Graft Named Chairman and Illinois River Health Noted
The Republican reports Congressman Graff named chairman of the House committee on claims and joins agriculture and accounts committees. It notes the Illinois river region, Liverpool as the nearest port, and health conditions described as excellent with no typhoid cases heard.
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Canton
Liverpool
Graft
House of Répresentatives
Agriculture
Graffie
16Th
Illinois
Postal Service Costs Rise Sharp for Rural Free Delivery
The government faces a doubling in expenditures for introducing and maintaining rural free delivery, with overall service costs up about 11 percent. The surge highlights funding gaps that, under current administration, would otherwise have reduced postal revenue shortfalls.
Gold and Silver Mining Output in 1902 United States
The annual exhibit shows total gold mined in 1902 at about 80 million dollars with Colorado leading at 828 million and California 16 million. Alaska 8 million and South Dakota near 7.7, Montana 4.3, Arizona 4.1, Utah 3.5, Nevada 2.8, Oregon 1.8, Idaho 1.4, New Mexico 0.53, plus other states and territories contributing silver totaling 71 million in coinage value.
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United States
Colorado
California
Alaska
South Dakota
Montana
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
Oregon
Idaho
New Mexico
New York Central orders 80 electric locomotives and eight turbo generators
The New York Central Railroad begins a major move toward electric power and steam turbines, placing the largest orders to date for 80 new design electric locomotives and eight 7600 horsepower turbo generators. The plan aims to modernize suburban service with high speed capability and shift toward non express use, signaling broader shifts in railroad technology.
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New York Central Railroad
BYB
New York Central
Lone Star State Dry Goods Firm Headed by J M Haller
In Yoakum Texas a dry goods firm led by J M Haller operates with trips to the east to buy stock. A palace car companion gives a gift to a friend. The ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a preferred laxative, with claims of a sharp morning effect and relief from headaches and lethargy.
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Lone Star State
Down-in-Texas
Yoakum
J. M. Haller
Mr.Haller
DeWitt
Henry High School Football Banquet at Camp House
Henry High School held a banquet for its football team, celebrating a successful season that saw wins over all rivals. Superintendent Henry Tupper hosted, with players Ray Woods to Fred Noll and captains Harrison and Enight among speakers praising preparation, training, and school spirit.
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Henry’ High School
Camp House
Henry t—Foo
Henry Tuper
feCamp House
Henry High
W Thicote
Ray Woods
Elmer Fulks
Charles Hunt
Mervin Harrison
Fred Knight
Bert Kays
Clarence White
Ralph Hunter
James Tupper
George Knight
Fred Noll
Prof
Mra
Tupper
Rand Mre Cromwell
Carrie Carpenter
Luella Worley
Mary Catherine Smeltzly
William Foster
Oscar Clark
Claire Baguley
Harry Bleater
Leroy Eiliston
Deacon Beil
Lawrence Regory
Charles Harney
Jolly
Divilbise
Oyiters
India
Lawrence Gregory
Dr Cromwell
Chan Harney
George Enight
Women Inventors and Suffrage Wins Highlight 19th Century Progress
In Washington about 200 women inventors are noted led by Mme Coston who advanced night signals. The piece cites Susan B. Anthony at Rochester and the National Grange endorsing women’s equal rights and suffrage, plus German X-ray nursing roles and Queen Alexandra’s memorial to Victoria.
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Washington
Mme, Coston
Coston
Mme. Coston
America
Europe
Singer
Jean
Betsey Metcalf
Chicago
Ohio
Harriet Hosmer
National Grange
Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
T. P. Walcott
Kentucky
Queen Alexandra
Queen Victoria
Royal Mausoleum
Frogmore
Windsor
Denmark
Life and success amid poverty and illusion
Fragmentary reflection on success through understanding Ife not wealth. The writer warns against phantoms and fake grades, noting many must begin again after setbacks. Success comes from doing right and enduring fears, sorrow, joy, and hope, fighting until the end.
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Putnam County Teachers and School Board Officials
Hat of employed teachers lists names by nearest post office including Hennepin Putnam Granville Magnolia McNabb Peru and more. Separate section names clerks and treasurers of school boards with entries for Hennepin Putnam Granville Magnolia Palatine McNabb and Gary among others.
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Putnam County
Hennepin
J D Clear
Harold Lamb
Bertha Fessler
Mary E Reynolds
Minnie Ray
Putnam
Isabel Bumgarner
Minnie Btevens
AL Kilow
Re Allle
Stipp
Retta Downey
Mayme Judd
Enty
Agnes Davis
Fred Horney
Florida
Erna Brenneman
Thos M Kennedy
H N Larens
Jennie Edwarda
Lostant
Jennie Burroughs
Granville
Carlton E Fay
Edith M Quinn
Millie Granburg
Catherine Brando
Nellie Ward
Ruby Hopkins
Albert D Brokaw
W C Hayward
Candace Meyer
Blanche Gunn
Myrtle McClary
Magnolia
Jamees Morlan
Bertha Ensign
Inez Lundy
Laura Smithson
Blanche Wabel
Madeline Bleher
McNabb
McNabb—McNeal C James
Jessie E Rambo
Mabel Reginald
Agnes Dennie
Helen Snyder
Harry Walerman
Peru
William F Meyer
Geo C Read
L F Boyle
Lewie Whitaker
J B Bush
J E Taylor
F P Hamm
W A Boyle
W L Kelso
August Dipple
John Forcht
Ed Holly
J A Lone
IE Hawthorne
A M Pack- Magnolia
Henory C Milla
W L Mathis
CU W-Troue
H C Shields
Guatavedda Apes
Gary—Joo Forse
Mra-J-Gc-Bacon
Fionia Wm Hartman
Id Gulter
George W. Hunt
Calumet and Crown Alum Powders Highlight Value of Alum
A chemist notes alum can be valuable in baking powder amid many alum based products. The housekeeper is urged to consider price differences with cream of tartar. Calumet and Crown are presented as superior choices despite alum content.
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Eugenia M. Bacon
Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs
Richard Mellow Expands Granite and Marble Works in Lacon
Richard Mellow, proprietor of Gacon Granite and Marble Works, is expanding to a larger office and showroom with pneumatic machinery. He employs nine men and handles 76 percent of local work within 85 miles, producing monuments for S. E. Coutlet Richland Fort cemetery, C. P. Scott family Belle Prairie, and John Betz Sparland. The Journal credits his energy, fair pricing, honesty, and growth to the city’s progress.
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Mellow
Gacon Granite and Marble Works
Mellon
Illinois
Lacon
Bualneas
Journal
Electric Bitters Guaranteed to Cure Nervous Ailments
A vintage ad promises revolution imminent relief from sleeplessness and nervousness. Electric Bitters allegedly tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels and refresh the blood. The remedy claims rapid benefits for run down systems and aches 60 cents with Dr Powell guarantee.
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Powell
Bloomington Pickle Co Seeks Local Salting Stations
The Bloomington Pickle Co plans to locate salting stations in surrounding towns and build their own facilities. They offer 50 cents per bushel for cucumbers four inches and under, 16 cents per bushel for longer fruit, and 10 cents for culls, aiming to secure 150 acres under contract and invest $5,000 to $10,000 where a suitable location is found. Farmers could supply cucumbers and local labor would be employed.
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Bloomington Pickle Co
Public Sale Advised in The Henry Republican Message
Announcement urges use of The Henry Republican as an advertising medium for public sales. It highlights the paper’s reach to attendees likely to attend and benefit from sale notices.
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Henry Republican
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