Local notes bring a flood of visits and ventures
Orio n area notes include Bailey a caller. Walter Nelson shipped hogs to Chicago. many residents visit relatives in La Fayette Cambridge and Moline. The column lists farm for rent Hunt Johnson Taylor Osco. purchases of batteries stoves and rubbing post. plans for trips to Canada Niagara Falls and Chicago with several families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Orion
Walter Nelson
Chicago
Glen Tracy
Osco 1
Johnson &Taylor
Minnie Dudley
Lafayette
Mildred Vogel
Cambridge
Julius Westerlund
Grace
Tri-City
Duane Tomlinson
Trop
Hunt, Johnson & Taylor
Osco
Wasson
Glenn K. Tracy
Charlie Johnson
Moline
John Soderberg
Paul Vogel
Hunt, Johnson & Taylor's
R. M. Morgan’s
Manghild Soderberg
Myrtle Vigor
Blanche Holland
Hubert Samuelson
Teacher’s Institute
Galva
Stenzel Brothers
Ida Wongstrom
Luther ‘Wongstrom
Willséll
Cora Carlson
Roy Lough
Carlson
Nero
Andover
Gwendolyn Tomlinson
Minnie Frederickson
Frederickson
Herman Mead
Lincoln
Neb
A. G. Soderberg
Frances
Arnold Ohlern
Niagara
Falls
Mabel
Manghill Soderburg
Canada
Clarence Soderburg
Ellen
Esther Freeman
Charlie Enroth
J.d. Johnson
Carl Gustafson
Peterson
Elsie Pearson
Otto Hoghren
Jake Circle
Clayton
Hoghren
Walter Johnson
Alfred Magnuson
John Berglund
Walter Stevenson
Colona
Emma Anderson
Kansas City
Frank Magnuson
Geneseo Collegiate Institute
Geneseo
Ill
Maugheld
Esther Soderberg
Brown
Lincoln Was a Prophet in the Wisconsin Speech
The Springfield Journal calls Abraham Lincoln a prophet for his 1859 Wisconsin state fair remark on land use and independence. It notes public sentiment now favors maximizing small land areas, linking cheap land to collective liberty and resistance to oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Springfield Journal
Apple Picker Invention From Tampico by Jesse Van Bibber
Jesse Van Bibber of Tampico develops an apple picker device on the end of a pole. Apples are plucked and fall through a cloth funnel to the operator, with jaws operated by a cord. The invention aims to prevent bruising and avoid climbing dangers, and is said to be a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse van Bibber
Tampico
Annual Elephant Slaughter Questioned Prices
Annual elephant slaughter in Africa is described with figures suggesting 65,000 or more killed yearly and a stated revenue of 4.25 million dollars. The text references raw material value and market pricing without clear sourcing or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Mayor's Message Causes Comment In Geneseo 1911
Geneseo Illinois August 12 1911 Citizens' Reform aldermen rebut Mayor J H O Bryan critique on city budgets hospital funding and sewer and water extensions arguing for balanced support. Asthur Parsons asserts hospital value and calls for fair tax use and prudent spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Geneseo, Ill
J. H. O'Bryan
Citizens’ Reform
J. C. Hammond
Hammond
Asthur Parsons
Tramway Plan Aims From Utica To Deer Park
A newly formed company seeks a franchise to cross the Illinois river bridge at Utica and run a tramway from Utica to Starved Rock and Deer Park. The project, backed by Geo Glenn and Ernest Glenn of Ottawa and William Drummond of Autica, would cost about 20000 dollars. The tram would provide public convenience as current access to the park is by team only with limited train service on the nearby Burlington line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois River Bridge
Utica
Starved Rock
Deer Park
Illinois Valley
Geo
Ernest Glenn
Ottawa
Wm. Drummond
Autica
Streator
Burlington
Prophetic Doomsayer Scoffed by Galesburg Register
The Galesburg Republican Register mocks a Indiana prophet who foretold the world’s end within a few years. It notes a seventy year meteor shower and urges readers to settle debts and subscriptions while dismissing the predicted apocalypse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Galesburg
Eggleston
Galespurg Republican. Register
Maryland Requisition Refused Over Forgery Case
Governor Deneen faced an unusual Maryland requisition seeking the return of John S. Nichols, held in Chicago for forgery eight years ago. Nichols, a Chicago motorman, has sent $20 monthly via his attorney to Maryland to cover the alleged shortage, and his clemency request argues he has repeatedly attempted to repay the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen J
Maryland
John S. Nichols
Chicago
Ilinois
Deneen
Nichols
Enduring Ideals Guiding Vision in High Aspiration
Quote attributed to Francis C. Willard urging readers to cling to the highest ideals as moments of exaltation illuminate their goals and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis C. Willard
Islanders Schedule With Doubleheaders Across Cities
Supposed list shows games for Islanders on August 26 27 28 at Quincy August 29 30 31 at Springfield September 1 2 3 at Davenport September 9 10 11 at Waterloo and September 12 13 14 at Dubuque with Sundays and repeated dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Springfield
Davenport
Waterloo
Dubuque
What Is Society in Real Life According to The Star
The Kansas City Star questions whether true society life rests on costly entertainment or on human qualities and sincere intercourse, prompting reflection on authentic social values over opulent display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
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Theo
Sundeen
August Anderson
August Johnson
F. Nelson
Hickory Grove
Mildred
Burdick, Kans
Luther Lough
Troy
Clyde
Goldie Stanard
Frank Soderberg
McGalvin
Toulon
Soderberg
Goldie
Black Hawk Watch Tower
Bessie Ferris
Florence Hood
Monmouth
Robert Neville
Frances Ohrn
George Bennett
Carl Ohlert
Bessie Samuelson
Harold Neville
Minnie Gustafson
Roy Samuelson
Rika Sanquist
Earl Hinman
Shady Beach
Joslin
Mrs. Bennett
Frank Brown
Ed. Noonan
Ford
Bengt. Anderson
Emil Enroth
Theo. Sundeen
Asco
Illinois
Milwaukee
Enroth &.Horberg, Osco
Hmlircis
General Merchandise
Enroth and Horberg
Cisco
Bia Fatarest
Advange
General Fund
Fred Stenzel
Osco Meat Market
J J. Hadley
Osco, Illinois
R. M. Morgan
Johnston Gorn
Johnster
Mr. Morgan
Mr.Morgan
Qsco
Anderson Osco
Moore Brothers
Fair Grounds
Bae
Ares
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