Congress Debates Mississippi River Improvement Funding
In a House discussion on the Mississippi Valley appropriation Rep Rodenberg of Illinois urged raising the 350000 grant to 1000000 for river deepening and canal plans. Rep Rainey charged railroad regulation fails and touted river and harbor improvements to lower freights, naming opposition from iron interests in Pittsburg and a broad cast of colleagues from Indiana Illinois Missouri Mississippi Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
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House
Mississippi Valley
Rodenberg
Illinois
Clark
Rainey
Rainer
Mississippi
Chicago
St. Louis
Ohio River
Cleveland
Lakes
Pittsburg
Hennepin Canal
Crumpacker
Indiana
Madden
Graff
Shackelford
Missouri
Chandler
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Garrett
Tennessee
Saved Her Son's Life In Ava Missouri
Mrs 8 Ruppee of Ava Missouri credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her sons life after a severe lung illness. A physician could not help until the druggist advised this remedy. The boy recovered after a few weeks and has worked steadily as a carpenter since. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed cough and cold cure available at Powells City Drug Store Henry Jill H0c and 1.00 dollars.
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Ava
Ruppee
Dr. King
Old Soldiers Honored by Billy Sunday at Kankakee Meeting
Billy Sunday addressed G A R and W R C members in Kankakee praising old soldiers for their sacrifices and recalling Civil War scenes. He contrasted past travel and warfare with modern advances and warned about death while praising unity of veterans across generations. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy endorsement follows, with local drugstore listings.
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Billy Sunday
Kankakee
W. R.C
Billy
Rock Island Loses Fast Mail Bid to Burlington
After a lengthy and costly contest between the Rock Island and Burlington lines for the Chicago to Union Pacific Transfer mail route, Postmaster General Cortelyou awarded the contract to the Burlington. Rock Island claimed a decisive 50 minute lead on Dec. 16 but accepted the ruling. President Winchell said the fast train cost about 25000 dollars and demonstrated superior timing to the Missouri river.
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Rock Island
Burlington
Chicago
Union Pacific Transfer
Iowa
Cortelyou
Lake Shore Road
Union Pacific
Englewood
Winchell
Missouri River
Death of Mrs. Margaret Denman Former Milo resident
Mrs. Margaret Denman of Clifton Kansas died March 3 at her son Winfield Denman’s home. Born October 21, 1825 in Roselie New Jersey, she was married to Philip Denman January 14, 1850. She leaves five married sons.
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William Clark
Margaret Denman
Milo
Bureau County
Roselie
N. J
Philip Denman
Clifton
Kan
Winfield Denman
Private Letter From Gregory to Melicks in 1907
Ransom and Ellen Gregory write to Jacob and Mrs. Melick in Los Angeles expressing disappointment over the Melicks illness. They recount travels, celebrations like a Mt Low hike for their 40th anniversary, encounters with friends, and plans to visit Ira and Lucy Calef. They wish a speedy recovery and ask to hear from them.
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J. A. Melick
Los Angeles
Cal
Jacob
Mrs. Melick
Henry
Jake
Mt. Low
Ellen
Pacific Ocean
North Dakota
Fred Townsend
Simeon Runnells
Fannie
Laura
Mrs. G
Ira
Lucy Calef
Ransom
Funeral Draws Large Crowd for Mrs Wikoff in Maroa
George Vail and Gertrude Higgs attended the funeral of Mrs Sarah Wikoff in Maroa. More than two thousand mourners filled the First Methodist Church, with a long procession and widespread ceremony led by Rev. Enos and Rev. Drake.
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George Vail
Gertrude Higgs
Maroa
Enos
Drake
Methodist Church
Jesus
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Decatur
Springfield
Peoria
Elmwood
Trivoli
Wikoff
Richard B
James H
William A
Charles W
Fred O. Wikoff
Charles
Earl Lyman
William Fouch
Maror Cemetery
Specialist from Chicago to visit Henry March 13
Sufferers of incurable diseases urged to visit Dr. D O Fruth at Camp House Henry on Wednesday March 13 for a thorough examination. Nervous diseases rheumatism and catarrh claimed to be cured and Dr Fruth noted as skilled and well known in major cities. Consultation free and private. go early for an interview.
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Chicago
D. O Fruth
Camp House
Henry
Fruth
Dr A B Connor returns to Henry after illness
Dr. A. B. Connor, who has been absent for several months, has returned and will remain for the present. He has been ailing for some time but is able to be out. W. H. Storm will preach in the Christian church next Sunday morning and evening.
