Roosevelt in St Louis Urges Mississippi Channel
President Roosevelt spoke in St Louis urging liberal waterway policy to restore the Mississippi as a great commerce artery. He called the fourteen foot channel Treva to the gulf a national task and warned against extravagance or robbery in plans. Aloo captura rain drenched events as crowds cheered the president arriving by steamer and touring to the Jai Atai building amid guards and bystanders.
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St. Louis
Roosevelt
Mississippi River
Gulf
Jai Atai
Roosevelt Address Promotes Federal Control Of Interstate Firms
President Roosevelt, introduced by Missouri Governor Folk, was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd as he urged central control of interstate corporations, especially railroads. He argued for a modern interpretation of the Constitution, preservation of public welfare, and a strong navy to defend U S interests including the Panama Canal and the Monroe Doctrine.
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Roosevelt
Folk
Missouri
Marshall
Wilson
Tle
Mississippi
Minstasippi
Panam Canal
President and Party Leave for Jefferson Dod Escort
After the president’s address the party, escorted by distinguished members, moved to waiting transport to the Jefferson Dod hosted by the St. Louis Business Men’s League. Toasts were given, and Governor Curry of New Mexico was later found aboard the steamer Alton.
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St. Louis
Viersidenr Dsoies
Smith
Weno Op
Governor Curry
New Mexico
Etramer
Mississippi
Alton
Provident
Inland Waterways Commission steamer procession landmark voyage
United States steamer Colonel MacKenzie led a large convoy along the east shore at around four o clock, an hour behind schedule, carrying Inland Waterways Commission members. The Alten bore the governor of fifteen states, the Wennnessee carried thirty six visiting congressmen, plus sixteen other large steamboats and numerous smaller craft.
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Intorney
United States
Maccenzie
Inland Waterways Commission
Alton Welcomes Roosevelt With Stork Mayor Banner
In Alton the President's steamer passed a giant poster proclaiming the town of 25,000 with a stork mayor. Roosevelt sent a telegram praising Alton and its 25,000 people, including Mayor Beall who built flats for families with children.
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St. Louis
Roosevelt
Alton
Beall
Deviltry of a Tramp at Oguawka Leaves Child Dead
In Oguawka HL on Oct 3 an unknown tramp murdered a boy after tying him to an apple tree and burning his clothes. Mrs. Hathaway was left unconscious from an assault two miles from home as farmers search the county for the killer. The child died after fiery abuse and the mother recovered consciousness.
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Oguawka
John Trathaway
Eyvearold
Vix
Hathaway
Tnto
Stoll
Peril at Union Station as Train Car Bursts into Flames
A sleeping car on the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis line derailed near Union station in Cleveland and exploded from a gas tank, catching fire. Station Master William Miller helped rescue passengers and was seriously burned but all travelers were able to continue eastward after transfer to another coach.
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Cleveland
Union Station
Cincinnatic
Chicago
St. Louis
William Miller
Police Crack Down On Ijundists Of Holland In Warsaw
In Warsaw on October 3 police arrested nearly all members and sixty nine chiefs of the Ijundists of Holland during a concert celebrating the society's tenth anniversary. The sweep targeted leadership and local branches amid a broad crackdown.
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Warsaw
Ijundists of
Holland
Operators Invited to Confer in Central Field
Indianapolis Oct 3 The district conference of United Mine Workers of America in the central competitive field decided to extend an invitation to coal operators of the field to meet in a joint conference with the miners.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Immigration Is Dangerous, Public Health Backs Reform
Atlantic City Oct 3 The American Public Health Association has gone on record demanding immigration reforms. It declares that present unrestricted admission of aliens threatens every home, institution, social, minoral and physical.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Public Health Association
Did They Have Cocktails Louisville Show Visit
President Fairbanks spent the day in Louisville to attend the moral show and was the guest of John Middleton who gave a dunelicon in his honor.
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Loulsville
Fairbanks
Nat T
Louisville
Euest
John Middleton
pennant race hinges on remaining games and scores
Baseball pennant chase hinges on remaining games. If Philadelphia wins more games and Detroit falters, Philadelphia could seize the pennant by a hair. Key scores include Philadelphia 4 Pittsb ury 1, New York 7 Chicago as well as Detroit 9 Washington 1 in the latest pairings.
