Criminal Instincts Are Hereditary in Most Cases
The essay argues environment shapes youth and crime, with famous examples like John Wilkes Booth cited to illustrate vanity in criminals. It links crime to idle habits, bad associates, ignorance, gambling, and drunkenness, urging early reform, industry, and moral education to sever pathways to lifelong crime. It notes youth onset, urban influences, and the need for societal action to reduce crime rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Brutus
Cain
Chicago
Satan
Earl of Shaftsbury
London
Humphreys Homeopathic No 28 remedy ad
Nervous debility vital weakness and prostration from overwork and other causes promoted as the only successful remedy. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28, in use over 40 years, $1 per vial or $3 for special package, sold by Druggists or prepaid by Humphreys Bed Co. NY implants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Pro Humphreys
William & John Sts
Lena Budget fragment notes and funeral services
Lena Illinois column reports Mr and Mrs J G Burrows returning to Chicago from Lena after a few days with Miles White. funeral of Fred Roush held at Chas Piper home with Rev W K Loofbourrow officiating. local Halloween party hosted by W H Crotzer with 35 guests. travelers to Elgin and McHenry. visits by H V Wales and H J Gishwiller family. A G Lutz visiting Freeport. F E Rice returns to Batavia after stay in Lena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
J. G. Burrows
Chicago
Miles White
Fred Roush
Chas. O. Piper
W. K. Loofbourrow
John Sharper
Helen
Pasadenea
Cal
W.H. Crotzer
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
H. V. Wales
Elgin
McHenry
H. J. Gishwiller
A. G. Lutz
Freeport
F. FE
Rice
Batavia
Pall Reports of Sunday Meetings in Muscatine
Rev W A Sunday baseball evangelist will be in Muscatine Iowa in November The Daily Journal of Muscatine promises full reports with extras and daily accounts for a five week subscription at 50 cents The notices urge readers to subscribe to receive illustrated meetings coverage while he is in town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Sunday
Muscatine
Iowa
Journal
Sunday
Tno
Daily Journal
ERS
Election Contests in Several States
Washington dispatch notes elections Tuesday in nine states with governors chosen in Maryland New Jersey Rhode Island Massachusetts Kentucky and Mississippi plus minor officers in Pennsylvania Nebraska and New York. Kentuckys contest draws national interest as does Cleveland mayoralty race between Tom L Johnson and Theodore E Burton with national prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Maryland
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
New York
Court of Appeals
J. Franklin Fort
Frank S. Katzenbach
James H. Higgins
Curtis Guild
E. IF. Noel
James K. Vardaman
United States
Justice
The
Supreme Court
Regents
State University
Empire State
New York City
William R. Hearst
Independence League
Aix
Union of Forces
Tammany
San Francisco
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus
Tom L. Johnson
Theodore E. Burton
Golden Wedding Celebration for Divelys at McConnell
A feature on the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Dively, pioneers of Stephenson county. Relatives and guests surprised the couple with a gathering of eighty at their home, followed by a large banquet at the opera house with music by Dolly Lepper and Agnes Rockey. The Dively family appeared on stage for a concluding musical piece, praised for its significance and the couple’s lifelong advocacy of truth and justice. Attending relatives and friends from several states joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Stephenson County
William Dively
Dively
Opera
Dolly Lepper
Warren
Agnes Rockey
Nora
Lttle
Legion
H. H. Dively
Oklahoma
Bradley Dively
Indiana
Althea Dively
Ray
Colo
Harriet Wales
Eureka
Ills
Louisa Parrot
Buena Vista
Lucy Shafer
Rock City
Peter Danielson
MecConnell
Orville Gillette
Althea Liephart
Lena
Isaac Stiles
Winslow
Rolla Stiles
Mamie Blair
Claude Bucher
George Heise
Anna Graves
Emma Sharp
Stockton
Oliver Graves
Atkinson
Neb
G. W. Rand
Freeport
Richard Rockey
Roundtree
M. D. Welty
John Hurlbert
Basswood
William Lawler
Joseph McCool
Chas, Graves
Nettie
Albert McDaniel
Oscar Wells
Laura Fair
Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup Ad Promises Family Health
An old advertisement touts Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for constipation, sick headache, and stomach trouble for every family member. It lists H. J. Moogk and W. EF Jungkunz as endorsers and prices the bottle at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
W. EF
Jungkunz
This Date in History Compilation Highlights Key Events
A dated history roundup lists events from 1689 Paris attacks by Henry IV to 1864 Nevada statehood. It notes 1674 Dutch evacuation of New York, 1685 La Salle expedition entry, 1687 Andros demand, 1765 stamp act oath, 1801 Yale president Woolsey birth, 1803 Philadelphia frigate incident, 1806 San Domingo outbreak, and 1889 death, summarizing diverse colonial, naval, and state milestones.
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Paris
Henry IV
New York City
LaSalle
Lavaca
Guise
Mississippi
Gov
Andros
New York
Hartford
Connecticut
Delonies
Rhode Island
Theodore EH. Woolsey
Yale College
Philadelphia
San Domingo
Nevada
Birthday of General James B. Aleshire
General James B. Aleshire, United States Army quartermaster general, born in Ohio on October 31, 1836. He entered West Point in 1876 and graduated in 1880, serving initially in the First Cavalry before his advancement to captain and beyond.
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Jamesb. Aleshire
United States Army
Ohio
United States Military Academy
West Point
First Cavalry
Army officer rises to quartermaster general rank in 4-year detail system
The passage traces the career of General Aleshire from his 1895 entry as quartermaster to his ascent to major and quartermaster six years later and, a year prior to this, succeeding General Humphrey as quartermaster general under a four years' detail system. Renowned for his service nationwide he is praised as immensely popular and a foremost judge of horses for military service within the quartermaster department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Aleshire
Quartermaster’s
Rolender sale draws large attendance. plans move to LA
From Our Own Correspondent Rock Grove Oct 30 Mrs B H Rolender sold goods at a well attended sale last Saturday securing good prices. She will relocate to Los Angeles California for her future home. Corn picking begins slowly as crop not crib ready. New church work progresses and hay balers enjoy high prices. M A Quest returned from Polo NL. County treasurer B G Cooper visited with wife Mrs Adolph Fenn of Spencer Indiana. Local youths plan a Hallowe en party at Moyer's hall.
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Rock Grove
Rolender
Los Angeles
California
M. A. Quest
Polo
B. G. Cooper
Burg
Adolph Fenn
Spencer, In
Moyer
Women in Hospitals and Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A discussion argues many hospital operations on women stem from neglect of female health and urges Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a preventive cure. Letters claim notable recoveries and endorsement, noting specific testimonials from Mrs. O. A. Rockwood and Miss Margaret Tierney as proof of its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia H. Pinkham
Lydia EB
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs Pinkham Offers Help To Women Suffering Ills
Mrs Pinkham invites women from all backgrounds to write for advice on female weakness. She promises to locate the trouble from symptoms and prescribe a quickest, sure recovery. Advice is free and based on her vast experience helping women.
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Pinkerton
Famous Detective
M. E. Brother
Bad Associates
Humphreys Medicine Co
Cor, William and
Joba Streets
Lena Budget
Kentucky Campaign Regard
Tom T. John
Theodore F. Burton
Review of Outlook
Scott
M'Connell
Ayet
James B. Aleshire
Margaret Tierney
W. 25Th Street
Chas. A.rockwood
Mrs. Pinkham
Davenport Savings Bank
South West Corner
2D and Main Sts
Davenport
Ws. O. Schmipt
Pres
Henry OC
Caehier
Louis Haturr
W.H. Watson
E. Bengston
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