Local and State Items From a Rural Paper
The issue surveys Peoria political notes, local business openings, and oddities from nearby towns. It mentions a Democratic convention in Peoria on August 2, license actions in Bradford, hospital and asylum moves, property losses from a Grand Ridge fire, fish and wildlife notes in Yorkville and Montgomery, plus various anecdotes and humorous quips from small newspapers.
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Alexander Lumber Co
Granville
Alexander Company
Savanna
Fourth Street
Hunter
Savanna Journal
A. Bower
Dwight
Henry
Stephenson
Ogle
Wee Counties
Watertown
Cook County
Elgin Asylum
Cook
Countier
Grand Ridge
Atlas Grain Company
Fox River
Yorkville
Jack Galmon
Mre C. Fay
Fay
Toluva
Ullage
Peoria
Lacon
Small-town Sheriff Warns Strawberries Harm Minds
Sheriff Smith of Adams County warns that May and June see more admissions to asylums than the rest of the year. He cautions that strawberries are unsafe for anyone with even slight mental weakness and says physicians back this advice. He cites physical reactions and links to existing mental strain, noting several cases triggered by berry consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
J. B. Albert
Florid
Chicago
John P. Code
Bradford
James H. Hall
Code & Hallcock
Tihtois State Medical Association
Bloomington
Tf Ann
Lacon Journal
St Louis Exposition
DeWitt C. Britt
Britt
C. B. Britt
Lacon
Henry
Chillicothe
Ohio
Kerrif Smith
East
Philadelphia
Olbera
Rock Island
Oklahoma
Indiana Territory
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Springfield
Greene County
Uotance
Henry J. Cummings
Costa
Frank Bowden
Kaul
John Szuiklis
Bseatonville
Marquette
Finoly
Szuiklis
Princeton Tribune
Tax on Babies Cream Vermifuge Advertisement
Extreme heat strains infant digestion and White's Cream Vermifuge offers a remedy. The tonic claims to boost appetite and digestion, helping babies become strong and active. 25¢ at Dr. Powell's Drug Store.
Cedar lands opened for homesteads at Devil's Lake
President proclaims opening of about 6100 acres on the Devil's Lake Indian reservation to North Dakota. Registration at Devil's Lake and Grand Forks from Aug 8 to Aug 30, drawing Aug 24, entries to begin Sept 6 for sixty days. Unentered land possible at $4.60 per acre. Only qualified homesteaders may enter drawing. The Republican office offers envelopes in various sizes and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil’s Lake Indian Reservation
North Dakota
Rosebud Reservation
South Dakota
Devil’s Lake
Grand Forks
N.D
Devil's Lake
Republican
June Handkerchief Sale Tops the Week
A June sale advertises discounted handkerchiefs for men women and children with hundreds of dozens available at low prices. Items include all linen cambric and embroidered handkerchiefs with discounts from 5c to 50c per dozen and bundles priced to move during graduation season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Hosiery and undergarments from mills and imports
Direct from mills and foreign suppliers we offer better value on hosiery and underwear. Prices range from 5 to 160 with guarantees of the best value. New stock includes 50 dozen Amsterdam Silk Gloves at 5.00 and heavy quality at 7.5. Also shipments of R. and G. Pandora corsets with 20 dozen summer corsets at 25c and 50 dozen batiste corsets at 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
New York
Pandora
Batiste
Our Lace Sale Continues at Bargain Prices
Our Lace Sale continues with all silk black Chantilly lace up to 1 per yard. Choice cluny torchen English vals and insertions at low prices. Newly arrived novelties in ladies collars and bands for warm weather. Silks at 69c, fancy dress goods at 12c, Fruit of Loom and Londsdale muslin 80. Heavy L. L. shooting 5a. Apron ginghams and prints 5c. Save money on every dollar spent for dry goods.
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Keck
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Tampico
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Dick Heller
John Scott
Eller
Avith Bis
Aod
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Kewanee
Scott
Scott & Bowne
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Mambrino Chlof
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My Lace
Ohis
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Teacms
Payallup
Pangold
Din el Zugul
Reven Plaumes
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Witte Line
Black Prior
Juarius
Jerry
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Fred Wier
Henry Shields
Oxbow
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Magnolia
McCoy’s
Varna
Grover Martin’s
Hopewell
Keun McNeal
Moses
Michael Murray
Chas. Fogle
the Kilverary
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Henry, Ill
Indian Territory
Comanche County
Minevale
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Powers Land
Joan Co
Lawton
Okla
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Paria
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