Congress Allocates 50000 For Dredging Above Copperas Creek
The Republican notes Congress appropriated 50000 for dredging above Copperas Creek dam on the Illinois River, marking government recognition of river control. The river, deeper and steadier than the Mississippi for navigation, had suffered bars and silt buildup that hindered steamers all summer. Government dredges will work with less red tape, promising improved navigation and future funding.
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Congress
Copperas Creek
Illinois
Ilinois
Tilinois
Mississippi
Ohio
Farm Creek
Henry
Mississippi River
Supreme Court of Illinois
Advertising and W Post Urge Newspaper Reach
Springfield Advertising Men's club hears tips for maximizing business growth through newspaper advertising. The talk emphasizes credibility of ads, the value of a skilled salesman, and the potential to reach large audiences via daily and weekly papers and magazines.
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Pealesman
Local Notice Fragment Highlights Names and Place
Fragmentary OCR mentions individuals and a location with unreadable context. It lists names such as Mary Haines and Alice, plus a possible place or institution reference. The incomplete text suggests a personal or public notice, not a full event.
Miss Leva Graff to study in Zurich Switzerland
Miss Leva B Graff daughter of Representative Graff will study in Zurich Switzerland. She will be accompanied by the American consul Dr Liberneck and his family who are stationed there and will return to their post in a few days. Miss Burt a college classmate of Miss Graff will meet her in Zurich. Representative Graff is aboard the Panama en route to the Isthmus and will reach Colon Tuesday. return plans include New Orleans and Peoria, with arrival expected early April.
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Graff
Switzerland
Leva B. Graff
Get
Zurich
Dr Liberneck
Iraf
Miss Burt
Burt
Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Graff
von «I'S College
Baltimore
Las
Bishun Burt
Europe
Miss Hope
Washington
New York
Heiple
Iir
Panama
Colon
United States
New Orleans
Pravaby
Ptoca
Herald- Transssipt
Abolishing Passes Prompts Rail Reform Debate
The legislature considers bills to end railroad passes and set lower fares. Lawmakers, new and old, seek records while a 2 cent fare bill and pass abolition loom. Analysts note funds from passes may shift to cover travel costs and push for overall rate reductions.
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House
Illinois
Pension Bill Passed for Veterans With Age Based Payouts
A letter from Congressman J W Graff reports the president signed the service pension bill. It grants $12 monthly at age 62, $15 at 70, and $20 at 75 or older. Beneficiaries with prior age proofs need only refile a formal pension application.
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J. W. Graff
Congress
Tower
Bradford party in land trip wreck in Oklahoma
Bro Blaisdell of Bradford led a Bradfordite train to southern Texas. The party and editor in the palace car escaped unharmed when the train wreck occurred in Oklahoma. Charles S Crary of Hoopeston was elected president of the National Canned Goods association. Mr and Mrs Gregory and daughter Ethel stayed at Gibson last week and will move from Gibson to Vincennes Indiana. A Bartonville asylum visit prompts a proposed increase in legislative appropriation to 700000 with 1934 patients at the facility. WFE Paden Princeton furniture store burned March 2 causing 3500 in losses.
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Bro Blaisdell
Bradford
Texas
Oklahoma
Charles S Crary
Hoopeston
National Canned Goods Association
Gregory
Ethel
Gibson
Vincennes
Ind
Bartonville Asylum
WFE Paden
Princeton
Lacon Journal Reports Local Birthday Dinner and Baseball News
Mr and Mrs E Frank Perry and children traveled to La Rose for a birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs John E Tiff honoring Mrs Aliee Witt. Lacon base ball teens organized for the season report strong material and a $10 gift from Emma Thompson funds new uniforms. County Superintendent Perry visited Washburn Henry and Sparland schools amid rural school travel.
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E Frank Perry
la Rose
John E. Tiff
Aliee Witt
Maestone
Hfe
Alice Iliff
W CG
Dorsey
Mudiavia
Lacon
Emima Thompson
Masters
Thompson
Nine
Miss Thompson
Perry
Washburn
Henry
Sparland
Harris moves into Rita Morris home. notes on neighbors
Local notices describe Mr Harris moving into Rita Morris’s house this week and AS daughter visiting the Johnson home on Wednesday. The piece also mentions Mrs Winkler and May returning from Burlington, church events for Easter observances, and a benefit at the Congregational church featuring Meresa Thompson from Peoria. A probate filing outlines the will of the late Fillmore Calder of La Prairie township with Rosetta Calder designated for life in the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 21, La Prairie, and various bequests to Calder family members. Frank D Calder named executor. will dated February 18, 1907.
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Lawn Ridge
Harris
Rita Morris
I lJohnson
Winkler
May
Burlington
Wilmot
Peoria
Meresa Thompson
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Fillmore H Calder
la Prairie Township
Rosetta Calder
la Prairie
Edwin L. Calder
Frank A. Calder
Nettie Powell
Addie Kirk Angy Cora King
Topbs
Frank D Calder
Bulletin
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in Three Bays Claim
Lebanon Indiana resident Martin L Hill reports his wife suffered from inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was bedridden after six weeks with eight doctors. He credits the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism with immediate relief and walking within three days, claiming it saved her life. Sold by J E and FA Powell.
