Peoria Journal Clash Over Dam Removal and River Navigation
A heated exchange cites Peoria Journal and Peoria Herald Transcripts debating removal of the dams on the Illinois River. Proponents argue navigation and canal links depend on dams, while opponents warn of flooding, bottomland loss, and rail interests.
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Chicago
Peoria Journal
Illinois River
Chicago Drainage Board
Journal
Peoria
Bhela
Henri
Henry
Thia
Mr Journal
Dama
Michigan Canal
Peoria Herald-Transcript
Do Valley People Want It From Morris
A Morris Illinois Valley column critiques Chicago Sanitary District influence on state canal and drainage politics. It warns of bills to extend district powers including taxing outside counties and deep waterway aims, urging readers to resist perceived open sewer goals and seek state control to protect local interests.
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Morris
Daily Herald
Valley District
Kpnow
Dispatch
Springfield
Chicago
Kleeman
Canal Commissioners
Weil
Grundy County
la Salle
Bureau County
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Johnstown
Illinois Valley Ship Canal
Illinois
Cure for rheumatism through Chamberlain's Pain Balm
A testimonial from R Wheeler of North Swood New York claims relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm during the winter of 1808. He says the first application eased his stiffness and he was cured, enabling steady work all year, and notes availability through Dr Powell.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
York
E. 0. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Tor-sale
Good roads push dominates Forty third Illinois assembly
Springfield Feb 24 Good roads legislation gains momentum in the Forty third Illinois general assembly with Gov Yates backing a state convention to promote highway construction. Convict labor, road material, and county mileage data are featured in measures advancing through committees as Darrow adapts to party lines.
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Springfield
Forty-third General Assembly
Ilinois
Clarence
Darrow
Winots
Yates
Alfred Bayliss
Department of Agriculture
Washington
National Department
R. W. Richardson
Dodge
W.L. Brownlow
Brownlow
Holmes
Chiperfield
Committee On Penal and Reformatory Institutions
New York
Juan Drew
Committee On Labor and Industrial Affairs
Eeler
House
Ilinois Federation of Labor
Miners’ Organization
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Sherman
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Tenry
Satarshall County
Marshall
Illinois
Henry E. Jacobs
B. W. Wright
Ely Cream Balm Promoted For Nasal Catarrh Relief
Advertisements tout Atomizera use with Ely Cream Balm claiming best results for nasal catarrh. Notes price and sellers in New York and New Orleans. includes endorsements from Wm Lamberton and Geo W McDuff. Separate cynic remark questions Judge Curran’s land dealings and possible payoff.
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Ruggista
Mar Y Warren
N.Y
Bros
Orleans
Ely Bros
Tomer
Wm .Lamberton
Delachaise Bt
New Orleans
Geo. W. McDuff
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John Tarter
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Whitefield Township
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