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Philadelphia Agerfosun
Leneuetein
Cai
Detroit
Philadelphia
Detroits
Leagie
Pittsburg
Pittsbury
Chey Ny
York
Chicago
New York
Washington
Deetroit
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Distemper and respiratory illnesses in Quinsy area
A garbled OCR fragment lists diseases and symptoms such as distemper and bronchial concerns, with broken terms including coughs and lung inflamed phrases. The readable items reference animals and barnyard pathogens, but almost no cohesive facts or identifiable institutions are present.
Patrons asked to notify office on missed newspaper delivery
Readers who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to inform the office of the lapse. The notice requests prompt reporting to ensure timely service and corrections.
Modern Woodmen Seek Big Increase In Membership
A county gathering at K of G hall targeted reaching one million Woodmen of the World members by 1908 as the Silver Anniversary of Woodcraft approaches. About 300 Modern Woodmen of America members in Stephenson County pledged to recruit, with speakers from state and national offices urging immediate local campaigns and highlighting benefits to widows and orphans through the insurance plan.
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Woodmen of American
G. Hall
Stephenson County
Woodmen's Order
A. R. Talbot
William Dunlap
Cherry Camp
Reynolds
Rockford
Freeport
Dwyer
Danville
Wilcox
Wahlen
Madison
Wis
Illinois
Director Riley
Riley
Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy guarantee notice
Certification states all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough. Claims it stops the cough, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia and consumption, with no opiates. Genuine product in a yellow package. substitutes refused by HH J Moogk and W F Jungkung.
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Foley
HH. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkung
Local Events Highlight October Activities Across Towns
Oct schedule lists Yt State convention at First Presbyterian, King’s Daughters event at Lena, Old Soldier’s remoten at Pallceremonial White Shrine at Masonie temple on Oct 28. Freeport council hosts Mason public dance and card party in Lexington Well area.
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King’s Daughters
First Presbyterian Church
Lena
Masonie Temple
Freeport Council
Moyal Papeete
Lextogton Well
October 4 to 18 program of shows listed
A sequence of titles scheduled from October 4 to October 18 includes The Girl Over There October 4 The Man of the Hour October 10 Monte Carlo Girls October 11 Martin's Uncle Tom October 14 Mabel Burrison in Flower of the Ranch October 15 The Isle of Bong Bong October 18 Country Jay October 6 and The Isle of Bong Bong is shown October 18.
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Monte Carlo
Martin
Mabel Burrison
Orino Laxative Syrup Ad Promotes Family Health
A vintage ad claims Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup costs 50 cents and will cure constipations headaches and stomach trouble for every family member. Doctor J. Mook and Mr. Jungkungz are named in the text.
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J. Mook
Mr. Jungkungz
Gas bill September discount announced by Freeport Gas
A special discount of twenty cents per thousand feet will be given on all September Gas bills. Consumers using prepayment meters will be refunded the discount due them on application at the Freeport Gas Laur & Coke Company office.
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Freeport Gas Laur & Coke Company
Esd
Fall Opening at Summers on Stephenson Street
Summers announces fall opening at 108 Stephenson Street in October. L W Lee promotes the event with local interest and potential sales.
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Summers
Stephenson St
Eleanora Duse Birth Date Noted by Authorities
According to authorities Eleanora Duse, famed Italian tragic actress, was born October 3, 1859, on a train between Padua and Venice though date disputes persist. She hailed from a line of actors, debuted publicly at age three, and rose to fame with early Paris and London performances in 1879. Her subsequent tours of America drew strong acclaim.
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Weesee
Eleanora Duse
Italy
Padua
Venice
Theatre Garibaldi
Eleanora
Francesca da Rimini
Verona
Juliet
Paris
London
America
The Girl Over There at Grand Opera House
Amusements column previews a new western musical play starring Mabel McCane tomorrow night. The show promises a stronger plot and action than prior offerings and features a celebrated chorus noted for beauty and talent with melodies and lyrics that enhance the story.
