Prohibition convention set for Chicago. attendees expected
Prohibition state executive committee votes to call the state convention meeting in Chicago on June 25 and 26 with about 2000 attendees. Separate notes mention cattle milk yields in Wisconsin, Depew's Washington residence costs, Philadelphia's bid for the next Republican convention, and the Mississippi River changing course with brackish water reaching New Orleans.
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Prohibition State Executive Committee
Chicago
American Cattle Club
New York
Wisconsin
United States
Philadelphia
St Louis
Republican Campaign Fund
Mississippi River
St Louls
New Orleans
Red River
January issue showcases color plates in Machireny masterwork
McClure's Magazine announces color printing surpassing prior standards with full page paintings from The Life of the Master by Dr John Wat Fonian Machireny. Chit bettie artworks by C IR Linson include The Annunciation to Mary Nazareth Street Scene Fountain Scene at Nazareth The Way up to Bethlehem The Flight into Egypt The Birthplace of John the Baptist Rachel's Nomb and Jeans Laboring at Home with Sosephr and Mary.
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MccClhure
Provikes
John Wat Fonian Machireny
Chit Bettie
C IR Linson
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Egypt
John the Baptist
Rachel
Sosephr
Mary
Illinois River Water Test Shows Progressive Purification
Dr Burrill of the University of Illinois reports bacteriological studies on the Illinois and Michigan Canal and the Mississippi and Illinois rivers from Chicago to Staouls. Across June to November 88 stations show heavy pollution early, but rapid purification downstream with Ottawa and La Salle dropping from millions to thousands per cubic centimeter and Henry showing reduced contamination before rising again downstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrill
University of Ilinois
Reynolds
Jas
A. Dewey
Ottawa
la Salle
Henry
Canal
Bridgeport
Taois
Mississippii River
Past Present and Future of the Cattle Business
An aging Marshall County farmer recalls sixty years of cattle breeding. He traces breed importations by local families, from Durham cattle via Haws and Roberts to Devon, Hereford, Jersey, and other lines. He recounts early prices, overland drives to Chicago, and the shift from seasonal to year‑round slaughter and stall feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Marshall County
Uncle Sam
Wil
Hans
Magnolia
Livingstone Roberts
Our
Mr Haws
Kentucky
Mr Roberts
Ohio
Wm Haws
Old Kentucky
Haws
Weir
Livingston Toberta
Durham
Roberts
Roberta Township
Mr Croft
Alexander
James Miller
Griffin
Hutchison Croft
England
Record of Cattle Trade and Weighty Steer From Varna Ill
In 1876 Revuben Broaddub of Varna Illinois describes contracts for selling high grade Durham steers. He notes 150 head agreed at six dollars per hundred weight with average weight around 1700 pounds and 182 delivered. He highlights a remarkable three year old steer weighing 2500 pounds after a five mile drive that earned 225 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Holderman
Morris
Grundy County
Durham
Varna
Ill
Senator Mason Denies Quoted Allegations and Philippine Policy Views
A interview quotes Senator Mason denying claims of denouncing the president and threatening resignation. He reaffirms loyalty to the Republican party while outlining his stance on Philippine policy including limited intervention and eventual internal control, stressing responsibilities and gradual transfer of affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Ohilo
Republican Party
Chicago
Republican
Philippines
Billy
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Internal remedies are needed to reach the disease seat. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. Promoted as a regular prescription from a reputable medical group. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Pierce
Golden Medical
Geo. S. Henderson
Denaud, Lee Co
Florida
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Hall
Bpeney & Co
Props
Toledo
John H Reagan Texas survivor of Jefferson Davis cabinet
John H Reagan of Texas stands as the sole survivor among Jefferson Davis era officials. Once postmaster general, Reagan left Sevier County Tennessee at eighteen to settle in Palestine Texas. Now 81, he remains hale with a clear voice and a life built from education, travel, and steady work on the Texas plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Reagan
Texas
Jefferson Davis
Reagan
Sevier
Tennessee
Tennessée
Palestine
Blue Ridge
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Praised for Rheumatism Relief
DB Johnston of Richmond, Trd, has suffered rheumatism since 1862. He says Chamberlain's Pain Balm never found anything that cures like this. One application relieved his swollen, painful foot. For sale by Dr Powell.
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Chamberlain
DB Johnston
Richmond, Trd
Dr Powell
Peoria Daily Briefs Chronicle Narrowed
Fragmentary wiring from a Peoria daily page notes a brief item about travel or schedules between Freon Feerig and St Louis, with unclear details and a single afternoon timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem Cuair
Freon -Feerig
St Louis
Peoria
Four U.S. Soldiers Commutted to Imprisonment in Philippines Case
In Washington on December 18 the president commuted the capital sentences of four soldiers from a local Washington regiment. They were convicted by court martial of criminal assault on native women in the Philippines. Names listed as Scarborough Conine McBennett and Donhoffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Y MG Depew
Washington
Galary
Mr Depew
Philippines
Scarborough
Conine
McBennett
Donhoffer
A Sure Cure for Croup
A description of early croup signs in children and how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy wards off attacks. Claims include widespread use for twenty five years with no failures and that it can prevent or lessen hoarseness and croupy cough. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Dr Powell
The Name Game and a Grain-o Pitch
A collage of quotes contrasts social snubs and personal choice with a plea about keeping names and reputations. An advertisement touts Grain-o as a coffee substitute for children, claiming health benefits and urging purchase in 15¢ and 25¢ sizes.
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B. F. Forrest
Dre. A. Matters
Forrest & Hall
Physicians and Surgeons
J. A. Swemn
Wenry TL
Otte
Ills & Smith's
Num “Bers
E. G. Cromwell
Con
School Street
W. J. Thomas
Dentist Menry, III
Camp Thouse
Fred
Potter
IENRY
Meier & Sons
Edwardstrout
L. R. Kinnear
Law
Notary Public
Muda
Frank Baers
Edward Street
J. H. Franklin
ACON
The
McMurtrie
W. H. Forbes
Ball's Bakery
Joan Hartley
Ian Ikenry
J.J. Herry
Wien
Woney
Illinois
John R. Tanner
W. A. Northcott
H. J. Hamlin
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Richard Yates
Internal Revenue
Walter Reeves
Haney
Carter
J. J. Brown
Vandalia
Bosraths
Segaceres
Coe
Reuben
Read Veters
Marstivit County Farmers
Pane Hele
Eure
Union Stock ‘Yards
Jerseys
Venona Union
Fowler
Bassett
Long Point
Jacob Strawn
Tillhols
Jacksonville
Morgan County
Mr McNott
Mackinaw River
Bloomington
Wold
Jacob Stown
Opcom
Ehoe Awyer
Campyell Shields
Mabin
Ayer
All Druggista
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Osceola, la
Julia Crowby
Nicholas Crosby
Woodbine
Lewis’ Single
F. P. Lewis
Jul
Spokeby
N. Y. World
Willoughby
Smith
Harlem
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