Government Printing Office workers push for modern reforms
The piece cites 1902 discussions on reform at the Washington Printing Office, calling for modernizing equipment and faster, fair punishment when crimes occur. It includes President Roosevelt quotes on swift justice and lynching as a public crisis, urging Congress to act and ensure due process. It also mentions medical endorsements for a cough remedy.
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Washington
Tito
Szlal Dozo
Handa
Ite
Abures
Congress
Roosevelt
Bloomington
Confederate symbols linked to Gen Miles retirement noted
Historical remarks describe a Georgia official presenting a coin decorated with Confederate flags in honor of Gen Miles's retirement. The piece recalls Miles’s role as Davis's jailer at Forts Monges and Davis's bitterness over imprisonment. The account weaves through Civil War era figures and questions around Lincoln and Johnson’s charges.
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Miles
Roosevelt
B. MM. Blackouro
Georgia
Gon Miles
Davis
Fortes Monges
Davis Himeelf
Andrew Johnson
Lincoln
Pavia
Johnson
Johnoos
Leoteniny
A. Donn
Jefiterooe
Sma
Gaps
Ghys
Caxommnetas
Horns
Daoathy
Wile de Daly
Up In the Attic in a Chicago Tribune Memoir Fragment
A vivid reminiscence of a mother and child in an attic scene. A trunk holds scents and memories as the narrator kneels near old boards, cherishing treasures from past days while noting the fragility of family history.
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Salite al Bs
Chicago Tribuns
Colorado Hotels and Cheap Boardings Draw Summer Visitors
The article touts Colorado hotels in Denver Colorado Springs Manitou and Glenwood as splendid and well managed. It notes most visitors stay in boarding houses lodges or under canvas paying seven to ten dollars weekly and highlights Rock Island System travel folders with low Colorado rates and Warren Cowles D. P. A. Peoria for info.
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Rootels
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Glenwood
Nhs
Rock Island
Warren Cowles
Rock Inland
Addreeaing
Warren Cowles D. P. A
Peoria
Old Settlers Picnic Attracts VIPs And River Excursions
Readers learn of Sept 1 4 Old Settlers picnic events with Walter Reaves likely governor candidate giving an address. Gehrig's band joins the Big Bend Reunion. John H Sha y Vermilion's silver tongue. Graff attends. river excursions aboard J and City of Peoria. Pearl and Fred Swain fares. entertainment by Price Water Queen and bales of side shows. Lacon Hollow Quartet and Male Quartet sing. nightly dances and festive grounds.
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Gehrig
Big Bend
Walter Reaves
I Ilinois
Graff Witks
John Hi. Shay
Farnresh
Peoria
Illinois
Pearl
Fred Swain
Price Water Queen
Lacon Hollow
Bape
Alton
To Curt a Coss in One Bay Take Laxative Quinine
A vintage medicine note claims the remedy cures by laxative quinine. It cites E. W. Grove’s signature on every box and lists a price of 250 with a December date transcription.
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E. W. Grove
Fruth
Henry
A Lesson of Life: Wealth Measured by Usefulness
Fragmented text presents Cornelige Vanderouit, Sr. arguing money’s value lies in deed and charity. The speaker contends wealth serves others, not personal adornment, stressing Time is a moral guide and money should enable benevolence rather than burdens.
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Cornelige Vanderouit
Fimok
Lito
Pires
Republi
The Fairhope single tax colony and its land value tax
Advocates of a single tax in Fairhope Florida argue land value taxation benefits all citizens by shifting to a rental paid by landowners. The colony began in 1895 with five families and grew to about 75, funding land and improvements through rents. Opposition exists among some residents, while outsiders show interest as land values rise nearby.
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United States
Fairhope
Pairbope
Balehops
Maembaro
Executive Council
Eracse B. Gaston
Wong
Hansheem
Les Amgele Journal
Big Bend Association Orders Veterans to Lacon Reunion
The Big Bend Association issues an order urging G A R posts and allied groups to participate in the 20th aerial reunion at Lacon. It lists appointed officers, invites veterans and Civil War Confederates, and notes arrangements for meals and coffee. Copies go to posts within the division for proper records and timely notices.
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Big Bend Association
Harny
Sine
Alo
Themanc Elite
Aldrad Matcer
Alana Ced
Ammuel McFesly
Advouite
A. A. Strawn
H. BR. Hengland
Cmry
Aive
J.C. Wickler
Jonk
Onfinanca Omiers
F. F. Thierry
Weiandebr
Jonn A. Retrotte
OBR
Drum Muxfor
Oliver Hungerford
Washington
Woman’s Roersal Corps
Sons of Veterans
Lacon
Adi
United States
Peatsor Allied Organization de Bizlag Quartero
J. W. Potts
Wm O. Knolyn
Samuel McFealy
Drum Mound Merchant Praises Chamberlain Remedy
T A Pinner of Drum Mound Tennessee reports curing a bowel complaint with Chamberlain's Awe Cheles and Diarrheea Remedy after a single small bottle. He praises it as the best medicine and says no doctor was needed, claiming it suits both children and adults and never fails. Dr Powell sells the remedy and the Republican subscription is urged.
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T. A. Pinner
Drummound
Tenn
Chamberlain
Powell
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Eewati
Kunal Ampune
Jena
Eishers
Ernest Sence
TLIO
Princeton, NL
Boing Fon
J. Bracken
Wharless
Trimble
Blast Fursace
Gus, Febecer Owe
Illings
Cole
AT & Sagrifige I
W.B. Besk
Henry, Illinos
Becy
Fred Merdian
Chicago Journal
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Fiman
Beock Rae
Thorol
S. Moet
Ralighla
PABM
Bowmey
Fala
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