Kewanee Henry interurban plan gains local enthusiasm
Farmers along a 40 mile stretch between Kewanee and Henry back a proposed Kewanee Bradford and Henry interurban line. Promoters Haines and Stoner visit landowners ready to grant right of way and take stock. Hines says financing will rely on stock sales with preliminary work already underway and surveys soon.
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Kewanee
Henry
Messrs
Haines
Stoner
Kewanee Star
Mr. Hines
Ke~vance
Mr Hines
Hines
North Hampton Traction Co
Eastern
Pennsylvania
Milwaukee Peoria & St Louis
International Harvester replies to Townsend Report
The International Harvester Co. refutes the Townsend Report alleging a monopoly in harvesting machinery. It points to expired patents on knotters since 1896 and asserts continued repair and production of models including Minnie Buckeye Keystone Deertag McCormick and Plano. It notes sustained competition, lower binder twine prices, and price parity with foreign markets despite rising costs. The piece also mentions an Illinois Federation for Country Life conference at Normal in July with exhibits and reports from farmers and teachers.
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Townsend
International Harvester Co
Stanley Committee
Washington
Minnesota State
The
International
Deertag
McCormick
Osborne
the International
United States
Plymouth Vordage Co
Hkewise
Johnston
Water A. Wood
Acme
Adriere-Platt Cos
Minnesota
France
Germany
Sweden
Great Britain
Illinios Federation
State Normal University
Normal
Country ‘Teachers’ Association of Illinois
Illinois
Low oxygen in Illinois River harms fish above Marseilles dam
The Summer Illini reports tests from the Illinois natural history survey showing Chicago sewage producing near zero oxygen in Morris, eight percent at Marseilles, twenty percent below the dam, fifty percent at Chillicothe, and little carbon dioxide overall. Further tests will compare sites including La Salle Starved Rock and Hennepin to identify contamination causes and seasonal variations.
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Marseilles
Illini
University of Illiois
Natural History Survey
Illinois River
Morris
Chicago
la Salle
Chillicothe
Prof
Forbes
Starved Rock
Hennepin
Prof Forbes
New Health From Stomach and Liver Tablets
K M Young Peters, editor of The Sun in Lake View Ohio, writes that after severe stomach trouble no medicines helped until taking Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He reports relief after the first few doses and a second bottle restored his health. Sold by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves druggists.
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K M Young Peters
the Sun
Lake View
Ohio
Chamberlain
A A. J Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Richard Yates Hints at Lorimer GOP Nomination for Governor
Chicago organizers in the Lorimer Lincoln league discuss Yates as a possible Republican candidate for governor next year. A local manufacturer warns tariff clashes threaten business while factions debate names and unity. Sherman reappointed head of the state board of administration at 8000 dollars yearly, not a candidate for governor or senator.
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Richard Yates
Lorimer-Lincoln League
Chicago
Congress
McKinley
Trank
L. Sherman
State Board of Administration
Helpfully Worded Kidney Pain Ad Claims Remedy
An ad style passage discusses kidney discomfort and exercise related ache. It touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy, citing testimonials from a Mrs C Bidwells and others, and notes Buffalo Foster Milburn Co as distributors. The text presents emphasis on relief and sales through drug stores.
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Klaney
Promptzattendon
Henry
C. Bidwells
Thomas
Klaney- Phs
Foster-Milburn . Co
Buffalo
Illinois Needs Clean Politics to Redeem State
The Springfield Journal argues Illinois voters must unite behind an experienced leader to end corrupt politics. It says Republicans are largely favorable to clean politics and should endorse a strong Republican platform to attract reform-minded Democrats, with prospects for Republican victory seen as bright if they stay on the clean-politics path.
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Illinois
Springfield Journal
Ilindig
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Iinois
Attack Like Tigers Blood Purifier Claim Ad
An old advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a blood purifier to combat skin diseases and general weakness. It claims attacks by white blood cells fail germs quickly, and promises better digestion and kidney function, with testimonials from C. T. Budahn of Tracy California and availability for 50 cents at local druggists.
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C. T. Budahn
Tracy
Cal
T. J Segraves
Ironmonger
Press Comments Show Republicans Split on Governance and Policies
The Freeport Journal and other papers urge Calhoun for governor to unite factions. Editorials praise the president’s frank Alaska policy and Bay Controller case disclosures while noting Republican efforts to curb Chicago influence. A Bloomington Pantograph cartoon critiques oil and auto eras, and a string of quotes reflect economic and industrial pressures across the nation.
