Butter Output Declines After Peak Amid Stable 23 Cent Price
Elgin June 22 report shows butter production for the past week at 1,025,000 lbs, the season’s flush. The Elgin board price remains 23 cents, unchanged for four weeks, with projections of gradual output decline. Butter district reports high-quality supply. corroborating witnesses from Genoa and Burlington note fine stock. Local officials note no offerings today, though New York receipts total 10,8387 tubs and quotations sit at 23 cents with specials at 23 8/12 cents.
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Elgin
Board of Trade
J. Hutchinson
Genoa
Ira J. Mix Company
Fox River Butter Company
Aurora
New York
Potatoes Lead Off Price Surge Across Chicago Markets
Chicago dealers report new potatoes up 10 to 15 cents, with the new variety selling 35 to 50 cents a peck and old potatoes 60 to 90 cents a bushel. Supplies tight due to cold and wet weather, reduced receipts, and limited shipments from Texas. Tomatoes up about 20 cents per crate, strawberries steady, raspberries expected large, cabbages and beans rise modestly. Meat prices remain high with porterhouse 25 cents, roast beef 16 to 22 cents, and ham 14 cents per pound.
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Chicago
Texas
Kansas
Arkansas
Fower
Embury Picnic Postponed to Thursday at Globe Park
Embury Sunday school picnic postponed until Thursday as weather bureau promises good conditions. The event will be held at Globe park with transport for heavy lunch baskets from Wagner's confectionery store before 7 a.m. drays will carry them to the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury
Weather Bureau
Globe Park
Wagner's
Electric Bitters Public Endorsement by Mr Frank Conlan
A New York man Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and related conditions. He claims it regulates digestion purifies the blood and renews vigor for the weak. Sold under guarantee at Jos Enmert’s drug store for 50 cents.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Jos Enmert’s
Notice of public sale of deceaseds personal effects
Public notice that the author will offer for sale to the highest bid at a public auction in Freeport Ill. on Wednesday July 1 1908 at 10 o clock forenoon. Items are the personal effects of T A Berg and Felix Carato both deceased. Dated June 19 1908. M M Baumgarten Deputy Coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxon Building
Freeort
Ill
T. A. Berg
Felix Carato
M. M. Baumgaryiner
Rockford druggists under fire for excessive liquor sales
In Rockford on June 28 two local druggists faced the mayor and chief of police after investigators found excessive liquor sales. Records show up to twenty to thirty sales daily and one case of eight half pints to a single customer within thirty six hours. Officials reprimanded the druggists and warned of prosecutions if sales do not drop. Chief Bargren plans watchman patrols and cautions that bootlegging may involve others. violators would face fines.
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Rockford
Anna Gate
Sélee
Permite
Bargren
Reunion in Galena August 18 1908 decision
The general executive committee of the Old Soldiers and Sailors association of Jo Daviess County met June 20 at the court house to fix the time and place for the 1908 reunion. They unanimously voted to hold the Soldiers and Sailors reunion in Galena on Tuesday August 18, the second day of the Home Coming week, with Galena Home Coming committee offering aid.
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East Dubuque
W. B. Bachelder
Stockton
J. A. Adams
Scales Mound
Thomas Trevarthen
Council Hill
Thos. H. Hodson
Galena
Home Coming Committee
Home Committee
E. O C. Coombs
Politics and Politicians in Early 20th Century News
The Charlotte News editor W C Dowd is named for lieutenant governor of North Carolina, while Texas official A B Davidson seeks re election. Milwaukee hints Wall may become postmaster general if Bryan wins. Minnesota Governor Johnson declines a third term candidacy. Oregon local option makes twenty one counties dry after July with remaining counties mixed. Chicago Republicans show a wave of younger leaders replacing veterans. Oregon 1909 legislature may see Frank Benson become governor and secretary of state per constitutional succession.
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W. C. Dowd
Charlotte
Oregon
Chicago
Creorge
Chamberlain
United States Senate
Frank
Benson
Shoud
Notable 1783 Births and Deaths Mark Date Line
This Date in History notes Theodosia Burr born in Albany in 1783 and lost at sea January 1. It records Matthew Vassar’s death, Lang Son clash, Orleans and Bonaparte expelled from France, George W. McCrary’s death, Prince Edward of Wales born, and the 1904 Republican convention nominating Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodosia Burr
Aaron Burr
Albany
Isle
Matthew Vassar
Vassar College
Lang Son
Orleans
Bonaparte
France
Isoo
George W. McCrary
St. Joseph
Indiana
Prince Edward of Wales
Chicago
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Low Round Trip Rates to Denver and Colorado Springs
Tickets sold daily June 1 to September south. Return limit October 31. Two fast through trains to Colorado daily. The famous Colorado Special, only one night to Denver. For booklets and full information apply to any ticket agent of the North Western Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
North Western Line
Taft At Yale Reunions As Guest Of Honor
Secretary Taft returns to Yale for the 1878 class reunion and ends up chief guest at commencement. He attends corporation meetings, addresses graduates, dons robes as doctor of laws, and is escorted through campus amid cheers. A later party lines discuss party platform and federal injunctions with calls for clear statutory powers.
