Post Office ruling on newspaper renewals cited
The Republicem announces the Post Office Department January revision requiring renewed subscriptions within specified periods to remain in the legitimate mailing list for second class postage. It lists time frames for Dailies Tri-Weeklies Weeklies Monthlies Bi-Monthlies and Quarterlies. Arrears subscribers are urged to remit or pay at the Office so publishers may comply with the ruling.
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Post Office Department
Republican
Railroads, corsets, and Standard Oil profits loom in era debates
The column surveys near ties in Mississippi elections, announces railroads funding newspaper timetables, and notes Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Cleveland influencing fashion trends. It discusses Illinois primary implications for a U S senator, then shifts to praise for President's restraint on enforcement, and concludes with Commissioner Smith's critique of Standard Oil, citing profits of up to 790 million dollars from 1882 to 1906 and claims of forced consumer burdens.
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Mississippi
Illinois
United States
Roosevelt
The
Land
Cleveland
White House
Streator Free Press
Smith
Deep Waterway Meeting in Chicago Boosts Gulf Link
A January Chicago luncheon with St. Louis and Chicago business leaders backed a deep waterway to the gulf. David R. Francis and William Lorimer led talks urging federal aid and state plans, noting Canada’s growing transport edge and outlining Illinois efforts including a $20,000,000 bond plan to connect Chicago with the Illinois River head of navigation at Utica.
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St. Louis
Chicago United
Chicago Association of Commerce
David R. Francis
William Lorimer
Chicago
Francis
Missouri
Cleveland
Congress
Canada
United States
Rines
Mississippi
Gulf
Montreal
New York
W. F. Saunders
Deep Waterway Association of
Howard Devoy
Washington
National Capital
Bond debate over Economy Light power plan spurs committee
A congressman argued that Illinois could bypass the Des Plaines plan and still gain a deep waterway or power revenue, claiming $20,000,000 in bonds could yield $3,000,000 annually. He cited potential state income and engineers deeming the project feasible. A committee was formed to pursue the matter with the Association of Commerce. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised by a local carpenter for treating severe cuts and burns.
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Gressman
Economy Light and Power Company
Joliet
Dresden Heights
Lockport
Utica
Desplaines
Economy Company
State of Illinois
Chicago
Illinois
E. S. Conway
David R. Forgan
A. C. Bartlett
Association of Commerce
B. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Ironmonger
Postoffice Courtesy And Etiquette Rules For Efficient Service
Public guidance urges pre payment for stamps to save time for patrons and clerks. Box holders should include box numbers in addresses, especially for younger family members and women. Do not smoke at windows, or smoke away from others if needed. Avoid writing or wrapping at windows when a desk is available. For stretched low shoes, insert velvet to reduce slipping and stocking wear.
Say Married Women Are Faded Flowers
A medical discussion questions the idea that married women lose their charm after marriage. Doctors cite childlessness as a factor and endorse Aspen Seal with Fluid Extract Black Haw and water as a remedy. A British physician lauds it as a tonic for the female tract and mood, noting a patient’s quick restoration.
Salmon Cannery Life at Bellingham and Puget Sound
The article details Bellingham and Blain canneries Pacific American Fisheries and Bellingham Cannery Co. as world leaders, employing about 1,500 workers to process roughly 3,000,000 salmon into 25,000,000 pound cans valued at $7.5 million. It describes harvesting by traps, gil nets, and pursers, the rapid cannery workflow, and the emphasis on cleanliness, speed, and quality, noting the global market and the health of the saltwater run in Puget Sound.
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Bellingham
Puget Sound
Northwest
Whatcomb County
Blain
Pacific American Fisheries
Bellingham Cannery Company
Chas. B
Bellingham Canneries Ship Product Worldwide
Cans labeled and boxed ready for the consumer. the product of the Bellingham canneries is shipped to all parts of the world.
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Bellingham Canneries
Public Sale Notice of Adams Ham Farm Assets in McColl Area
A detailed public auction will be held at J. S. Townsend place near Henry and Whitefield Corners on Monday February 17 1908. Fifty plus head of livestock dairy cattle hogs and horses — plus farm machinery hay and storage items — are offered with cash or credit terms and a 5 percent cash discount for sums over ten dollars. Lunch by Henkins. Auctioneers McColl & Smith Elmer Quinn Clerk.
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J. S. Townsend Place
Henry
Whitefield Corners
Poland
China
Avery
Acme
Oliver
McCormick
Deere
Hayes
Adam Ham
McColl & Smith
Elmer Quinn
Henkins
For Sale Six Room Cottage on School Street
For sale a six room cottage on School street. Inquire at Meier Bros for particulars. Also offered and listed are three pure bred Aberdeen Angus bull calves from Frank N. Glover of Magnolia Illinois. Phone 29. Dated January 1961.
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School Street
Meier Bros
Frank N. Glover
Magnolia, Ill
Furs Wanted at Peterman Bros Fair Store
Advertises highest cash price for furs of all kinds with headquarters at Peterman Bros Fair Store Adam Peterman Henry Ul 1-23-2m.
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Peterman Bros
Adam Peterman
Henry
Glasses fitted to face with 16 years of craft
Advertises expert optical fitting claiming 14 000 pairs fitted in 16 years with no agents. Describes individualized lens grinding for each eye and children as a specialty, guaranteeing all work.
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Henry
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