Letter From R E Grego to the Melicks in 1907
Private letter from R E Grego in Los Angeles dated February 28 1907 to Jacob and Mrs Melick describes disappointment over the Melicks health and updates on travels weather and mountain trip on Mt Low including snow hazards and a long view. It also mentions a death in Maroa and a funeral with local attendees and honors. The letter closes with an advertisement for a Chicago specialist Dr D O Fruth visiting Henry for medical consultations.
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J. A. Melick
Los Angeles
Cal
Jacob
Mt Low
Wering
Wen
Traca
Valle
Seeneaty Buat
Pete
Rena
Down Hill
Ife
Iva
Hansen
Ellen Ifor
Fey
Chicago
D O Fruth
Camp House
Henry
Fruth
Congress Debates Mississippi River Deepening and Canal Plan
In the House discussion on the Mississippi river project, Rep Rodenberg urged raising the appropriation from 350000 to 1000000 arguing current funds are inadequate. Rep Rains criticized rail regulation and warned of steel trust influence, asserting river and harbor improvements should lower freights and reduce tolls. Other speakers included Craipacker Madden Graff Shackel Sippi Mahon and Garrett.
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Mississipi
Rodenberg
Illinois
Clark
Rainey
Rainer
Mississippi
Chicago
St Louis
Steel Trust
Lake Erie
Omo River
Cleveland
Lakes
Pittsburg
Raines
Iron Masters
Mississippi Valley
Hennepin Canal
Pf Air
Craipacker
Indiana
Madden
Graff
Shackelsippi
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Garrett
Tennessee
Old Soldiers Tribute At Billy Sunday Talk In Kankakee
Billy Sunday addressed veterans from G R and W R C in Kankakee. He praised old soldiers, described changes since the Civil War, and recalled pension needs and family ties amid wartime memories and nostalgia.
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Billy
Kankakee
W R C
New Discovery Saved Boy's Life in Ava Missouri
A Ava Missouri mother credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her son from a severe lung trouble. The family followed a pharmacist’s advice and used the remedy, reporting full recovery after several weeks and him returning to carpentry work. The testimonial emphasizes the medicine as a dependable cough and cold cure, priced at one dollar.
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Ava
Ruppee
King
Sléadil
Deg's
Ay Powells
Cliy Drogeir
Ul. Bog
Rock Island Loses Mail Contract After Bitter Fight
Rock Island concedes the fast mail contract to Burlington after a lengthy rivalry with the Illinois line. Postmaster General Cortelyou announced Burlington wins for the Chicago to Union Pacific Transfer route despite Rock Island claiming faster service and potential savings of 260000 over four years. Burlington officials hinted they cannot afford to lose the mail, while Rock Island President Winchell vowed to abide by the decision.
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Rock Island
Burlington
Chicago
Union Pacific Transfer
Iowa
Cortelyou
Lake Shore Road
Union Pacific
Englewood
Rock Islands
Winchell
Missorvri
Mrs Philip Denman Rites Held For Milo Native
Word reached William Clark tinner of the death of his wife Margaret Denman formerly of Milo Bureau county She was born October 21 1825 in Roselle New Jersey and died March 3 at age 81 She married Philip Denman January 14 1850 Later moving from Milo to Clifton Kam Home until her death and left two sons Winfield Denman and George Tarr Burvi mourn the loss
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Philip Denman
William Clark
Ntre
Margaret Denman
Milo
Bureau County
Roselle
N. J
Clifton, Kam
Winfield den
Man
Par
Castor Brand Ad Reappears in Local Postings
A fragmented notice notes Bonner returning after absence of several months to Henry for the present. The text suggests prior calls and mentions a Christin church event, with unclear details but indicates local church activity and relief or welcome.
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Bonner
Henry
Senator Lish Bilt Demurrage Measure Aims to Boost Freight Car Supply
A state senate bill by Senator Tra Lish would require railroads to furnish freight cars on written shipper requests, with penalties for delays and a 48 hour unloading limit. The measure, modeled after practices in other states, targets coal and other shipments and imposes daily fines for late delivery and unloading overruns.
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Senate
Linols
Tra Lish
Npoat
Sun Ldays
Lewal Halidays
Red Beets as Cure for Lockjaw Claim
A letter recounts a physician father curing lockjaw with raw red beet poultices. The writer cites old French advice and asserts beet juice prevents spread and relieves symptoms after injuries, sharing anecdotes of hospital outrage at deaths from lockjaw.
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Ricketts
Reorganization of Militia Favors State Army Plan
Representative Kerrick proposes a bill to reorganize Illinois militia into a division system modeled on the U S Army placing a major general in command. The plan creates infantry battalions a cavalry regiment artillery and engineer and medical units with orders from the War Department. A companion appropriation bill asks for 199 762 to fund uniforms and equipment.
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Kerrick
Legisature
United States Army
Keyrick
Military Board
Edward Young
Chicago
Signal Corps
Noti Consae Dr Reeder Now On Sale
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Noti Consae and Dr Reeder items are listed as on sale at 314 SeFive St Peoria Illinois with unclear dates and references to estate matters and possible late fees due to external codes. The readable text mentions North Dakota location and a train payment period, suggesting disputed notices or notices of sale or debt.
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Reeder
J. Wai
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R. E. Grego
Sareh Waikoff
Geong Vail
Grerttude Hage
Marea
Mir Vals
Sarah Werhoff
Decatur Herald
Menvion
Sarah Wikoff
Maroa
Astor
Prihe
Methodist Church
Maron
Jesus
Ladies Aid Society
Decatur Springfield
Peoria Elmwood
Kivoli
Cas Purefood
Dr. Price
the Republican
OUR River Improvement
Springfield
Caesar
Sons of the
Men In
Giory
Hetsan
Chamberlains
W 8S Pelham
Kirksville
Powells Cit
O. G. Vale, Agenti
Ett
Lish
Bilt
J E & F A Powells
City Drug Store
Jone Pa Barrehild
L Lostan
Lostant
Peolla
Benty Schnebly
Bank Clark
Henderson
Peoria
Henry County
Frank G Welton
John Hartley
Centuré Park
Charles-Betis
First National Bank
Saratoga
Sarestoga
Dike Bros
Inz
Charles Salisbury
Henry Township
C. E Smith
Frank
Dennis
Galkal Mill
McNabb
Orin Chance
M. E. Ford
McNabb, Ill
Steimle
First Street
N. D. Walker
Spicy Journal
the Enterprise
Lo Va
M Ray Tom
Len
E. & F. A. Powells City
Ali ‘Henry
Board of Auditores Cautes
Maistat
Gian Maa
William Stewers
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