Filling the Sack and Healing Digestion With Dr Pierce
The article argues that without stopping the stomach leak nourishment is wasted. It cites a patient from Nantucket who after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery gained weight and improved digestion. Additional remarks note Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Warren E. Parker
Orange Street
Nantucket
Mass
Kong
Dr. Pi
Dr. Pierce
Hartley Promotes Minnesota Lands For Sale
John Hartley advertises Southern and Central Minnesota lands for sale at low prices. He schedules excursions on the first and third Tuesday of each month from Henry. The listings emphasize bargain rates and accessible acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watercott's
Camp Grove
John Hartley
Minnesota
John Hartley Henry
Republican caucuses urged to name delegates for convention
The Republican editors note subscription rates and announce that townships should hold caucuses to name delegates to the convention on Saturday July with the usual meeting costs. The notice lists officials B. Om as chairman and James Dillon as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anac Cints
B. Omas
Churmin
James Dillon
Dams Not Cause of Illinois River Overflow, Local Opinion
Longtime river residents argue that floods exceed those before dams and that drainage systems accelerate runoff. They note 1844 and 1849 water marks were higher than recent years and say navigation improved after dam construction. The piece questions claims that removing dams would alter navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois River
Ilinois River
Copperas Creek
Henry
Peoria Sited as Hub for Illinois River Survey Bossed by Government Engineers
Congressman Graff favors locating the survey headquarters in Peoria for the Illinois river investigations. Col Taylor visited Chicago related to the effort, with funds already appropriated to cover the stretch from Lockport to the river mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graff
Illinois River
Peoria
Col
Taylor
Chicago
Lockport
Illinois River Dams and Navigation Debate
Samuel Parker of Chicago argues against removing Illinois river dams amid floods and delays in delivering full legal flow from the drainage channel. He contends dams protect navigation and farming, warns removal would lower water depth from six to three feet, and criticizes drainage trustees and Chicago-end priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Bridge Peora
Chicago
Washington
Calumet
Fulton County
Lockport
Tion
Illinois River
Bluff
Ordnary
Samuel Parker
Illinois River Dams Prompt Congressional Inquiry
The Schuyler County board urged removal of federal river dams due to alleged land inundation. Congressman Mickey forwarded the resolution to government engineers, who cited Major Marshall reports and noted no proven overflow damage. Officials pledged to refer the matter to the survey board for study and possible adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Mickey
Board of Supervisors
Schuyler County
Illinois River
Lewis
J. Ross Mickey
E. Burton
U. S. House of Representatives
W. L. Marshall
Corps of Engineers
Illinois
Marshall
Chief of Engineers
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Henry
Copperas Creek
Board of Engineers
Des Plaines
Gillespie
Army
John M. Wilson
U. S. Army
Washington, D. C
War Department
Removal of costly works for navigation
W L Marshall Major Corps of Engineers states removal of certain works is unnecessary now since they aid navigation and show no damage. If future need arises, dams can be removed in hours as they are shells filled with loose rubble easily dredged after blasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Marshall
Corps of Engineers
Iceman and Flat Dweller Clash Over Ice And Decor
A comic exchange shows an iceman delivering ice to a crowded flat. The flat dweller rebukes him for dripping on the rug while joking about decorating the ice and paying bills. The dialogue reveals social satire of urban life and flirtation with the ice man.
Illinois Ranks Second in 1901 Coal Output Across State
Census figures show Illinois as the second leading coal producer in bituminous and the nation’s second in both lignite groups, with total 1901 production of 27,295,881 short tons worth 28,859,295. Sangamon leads output at 3,383,469 tons valued 3,174,244, employing 4,228. St Clair and Vermilion follow. County outputs exceed one million bushels in several districts including Macoupin Madison Williamson Bureau Grundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Sangamon County
St Clare County
Vermillion County
Macoupin
Madison
Williamson
Bureau
Grundy
Peoria
Tazewell Coun
Stark
Knox
Woodford
la Salle
Fourth of July vandalism sparks insurer suit in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana windows were broken by firecrackers on the citys anniversary. Insurance companies paid the damage bills and now sue the municipality for reimbursement. The case may settle a major public policy question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Repulsive Features Indicate Liver Disorder Says Herbine Remedy
An 19th century advert claims repulsive facial features show liver imbalance. It suggests Herbine cleanses bowels and regulates the liver to restore a clear complexion. Sold for 50 cents at Dr Powell's City drug store.
The Universal Habit and a Maiden at the Back
A narrator recalls a woman walking in stylish attire and feeling the belt at her back. The scene shifts to church where she frets over fastenings during prayer. A boy named Jack confesses love, but she masks her unease, wondering if the belt harmed her modesty or if the episode was minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Rumors on boatmen plans if dams removed on Illinois river
The Peoria Daily Journal reports rumors that lower Illinois boat owners may sue the state to recover tolls paid for locks at Copperas Creek if dams are removed. Similar talks say U S government might build new locks, while upper river boatmen worry about Henry dam. The source notes no formal action yet and ties the talk to ice company storage owners along the Illinois River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Copperas Creek
Peoria Daily Journal
Illinois
United States
Henry 15
Muckerman
Illinois River
St Louis
Local remedies and stock news mix in a chaotic notice
J A Kelly of Henderson NC reminisces about a successful use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a dysentery attack. Chicago Rock Island & Pacific stock jumps to 200 a share with Moore Bros profits of 20 million. An anti diuretic claim promises instant relief for enuresis. Peoria Woman's Relief Corps reports a river excursion netting 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kelly
United States
Kelly
Henderson, N.C
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
Moore Bros
J. EB
F. A. Powell
Woman's Relief Corps of
Peoria
Henry
City of
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