Condensing Factories Boost Milk Demand In Elgin District
The Bloomington Pantograph reports Elgin Kane county hosts two condensing milk plants with four more nearby, driving up local butter and cheese production as farmers ship milk daily. Inspectors enforce sanitary rules, water wells provide reliable supply, and milk prices rise twice yearly with winter rates around 1.40 to 1.00 per 100 pounds.
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Bloomington Pantograph
Elgin
Kane County
McLean County
Wisconsin
Kane
Freeport
Sroom louse and property available near town
Inquire at the Tribune office about a room for rent in a bathroom area with a barn, a lawn, and a pleasant location. Also offers to obtain quality smoke in the Lead Mine.
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Tribune
Townsmen quote tainted reputations and public indifference
A collage of quips from small papers describes people with taint lingering on names and others ignored by the public. A farmer insults a worker who seeks shelter, a bachelor preacher asks for a song as lights fail, and editor satire mocks newspaper hustle and old exchanges.
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Elgin Press
Ogle County
Pearl City News
Jones
Sport
Miss Cash
Billy Syke
Pup
Montrose Republican
Laborers Strike Over Wages On Main Street
Laborers employed by Ruth Ledge & Co. struck for a twenty five cent daily raise from $1.75 as two blocks ready for crushed stone dressing. They refused to report to the crusher and could be replaced by incoming workers if local laborers are not available. One laborer worked briefly on the street, smoking a large black cigar. Smoke the Lead Mine, a hand made cigar. TD
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Ruthledge&Co
Main Street
Death of Cape, C. F. Taggart Capt. Charles F P Taggart
Freeport resident Captain Charles F. P. Taggart aged eighty two or three died Friday morning. Civil War veteran who raised a company that became Company D of Illinois 93rd Infantry. Wounded at Vicksburg, discharged in 1865. Later served in railway mail service until 1878 and worked as assessor.
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Charles FP. Taggart
Freeport
Taggart
93Llinois Infantry
Ile Owas
Vicksburg
Tle
Market Prices Drift Up At Local Market
Busy market scene in Market Square with supplies of garden truck. Cabbages eight for ten cents, corn ten cents a dozen, potatoes sixty cents a bushel, beets twenty cents a peck, carrots two for a cent, eggs twenty cents a dozen, butter twenty cents a pound, creamery twenty five cents, no spring chickens. Apples twenty five cents a peck. scarce fruit and off year for crops. Future prices expected around fifty cents per bushel. Nerve Tablets advertised at Siniger's Drug Store.
Obsequies for Rebecca Marfield and Mary Cleary
Final obsequies for Rebecca Marfield were held at her Dodge Street residence with Rev. J. A. Matinek officiating and Greenwood Cemetery interment. Mary Cleary’s funeral followed from her East Galena home to St. Michael's Church with Rev. John Shanahan officiating and burial at East Side Cemetery.
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Rebecca Marfield
Dodge Street
J. A. Matinek
Greenwood
Mary Cleary
East Galena
St. Michael’s Church
John Shanahan
East Side Cemetery
Militia Boys Return From Camp Lincoln
Members of Company M arrived home from a week’s camp at Camp Lincoln after an all night ride from Springfield. They stepped from the 9.10 train this morning tired yet happy to be back, having undergone drills inspections and uniform maintenance by regimental commanders. John Berteh over Guggenheims Store.
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Company M
Springfield
Camp Lincoln
Times Change on the Farm and in Rural Life
The article contrasts modern farming with the past, noting improved machinery, telephone, rural delivery, and leisure. It highlights the new mobility of families, with daughters and wives socializing in towns, and ambitious youth enjoying horse and buggy life, reflecting a shift away from citybound hustle and youthful desperation.
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Hasy Street
Dainty Corset Sachet for a Bridal Trousseau
A dainty bridal gift is a corset sachet in white alk with small bow ends. Centerpiece features a spray of ribbon flowers in red and pink, or contrasting colors. Variations use violet, pale blue, and yellow brown ribbons to create delicate blossom accents for a refined, dainty look.
Fire halts Omaha Mail as bridge burns near Genoa
Passengers on the Omaha Mail were awakened when a bridge between Granger and Cloverdale stations near Genoa caught fire. The engineer stopped the train, crew fought the blaze for about a half hour, and the bridge was found to be only lightly weakened. A work train secured the scene and traffic was saved. origin of the fire remains uncertain. Nervo Tablets advertised.
