Harvesters Invited as Kansas Awaits Great Wheat Crop
In Torobka Kansas officials report Kansas will exceed prior wheat harvests. Eastern college students are urged to help pick the harvest as 40,000 extra workers are sought from Oklahoma and the East. Wages run 21 to 2.50 dollars per day with board. Total yield is projected at up to 76 million bushels.
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Torobkaa
Kan
Kansas
Oklahoma
New York
New England
East
Nebraska
Monument Unveiled at Big Bethel Church War Memorial
A monument marking the site of the first Civil War land battle was unveiled at Big Bethel Church. Miss Maggie Tabb and Miss Fannie Kyle, representing Confederate groups, led the ceremony. A tablet honoring Henry Wyatt of North Carolina, reportedly the first Confederate soldier killed in battle, was also unveiled. Governors Montague of Virginia and Glenn of North Carolina spoke, with others delivering addresses.
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Eliza Abern Urry
Big Bethel Church
Maggie Tabb
Alexander Tabb
York County
Fannie Kyle
Fayetteville
N. C
North Carolina
Virginia
Henry Wyatt
Big Bethel
Montagua
Glenn
B.J. Hale
North Caroling
Er. O. Jones
William J. Jones
Stonewall Jackson
Striking Teamsters Rift Deepens As Testimony Stirs
Crroaco June 10 Special. With no side ready to yield the sixty-fifth day of the strike, peace conferences failed and the day carried a tense mood. John C. Driscoll returned to offer grand jury testimony on labor graft claims, denying knowledge of any related transactions.
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Crroaco
Teamsters
John C. Driscoll
Grand Jury
King Receives Notice On Sweden Norway Union Dissolution
In Christiania dated June 10 a special report states the king was handed the starthing address in Stockholm by a vice president of the sterthing, detailing the dissolution of the union between Sweden and Norway after the king had previously refused to accept it.
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Christiania
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Stockholm
Vfce
Sterthing
Bigelow Gets Ten Years
Milwaukee reports United States District Attorney Butterfield stating Frank G. Bigelow will plead guilty to banking law violations and receive a ten year hard labor sentence at Fort Leavenworth. A separate ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and a city newspaper subscription offer.
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Milwaukee
United States
Butterfield
Frank G. Bigelow
Fort Leavenworth
Bus
Silk Thief Is Held In Oshkosh Robbery Case
Oshkosh police believe they have silk thief Frank Powers, arrested while allegedly robbing Plummer store, linked to southern Wisconsin thefts. He faced municipal court and awaits June 14 examination after bond set at 1500 dollars. Authorities compare him with photos from Chicago and other aliases. hotel staff recognize him.
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Osakasa
Wis
Frank Powers
Powers
Wisconsin
Tuinoia
Gabbert
Plummer
Campbell
Waupun
Andrew Montag
She Ager
Bijou
Hare
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Neenah
Sweeney
F. A. Blast
O'Neil
Chicago
Roosevelt's Suggestion Sparks Diplomatic Accord
June reports from New York London and St Petersburg indicate both Russia and Japan have accepted President Roosevelt's proposal. A Washington meeting of peace plenipotentiaries is seen as likely with Baron Rosen to represent Russia and Japan to nominate its negotiators. Indemnity terms, Korea protectorate, Manchuria evacuation, Liaotung and Port Arthur assets, and a Harbin railway handover are outlined as possible conditions. An armistice, while informal, is effectively in place.
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New York
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Lonxnox
Washington
Baron Rosen
Count Cassin
Russia
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
Liaotung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Harbin
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Rex Manufacturing Company Faces Mail Ban and Swing Claims
Chief of Police Sweeney reports many letters from across the country accusing Rex Manufacturing, in the Rice building, of taking money without replies. The firm says it sells swings, but postal authorities deny mail usage while office records show five hundred swings shipped recently on prior orders. The Bricklayers union to hold a special meeting Monday night amid local notices. Dr. King's New Life Pills promote digestive relief with 25¢ at a drug store.
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Rex Manufacturing Company
Sweeney
Halth
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Bolton will probate and share estate in Rockford area
The will of Fentio D. Bolton, dated April 20, 1905, probated in the county court, bequeaths one half of the annual income to widow Rohda J. Bolton, $1,000 to son FF. W. Bolton, and the remainder to six Bolton children, with FF. W. Bolton named executor. In separate items, Rockford High School baseball game with Freeport was called off due to eligibility issues. a fire at 56 Fifth Avenue caused cupboard damage and smoke, lightly damaging dishes.
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Fentio D. Bolton
County
Cott
Rohda J. Bolton
FF. W. Bolton
Hixisix
Nettle A. Bonabright
Nellie Mae Fulrath
Charles
Rockford
Freeport High School
David Rawleigh
Fifth Avenue
Dependent Child Petition Filed For Raikey Case
James A. Hells superintendent of the poor farm petitions county court to declare Franklin Raikey age one and a half dependent. The child stays at the farm as the father is in the county jail and the mother has abandoned the child.
