Uncle Joe Cannon Emerges as Likely 1903 Republican Hope
The article notes Uncle Joe Cannon gaining recognition as a plausible Republican candidate for 1903 if the convention avoids stampede and renominates Roosevelt. It lists rivals like Beveridge, La Follette, Taft, Foraker, Cummins, Shaw, Root, and Hughes, with Cannon as a potentially unopposed front runner who refuses to discuss his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe” Cannon
Roose
Beveridge
Bair‘banks
Indiana
Spooner
la ‘Follette
Ohio
Taft
Foraker
Cummins-is
Shaw
Root
Hughes
New York
Cannon
Rinth
Canal to link Mississippi and Chicago reshaping freight rates
The Davenport Times reports a Davenport Commercial club meeting news from Postmaster Lon Bryson on a government supervised dam project by the Davenport Water Power Co. Plans by U S engineers to be submitted, with financing soon. The canal will create an all water route Mississippi to La Salle and, with Illinois river improvements, to Chicago. Locks handle 600 to 800 ton barges. three days Chicago to Mississippi. freight 50 cents per ton vs 130. It aims to fix parallel railroad rates, enhancing overall value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mississippi
Davenport Times
Lon Bryson
Major Ritchie
Hennepin Carnal
Davenport Water Power Company
U .S
Mr Bryson
Sterling
Hennepin Canal
Mr. Bryson
la Salle
Illinois River
Ohio River
Booster Rooster Anthem and a Coal Problem Joke
A Pantagraph quote by Bert Bunnell urges boosters to support local projects, praising communal uplift and town pride. It contrasts booster spirit with cynics and includes a light note about a professor and a coal fuel shortage joke.
New Perfection Wick Blue Flame Oil Stove Promises Cool Kitchens
Advertises the New Perfection Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook Stove as a top solution for hot midsummer kitchens. Claims instant ignition, controllable flame, multi burner use, reduced fuel needs, and no heat spreading through the room, plus the Rayo Lamp for bright safe lighting in any room. Both items are marketed as essentials for home comfort and efficiency.
The Visiting Card Etiquette in Clark's Boston Blue Book
The Boston Blue Book 1907 prescribes card form and usage for social standing. It urges proper prefixes, privacy of the hostess, and timely responses to invitations, noting gentlemen’s cards are narrower and Mrs or Miss precedes names. It highlights calling within a week of parties and introductions handled by the giver’s card overviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Smith
James Smith
Boxton
Geary Stibgen Wins Illinois College of Law Honor
Geary Stibgen of Henry won first honors in an oratorical contest at the Illinois College of Law in Chicago on April 19. Fourteen contestants competed and the final prize is $50 with a $25 second prize. He later hopes to win the May 25 final, supported by his Henry friends and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geary Stibgen
Ilinois
Chicago
Venona
Geary
Henry
Professor Tupper
Captain Lukyn Shire Stallion Registry and 1907 Season
Captain Lukyn a black Shire stallion bred by W H Sagar Padiham England and imported by Robert Burgess Son Venona TIL is registered 6104 in the American Shire Horse Stud Book and will stand the 1907 season at multiple grooms across owners with a total fee of 15 dollars to insure a moving foal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Lukyn
W. H. Sagar
Padiham
England
Robert Burgess & Son
Venona
Til
Olot
Carlton Melton
Diamond
Sirmon
Shire Horse Stud
Whitefield Shire Horse Company
Oliie Hunt
H. Cooper
Michael Hayden
P. Jacobs
Henry Lowden
Ed Rowe
Samson Rowe
George—Moore
J. C. Meisters
Whitefield Shire Horse ‘Co
Henry, Fulks, Groom
Concert of birds and messages in a fragmented note
The passage blends a whimsical bird concert with a garbled line about a Republican office and printed promotional items. It describes birds singing and a stray fragment mentioning handbills and office stationery, suggesting a mixed, incomplete text footprint.
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Maple City
Ake
Maple City Soap
WORKS
Monmouth, Hiinois
Philadelphia-Harrisburg
Pasadena
Altadena
Henry Auto Co
Edward St
Henry, Illinois
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
Beat Life
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Castoria
Infante
Fannie Connor
Georgetown
Tenn
Dr. King
Powells City
Bert Bunnell
Alc
Merton i
Hill
Lébanon
Ind
Jyam
New Orleans
Scott
Rhode Island
E H Martin
Birds
Eorwarr
Lukyn
Wrekks
Sparrows
Ead
Robins
Blue Jays
Blackbirds
Manne
Ayer
Nate Cate
Mad
Maody
Ayer Co
Lowell
Mast
Texas
Gulf
America
Joan Sebastian
Mgr
Rock Island-Frisco
Rock Island Lines
Rock Island
Califory
Rock Seta
Isilanc
California
Eet
Rancieco
Oneees Vale
Agent J . Lines
Lars-Porsona
Electro
Electioneer
Got
Hee
Fanale
BC Gay
Roy
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