Ottawa Races Promise Finest Meeting Yet
The Ottawa Driving Park Association announces a four day summer meet from July 22 to 25 with free entry for ladies and children on opening day. The program includes 2.80 and 2.10 pacing, 2.24 trotting, 2.19 trot, and a match race between Ione and Ranid, plus races featuring Jone and Personette and strong turnout from Illinois.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Driving Park Association
Ione
Pe —Ranid
Jone
Personette
West
Palmer
Seu
Mance
Eople
Illinois
Chicago
T. B. Farrell
Building Boom in Indian Territory and Oklahoma
The new west sees explosive growth with lumber dealers prospering in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Dawes commission town site appraisals and railroad construction drive demand, while stable titles and influx of settlers fuel new towns and railroads.
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New West
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Indian ‘Territory
Dawes Commission
Miles addresses 4th of July crowd in Philadelphia
Gen. Miles occupies the keynote at Philadelphia celebrations and discusses the Philippine question. He calls for a single solution that preserves republican ideals, grants full and impartial justice to 10 million Filipinos, and relies on a strong, virtuous nation.
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Miles
Philadelphia
Dams in Illinois River Face Controversy
The Ottawa Sun argues against removing the Illinois River dams, claiming they were built to aid navigation and that removal would harm lands already compensated. It notes flood damages in 1892 exceeded those of the current year and cites improved navigation and river health since dam construction.
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Illloois River
Illinois
Ottawa Sun
Red Cross Ball Bite and kee hem
Note fragment mentions a ball for Red Cross with emphasis on protecting clothes. other readable text is garbled advertising style. No clear date or location available.
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Red Cross
Peoria Welcomes General Wheat On Return to Home Turf
Thousands of Peorians greet Major General Lloyd Wheat as his train arrives at Rock Island station. A thirteen-gun salute, parade through the business district, and speeches at the courthouse mark the welcome. General Wheaton remarks on U S influence if needed by citizens. He is later banqueted by local clubs before further appearances in Henry and Creve Coeur.
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Peoria
Sayor Bryan
Grail
John Dalley
J. R. Conway
General Wheaton
United States
Mme Vive Promotes Natural Beauty Tips in Chicago Record Herald
Do You Know Mme Vive offers a national reputation as a friend to every woman with beauty woes. Her Woman Beautiful column in the Chicago Record-Herald guides on complexion, breathing, diet, and bathing for healthy living, with cheery epigrams and avoidance of artificial methods. Mrs Austin’s Quick Lunch Tapioca sells as a quick dessert ready in a minute.
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Mme
Chicago Record
Filipinos to Govern Philippines With American Guidance
The article argues governing the Philippines will be harder than defeating insurgents. It urges patience and native participation, with Taft’s policy placing natives in civil and police roles, ensuring no American greed, and avoiding carpetbagger intrusion while shaping a religion and law system to fit local customs.
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Philippines
Taft
Wood
America
The Man Ahead in Town
A satirical piece commends the unseen driver of commerce the “fellow who is even a little way ahead.” It argues merchants and the commercial class rely on this honest man who keeps towns in business and prompts progress for others ahead of him.
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Times
Edlord
Existance
Need More Help From Dr ing’s New Life Pills
An old time remedy advertisement touts Dr ing’s New Life Pills as a cure for dyspepsia nausea dizziness headaches and bowel complaints. The copy claims prompt relief with a 25 cent price at Povwell’s City drug store.
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Dring
Ney Bregantle
Povwell
City Drug Store
Canal plan to reopen Illinois waterway for steel traffic
American Steel of St Louis seeks use of the Illinois River La Salle canal to move ore from Chicago to St Louis and beyond. Officials discuss enlarging locks to pass multiple barges and installing an electric towing device to cut costs and boost canal commerce.
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Tinels and Michigaut
Great
St.Louis Company
Canal
Illinois River
Henry
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
American Steel Company i
Granite City
St Louis
Missouri
Orleans
Spall
Simular
Goltra
The
Steel Company
Congress
Lockport
Mississippi
Bis
la Salle
Joliet
Wallace Transportation Company
W Wallace
Transportation Company
Valley
Gulf States
Lake Michigan
Bridgeport
American Steel Company
Lasalle
Thompson
Bein the
Erle
Mr Thompson
James Barron
Texas
Elijah
Dowlé
Dowle
England
Dowie
Tle
Lake
Zion
Insan
Hlinois and
Richigar
Democrats Nominate County Officials at Marshall County Convention
The Marshall County Democratic convention in this city nominated Homer Barney, Henry Jacobs, Daniel Gregg, and William Forrest for county judge on ballots while Ed Quinn, John Howard, and A Barr received nominations for clerk treasurer and sheriff respectively. Frank Perry was named county superintendent. The gathering endorsed a platform attacking Republican misdeeds and adjourned after roll call for a new county central committee.
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Cmmot Aes
Lucon
R. M. Barnes
Barnes
R. K.—Bart
Committee On Credentials
Committee On
Homer Barney
Tacon
Henry E Jacobs
la Prairie
Daniel H Gregg
Evane
William H Forrest
Henry
Gregg
Jacobs
Barney
Forrest
Forreat
Ed Quinn
John Howard
Coum Easurer
Howard
A. Barr
Steuben
J. A. Bircham
Bennington
Barr
Burcham
Muarahall County
J. Frank Perry
Belle Plath
J O Hil
Whitefield
New Country Central Committee
H. Edminster
Saratoga
James Campion
J. St. Bouton
Wah
M. J. Monahan
Boss Worm Medicine Claims From Leighton Druggist
A Leighton Idaho doctor writes about White's Cream Vermifuge used to treat a sick child. He alleges the remedy expelled 119 worms and calls it the boss worm medicine in the world. The product is also touted as a children's tonic improving digestion and nervous strength. Available at Dr Powell's City drug store for 25 cents.
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H.P. Kumpe
Leighton
Wla
White
Dr Powell
City
Advice to Live Stock Shippers on Reducing Losses
State Humane Officer Blehon G. Wadsworth warns shippers to cool stock before loading and avoid overloading or dirty, poorly bedded cars. He notes high livestock losses from heat and careless handling, citing spring figures and urging careful preparation to prevent dead and crippled animals. The notice promotes Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Blehon G. Wadsworth
State Humane Officer
Chicago
Ill
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Franklin Myles
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Potter
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REAL
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Ts Ss Court
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Phebes
VA. Edward's Vall
Eugene B Watt
Catherine Runnells
Charles D. Vail
Richard R. Vail
Peter
Ahl
Chase
Sime
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Bureau
Peter Larson
Academy of Northwestern University
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D.D
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Broadmoor
R. R
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