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New Haven
Conn
Taft
Yale
Swere
Edwards House
Woodbridge Hall
Commons
Spooner
Wisconsin
Memorial Hall
Corporation
Jaws
Law School
John W. Foster
Jesides Hadley
Medical School
Collehall
Osborne
College
Hal
Horace Taft
Taft views on women as witnesses sparked dinner talk
Secretary Taft spoke to students on women in cross examinations noting intuition can lead to information the woman may reveal unintentionally. He quipped about spelling ability and referenced a strong brainy lawyer. The day included campus events and a Memorial Yard ceremony for Lt. Argistis Ostfield Ledyard, with Taft visiting Yale and Harvard engagements before a Parker planning session in Oyster Bay.
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Spooner
John Treetor Clark Jind
Taft
Chirke
W. W. Farnwall
Farnam
Mdchards House
Bhiss
Dim
Bie bin
Tlerhbert W. Bowen
Atin
Presideuat Uheadley
Lovery
Ban Yard
Aes
Loeutenant Argistis Ostfield Ledyard
Acto
Philippines
Ple
Piiestatene
Roosevelt
Associated Press
New Yorks
Wade Ellis Reply Denies Bryan Platform Criticisms
Wade H. Ellis Ohio Attorney General and member of the Republican platform committee replies to criticisms voiced by W J Bryan. Ellis emphatically denies the charges and defends the party stance adopted at the national convention.
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Columbus
Dupe
Wade H. Ellis
Ohio
W. J. Bryan Amy
Taft Nomination Notified With Cincinnati Holiday Planned
Cincinnati plans a nonpartisan general holiday in mid July to honor William Howard Taft on notification of his Republican nomination. Banks, businesses, and factories will close. a citywide parade and public reception for the notification committee are planned with Taft pictures and festive decor.
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Cincinnati O
William Howard Taft
Cincinnaati
Polk county delegation to nominate Jerry Sullivan for VP
Des Moines June 23 Polk county Democrats plan to present Des Moines lawyer Jerry Sullivan as a vice presidential candidate at the state convention. Enthusiastic delegates pledged support, with most orally agreeing to back Sullivan at the Sioux City convention. They will urge the Denver delegation to vote for him if Bryan approves the plan.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Jerry Sullivan
Sullivan
Sioux City
Denver
J. W. Bryan
Kern Indorsed For Vice Presidency By Indiana Democrats
In Indianapolis on June 23 the state Democratic convention endorsed John W. Kern for vice presidential nomination. A figure reportedly unavailable to the convention said he would not permit his name to be used and declined to commit to any office or statement unless an emergency arose. He added he is not prepared to say how he would respond at present.
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Tndtiamapolis
Ind
John W. Kern
Sel
Judge George Gray Declines VP Nomination Bid
Federal Judge George Gray would not accept the Democratic nomination for vice president under any conditions. Representative TL Irving Handy will announce in Denver placing the judge in nomination for the presidency. Judie Gray would decline any nomination for vice president.
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George Gray
Wilmington
Deb
TL. Irving Handy
Denver
Judie Gray
President Roosevelt Resting Easy at Saga More PH
President Roosevelt is in ora tion seclusion at Saga more PH, enjoying ease as he concentrates on essential official duties during the hottest days. He spends time reading and attending to matters requiring immediate attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster City
No Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore PH
Fires Destroy $115,000 Worth Of Timber Near Buffalo Park
Two forest fires started by careless camping parties threaten west of Buffalo Park Colorado as timber losses reach an estimated 115000 dollars. Authorities warn of spreading flames and urge caution to prevent further damage.
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Buffalo Park
Colo
Labor Day Celebration At Taylor's Park With Two League Games
A Tri City Labor Day event for Freeport Rockford and Beloit is planned in Taylor's Park this city. On the first Monday in September the Wisconsin Illinois league will stage two games featuring Rockford and Freeport clubs. Committee details to follow.
