Funeral of a Mason Brother Draws Masons from Peoria to Chillicothe
A large Masonic funeral in Chillicothe honors Mr G. O Friedrich. About 200 Masons from Peoria Line lodges and local groups attend, with Eastern Star members, in cold windy weather. Ex Grand Master Hitchcock and Grand Secretary Dil sit on the rostrum as T. Van Antwerp leads ceremonies. the sermon praises the deceased’s civic and Masonic service. The service features notable solos by Miss Hunter and the choir, with floral tributes and a brief grave rite under heavy winter conditions.
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Chillicothe
Brethren of the
Masonnic Order
Eastern Star
G. OQ. Friedrich
Peoria
Tiskilwa Lodge
Magnolia
Henry
Putnam
Lacon and
Sparland
O. E
Grand Lodge
Dean Friends
Thea
M. E
C. F. Hitchcock
Dil
Rey Evans
T. van Antwerp
Friedrick
Field
Elmer Hoter
Mias Hunter
Golden Gate
Hunter
Masonic Lodge
Chillieathe
Todges
Pension Bill Aims Broad Boost for War Vets
Representative Cyrus A. Sulloway introduces a service and age pension bill granting 28 a month at 66, 10 a month at 66, and 12 a month at 70 to veterans with 90 days service who are 62 or older. Two years of service adds 2 a month. widows married before 1870 get 12 a month. Ninety day veterans receive a minimum 8 and an extra age pension. long service men receive 2 more per month.
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Cyrus A. Sulloway
New York
Committee On
House
Army
United States
Sulloway
Illinois Railroads Prosperous State Of 1903 Reports
The Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission notes 18 611 miles of lines in operation up 496 miles since 1902. Total railway income reached $182 812 634 up $10 642 040 with $31 498 984 from passengers and mails and the rest from freight. Accidents include 31 passenger deaths and 807 injuries, while 282 railroad workers were killed and 2687 injured.
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Illnois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Mnes
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup praised for cough relief
Mrs B W Evans from Clearwater Kansas reports her husband’s three month lung illness improved after using Ballard’s Horehound Syrup. She says it cures quickly and remains essential in their home. Available in 25c 60c and 1. ārst at Dr Powell’s City.
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B. W
Evans
Clearwater
Kan
Ballard
Dr Powell
Postal De partment extends time for private cards
The legal officer rules that private cards bearing on the address side United States of America spellings are unlawful and nonmailable. An order allows owners to dispose of such cards, extending acceptance by postmasters until July 1, 1904. After that date private cards must be mailed at nonmailable rates or be refused.
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Postal Department
Science based feeding for children and livestock profits
The article argues proper feed boosts profits for farmers and asks if children should be fed by science too. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a mixed food with cod liver oil to build flesh blood and muscle and to strengthen bones and brain.
Farming as a Way of Life and Modern Land Stewardship
John Davidson of La rilrie township delivers a talk at the Marshall County Farmers Institute in Jory on December 1. He extols farming as the world’s feed provider and urges up to date scientific methods, note the value of cattle sheep hogs and poultry, rural life benefits, and the need for educated farmers amid rising farm product values and labor challenges.
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Pnber
Marshall County Farmer’s Institute
Jory
Tll
John Davidson
la Rilrie
Ife
Mab
Margaret Fuller
Bank of the Rock
Abe
Grant
James Wilson
Department
Chicago
Farmers in Congress and the call for better land care
A speaker extols farmers as the backbone of the nation arguing land worth $100 an acre requires better cultivation. He criticizes overrun farms and cockle bars, urges rules against weeds, praises corn as king, and favors farmer driven institutes over lawyers in Congress.
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Toki
aJong
Lam
Isa
Congress
Reminiscence on Mildred Downey Crown of Glory Letter
A 1904 reminiscence from Santa Anna Texas recalls Mildred Downey a child in Putnam M E Sunday School who asked about crowns. The writer shares her wish for a crown and notes the child now has the crown of glory. Deep sympathy is offered to Mr and Mrs Downey.
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Santa Anna, Ust
Mildred Downey
M. E
Putnam
Mildred
Mr Downey
Crow Meadow
Millie
Phus
Recompense and the Hope of Meeting Again in Heaven
A reflective poem expresses belief in restitution and reunion after death. It contemplates keeping attachments between the living and the departed, God’s mercy, and the promise of joyful gathering beyond sorrow. The speaker envisions a heavenly pathway, glorified faces, and a sweet surprise from Heaven for the weary.
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Heaver
Henry Republican Public Sale Notice Clipped
Public sale details are incomplete with fragments referencing Henry Republican as the medium. Readable portions suggest ads urging local attendees to be advised of the sale.
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Henry Republican
Bayonet Debate Persists In Modern Warfare
Col. C J Mayne, a longtime infantry weapons expert, argues that the bayonet remains valuable even in modern tech eras. He notes British bayonets helped deter Boer close quarters while long range fighting is less decisive. short range bayonet assaults shape outcomes. He warns that with 800 yard “short range” limits and ample ammo, bayonets risk bloodshed, retaining the blade mainly for morale and light charges.
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C J Mayne
South Africa
Herbine Sold At City Drug Store Promises Relief
A correspondent extols Herbine as a remarkably effective remedy for indigestion loss of appetite sour taste palpitation headache and low spirits. He claims a few doses cured his complaint and questions why others suffer or waste money on others. The note notes 60c a bottle at Dr Powell's City drug store.
Stockholders Meeting for Bonds by Rock Island Railway
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company calls a Davenport Iowa stockholders meeting for March 21 1904 at 10 AM to consider a bonded indebtedness up to 163 million dollars bearing interest not over 4 percent and secured by mortgage or deed of trust for refinancing and expansion. Also to approve acquisition of railways and properties from listed sister companies by purchase lease or other means.
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Chicago
Ill
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Davenport
Scott
Iowa
United States of America
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Minneapolis and St. Paul Terminal Railway Company
Kansas City Rock Island Railway Company
St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado Railroad Company
St Louis
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