Local Ads List Grain and Coal Prices and Medical Notices
W. W. Dewey & Co advertise the highest market price for grain and best quality coal. A physician, Dr J A Swhm, is listed with Henry, Ill, office over C Elsie Smith’s grocery and residence on Main street. Dr ER A Hall near Henry offers electrical apparatus for diagnosis and treatment with office in Gresser Building and residence on Richard street. Phones shown for office and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Dewey & CO
Jj A Swhm
Henry, Ill
ER. A. Hall
Henry, Ili
Will
Gresser Building
Richard Street
Local Professionals Listed With Contacts in Henry Ill Region
Directory style notice lists B F Forrest MD Peoria IL with residence and office phones, W J Thomas veterinary surgeon and dentist Trenry IL with residence, F C Willett veterinary graduate Whitefield IL, diseases of domestic animals treated, calls answered day and night, and Fred W Potter attorney at law Henry IL with real estate and insurance focus and probate settlement services.
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W J. Thomas
Trenry, Ill
West Street
F. C Willett
Whitefield
Ill
McKillip Veterinary College of
Chicago
Fred W. Potter
Henry, Ill
Henry E Jacobs
Illinois Republicans Back Cannon For President At Springfield Meeting
The Illinois Republican state central committee endorsed Joseph G Cannon for president praising Roosevelt's policy. The committee set March 26 in Springfield to choose four delegates and four alternates for Chicago 1908, with detailed rules for delegate selection and district conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hopkins
Congressman Reeves
Republican State Central Committee
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Joseph G Cannon
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Illinois
Ilinois
Acetylene Light Promises Cleaner Illumination
The piece compares kerosene and acetylene lighting, arguing acetylene emits sunlight without soot or heat. It cites cost differences and claims acetylene uses far less fuel and produces less pollution, urging readers to contact Acetylene Jones in Chicago for details. It also reports on Illinois drainage surveyors near Bureau facing rising water and damaget claims from farmers as laterals expand.
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Adams St
Chicago
III
Growing Sweet Potatoes as House Plants
The article describes using a bright green sweet potato sprout as a house plant. Plant in a six inch crack with rich sandy soil, keep warm near a window or fire, and divide sprouts as they appear. It highlights growing vines with Nasturtiums for lush foliage and decorative flowers.
Republican State Convention Sets March 26 Date
Springfield hosts the Republican State Convention on March 26 with Joe Cannon endorsed for the presidency. Delegates are chosen by county central committees except Cook County, one delegate per 100 votes for electors in 1904 plus one extra per fraction of 100 votes. Marshall County will be accredited with five delegates and Putnam with two.
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Charles P Hitch
Edgar County
United States
Chicago
Illinois Republican State Central Committee
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Republican County Central Committees
Republican State Central Committee
Joe Cannon
Cook County
Marshall County
Putnam
Illinois carp boom drives state fish commission report
The state fish commission highlights Illinois as a carp powerhouse with vast annual catches and strong markets. It defends carp as food, notes bass and other species benefiting from carp abundance, and urges laws, wardens, and stocking to support sport and commercial fishing across Illinois rivers and lakes.
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Wlinols
Fish Commission
State Fish Commission
Izaak Walton
Illinois
Commission
New York
Notable Profiles and Arts Pieces March Issue
Burton J Hendrick writes on Governor Hughes and a feature on Ellen Terry and Sarah Bernhardt. Ellen Terry’s Memories of Booth and Sarah Bernhardt appear alongside General Pickett’s widow in an intimate piece. Georgine Milmine covers Mrs Eddy, the Mother Church founding and her 70th year. Kennan studies the cost of living as a social problem, with Mary Stewart Cutting’s serial and other fiction.
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M.clare’s
Governor Hughes
Burton J Hendrick
Hendrick
Ellen Terry
Booth
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah
General Pickett
Georgine Milmine
Mrs Eddy
Confession of a Woman's Doctor
A physician recounts treating Miss C for severe menstrual pain over years. After failed prior remedies, a Boston specialist offered little help until Alpen Seal with Black Haw and water was prescribed, yielding relief. The doctor promotes Alpen Seal and advises patients to obtain it or mix the ingredients at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C . Hr
Boston
Robbery at Speet store prompts $50 reward
News notes a theft at AnouT Home in Speet with goods including firearms and jewelry and a $50 bounty for the thief. Other items report boosts to Prince ton fair premiums, robin sighting, Rev Sunday earnings, Pontiac skating ban, and college rule enforcement.
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Speet
Bureau County
Princeton
Delavan
Rev
Muscatine
Galesburg
Bloomington
Pontiac
Cunningham
Hennepin
Kewanee
iDwight
Dwight
Dwight Bank
Averyville
Supreme Court
South of
Swedena
Sharies Wodeson
A W . Park
Viola Enterprise T
Keeping Open House With King’s New Life Pills
The ad promotes King’s New Life Pills to regulate stomach liver and bowels so readers feel good. Available at A J Ironmonger's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Ironmonger
Building Costs Drop Widest Gap in Illinois Projects
State Architect Zimmer man of Springfield notes construction costs fall about 26 percent outside Chicago and select areas over six months. Illinois let three new building contracts saving at least 75 thousand dollars. bid competition was intense for Charleston Normal project with twenty six bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Zimmerman
Springfield
State of Illinois
Normal School
Normal
Charleston
English Brothers
Champaign
Abe
Whitefield Township tax collector announces 1907 books open
George Holler, collector for Whitefield Township, states tax books are open and ready for payment for year 1907. Books must be turned by March 10, 1908. He will receive taxes at Lundy store any day except Sunday and at Yanochowski's store in Henry on Saturdays.
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Henry Township
O.-B. Smith's
Frank
Whitefield
Whitefield Township
Lundy
Yanochowski
Henry
George Holler
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised By Milburn Co
A patient testimonial endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble. Henry of Illinois states relief after using the remedy and urges others with symptoms to try it. Sold by all dealers and Milburn Co New York is the sole U S distributors.
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Dean
Bright
Henry
John Hanley
Doun
J. Niece
Pric
Milburn Co
Buthk
New York
Unita
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Anna Custer Hall
Henry, Ol
First National Bank
Mr Jones
T. L. Jones
Charles Motthr
New City
Mhat
John Hartley, Jr
Ther Camp
Henry, Dr
Cromwell & Coggshall
Physicians and Surgeons
Ofice
Dr Cromwell
Dr Coggshall
B. F. Forrest, MD
Peoria
Dll
N. Madison
Main Street
Jefferson Avenue
R. M. Barnes
J H. Magoon
Barnes
J. Herry’s
Columbia Dye Works
Main St. Peoria, Il
Express
Ders
the Republican
Republican State Convention
Republican State Committee
Cannon
Leland Hotel
Joe
Taft
Stringfield
Cullom
Hopkins
Deneen
Busse
State Committee
Congressional Committee
Republican
Chicago Drainage District
Hves
Bureau
Hickory Ridge
Hennepin Dike
Calumet River
Summit
Calumet
Joliet
Chicago River
Illinois River
Princeton Republican
McClare‘s
J. A. Williams
Henry, III
Marbl
Athlene, Sire
Henry, Il
Henry Central
Tanah Sz
Henry Tim
C. G. Vale
Warren Cowles
Jefferson St
Ami Mao Ram
Comeo CU
J. S. Thomp & Son
Apesnepee
Dertakers
Homer O Swire
West Fa Row
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