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Freeport Journal
Republican Party
Calhoun
Brooklyn Eagle
Senate
Controller Bay
Bloomington
Canton Register
Chicago
Illinois
New York
Brooklyn
Kewanee Star Courier
America
Ireland
Illinois district redrawing sparks candidate jockeying in Peoria area
The Herald Transcript outlines potential shifts as Illinois moves from 25 to 27 congressional districts after the census. Governor Deneen may seek reelection, with discussions of moving Bureau and Knox counties, and Peoria district changes. Democrats eye Claude Stone or James Daugherty, John Dempsey, Thomas Gorman, and Fred Jay as contenders alongside Frederick H Smith.
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Herald-Transcript
Charles" S_ Deneen
Bureau County
Knox
Vernor Deneen
Illinois
Cook County
Peoria
Magill
Frederick H Smith
Tazewell
Iuoux
Frederick Il Smith
Claude A. Stone
James H .Daugherty
Chillicothe
John Dempsey
Dempsey
Thomas N Gorman
Fred D. Jay
Elmwood
Death of Hon Alfred Bayliss Former state education chief
Alfred Bayliss former state superintendent of public instruction from 1893 to 1907 and president of the Western Illinois State Normal School died August 27 at Woodbine Iowa after injuries from a fall from a horse on August 15. Born in England 1847 he came to America joined the Union Army at 16 and fought through the Civil War. He later taught, studied at Hillsdale College, and held multiple educational posts including LaGrange Indiana Sterling and Streator township high school. He was associate editor of Child Study Monthly and active in educational work until his death.
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Alfred Bayliss
Ilinois
Woodbine
Macomb
Mr. Bayliss
England
America
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale
Mich
Albert J Hopkins
Bayliss
LaGrange County
Indiana
Sterling
Northern
Ilinois Teachers
Little Homily on Summer Advertising
A past tradition is advertising to cut selling costs in summer as many merchants explain. The piece notes that many people stay home, few take vacations, and others visit relatives. yet there are still shoppers ready to buy if bargains are offered. Metropolitan stores heavily advertise despite city depletion.
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Atlantic City
Coney Crete
Advertising fa he Republian brings results Try it
Advertising copy fragment suggests a promotional result claim. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear facts, dates, or entities to verify a specific event or outcome. No identifiable persons, organizations, or locations are present beyond generic terms.
Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Recalled by Creston Woman
Creston Iowa resident Mrs Wa Seals reports relief from chronic inflammation headaches and nervous troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She states the remedy restored health and urges others to try it while noting the product is made from roots and herbs and that S Pinkham offers free advice by letter from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Creston
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Noydia E. Pinkham
Wa. Seals
Howard St
Lydia E Pinkham
Conservation of Water Power Sites by Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey advances investigations into water power on the public domain, withdrawing lands found to hold valuable sites. July withdrawals total 31,726 acres, raising the outstanding area to 1,646,258 acres with thousands of power sites and potential millions of horsepower. The land is withdrawn to back proposed congressional legislation to develop these properties while protecting public interests, contrasting with Illinois legislature opposition.
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United States Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Congress
Illinois
Thirty Years Together Cough Cure Endorsement
Thirty years of association proves the merit of a good thing as Thos Ariss of Concord Michigan says Dr King's New Discovery is the best cough and cold cure. It cures throat and lung ailments including grippe hay fever asthma croup quinsy and sore lungs. Prices 50c and 1Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by T J Segraves and A J Tronmonger druggists.
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Thos. Ariss
Concord, Mich
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Tronmonger
Patriotic wedding described in vivid colors
The couple’s wedding is portrayed as patriotic with vivid color imagery. The bride’s blush turns red, the groom’s nerves leave him milk white, and many attendees feel the strain of paying the bills turning blue.
Chancery Notice in Illinois Divorce Case Carrier vs Carter
Chancery notice from Marshall county court announces Willis Carrier versus Blanche E Carter for divorce. Affidavit of non-resident defendant Blanche I Carrier filed. summons issued for October 2, 1911, in Lacon court. Complainant's bill dated August 16, 1911. Clerk’s seal and date August 15, 1911.
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Illinois
of Mar
Willis Carrier
Blanche E. Cartier
Blanche I. Carrier
Marshall” County
Blanche Ie
Elreult Court of Marshall
Lacon
S. Bfff
Ward Diewyne
WAL
Wescott
Potter
Soz Leitor Ea
Yona
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McKeen
Burlington
Rock Island
Northwestern
Broadmoor
Celt
Whitefield
Broadwmoor
Bradford
Osteola
AZ. Ironmonger
Druggiate
Ignatare
Cas
Internation Harvester Co
Chicago - Daily” ‘Record--Herald
Lydia E. Pinkhamn
Pinkham
Lynn, Mas
Chancery Notice
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