Rival party bosses clash over domination and power
Two regional political leaders, Harrison and Barrison, trade accusations as they battle for control within the party factions. The document alleges a struggle over standard bearers and power sharing, with claims about who pushed key pacts and who secured necessary support from party organs. The dispute centers on influence, leadership choices, and the direction of the party ahead of upcoming appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Mate Eesverr
Maser Carter
H Harris
Henge
Seni
Controf
Deaneera
Organiaa
Tae de
Oruanat
Bryan Oman
Barbed Barbie Rivalry Sparks Price Battle
A scrambled note discusses competing Barbie dolls with focus on superior quality and market response. It notes price parity driving consumer choice toward perceived value and asks how to persuade the public that a given brand is best, hinting at marketing tactics and public reception.
Early frost ruins seed corn in Orion County
An 19th century note from Orion Times recalls an early frost that devastated seed corn in the county. The popular white corn variety, once touted for 100 bushels per acre, failed as the wet season and warm summer kept ears green. much moulded and rotted, harming hog feed and market sales and driving poverty across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarles
Dean
Orion
Deammerton
Ron Oses
Orion Times
Phes
Court Fights Over Insurance Assessments In Moline Case
The W M Duggans case in Springfield tests policyholders claims that a Covenant Insurance Company retooled its assessment plan to freeze out older patrons. Defenders say higher rates were needed to avert ruin as death rates rose. Related suits exist in McLean County and other counties.
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Galeabure
Springfield
W. M. Duggans
Peoria
Supreme Court
Duggans
Moline
McLean County
Chie Poli
Wartime Romance Ties Frank Anthony and Bessie Schaper
Frank Anthony a sergeant in Company A of the Rooks unit and Miss Bessie Schaper of Nokomis were married at 8 oclock Wednesday night at the Anthony home, with Rev J C Murphy officiating. Only relatives attended, and the couple’s courtship featured a springtime excursion and letters from Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harcy
Anthony ‘Haartermaster Sergent
Company Af
Rooks
Bessie Schaper
OH Anthony
Sath
J C Murphy
F Grace English Lutheran Church
Charles Robertson
Miss Schaper
Sprinwield
Sith Regiment
Camp Alger
Serge Anthony
Porto Rico
Company Away
Nokomis
Keak Island
Anthony Oko
Illinois educators assemble for annual meeting at state house
The three day gathering opens Tuesday December 27 with Governor Tanner welcoming delegates. Rev Jobert Spalding bishops Peoria diocese delivers a lecture and James Cannnedl of Columbus Ohio gives an address in memoriam. Music by the imperial quartet and Springfield high school choir and orchestra accompany sessions in the state house.
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Touay
Tom Ted Tae
Representatives Hall
State House
Tanner
Colline
Springfield Achents
Jobert Spalding
Peoria
James Canneld
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Miotnells
Isaac No Phillios
Bloomington
Abraham Tancol
Imperial Quartet
Chicago
Miss Stellart Root
Inmnai Willead
Springfield High School
Springfield Journal
Army Ward Hospital at Fort Myer Aims for 60 Helpers
A vast ward 200 by 100 feet with ten sections of twenty five beds will house about 350 new soldiers from Jacksonville. A special army surgeon will oversee staff, with one female nurse per section and two Hospital Corps men. Heating, steam, and electric cars enable winter operation as 1,600 soldiers pass through in four months.
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Dauena
Sane Puglward
Jacksonville
Fla
Fort Myer
Hospital Corps
Falls Church
Bort Myer
Army Ambulances
Eet Chem
Woman Rescued From cistern After Early Morning Attempt
Residents on Cutter's Avenue awoke to news of a woman attempting suicide by entering a cistern. Mr and Mrs Wm Grell were involved in a family quarrel earlier. the wife was pulled from the water by her husband as onlookers watched. The scene sparked local concern and prompted comments on press relations and debts connected to Henry County news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutter's Avenue
Wm Grell
Cutters Avenue
Mrrr
Amove
Messrs Pollard Yates
Albertson and Foley
Transactions and notes from Geneseo and nearby towns
A dense list of real estate deeds mortgages releases and warranty deeds involving numerous individuals and firms in Geneseo Kewanee Cambridge Orion and nearby areas. Items include warrants mortgages and releases among parties such as George Reher Martha Zinser F F Belletal J H Seaton James Samuelson Otto Nobiling and C A Nobling with dates in November and references to Clark and Woodhull and Tenney's addition. Also mentions Dr Kings New Discovery promotional note and a Farmington legal case involving Dr Whitcomb.
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George Reher
Martha Zinser
Geneseo Thompson's
Belletal
Woodhull
Bis Woodhull
Inter State
B & L Assen
J H Seaton
Cambridge
James Samuelson
Martie Frey
Wm F'Fuerst
Yorktown
Robert Otley
Henry Eklund
Kewanee
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Oas Harrison
Barrison
Mason Ebarris
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Henry County
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Inter Ocean
Times
Chronicle
Fleary County
First Order
Cambridge Chronicle
Chase Sultzer
Dudley Craig
Sulzer
Kewanee Blish
Isabel Siove
C Erickson
Orion LH & T
Isabel I. Love
J C Erickson
Tobert J Purse Jr
MR. Purse
John J Bell
Isabel F. Love
Miles W Sheesley
Tresber Co Geo
Bidford
Chattel
Gage
MC Quinn ¢ Hattel Mort
M of. Taylor
Matilda Hough
Wo Perkins
Mr Peterson ¢ Hattel M
Mary ‘O Shelhamer
Henry R Ott
Elk
Geneseo
Otto M
Richmond Morteage
Geneseo H
Miller
Cisim
Hiddhe
Rogers
Lloyd W Pattridge
Kewanee Simpson
Peterson
Walline Or
Almot
Andover
Callon Jo Wright
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Ke Vanee
Farmington
Galesburg
Illinois
Henry
Mercy M Baekina
Erastus C. Modernoll
Court House
Bondewen
Tate
Welton
Francia E Kichmond
Navinn Tenen
Witiol
Francis E. Richmond
Genernen
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Hlinola
Abe
Heory
Aald Court
Rhia
Richmond
McArthour
John Goss
Himnuls
Kharsby
Galt Court
F A McArthur
Geneseo, Lt
Atkinson Tequire
AG Hoube
West First Street
C. V. Cragin
Alcor
Burlington
Keise
Burling
Sretasious
Govestmant
Missouri
Adame and
Franklin Streets
Okicaxorvandes
Rustia
Owtoaco
PINE
Iowa
Reposlic
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Milwaukee
Jama Kay
W. H. Farber
Farber & Weaver
Center Street Poultry House
John Hoyt
Uarrier
Sthinway
Haines Bros
Everett, McCammon
OBO Firet-Clase
West
Davenport
J. J. Bloom
Dealef
Atkinson
Farmers National
Fran L.watreman
Oo. Doweay
Pry J.P. 8Thwart
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R.D. Boros
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Bonwanels
Movgrwrn
Woodyatt
Girys
16Th Street
A. E. Ehmers
Mont
Eighteenth St. Rock Island
Joseph Clifton
Contracting Carpenter and Bulle
Pecca
Omee
Orange Street
Bailey
Geneseo Dunoist
Des Moines
Northwestern
Henry H. Joles
Mowbray & Lowes
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