Enormous Wealth Concentration At The Standard Oil
A newspaper commentary notes vast wealth held by fifteen Standard Oil insiders and estates, with ten year dividends totaling 364000000 and John D. Rockefeller receiving over 110 million. It lists other major recipients including Henry M. Flagler and J. W. Harkness, highlighting the company’s high shareholder returns. It also mentions Chamberlain's remedy claims for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagiers
J. W. Harkness
Charles “Pratt
Petite
J. A. Bostwick
Wm. “Rockefeller
Henry N
September Probs Weather Prophet Predicts Early Frosts
Weather notes forecast by Foster and Koster show three cool waves in late August to mid September likely bringing frosts to northern areas. The August 26 cool spell expected near 90 degrees median, with Sept 6 to 12 and Sept 21 waves moving eastward about 600 miles daily. First two waves may miss wheat while the Sept date could threaten late corn and other crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Koster
Interurban Delays and Political Debate in Illinois
Reports from Morris indicate new Joliet opposition to the Morris Joliet interurban link complicating plans from Peru and Streator. Franchises and rights clash as Chicago interests and Rock Island momentum align with promoters, while public policy battles focus on Cook County representation and anti trust actions affecting schools and oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Morris
Seneca
H. E Chubbuck
Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Railway
Peru
Streator
Ottawa
Thre Streator
Chubbuck
Rock Island
Chicago, Otawa & Peoria Railway
Rock Islands
Burlington
Yorkville
Lisbon
Bisco
Shurtleff
Illinois J House of Representatives
Cook County
Chicago
School Furniture Trust
Everybody Should Know Bucklen's Arnica for wounds and burns
Bluff Missouri businessman C G Haisads to a wide audience praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. Guaranteed by A J Tronmonger druggist at 25 cents. The piece also critiques modern mobility as overreliance on trolleys automobiles and artificial limbs, lamenting the decline of walking and robust physical vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hais
Bluff
Bucklen
A. J
Why Latin Is Used by Physicians
A pharmacist explains to a layman that Latin prescriptions are safer and more universal. He argues Latin is exact and a dead language, many drugs lack English names, and Latin enables clear international filling of prescriptions. He gives an example of confusion between iodide of potassium and cyanide and notes Latin worldwide usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Berlin
Constantinople
Cairo
Calcutta
St. Petersburg
New York Herald
Testimonial for Chamberlain's Remedy Cures Measles Debacle
A Ga man recounts a severe measles stomach illness eased by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credits the medicine with his recovery and gratitude, noting he would have died without it. Sold by Ayde Ironmonger and local druggists.
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Chamberlain
3B Johnson
Linton
Misa
A. J. Ironmonger
Mberlain
Sam H. Gwin
Concord
Ayde
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Lacon
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Garrent
Gehrig’s of Pekin
Supt
E. Frank Perry
A. R. Ai
Merry
Bureau County Fair
Princeton
C. A. Palmer
H. B. Peterson
Treas
Chas. L. Trimble
Sheriff's Office
Anaca
Han
Hannah Berosmand
Hanha Duston
Coseybaversill
R. J. Sivell
Lake City
Peoria
Willbla
Main St. Peoria
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