Ducks and chickens cause neighborly friction in Illinois
The article notes chickens running at large violate Illinois law and urges owners to confine poultry, while reporting on local issues from Stark County drainage and new county editors to road drags and jail terms for roaming poultry. It includes political, business, and notable civic updates across several Illinois towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Ed Menter
Area Township
Board of Supervisors
Stark County
Robert L. Breen
Kewanee
Wyoming
Bradford
Galva
la Salle
Ottawa
Streator
Gibson City
Larg F
Senate
Venona
Granville
Knights of Columbus
Peoria
Rural carrier pay scaled on two mile basis set
A Washington post office official outlines proposed rural route salary adjustments to take effect July 1. Top grades will pay $900 per year on routes 24 miles or longer, $882 for 22 to 24 miles, and $864 for 20 to 22 miles, with a two mile step plan extending to all routes over 20 miles. The plan, favored by lawmakers, shifts compensation to a two mile basis, promising larger increases for longer routes and broad support from congress and department officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington
Congress
Bey
It Will Be Trusts The Main Issue In Presidential Campaign
The Galesburg Register argues the trust question dominates the race and warns against letting trusts control politics. It asserts government of the people and equality at the ballot box while acknowledging corruption risks but trusting in the incorruptible voters to safeguard the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg Register
Pain Balm Brings Swift Relief, Dover Woman Says
Mrs Sarah Coles of Dover Delaware reports long trial with medicines before two years ago she bought Chamberlains Pain Balm and found quick relief after years of discomfort. She praises its effect on a sore area and notes many friends have benefited from her recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain's
Sarahsay Coles
Chamberlain
Feller
What the Kidneys Do Their Unceasing Work Keeps Us Strong
The article explains kidney function and the daily filtration of about 500 grains of impurity from blood. It links kidney health to overall wellbeing, describing symptoms of unhealthy kidneys and urging care to prevent backache and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Henry
Standard Oil and the Future in The Chicago Journal
The Chicago Journal argues Standard Oil wields power over the Interstate Commerce Commission and could threaten government control. It warns of a future where monopolistic wealth might subdue laws unless the public acts to rein them in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Journal
Standard Oil Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Rockefeller
Rogers
Great—Corporation
Standard Oil
Pople
Lave
W. Fate
Cisheing
Standard
United States
Tees
Willsale
Percheron Horse Records and Import Notes from 1902 Agency
A fragmented record notes the American Percheron Horse Breeders and Import Association listing Dunham ALCALI and Wayne Pletcher with a foaling date in April 1902, referencing sires and bloodlines including Madrid Nogent and Le Blanc. It mentions payouts and insurance terms, plus irregular scheduling phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunham
M. Deshayes
Department
Ate
Madrid
Nogent
Idocq
Jean: la-Blanc
Alma
Sy Margitt
Bayar
Agricultural wealth figures in United States farm report
The article presents 19th century farm values noting horses and mules near 20 million head value 1.8 million dollars, cattle and cattle value 4.9 million, sheep and swine over 108 million head worth 611.7 million, cattle horses and pigs highlighted as dominant wealth sources vs concentrated holdings, reflecting debates on wealth distribution in agriculture and its impact on industry and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United—States
Harriman
Cured of Rheumatism by Pain Balm Says Patient in Tennessee
Mr William Henry of Chattangssé ga Tennessee recounts relief from rheumatism in his arm after applying Chamberlains Pain Balm and wrapping it in flannel. He reports gradual pain relief and regained strength in three weeks. Local druggists J B Be Powells City and Henry out at Morton sell the balm. A Swede boy’s school tale shows a joke about his age and birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Connor
Georgetown
Tenn
Dr. King
J. E. & F. A. Powells City
Henry
Ill
A. Mclloon
Abingdon
Friends of the Republican
George Ward
New Mexico
Hedding College
O'Hara
Gough
Rolen
W C Hall
M. EB
Keithsburg
Hicks and Galloway
I. C. C. F. Lodge
Brothers
Galesburg
Puesd Zi
Harris
Miss Moore
Mineral
Hedding
Hidith
Alford
Ae Yiskilwa
Howard Carrico
Bea
Zand
William Henry
Chattangsséga
Chamberlain
Powells City
Morton
Yonns Olson
Bane
Borate
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Nyo
Edison Phonographs
Ohio
Duke Bros, Henry
Spooner
Wisconsin
Illnois Tunnel Company
Chicago
Andrew Carnegie
John L. Rockefeller
Hockefeller
Peacole
John
Roosevelt
Edward VII
England
Kaiser
Italy
Alfonso
Spain
Ater
Pat
Standard Oil and the Future
Claflin
C. N. Portman's Can Store
N. Adams &J
Peoria, Ill
Alcali
Atte
Chichester Chemical CO
Madison Place
Philadelphia
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