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Mabel McCane
Grand Opera House
This Date in History Highlights Select Moments
The record lists 1265 Largs Scots defeat Northmen, 1594 Cartier reaches Montreal site, 1650 Parliament asserts supremacy over American colonies, 1691 Limerick treaty ends war, 1837 Hortense de Beauharnais dies, 1850 Archbishop Signay dies, 1862 Corinth battle day two, 1867 Philadelphia whisky riots.
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Largs
Montreal
Long Parliament
Limerick
Hortense de Beauharnais
Napoleon III
Joseph Signay
Quebec
Corinth
Philadelphia
Kidney Cure Praise From Tampa Man
Henry E. Jones of Tampa Florida credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health. At 62 he suffered back and shoulder pain until he took four bottles, then recovered enough to walk and enjoy life. He recommends the remedy to others in need of a kidney medicine.
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Henry E. Jones
Tampa
Fla
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Dinner and Luncheon Delights Social Tea Biscuits
Helps for dinner and luncheon by highlighting National Biscuit Company Social Tea Biscuit as a versatile, ready to serve option. Notes the crisp, cake like flavor, dust and moisture protection, attractive box design, and wide grocer availability to ease casual entertaining.
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National Biscuit Company
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
The product Foley s Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is promoted as not containing opiates or harmful drugs and recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by Fr J Moogk and W F Jungkunz.
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Foley
Fr. J. Moogk
W. FF. Jungkunz
Illinois fourth class postmasters meet in Springfield next year
The Illinois association of fourth class postmasters adjourned after electing officers for the coming year. Springfield was chosen as the meeting place for next year with the time to be fixed by the executive committee. F R B Aukes of Herman Valley was elected secretary and a member of the executive committee.
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Springfield
Illinois Association of
F. R B. Aukes
Herman Vailey
DeWitt's Little Marly Riser Pills Ad
An advertisement for DeWitt's Little Marly Riser Pills sold by Wen. F. Jungkunz at Stephenson street promotion notes the product and seller.
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DeWitt
Wen. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Milk price increase notice from local dealers
Notice to milk customers announces price hikes due to higher feed and labor costs. Milk up 6 cents per quart and cream 24 cents per quart, effective October 1 to allow profitable operation for the milk dealers.
County News Highlights Social Ties in Berlin Area
Regular correspondents report on local social events and visits in Berlin and surrounding towns. Families including Spelmans Coon Mallory Bokemeier and Deery appear in gatherings at Freeport Ridott Cedarville and Winnesheik. Grandma Mallory is reported not improving. Amy Deery is on the sick list. W. C. Smith’s sale drew a crowd.
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Berlin
H. Spelman
Shannon
Herbert Coon
Freeport
Elmer Weaver
Dakota
Grandpa
Grandma Mallory
Miss Zulu Smith
Johnson
Ridott
H. Bokemeier
Flossa
Wm. Bokemeier
Amy Deery
C. Lestikow, Jr
Roy Deery
Winneshelk
Friends
Barker
Davis
Jas. Ilgen
Cedarville
O. O. Snook
W. C. Smiths Sale
O. Fairbairn and Son
A Ridott
Florence store changes as stock sold and new ventures begin
From Our Own Correspondent Florence Station October 1 Captain Schradermeyer sells his entire general merchandise stock to J L Otto Otto plans to reopen by Wednesday in the former J L Adams stand Otto also rents the Froude building for storage Froude will retire from groceries leaving one Florence store H W Schradermeyer Sr plans to open a butcher shop in Florence
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Florence Station
Schradermeyer
J. L. Otto
Otto
J. L. Adams
The
An Excellent Home Remedy for Stomach Troubles
A simple kitchen bottle remedy claims to correct digestion. Mix one ounce Compound Tincture of Cinchona with one ounce Prosene Compound and half a pint Sherry. Take one teaspoonful in water before meals and at bedtime. The formula purports to boost gastric secretions and act as a general tonic.