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Tri-City
Freeport
Rockford
Beloit
Taylor's Park
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Wins Cure Claim
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a bad sore on his foot healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says less than half of a twenty four cent box produced a perfect cure. The product is sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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Bucklen
Tom Moore
Cochran
Jos. Emmert’s
Going Fishing in Wisconsin Minnesota and Northern Michigan
Go fishing in the lake region with Via North Western Line fast daily trains to Wisconsin Minnesota and Northern Michigan. The resort area offers variety of interests with good hotels boarding houses and camps and descrip tive booklets and full particulars are available from the nearest ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
North Western Line
Sterling Printer Carl Winters Disappears in Chicago
Carl Winters foreman of the Evening Gazette news department has vanished after June 8. Despite three weeks of nationwide searching, no trace has been found. Friends fear foul play or mental derangement. detectives have yielded no results. His mother and family urge any information to the Gazette or relatives.
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Carl Winters
Evening Gazette
Twin Cities
Sterling Gazette
Gazette
Winters
Dixon
Chicago
United States
Printer's Union
Gazette Office
Mendota Harness Meet Sets July 7 10 With 5200 In Purses
Mendota hosts a three day harness racing program on July 7 9 and 10 with total purses of 5200 announced by secretary Dan C Haskell who reports a large list of entries. Tuesday July 7 opens the meet with races at Mendota.
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Mendota
Dan C. Haskell
Drowns at Suntish Lake near Mt Carroll
Catty Nicholson aged 16 of Euastice township Whiteside county drowned at Suntish lake on Sunday. The body was recovered after three hours in the water. Nicholson and friend Frank Becker started a fishing trip when their boat swamped by a huge wave. Becker was rescued after a hard struggle.
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Catty Nicholson
Euastice Township
Whiteside County
Suntish Lake
Mt. Carroll
Nicholson
Frank Becker
Railroad conducts annual inventory and clean up
The C M and St Paul road undertakes an annual inventory as offices and round house staff catalog stock and tickets. J W Taylor in Milwaukee oversees consignments from the odds and ends train gathering surplus items from stations yards and offices for renovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. & St. Paul Road
Round House
J. W. Taylor
The
Road
Milwaukee
West Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Southern Illinois Egypt Named For Great Famine Years
The 1524 to 1832 period in southern Illinois saw repeated crop failures and weather extremes. Prolonged wet seasons wrecked corn, weevils ruined harvested wheat, and deep snows of 1830 31 damaged fruit trees. Hot summers and frost later crippled crops, driving locals to nickname the region Egypt for its grain reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion Journal
Pharoah
Joseph
Illinois
Egypt
Best Life Pills Ever Sold Claim May Boost Digestion
A North Carolina man from Ingleside, B. F. Ayscue, reports Dr. King's New Life Pills cured 15 years of chronic indigestion after spending over two hundred dollars. The pills are sold under guarantee at Jos. Emmert's drug store for 265 cents.
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Dr. King
B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
N. C
Jos. Emmert's
Water Rents Due By Freeport Water Company
Freeport Water Company urges payment of semi annual water rents by July 1 1908 at 194 Van Buren street. A 10 percent discount applies to bills paid in full before July 1. Office hours include evenings from June 26 to July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren St
Freeport Water Company
Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women
A 19th century advertorial piece discusses changes after marriage and motherhood and promotes Favorite Prescription as a remedy. It claims to restore freshness, vigor, and health in women, especially nursing mothers and those with fertility-related issues, stating it contains medicinal roots and is alcohol-free. It invites readers to write for more information from Dr. Pierre's Institute in Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr. Pierre’s Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Meat market opens in rear of C Becker & Co store
A meat market begins operation in the rear of C Becker and Company on North Galena Avenue. G F Kurtz has accepted the meat cutter position. New phone 487, A L Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Becker & Co
Galena Ave
G. F. Kurtz
A. L. Becker
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Price
Elgin Board OF Trade
Jo Daviess County
Coloradou Springs
Pueblo
Union Pacific & North Western Line
the Journal
Iits
Wimself
Bryant
Tella
Leware
Wade Ellis
Bryan
Queen City
Bryan and
Sterling Printer
Leve
Ure
Vaco Ss
St. Paul Road
Bijou Theatre
Dan McRobtz
Williard Reed
Nancy St. John
Automobiles
J Machinery
W. R. Mansfield
Galena St
Shawly
Bill Bailey
Bill
Malle” Tailoring
Ilinois Galena
VanBuren
Koenig Furniture Co
Stephenson St
Freepors
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