Rock Island railroad upgrades across Illinois reach two thirds of Chicago to Davenport
Long article details extensive double tracking from Peru to Ottawa and beyond as the Rock Island line expands between Chicago and Davenport. It notes new bridges over Vermillion river and Des Plaines river, a future granite arch at Nigger Creek, and coal chutes to improve engine logistics at Joliet and Ottawa. Also mentions other rail consolidations, local notices, and general regional economic optimism.
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Great Rock Island
Peru
De'Pue
Here
Ottawa
la Salle
Chicago
Davenport
Round House
Great Rock Island Road
Nigger Creek
Utica Cement Company
Utica
Colona
Rock Island
Rock River
Joliet
Des Plaines River
Des Plaines Street
Limate pAnona
la Salle Preas
Peoria mayor election looming as city readies
The article outlines Peoria's upcoming mayoral contest and praises Mayor Warner for four years of service across street paving workhouse fire departments and city improvements. It notes the work house holds five men and three women and mentions a 10 year old girl facing social danger while recounting local crime and health concerns plus depot construction and a highway robbery case.
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Peoria
Ayor Warner
Warner
Henke
Ile
Il-rapute
Henry G. Mohindra
Gasconado County
Missouri
Pekin House
HicHanp
Quick and Sure Ginger Tonic Claims Health Cure
An advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a cure for chronic weakness and low spirits, promising vitality and cheerfulness from the first dose. It notes July See-advertising column and cites Griscom completing a 45 day fast, then dining publicly at the Olympic theater, suggesting endurance of prolonged fasting by faith and water.
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Griscom
Olympic Theater
É Y Parker
Panxer
Hiscox & Co
N.Y
Hop Bitters Deemed Universal Cure by Eminent Board
A board of eminent physicians and chemists announced a discovery that Hop Bitters produces a medicine curing a wide range of diseases. Despite initial skepticism, trials demonstrated its merit, and the discoverers are honored as benefactors.
A Fool Once More
A Detroit man recounts using Hop Bitters after years of bedridden illness. He claims two bottles cured his wife and himself at a cost of two dollars, praising the product as wise folly that paid off.
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U.S
H. W
Detroit
Doyle Bail Granted In Counterfeiting Case
Judge Drummond granted a stay of proceedings in the Doyle counterfeiting case, ordering a temporary halt and setting bail at $20,000. A key criminal figure with ample funds could escape longer trouble with skilled counsel. The Ecumenical Methodist conference will meet in London on September 7 with 400 delegates, about equal European and American attendance, aiming toward organic union of diverse Methodist bodies.
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Doyle
Drummond
Oyla
London
England
America
Re Uiniste Organic Union
Electric Bitters Offered as Cure for Many Ailments
Advocates claim Electric Bitters cure stomach, liver, kidney, and urinary disorders. They praise relief from constipation headaches and bilious attacks. Sold by J W Niece at 50 cents a bottle, with Chicago lab described as a major enterprise supplying urgent demand.
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J. W. Niece
Chicago
J W Niece
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