six fancy buff cochine on Stephenson street
A. W. Ford reports the theft of six fancy buff cochine from his residence on Stephenson street Tuesday evening. No suspects named. investigation underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Ford
Stephenson Street
Beets to Boost Sugar Industry Across Midwest States
A Washington dispatch reports that beet sugar may be produced as cheaply as corn, with a syndicate planning factories to double or triple within years. Secretary Wilson and Senator Dolliver back the drive, eyeing locations in Ohio and the Midwest, including Freeport, for large plants. New beet varieties with a single-embryo seed promise machinery cultivation, ending the labor of hand weeding, transforming beet farming into a profitable, machine-supported industry. A marble and glass exhibition case has been set up at F A Reads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
West
Agricultural Department
Wilson
Deliver
Towa
Ohio
Dolliver
Freeport
Janesville
America
Norfolk
Neb
Nebraska
Michigan
Department of Agriculture
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised by Cheney Co
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a cure for catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims a first of its kind formula combined with blood purifiers, urging readers to send for testimonials and to purchase the pills from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Rich mine revived near Warren promises vast lead ore deposits
Warren Sentinel-Leader reports eight feet of nearly solid lead ore found at 54 feet depth one and a half miles south of Warren on W S Hicks land leased by Babel Lead Mining. The Babel and Lucky Dime companies push pumping and drilling to prove and profit from historic Babel mines once famed for large output. Edward Town leads pumping work with a 150 hp engine and 200 hp boiler amid plans to reopen Frank Boone’s mine and explore the region’s rich vein system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Sentinel
Warren
W. S. Hicks
Babel. Lead Mining Company
Babel
Galena
BE. J. Richards
Babel Lead Mining Company
Lucky Dime Mining Company
Edward Town
Waterloo
Illinois
Wisconsin
Lucky Dime
Lucky Dime Company
Frank
Boone
Illinois Central Mining Company
Town
Changed husband and diet cure stomach trouble
A wife credits diet change for her husband’s stomach and bowel issues, noting disappearance of symptoms after stopping coffee and starting Pastum Food Coffee followed by Grape-Nuts. She recounts another friend’s recovery and a mother finding strength and nourishment for herself and her child through Grape-Nuts. Names given by the Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason.
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Mrs
Vicksburg
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Greatly In Demand Medicine Cleansing Pills
Dr Kings New Life Pills are promoted as a modern blood and system cleanser. They are claimed to cure stomach and liver troubles and are offered at Joseph Emmert's drug store, 26, with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings
Tips for Beating Heat and Staying Cool This Summer
An advisory piece outlining practical steps to cope with hot weather. It emphasizes avoiding direct sun, maintaining skin evaporation, and dressing in light fabrics like white cotton. Frequent bathing, airing bed linens, abstaining from excesses, and moderating meat intake are urged along with a calm temper and reduced exertion for heat safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Neithar
Piano tuner Geo Turneatre seeks music store orders
Geo B Turneatre, a piano tuner, requests orders at any music store. Contact by telephone white 638. Includes note about a 16tt.
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Geo. B. Turneatre
White
Bill Not In The Statutes On Statewide Improvements
Springfield reports Senate Bill 35, intended to ease local improvements in towns under 60 000, was not filed in the statute books. Only a partial provision became law by lapse of time. cities began new procedures for water mains sewers and sidewalks. The old rules requiring half the frontage for petitions remain in effect.
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Springfield
Senate Bil
Forty-fourth General Assembly
Senate
House
Secretary of State
Deneen
State
Rockefeller's Dad Found in Dixon Townsman Confirms Identity
Dement-town correspondence reports John D. Rockefeller's father found in Dixon under an assumed name. Grove known as Dad Grove declined the claim, ending years of Rockefeller chatter. He admitted no kin to the Standard Oil magnate, pleading for privacy amid public scandal.
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Dixon Telegraph
John D. Rockefeller
Dixon
John . Grove
Dad” Grove
Grove
Mr. Grove
John LD. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
John
Myney
Cement Town
Center of Population in 1910 Expects Westward Shift
Experts from the government census bureau foresee the center of American population moving further west by 1910 from its current location in south central Indiana near Columbus. Growth in the southwest and mountain regions, plus continued eastern immigration, would push the center toward the west, with Puget Sound and southern California aiding the drift.
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Government
Indiana
Astern
Maryland
Columbus
Indianapolis
Oklahoma
Arizona
East
Mississippi
Missouri
Puget Sound
California
York Man Narrow Escape From Hay Sickle Accident
George Ottens of York Carroll county narrowly escaped losing a leg when he stepped in front of a mower and the sickle struck his right foot about three inches above the ankle. The team suddenly started, the horses halted, and the wound to the leg required several stitches to close the gash to the bone.
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George Ottens
York
Carroll County
Ottens
Bennett Farm
Novel Cure Endorsed by Oaklandon Resident
A reader from Oaklandon Indiana recounts how his wife, once given up by three doctors for consumption, recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols This remedy is claimed to kill germs and relieve a dose is said to be effective A trial bottle offer is advertised by local druggist Joseph Immert with price 50c and 1 00 and free trial bottles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Huntley
Oaklandon
Ind
Joseph Immert
Tria
Eagles Notice for July 26 Meeting
An important meeting of the Eagles is announced for Thursday night July 26. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Spoiled Her Beauty by Bucklen Arnica Salve Claim
Harriet Howard of New York describes years of Salt Rheum for skin troubles and credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick and sure healer for cuts burns and sores. Available at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Howard
New York
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Take the Journal. With You. Summer address tips
Regular readers of the Journal are advised to arrange mail delivery to a summer address. The Journal can be sent to any U S post office without extra charge and the subscriber may change the address as often as desired. Prompt summer delivery is promised. F J Burdett piano tuner is available through Brown & Dollmeyers or by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Very Low Excursion Rates to Pacific Coast by North Western Line
Excursion tickets from Alaska stations to Portland Tacoma and Seattle daily and to California points July 25 26 27 and August 10 to 17 inclusive with favorable return units on account of various meetings Two fast trains The Overland Limited electric lighted throughout under three days en route Another fast train The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars For rates tickets apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Alki
California
Pacific Coast
California Express
Chicago & North-Western Rye
Very Low Rates to Denver and Detroit Excursions
Excursion tickets on the North Western Line go on sale August 12 and 13 to Denver and August 1 and 12 to Detroit with favorable return limits. Tickets sold via Chicago & North Western R'y. Additional excursions include Chantau dun Assembly at Fansville Wisconsin on July 25 and August 4, and a July 27 Mystiq Workers picnic from Elgin and Belosta to Elk River with special train from Freeport at 5:12 a m and return from Clinton at 6:00 p m.
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Mystiq
Clinton
Iowa
Waal
C., Med& Ste Po
Elgin
Elk River
Freeport
Jesse
Thareday
Dwia
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Manufacturers’ Association
F. A. Read
Solt
Dixon Paper
York Man
Gsim
F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyers
Denver
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Detroit
North-Western
Imperial Palace
Order Knights
Chantaudun Assembly
Fanesville
Wis
Chigaga
Roy
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