Enlistment Drives Amid River Dams and State Moves
War department officials note army enlistments reach about 1000 weekly as the force nears 65000. Women face fines for age questions under a new law, while Governor Tanner travels, Lieut Governor Northcott serves in Michigan, and Senator Walter Warder acts as governor pro tem.
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Tanner
Colorado
Northcott
Michigan
Walter Warder
Caro
Senate
Gev Northcott
Lacon School Tax Rebellion Opens Local Dispute
Lacon school board imposes a tax over two percent on district property sparking taxpayer protests. County Judge Wright rules for taxpayers while Alton road levy defeat is noted. Illinois National Guard plans eight troop regiment. Col commander to recruit locally. Parole law amendments take effect July 1. Modern Woodmen of America policy excludes future conductors from camp benefits. Census projections estimate U S population around 76 to 78 million, with economists giving varied figures.
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School Board of
Lacon
Wright
Alton Road
Wepone
Illinois National Guard
Emander
K. B. Fort
Woodmen of America
New State Boards Created by Late Legislature
July legislation created multiple boards and commissions including the pure food commission and mine inspectors exam board. A five member panel to select Frances Willard statue for National Statuary Hall and an 11 member group for Ohio centennial exposition were formed along with a three member body to study convict labor and a five member reform commission for fishing courts. A state architect and city art commission in Chicago complete the new offices.
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Pure Food Commission
Frances Willard
National Statuary Hall
Washington
Fistlon Couote
Western Normal School
Art Commission
City of
Chicago
Mohammedan reforms praised as moral progress and charity
The article extols Mahomet condemning the harsh excesses of later sects and praising Islam for improving women's rights teaching kindness before husbands and granting legal protections. It credits Muhammad with abstaining from cruelty, supporting orphans, alms giving, and advancing science and arts in early Arab civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahomet
David
Arabia
Bat Tie
Egypt
Cairo
Scott
Saladin
Rishard
Mahomet and the Rise of Islam in Mecca and Medina
A historical survey traces Mahomet’s early life in Mecca, his religious reform, and the founding of Islam. It covers his migration to Medina, the compilation of the Koran, and his transformation from caravan leader to military prophet shaping a vast faith.
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Arabia
Desert
Heaven
Mahomet
Mecca
Hasohem
Meues
Wit
Hasoham
South Arabia
Syris
Cristosian
Temple of
Jerusalem
Daaba
Adam
Paradise
Zemzem
Hagar
Ishmael
Syria
Kadijah
Ayesha
Katijak
Atr
Abraham
Moses
Jesus
Christ
Mount Hara
Kaadijah
Gabriel
Voltaire
Abu Thaleb
Mecos
Medina
Carlyle
Mahomat
Earth
Notable Quote on Death and Deeds Enduring
A reflective line questions what a man leaves behind after death and what deeds survive, contrasting earthly legacy with moral consequence. The phrase envisions an angel asking about good deeds rather than possessions. It frames legacy as actions over assets.
Health tonic claims quick recovery from illness
Advertisement for Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Parifier promoting blood vitality and quick restoration from sickness or accident. Priced 500 and 81 a bottle. available at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H McLean
Powell
Federal Judge Rules Special Assessments Violate 14th Amendment
A Missouri federal judge declares that laws apportioning public improvement costs to abutting property by frontage are unconstitutional under the 14th amendment. The ruling adds to federal limits on municipal taxing and regulatory power, following prior decisions restricting prohibitory license taxes on transient merchants. Judge Phillips of the United States district court in Kansas City issued the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Missouri
Phillips
United States Inronlt Court
Kansas City
Illinois
Indre Phillips
Supreme Court
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Henry, TL
Gresser Brook
Ed Kwardstroot
Realdence
Edwardstroot
J. A. Swemn
Henty, Illinois
Hille & Smith
E. G. Cromwell, M. D
Henry
Conn
DR. R. 8S. Bayne
Greaaee
Nargeon
Henry,ll
J.J. Herry
W. J. Thomas
Offee
Camp House
Ill
Alls
Fred
Potter
Attorney AT Law
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Molor &Son
Edwardstreet
Yolephone
Kinnear
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Frank Baer
Edward&t Spttaire
J. H. Franklin
Law
Lacon, ‘Ell
McMurtrie
W. H. Forrest
ENRY
Busics
LL. Objenso
I. Os
Burr
Sophos
Republican
War Department
Prot Wines
Censue
J& McCoy
Pritchett
The
Coast Survey
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Clao
Laberta Cleave
Ottawa
Hood
Ager’s Sapsaparilta
Gore
J. C. Ayer
Yowell
Maas
Lewis
Binder Cigar
F. P. Lewis
Peoria
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