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James A. Hells
Franklin Raikey
Lena businessmen drop Fourth of July celebration plan
Local business men in Lena decide to abandon the proposed Fourth of July event. Nearby towns plan similar actions and will send large delegations to Freeport for the Saengerbund jubiles on July 8 and 4.
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Lena
Freeport
Saengerbund
Suit for Separate Maintenance in Winslow Court
Mrs. Mattie Leverington files for separate maintenance from her husband Frank Leverington in the circuit court. The couple reside in Winslow. Mrs. Leverington alleges Frank Leverington is worth $16,000 and seeks relief through the court proceeding.
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Mattie Leverington
Circuit Court
Frank Leverington
Winslow
Rockford excursion offered by Rockford and Interurban
The Rockford and Interurban Company announces a Tuesday excursion from this city with intermediate stops. Round trip tickets are 70a and valid on any car. See the issue advertisement for details.
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Rockford
Rockford & Interurban Company
Freeport Typographical Union Holds Monday Meeting
The regular Freeport Typographical union meeting is scheduled for Monday evening with installation of officers and other important business to be discussed.
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Typographical Union
Freeport Typographical Union
Knights of Pythias Lodge Plans First and Second Degrees
Knights of Pythias Freeport lodge No 462 will confer the first and second degrees Monday night. All members are cordially invited to attend.
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Knights of Pythias
Freeport
Benefit Card Party at City Hall for Woman's Relief Corps
The Woman's Relief Corps hosts a card party tonight in the new 3. A. R. room at City Hall. The public is cordially invited. Cards cost 40 cents, admission 10 cents.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Trinity Revival Meeting at Trinity Church Tonight
Revival at Trinity church this evening conducted by Miss Mae Phillips with a preaching meeting at 7 40 p m. All welcome. Population rise noted as Mr and Mrs A C Berkley of State street announce the birth of a baby girl.
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Trinity Revival
Trinity Church
Mae Phillips
A. C. Berkley
State Street
Weather forecast and club notice in Chicago audiance
Showers and thunder storms tonight and probably Sunday with cooler temperatures. The Martha Washington club will hold its last meeting before the chautauqua on Tuesday afternoon at K. G. hall. All friends of the club are cordially invited and nine souvenirs will be given.
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Martha Washington Club
Chautauqua
K. G. Hall
Club
Bitter Battle with Chronic Ailments Healed by Bitters
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Washington claims a seven year struggle with stomach and liver trouble ended with Electric Bitters. He advises others to try the medicine, sold by Joseph Emmert at 50 cents a bottle under a guarantee of similar results.
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Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
Joseph Emmert
Local Chocolate Shop Ad Echoes Classic Pull and Select Line
An old time dealer cites Lowney's pull and select line and Kubel and Anes grettis chocolates at Solo's Chocolate Shop. Phones 850 and 200. Vintage ad style hints at direct sales and storefront contact.
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Just
Lowney’s
Kubel and
Anes Grettis Chocolates
Solo’s Chocolate Shop
Farm Mortgage Loans Offered By Local Investor
During a Northwest trip the investor secured farm mortgage loans and offers loans only with his own money invested. He can show available loans to interested parties and can secure more to replace what is disposed of, for a reasonable remuneration.
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Northwest
Protest Against Advance In Rates Shocks Royal Arcanum Members
The Royal Arcanum council plans Monday night talks at Joseph Emmert's drug store over sudden insurance rate hikes approved by the supreme body. About 75,000 Illinois members face higher costs starting October 1, with new rates applying to those joining after July 1. Critics fear sustained increases tied to age, threatening financial hardship amid fraying funds. Potential appeals to counties to restrain the changes are noted.
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Counsil
Royal Arccanum
Joseph Emmert
Royal Arcanum
Illinois
Supreme Council
Wember
Order
Heory
Shirt Waists Return Spark in Ladies Wardrobe
The report notes a revival in shirt waists as essential wear for women, urging every lady to add one to her wardrobe. It highlights practical style and the ease of coordinating with various outfits during the season.
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Sanford aZarviman
Pecatonicas
The
Pecatonica
Joseph Emmert Crucqcist
Stephenson St
Bengston’s Jewelry Store
Oursalves
Bengston's
Jewelry Store
Freeport, Ith
Galena Street
Adams and
Liber
Addrie P. Corning
Hildreth
King
Bigelow
Hollister
Daily Journal
Hillmer
H. A. Hillmer Co
Phony
the Bricklayers! Union
Tsay
Bottot
Weather Forecast
Chaigago
Charles D. Knowlton
Kihey
Tor Information
An Aylor & Frick
C. H. Little & Co
Freeport, Il
Record-Herald
F. Jungkunz
America
Galena St
Geo. Ennenga
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