Rail travelers push steel passenger cars nationwide bill
National legislative push in Washington seeks steel fireproof coaches and a ten year retirement of old stock. Travelers Protective Association cites rising deaths and injuries on American rails, urging uniform standards, better roadbeds and automatic signaling to reduce crashes and fatalities.
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Harwood
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Washington
New Orleans Picayune
Travelers’ Protective Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Vacant store rooms spark Freeport protest on reform
Rights and Liberty League critique plans to fill forty five vacant store rooms as a misstep harming building activity and real estate. They argue the reform push depresses rents, wastes labor, and cripples commerce while mock moral crusaders push a costly, futile agenda.
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Freeport
Massachusetts Colony
Best Healer in the World by Rev I Starbird
Rev I Starbird of West Raymond Maine touts Bucklin's Arnica Salve as the best healer for his old army wound and other obstinate sores in his veterinary work. Price 24 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store. The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for one week at a low rate.
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I. Starbird
West Raymond
Maine
Bucklin
Joseph Emmert
Cost protection plan against destruction at six dollars per thousand
The notice touts a cost effective protection policy for property against rising destruction, priced at 6 per thousand for a five year term or six for a single year. It invites readers to contact the office to arrange coverage with DF and EY.
Freeport Debt From Saloon Influence Examined
The article compares Freeport and Edwards County Illinois in the context of saloon access and tax costs. It cites a 1907 supervisor report showing $11,034.73 spent on poor relief, with 111 families assisted locally and 170 city and countywide. The Edwards County record notes low debt, few lawyers, and a nearly empty jail, contrasting with Freeport’s fiscal burden.
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Edwards County
Freeport
Bauscher
The Anti Saloon Stand Against Local Tax Burden
In a county fight over saloons, opponents argue that despite claims saloons reduce taxes, costs from pauper care and crime rise. They compare Edwards and Stephenson counties, noting higher poor farm expenses where saloons exist and urging voters to back the anti-saloon position in April.
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Kansas
Mr. Taxpayer
Orangeville
Why They Are Sad in Humorists’ Eyes
A humorous exchange from the Houston Post questions why comedians appear sad. The woman asks why humorists look sorrowful and the man answers that enduring constant abuse from their craft would make anyone look sad as well.
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Houston Post
Electric Bitters Endorsed By Prominent Architect In San Francisco
Mr Norman R Coulter endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic good for everybody. It reportedly corrects stomach liver and kidney issues and builds up the system. The drug is sold for 50 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Joseph Emmert
Daily Journal Delivery Offer in City for 10c Weekly
The Daily Journal announces home delivery available to any city area at a rate of 10 cents per week. The notice emphasizes convenient distribution and affordable pricing for all residents.
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