Town notes on contracts dances and visits in gridiron era
Building vacated by a grocery business, J Gabemal of Shannon holds a large Michael farm cement contract begun with a large workforce. Local visitors include O Willhelms from Riceville and Mr Arnold from Riceville. Several farmers plan to attend the Springfield state fair. Miss Franks of Shannon and Mr and Mrs Meyers are mentioned. Freeport Edgars meet Fivergreens next Sunday at Florence with a 2 pm kickoff.
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J. Gabemal
Shannon
Michael Farm
Alberts’ Barr
Anton Frey
Dr. Moore
Louis Otto
O. Willhelms
Riceville
Iowa
Arnold
Braum
Columbus
Ohio
Springfield
Moring
M. W. A. Hall
Miss Franks
Theo. Meyers
J. W. Meyers
Freeport
Edgars
Florence
Town Correspondent Highlights Clouded by Travel and Visits
Winslow residents report a string of visitors and departures. John and Hert Lynch traveled to Chicago for a few days. Mrs Boddy and daughter returned from Iowa. Sam Lutz and wife headed to Freeport to meet fifteen friends from Pennsylvania and Kansas. Rev Eisenbise preached in the U B church and is visiting at Andy Youtzy’s home. A 8 Youtzy hosts four Cedar Rapids brothers and five Pennsylvania sisters. Fr J Karlen busy with his work. W G Tyler leaves for Chicago to attend the Masonic grand lodge.
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Winslow
John
Hert Lynch
Chicago
Pels Kleckler
McConnell
G. A. Reuter
Miss Webster
Dixon
U. B
Bessie Fuller
Eisenbise
Pennsylvania
Andy Youtzy
Youtzy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Dennis
Henry Gilbert
J. Karlen
W. G. Tyler
Grand Lodge
The
Masonic Order
Local Notes From Dakota District Amid Regional Moves
From Our Own Correspondent Dakota October 1 report lists Ed Mahaney repairing J F Smith porch and Chadwick house, Robt Fate Jr and Ada Loofbourrow of Lena. Miss Viva Yitley hosted. Wm Stewart Jr plans to move to Freeport. A Moss rents Stewart farm. J Shaffer of Oregon visiting. Wes Salyard with parents. B Walker and J O Templeton at State fair. P Reedy travels to Texas. Miss Eva Smith to Chicago nurse training. John Glasser and wife to South Dakota. Chas Bowers receives carload of goods.
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Dakota
Ed. Mahaney
Orangeville
J. Ff. Smith
Chadwick House
Robt. Fate, Jr
Ada Loofbourrow
Lena
Martin
Lizzie Lapp
Viva Yitley
Wm. Stewart, Jr
Freeport
A. Moss
Stewart
Oregon
Wes. Salyard
B. Walker
J. O. Templeton
P. Reedy
Texas
Eva Smith
Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
John Glasser
South Dakota
Chas Bowers
Local notes on residents visiting, moving, and travel
Walter Slagie unloads feed while Walter Slagie helps. George Smith seen at Durand with a heating plant. Miss Martha Young returns from Ohio to family of Mrs Beam. Leonard Holsapple moves into rooms with Mr Lambert. Bowers back from Texas and Missouri. Mrs Harry Grandson visiting Chicago relatives. A W Becker and Elmer Becker arrive from Iowa. Chas Bowers and wife due home from the south. Mrs J A McEihiney travels to Mt Carroll for Rebekah convention. Church services absent next Sunday for conference. Mrs B E Campbell and daughter Mary visit Rockford for Missionary convention with Miss Wirth delegate. Herb Stover from Latham Park visits. Wm Slamp rents rear room of confectionery meat market while house is built. Mrs Miller moves into John Smith’s former house.
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Walter Slagie
George Smith
Durand
Martha Young
Beam
Ohio
Leonard Holsapple
Elmer Becker
Iowa
Chas. Bowers
A. McEihiney
Mt. Carroll
Rebekahs
M. B. Church
BE. E. Campbell
Mary
Kate.Wirth
Rockford
Miss Wirth
The
Missionary Society
Mary Campbell
Herb Stover
Latham Park
Wm. Slamp
Daily Journal Delivery Price Noted
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at ten cents a week, offering broad reach for readers. The notice emphasizes affordability and accessibility, inviting residents to subscribe for convenient home delivery.
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