Parcel Post Rates Discussed by Postmaster General Cortelyou
Postmaster General Cortelyou outlines plans and obstacles for a parcels post system. He favors reducing third and fourth class rates to 1 cent per two ounces and proposes limited experimental services, while noting high long distance costs and opposition from village merchants. He contrasts with express companies and discusses weight-based rate proposals and potential congressional action.
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Cortelyou
United States
Congress
Chicago
Erection of a substantial school house at Bureau Junction
The piece recalls the building of a two story brick school house with period appliances. It notes debates over size, praises the structure as a future facing investment, and recounts a concert by J J Doolittle that used the school facility, highlighting community pride in education. It also includes a mock wedding poem and local political notices from a Republican caucus.
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Bureau Junction
Lovejoy
Princeton
Bureau
Henry
Dwight
J J. Doolittle
Scheel Board
Doolittle
S. P
Local notices and obituaries recount deaths and meetings in Putnam area
Leslie Soper returns from visit with brother in Jellet where he has spent time. James Taylor dies at his sister's home in Putnam after a long illness. Funeral held at M E church with Rev McCown officiating. Burial in Putnam cemetery. Alvin Murphy visits friends and meets nurse Misa Booth. A detainer suit John Dauber vs Patrick Barmes ends with verdict for defendant. Several residents visit Princeton, Dixon, and South Dakota. Pain Balm praised for rheumatism relief. Draft paid to Carrie Bentley for life policy. Henry Hennepin and Tonica residents noted. Rev Sunday meetings draw large crowds. various locals attend.
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Leslie Soper
James Taylor
Tha
Putram
Mr. Taylor
M. E
McCown
Heary
O. K
Hoktive
Tad
Putnam
Alvin Murphy
Lishen
Misa Booth
McKinzie Place
Williamsa
Esquire Williams
F. A. Yanochowski
Matthew Schumacher
Potter and Jacobs
Hennepin
George W Greiner
Tonica
Carrie Bentley
Illinois Central Life Association
Ottawa
Wille Bentley
Spring Lake
Greiner
A No. 1
Illinois
Chas, Barmore
Ravenswood
W .H. Hammett
L. E. Skeel
H. M Stouffer
Sadie
Henry White
Mary W Moore
Princeton
Moore
Henry Lane
George W. Greiner
Illinois Central Life Association of
Arbor Day call urges schools to plant trees nationwide
State Superintendent Alfred Baylias urges Illinois districts to improve school grounds by planting trees for Arbor Day. He notes 1 722 public school grounds lack trees and calls on teachers and directors to organize ceremonies, literary programs, and district pride to boost character and beauty.
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Ilinois
Alfred Baylias
Marshall County
Putnam County
Wess
Arbor Day
Vague OCR Brief On a Local Vote and Budget
Fragmentary text reflects a voting decision amid a local budget or appropriation context. Names and concrete details are unclear, but mentions suggest a council or committee action affecting municipal funding and construction or infrastructure.
A Card of Thanks and Primary Election Notes
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends during loss with thanks to Rev. Brother McCown for comfort. The text also reports the first city primary results by ward with vote counts and party designations, noting tally figures and canvassing board announcement.
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Brother McCown
Worsdell
Hazelie Chain
Wim
Merritt
Hirst
F. A. Yanochovwott
O. Ei. Smith
W. W. Deweyrj
Theodore Bickerman
Gud F
Acti
Nik Mitent
Canvansings
Tharaboves Xeault
Ota Sturdayer
Three County Republicans Lead in State Legislative Race
Stark County lists F. J. Liggett Bradford W. W. Wright Jr and R. J. Dickinson Toulon as three Republican candidates. Bureau County follows with J. M. Eames Walnut and C. Pervier Frinceton on the GOP slate. Democratic names Jimena Dabler Princeton and T. J. Dryden West Jersey appear though Dryden has not confirmed. Esker Kewanee is the Republican candidate for state senator with no opposition noted. An unrelated notice reports enforcement actions by state officials against operators of illegal machines, with penalties and fines recorded.
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Stark County
F. J. Liggett
Bradford
W. W. Wright, Jr
R. J. Dickinson
Toulon
Bureau County
J. M. Eames
Walnut
C. Pervier
Frinceton
Jimena Dabler
Princeton
T. J. Dryden
West Jersey
H.W. Esker
Kewansee
Ctate Denator
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New Haven
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American Society Civil Engineers
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