Boarding houses in Kewanee shock city officials
A city committee toured thirty north and west Kewanee boarding houses housing hundreds of foreigners. They found overcramped rooms, filthy yards, lack of linens, and unsanitary conditions. The visit spurs plans for an ordinance to regulate housing and protect residents.
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Kewanee
Nulspace
Gust Stoneberg
Buckingham
B. M. Cavanaugh
PJ. McDermott
Houges
Theoausin
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted for Female Troubles
A reader testimonial urges women to avoid immediate surgery. It cites a doctor diagnosis of ulceration and recommends Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure leading to renewed strength and health. The message promotes seeking Mrs Pinkham's advice for female complaints.
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Totale Stovensy
Lydia E. Pinham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jamestown Exposition to Showcase Denatured Alcohol Fuel
A 1907 Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk Virginia will demonstrate denatured alcohol as a fuel for farm and home use. Officials from Experiment Stations and the Department of Agriculture will present engines and machinery for cutting wood pumping water and sewing washing cooking heating and lighting. The exhibit aims to show farmers how to save labor and money by producing fuel from farm waste products and reduce living costs while increasing comfort on farms. The event opens April 26 1907 near Hampton Roads commemorating the 300th anniversary of America’s first permanent English settlement.
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Jamestown
Norfolk
Department of Agriculture
Oris
Sam
Uncle Sam
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Live 100 Years Inspires Dyspepsia Cure Endorsement
Mrs Jennie Dun can of Haynesville Maine now 70 years old credits Electric Bitters with curing 26 years of chronic dyspepsia and making her feel strong again. The article notes Electric Bitters as a treatment for stomach liver diseases and general debility with a guaranteed, money back offer. It also discusses Illinois road policy and the state highway commission’s focus on earth road drainage shaping and smoothness.
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Jennie Duncan
Haynesville
Electric Bitters
Wright Drugstore
DR. Miley
L.E. Miley
M. D
Adams Street
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Injuries
An advertisement urges readers to keep a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for sunburns cuts bruises piles and boils saying it has long been the standard and noting imitators but urging the original Fitts Witch Hazel Libre sold by J E Wright.
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DeWitt
No Chance Inspires Talent Across Barriers
The piece highlights Christind LaBarraque, a blind student from the University of California admitted to practice law and fluent in four languages, who plans to study in Italy for the concert stage. It argues many people overcome adversity, noting the United States Senate includes members who began with “no chance.”
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Miscouri River
Nelson Siete
Perkins
Maine
Patterson
Senate
Hansborough
Nixon
Senatorclark
Alger
Cass-Le
Springfield Journal
Christidnd LaBarraque
California
Italy
United States Senate
The moochER trial and Delaware vote selling expose
The White county verdicts convict a vote seller and disenfranchise for five years. A SpringField Journal editorial urges rigorous indictments statewide, noting widespread corruption and calling for honest citizens and a fearless state's attorney to purge vote selling in Illinois and beyond.
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White County
Delaware City
Dst
Dulaiware
Notar
Delaware
Addicks
Illinois
White
Moocner
SpringHeld Journal
Past Present and Future Paint Principles
The passage defines past present and future paint by durability and application. It argues worn paint prepares surfaces for repainting without scraping or burning off. It claims present paint requires laborious application but covers surface well and looks best. Future paint lasts without cracking or peeling, offering long protection.
Paint Purity Test Book Offered by National Lead Co
A short ad notes National Lead Company offering a free book on paints and purity testing. It invites readers to request the booklet and mentions availability through first class dealers at 1510 State Street, Chicago.
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National Lead Company
State Street
Chicas
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