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Toluca
Martun L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
J.E & FA Powell
Putnam Notes Local Visits Elections and Improvements
John Carlson of Putnam entertains a Princeton guest while Mrs Kate Chandler of Seaton visits relatives. Seneca Hunter born March 7 to Elmer Downey. Nelson caucus selects W M Drake, Wm L Kelso, J C Bacon, J A Sparling, J M Williams, C Christenson for local posts. Cheese factory resumes after December shutdown. John Galvin and A S Dawson install piano and windows. Roy Park plans summer stay. I C Gok to paint and paper. School entertainment draws crowds. coal rights canvass by W A Hopkins. Grippe widespread. locals mud bound.
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John Carlson
Putnam
Princeton
Kate Chandler
Seaton
Thomas Soper
Elmer Downey
Seneca Hunter
Nelson
New
W. M. Drake
Wm. L. Kelso
J. C. Bacon
J A Sparling
Park Io
W. A. Hopkins
Granville
Mrs Charles D Marshall Guest of Margaret Bracken
Mrs Charles D Marshall visits Margaret Bracken as a guest. Edith Reid plans a weeks visit in Toulon with her sister. Henry Fulks returns to Idaho after spending winter elsewhere. Harry Finley spends Sunday at George Freeze's. Frank and another guest visit. W A Bracken travels from Chicago for a brief home visit. Downey arrives Wednesday evening. Elizabeth Downey noted for a speaking engagement in mild terms.
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Charles D. Marshall
Margaret Bracken
Edith Reid
Toulon
Henry Fulks
Tdaho
eHarry Finley
George Freeze
W. A. Bracken
Chicago
Aiti
Moe Esibe Ittinga
Prige
Elzabeth
Downey
Aueprthedis
Dan Valle
Margaret
Goken-Hurd
Mise- Marshall
Seerg Sisitorg
Albert Stickel
Neighbors and Guests Gather for Bentley Farewell in Milo
Brian Swarthout from Princeton visits farm interests. numerous locals and visitors attend a farewell gathering for Festus and family, 75 guests bring baskets of food, host gives silver tea set as a mement. The Bentley family plans move to Bradford North Peoria Street for a quieter life.
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South Milo
Brian Swarthout
Princeton
Robert Mills
Lydia -Humkins
Barker
Wood
Gilson
William Hufnagel
Laura
Ollie Barker
James Caldwellesco
Milo
Boyd’s Grove
Epworth League
Edna Smith
William Hardy
Indiana
Mary Stoner
Dakota
Roy
Missouri
Festus Bentley
Tana
Wee
Peoria Street
Bradford
Do Not Crowd the Season
Warm days invite outdoor activity and shed winter clothing but a cold wave raises flu risk. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saying it cures colds without leading to pneumonia and is safe for children. Sold by J. E. & F. A. Powells City Drug Store in Henry,Tl.
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J. E
F. A. Powells City Drug Store
Henry
Town Auditors Meet to Audit Claims in Henry Illinois
The Board of Auditors for the Town of Henry Marshall County Illinois will convene at the Town Clerk’s office on Tuesday March 27 1907 at 10 o'clock in the morning to audit all claims against the town. William Siewers Town Clerk confirms the session.
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Board of Auditors
Henry
Marshall
Illinois
William Siewers
Have Only Insane Asylums
An editorial in the Chicago Chron cites a surge of insanity pleas by defendants including Thaw and others. It argues society may need nationwide insanities certificates to bar use of insanity as a defense for crime.
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Chicago Chronele
Thaw
Virginia
McDonald
Baldwin
Lyon & Healy Piano Offer Promises Low Chicago Prices
A Chicago firm touts Lyon and Healy as the best source for piano bargains with over 1,000 instruments on display under one roof. Pianos are sold at fixed low prices to all, with nationwide shipment and expert selection for distant buyers.
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Chicago
Lyon & Healy
Ee Healy
Lyon
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On& Healy
Probate Court adjusts estates and real estate transfers
Probate actions include Henry Alten and Michael Hajineee estates with noted claim adjustments and final settlement proofs. Real estate transfers record Ellen Blair to Rose Hexter and many lot sales in Spa land and Lacon, detailing parcels and grantees through multiple blocks and townships.
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Hubert Adams
Adams
H. Tealeaty
Robert McKee
W. G Cort
Terui
Henry H. Alten
Sea of
S. Bocock
Phenik Piaahing Co
George F. Bough
George Burt & Son
Samuel Horner
Edward"ney
J. W. Niece
Gus S. Sterrett
H. R. Bulleyment
Alexander Lit
Fred Dawson
We. Rowe
Wm. A
Michael Hajineee
Green Hamilton
G. G.mcadam
Irma B Wright
Edward _Burrougha
Ellen C. Blair
Rose Hexter
Lacon
Patrick O’beirne
Mary Be O'Beirne
Luea
O. M. McLaughlin
Spa
William H. McKee
Thomas Longman
Lacabeth Osburn
Marlon
John Cerva
Myron
Sparland
Root
Aldo
Steuben
Maud W. Root
Herman
Ine Webber
Mae Ey
Victor Adams
John R. Belay
Yas
Richt Sand
Chancery Gay
Tee Nington
Micheel P
Ryan
Martha Ryan
la Prairie
Peter Zimmerman
Wiliam Miller
Roc Evans
Jean Samuel Pairan
Liable
Aia Hofer
Hofer
Pau Hitefield
William R. Brokaw
O Charie
Herman Hofér
Sea Bee
Whitefield
Thomas A. ‘Runnells
Obama
Herman Hofer
Ashley Judd
Theodore
S. Ramsey
Leyz
Mis Martin
Fredy
Heltensze
Bloeke
Aretoz Cather
Swai Tee
Josep
Wegorns Jo
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G-W. Keller
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Town Auditors’ Meeting
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