Census plan proposed to count cities biannually starting 1904
The article notes a proposed census cycle counting all cities every two years beginning 1904, with the director of the census to provide figures showing growth and employment across permanent government branches. It also mentions Commissioner Mee resigning, Rep Milburn at 79, and notes on Florida orange hardiness and irrigation, plus political and economic commentary.
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Ip Qquire
Ithiveis
Bu‘reau
A Journey Westward From Peoria to Los Angeles
Traveler C. R. Runnels recounts a cross country trip by rail from Peoria to Los Angeles via Denver and Salt Lake City, noting travel times, scenery, and stops. He describes Denver’s sights, the Royal Gorge route, climbs into Nevada and California, and arrives in Los Angeles to stay with family. The letter includes a second note from Pomona, California, on fruit industry and climate.
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Treaty Republican
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Peoria
Los—Angeles
Galesburg
Burlington
Lincoln, Neb
Oxford
Chicago
J. T. Fisher
Town Palace
Tabor Grand Opera House
Trinity M
Rio Grande
San Francisco
Salida
Ogden
Utah
Palmer Linke
Salt Lake
Helper
Castle Rock
Winnemucca
Nevada
Reno
Golden Gate
Sacramento
Butave
ward-web-for-Frieco
Mowdey
Bay-St -Oakland
Httle
Palace Hotel
San Jose
San Hora
Porter Bros
New York
Lu. A
Y Os Angels
Laft
L. A
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
C. R. Runnells
Lish Discusses Speakership Position in Pontiac Interview
Representative-elect Lish of Samemlin spoke with the Pontiac News about the speakership contest. He declined to commit, prioritizing constituents and a clean, business-like session, aiming to help the Republican majority build a strong record for the two year general campaign. He denied being swayed by patronage offers from Ed Curtis and Len Small and said he respects Miller and Sherman but would not choose yet.
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Lish
I. M. Lsh
Samemlin
Pontiac
Mr_Lush
Reformatory
Miller
Ed Curtis
Len. Small
Jish
Sherman
Daily News
Old Man with the Fish Promotes Scott’s Emulsion Health
An advertisement features a traveling man with a fish on his back who claims to bring strength and nourishment to consumptives and sickly children. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion of pure cod liver oil as a remedy for various ages and ailments.
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Scott
Scottt & Bowne
Caramists
Pearl Street
New York
Country School Teachers and Their Small Salaries
The article details the multi skill set required of country school teachers including primary to high school duties, fire building, window repairs, housekeeping, discipline, and record keeping. It notes a $30 monthly pay, expenses for board, clothes, and professional needs, and warns wage reductions could lead to teacher monopolies and tax burdens.
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Tawa
Midat
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised for War Wounds
Soldiers from the last war report Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for scratches, bruises, cuts, wounds, burns, scalds, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. Cures or no pay. Only 25 cents at Dr Powell’s City drug.
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Maby
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Furia
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Steuben
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Poland
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China
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Latose
Washurn
R. W. Iliff
New England
New England Watch Co
Malden Lane
N.Y
Spreckles
San
Francisco
Chicghester
In Turrim
Steheatar Chemical Co
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Phila
Vaile
Eal
Wamenas
Hartford Publishing Co
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Conz
Warren 4Th Street
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HOMAS
Aleu
Hanry
W. H. Mee
United States Senate
de Milburn
Jacksonville
Ill
Illoois College
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Florida
Herbert J. Webber
Department
Congress
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
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Iowa
Pomona
Moses
Henry
Alexandria
Minn
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King Steffa Co
Ita
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Southern Pacific
Old Baldy
Illinois
Daily
Middle West
Elks’ Carnival
C. RB
Runnells
Candii I
Gunthers
Mareball
County 4
Scounty
Baltimore
Henry, Illinois
M.L. Coan
Country School
John Hartley
New City
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