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Omaha Mail
Rockford
Granger
Cloverdale
Genoa
Ilinois Central
Great Western
Blinded by Conceit in Dubuque Base Ball Outing
The Dubuque team beat Galena on Thursday amid home-umpire controversy and wild claims of fan affection. Mose Parish shines despite defeat, while Hines and Maddens receive praise. The piece critiques local papers for hype and notes upcoming Grant Park service with Rev. J A Matlack preaching at 6 50 Sunday evening.
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Dubuque
Galena
Geo. Hughes
Hines
Mose Parish
Outield
Wisconsin
Junky Hines
Dubuaques
Galenas
Paul
Moses
Wisconsin Wilds
Key City
Davenport
Maquoketa
Clinton
Rock Island
Gialena
Peoria
Leland Giants
Beccause
Grant Park
J.A. Matlack
Galena Benefit Musical Set for Baseball Club Support
Talented Galena entertainers will perform Tuesday evening at the Y M C A building to benefit the Galena Independent baseball club. The lineup includes De. Blish Chiara Sheena J B Soward Jr Miss Helen Barber Miss Wille Hod son and Mrs W Reed, all from prominent families. The event promises an enjoyable season's highlight and supports local baseball. Praire Queen flour is advertised as made from finest wheat by a leading Iowa mill with guaranteed quality.
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Galena
Y, Moc. A
de. Blish
Chiara Sheena
J.B. Soward Jr
Helen Barber
Wille Hodson
Mre. W
Gilena
Galena Independent Baseball Club
Midnight Wedding In Monticello Real Estate Man Marries in Mt Carroll
Arthur TE Kilburz a Monticello real estate agent and Leone M Cronkrite of Olin wed at midnight after a day in Savanna. They sought a license at Mt Carroll County Clerk Adams who was pressed into service by the minister Mr Powers and the ceremony was completed as the clock struck twelve.
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Powers
Arthur TE Kilburz
Monticello
Lown
Leone M. Cronkrite
Olin
Savanna
Buit
Mt. Careroll
Adams
Mt. Carroll
Spit Ball Fades From Three League Play
Writers note pitchers in the Three League have largely abandoned the spit ball as it strains arms. Reported gains by Oberlin Springfield and Hagerman Islanders as rare holdouts show controlled curves. Arm soreness and tight grips are cited as reasons for the decline in its use.
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Rock Island
Oberlin
Springfield
Keen
Hagerman
Islanders
Enbeck Show Sued for 5000 Dollars in Springfield Circuit Court
Juha Selaughnessy, father of Bernard Selaughnessy, filed a $5000 damages suit Thursday in Springfield circuit court against OH Anderson and the Carl Hag enbeck Wild Animal show. The claim says Anderson assaulted the boy and struck a dog with a stake, causing severe injuries. Witnesses dispute the conduct and say the stake struck him, with the boy hospitalized in Springfield.
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OH Anderson
Carl Hagenbeck
Springfield
Juha Selaughnessy
Bernard Selaughnessy
Addersen I
Gromnans
Bargains in Hot Weather Necessaries at Coatsworths
Local store Coatsworth & Co lists discounts on glassware, canning jars, enamelware, lamps, and Galena souvenirs. From lemon squeezers and jelly glasses to Mason jars and preserving kettles, many items are marked down with percentages or reduced prices..parlor lamps, galena souvenirs, and commemorative cards are highlighted as special offers with substantial markdowns to clear stock.
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JW. Coatsworth & Co
Ladies Gold Watches Bargains at Coatssworse Jewelry Store
Bargain sale on ladies timepieces this month only. Includes 14k gold filled and solid gold cases with jeweled Elgin Waltham works, jeweled nickel movements, and various decorative styles. Prices greatly reduced for this month. limited quantities.
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Elgin
Wiltel
Waltham Works
Coatsworses Jewelry Store
Coatsworth's Market Advertises Sports Goods Stowk
Tinae Ball Supplies and Keinenierwe offer the most complete stock in town at all stores with baseball gear including bats gloves and balls. Spalding and Keene brands featured. Mitts and gear like belts and toe plates available. Everything you need at the right price.
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Keinenierwe
Towa
Coatsworth’s
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