Speculation Risk and a Proposed Cabinet Role
Discussion in The Republic on the futility of reckless business speculation and political disengagement. It notes possible creation of an extra cabinet position to oversee insular possessions including the Philippines Hawaii Puerto Rico Alaska and Guam. The piece contrasts wealth with true happiness found in fair action and contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Philippines
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Alaska
Guam
Government stations chart flow of Illinois rivers
Washington reports by H Wilson Gardner outline US Geological Survey river stations on the Des Plaines Fox and Illinois rivers with La Salle Ottawa Rockton and Springfield sites. Benefits include estimating water power for industry protecting public water supplies preventing floods and defending public rights against private use.
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United States Department
Illinois
Washington
Chicago Journal
H. Wilson Gardner
United States Geological Survey
Washington Dispatch
Deasplaines
Kankakee
Channahon
Desplaines
Springfeld
Illinois River Bridges Need Alterations After War Dept Ruling
The War Department declares all Illinois river bridges except one at Lacon as unreasonable obstructions to navigation. About 16 bridges face mandatory changes costing over 1000000. Captain Richie will hear complaints in Chicago on January 4 before Washington decides. Strong protections for pivotal and center piers will be installed with long pilings and heavy timber to deflect vessels.
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Illinois River
War Department
Lacon
Richie
Corps of Engineers
Chicago
Washington
Favorite Family Remedy Highlighted in Household Use
A old notice notes a household remedy repeatedly used by families. It mentions Dr Powell’s drug store offering the product for sale at 60 cents and one dollar, with the lasting popularity spanning many years.
Probate and estate actions dominate new court notices
Multiple probate filings and estate transfers headline the page. Nellie Clarke and Amos Malle estates seek hearings and letters testamentary. December 28 and January 20 dates appear. Transfers cover Della Winter to Armindary Noret and numerous property deeds across Santa Fe Toluca Camp Grove Spotland Bennington. Frank A Combs and Laura Perry file a marriage license notice.
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Nellie Hlarke
Wm Schlofman
Bebjofman
Mivors
Ordad
Amos Malle
Catharine ‘Morris
H. Weldman
Paset
Della
Armindary Noret
Beeee
Brenben
Marvin- ‘Alughitt
George Jones
Camp Grove
W. K Gillett
Chai
Roth
Santa Fe
Chas Re Jones
Henry L. M.norton
Robert RB
Peterson
Varna
Herman Fichstaedt
Julian Petrich
Montour
Montour adid-to-Varmr
Bastella L. Mille
Jessie A. M. Bat- Tum
Bennington
Sarriage Hycenees
Frank-A Combs
Washburn
Laura Perry
Belle Plain
A Timely Suggestion For Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A dated notice urges prudent housewives to stock Chamberlains Cough Remedy for winter. It promises prompt relief if taken at first sign of cold and notes it is harmless for children. Sold by Or Powell.
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Chamberlain
Powell
Old Man with the Fish Ad Spreads Health Across Generations
An advertisement extols a cod liver oil product as a natural boost for health and strength. It claims benefits for consumptives, weak children, and those needing flesh and blood. The copy cites families from previous generations and positions the product as a staple for all ages. Pearl Street New York. 50c and 1.00 at all druggists.
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Scott
Pearl Street
New York
Gold Is King Competition Does Not Affect Its Price
A report notes that competition for gold mining does not influence the metal’s price. Analysts cite market fundamentals and supply demand dynamics as the primary drivers behind price stability amidst new exploration efforts.
Olden opportunity offered for full information
A call to action from W. A. Gray, fiscal agent, invites readers at 407 Main Street Peoria Illinois to obtain details about a financial opportunity. The notice stresses a per share value of 26c and mentions a par value of 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gray
Main Street
Peoria
Letter from Mrs Roger Merritt Davenport Neb
Mrs Roger Merritt writes from Davenport Nebraska in December describing daily life, family updates, health issues, and local events. She notes her husband Samuel Maxwell's accident and time in a cast, their market work, grandchildren, church revival, crops and prices, and Christmas wishes. She mentions relatives in Florida and Mississippi and far‑flung news about farms and towns.
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Roger Merritt
Davenport, Neb
Samuel Maxwell
Kansas
Illinois
Nebraska
Merritt
Frank’ Ie
Beatrice
Willie B. Darby
Brother Newton
M. EB
Mram Weeks
Jackson
Micler
Claudia Bay
Alsville
Florida
Titusville
Claudia
Clem
Mother Merritt
Minnie D
Christmas Vacation Preparations At Local High School
Readable notes from last week show students excited for December 24 start of Christmas break. Mentions on campus include lectures by Miss Upp, science lab accidents, sick sophomores Libby Hunt and Anna Talmage, freshmen bob sleighing, and visits by Louise Hoffmeister and Lilian Haines to Chicago. Lyceum program featured piano duets, recitations, debates on pay equality, and various student performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Deck
Woman’s Club
Ferris
Ben Ae Age Mae
Lillian
Libby Hunt
Anna Talmage
Louise Hoffmeister
Lilian Haines
Chicago
Jylan
Lyceum
Sadie Sawcett
Mabel Remley
Edna Alldebrand
Ethel Swein
Reading
Arlene Hunter
the Echo
Geary Sturgen
Mayme Durflinger
Fred ‘“Noll
Elmer Fulks
May Wild
Aff
Bert Days
Ayme Ballowns
Hea Slowers
Two Churches Dispute Ends With Neighbor’s Questionable Advice
Friction between Meth o diat and Baptist followers escalates until a passing neighbor asks which church provides salvation. The tale blends farm life with a warning about many town calamities, ending with promotion for Bucklen's Arnica Salve sold for 26 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Methodiat
Anto
Bucklen
Dr Powell
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