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A. B. Connor
Henry
W. H. Storm
Christian Church
Senator Lish's Bill Cuts Train Delays With Penalties
Illinois Senate considers a demurrage measure by State Senator Ira Lish to supply freight cars for coal and other shipments. Railroads would deliver within seven days after written request. delays incur $1 per car per 24 hours. Unloading must occur within 48 hours or extra charges apply. The notice also mandates cars on specified future dates with seven days' advance request.
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Senate
Illinois
Ira Lish
Obituary and civic notes from Lostant and Peoria
Joseph Fairchild aged 83, longtime Lostant resident and trusted heel keeper, died last week. In Peoria a $1,200 fund drive seeks to pay off a mortgage on Erwin Schnebly’s home after he exposed thefts from city school funds. Henderson county shifts to township form, now with eleven townships from fifteen precincts. City expenses for Peoria run about $820,000 this year. An inheritance claim shows Henry county owes $6,718.92 from the late Frank G. Welton estate, long county clerk. Shortage attributed to laxity, not crime. Unpaid fees totaling $24,667.83 remain by administrators and others.
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Joseph Fairchild
Lostant
Peoria
Erwin Schnebly
N. C. Dougherty
Henderson County
Henry County
Frank G. Welton
Red Beets as Cure for Lockjaw, A Father’s Remedy
The writer recalls his father, a long practicing physician, who claimed red beet pulp applied to wounds and palms could draw out poison and prevent lockjaw from spreading. He relates using this method after accidental cuts with rusty iron, noting successful outcomes and attributing the knowledge to an old French physician.
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Ricketts
Castori and the Rough Beara Signature Event
A fragmentary item mentions Castori with rough bearing and a signature motif, suggesting an event or signature moment tied to a person or group named Castori and a rough beara.
For Sale Notices including House Lots and Heaters
Classified want ads list sale items: an eight‑room house with two lots near Central Park, with barn. a coal heater with coal and pipes. a modern eight‑room dwelling two blocks from Central Park with bargain terms. first‑hand sewing machines repaired and guaranteed for a year by Charles Bell near the First National Bank.
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John Hartley
Central Park
C. N. English
Charles Bell
First National Bank
Saratoga Township Tax Collection Notice
The collector for Saratoga township will be at Duke Bros. implement store in Henry every Wednesday until March 10, 1907 to collect taxes. Pay up promptly. Charles Salisbury.
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Saratoga
Saratoga Township
Duke Bros
Henry
Charles Salisbury
Tax collection deadline in Henry township set for March 10
Frank Dennis, the township collector, announces tax books and receipts are ready while urging prompt payments. The deadline is March 10 and collections must be rapid, with office at C. EB. Smith's grocery store. Choppers wanted near McNabb with good wages. Steimle property on First street offered for sale including a ten room house, barn, saloon building, and feed yard. Ed Merdian, February 21 notice.
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Henry Township
C. EB. Smith's Grocery Store
Frank Dennis
Steimle
First Street
Ed Merdian
Kerrick Proposes Militia Reorganization and Uniform Funds
Representative Kerrick introduces a bill to reorganize the state militia on a U S army basis. It creates a division structure with a major general from senior ranks and specifies units including infantry battalions artillery cavalry engineers signal corps and medical units. An accompanying appropriation bill seeks 199 765 for overcoats and uniforms.
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Kerrick
Legisature
United States Army
Military Board
Edward Young
Chicago
Signal Corps
War Department
Town Auditors Meeting Notice in Henry Illinois
The Board of Auditors for Henry Town Marshall County Illinois will meet at the Town Clerk's office on Tuesday March 27 1907 at 10 o clock a.m. to audit all claims against the town. William Sievers Town Clerk.
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Board of Auditors
Henry
Marshall
State of
Illinois
William Sievers
Reeder Medicines Featured at J W Niece Drug Store
Dr Reeder's Herbal Medicines are shown on sale at J W Niece's Drug Store. The Reeder medicines are always safe pure and reliable from Reed er Medicine Co Peoria Illinois.
North Dakota train and mail disruption over snow
A letter from North Dakota reports no train passes or mail for three weeks due to a snow embargo. The note contrasts northern hardship with a milder local winter.
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North Dakota
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Dr. Price
Pullman Palace
Caesar
Men In
Chamberlain
W. S. Pelham
Kirksville
J. Be, & F. A. Powells City Drug Store
Henry, Ill
Sia
R. E. Gregory
Suresh Wikoff
Ian Ts
O. G. Vale
Lish
Biln
J .B
F. A. Powells City
Ill
McNabb
Orin Chance
M. E. Ford
N. D. Walker
the Enterprise
Louisa
J, BE
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