Progressive convention in Galesburg picks Kinchsloe for congress
At the Galesburg Progressive convention Charles F. Kinchsloe of Quincy was unanimously chosen for Congress with Henry Brink named for the State Board of Equalization. J L Kelsey was nominated for the board. votes and affirmations followed with fervent support for Roosevelt and Progressive principles.
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Galesburg
Charles F. Kindhsloe
Quincy
J. L.kelsey
State Board of Equalization
Julius Kespohl
Adams County
Congress
Charles F. Kindisloe
Henry Brink
Henry County
Kincisloe
Brink
Fulton County
Knox County
Kinchsloe
Schuyler County
Kinchsiloe
Dr. Mead
Schuyler
Sention
Woo Eiliot
Jo Kelses
Dr McDonough
Mio Pruh
Resolutions Committee
Progressives Party
Hiinois
Theodore T Roosevelt
Hts
Progressive Party
Progressve Party
Synthetic rubber to free Congo slaves and aid world progress
A Bureau County Republican excerpt argues that lab-made rubber will lower prices, end Tropic slave labor, and empower farmers, predicting cheaper tires and waterproof gear while imagining synthetic ivory ending imperial exploitation in the Congo.
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Abraham Lincoln
Bern
London
Congo
Aew
Africa
Amazon
Tropics
Perkins
Fernbach
Berlin
Bureau County Republicaas
Seneca on seeds and nature gifting knowledge
A quote attributed to Seneca notes that nature provides seeds and knowledge, while knowledge itself must be earned through human effort and understanding. The statement reflects on the distinction between innate resources and cultivated wisdom.
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Seneca
Government Irrigated Farms Highlighted by Farm and Fireside
Washington report notes Uncle Sam's 70 million dollar investment in about 25 irrigation projects. Salt River in Arizona shows growth with 155000 acres under cultivation and expected rise to 200000. Advice to would‑be farmers stresses careful study and capital before joining irrigation farming.
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Ladison
Welliver
Washington
Pacific
Salt River
Arizona
Frederick H Newell
Bureau of Reclamation
Church Leader Urges Use of Drama to Aid Faith
Reverend Charles M. Sheldon tells the Winona Bible conference in Minnesota that the church should harness drama while rejecting its immoral content. He calls for discrimination in theater, urging parishioners to leave vulgar plays and explain their actions to box offices and management. He also backs health certificates for those seeking marriage.
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Charles M. Sheldon
Winona
Sheldon
Trish
Moline
McKinley electric railway expands with strong 1912 outlook
Rockford editorial notes McKinley system bridges Mississippi at St Louis and builds a central terminal. It reports 1908 profits of 4.10 million rising to 6.90 million in the latest year with net earnings up to 2.77 million and bonded debt up 50 percent, signaling financial soundness and planned expansion.
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McKinley System
Rockford Register- Gazette
McKinley
Mississippi
St. Louis
Life span of great hotels in St Louis
The Ro Islard Argua notes the Southern hotel built on the old site after 1877 and completed in 1880, once among the nation’s finest, now replaced by newer structures. Lindell and Planters House followed, reflecting a shorter life for American buildings versus Europe where structures endure for generations.
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St. Louis
United States
Europe
What Makes Life Common Place
Dr. Frank Crane argues that dissatisfaction with surroundings stems from the restless person within. Replacing town with city or chasing money cannot cure misery, as inner restlessness creates perpetual unhappiness regardless of locale or wealth.
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Chicago
New-York
Frank Crane
Woman's
Sheffield Lady 15 Injured In Runaway
Mrs. Thomas Kane was thrown from a buggy near the canal while driving to Sheffield on Wednesday afternoon. An auto driven by the Houghton boys frightened the horse, sending her into a barb wire fence. She suffered serious cuts and a critical condition, aided by clothing protection, with her mother arriving after some delay.
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Thomas Kane
Sheffield
Canal
Sheffield Timés
Protection vs Free Trade Debate on Industry and Labor
A speech arguing for protectionism cites rising manufacturing, farm needs, and past tariff benefits. It contrasts free trade with tariffs, noting imports and duties under Wilson-Gorman, and warns against destroying industries to curb unemployment.
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Lyon
Playfair
Allerton
le Tower
Freewade
Grover Cleveland
Automobiles collide near Galva injuring trio
Mrs. Garfield son Bernard and sister Miss Tena Hedburg were in a Friday night accident east of C. A. Johnson's house when a faster car driven by Alfred Anderson of Bishop Hill sideswiped their one horse rig. Mrs. Bradley and the boy escaped with minor bruises. Loomis, driver of the first car, aided the injured and transported them to town.
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Galva
Garfield
Bernard
Tena Hedburg
Bradley
C. A. Johnson
Alfred_Anderson
Bishop Hill
Mia
Hedburg
Mrs. Bradley
Quote on living well and valued people by Locke
A fragment quoting John Locke on mastering communication to ease interactions and be welcomed and valued universally. It presents the idea that social ease reflects true art of living through respectful conversation.
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Locke
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