Womanhood taught by pain to cure with Favorite Prescription
An advertisement asserts that the first lesson of womanhood is pain from headaches to backaches. It claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription prevents or cures these symptoms, regulates menstruation, and strengthens health. It offers free medical advice from Buffalo and a $500 guarantee for cures of leucorrhea, weakness, and related conditions, citing a testimonial from Mrs. Minta Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
United States
Dispensary Medical Association
Proprietors
Minta Wright
Edwards, Ind
Ilinois
Electric line to connect Chicago and St Louis progress in Illinois
The Illinois electric road boom advances with sections completed and travel ongoing. Lines already connect Aurora to Chicago boasting world class speeds and hourly service. Illinois Valley Traction pushes toward Ottawa and La Salle with plans to reach La Salle to Ladd and then Princeton, securing right of way for extensions westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Aurora
Chicago
Illinois Valley Traction Company
Ottawa
la Salle
Ladd
Princeton
Split Rock and Rock Island Bridge Above Valley View
A descriptive note on Split Rock near Illinois with Rock Island railroad and Illinois and Michigan canal beneath. Mentions future electric line overhead, the rock’s prominence, and a scenic comparison to Starved Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Tunnel and bridge planned on Rock Island line near La Salle
Readable description recalls the Rock Island tunnel near La Salle. Plans call for an electric line bridge from the bluff to the rock top to pass over the scenic spot. Grading for abutments is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chicago
la Salle
Delays in construction and Panama recognition debate
Negotiations to secure right of way stall electric line work as landholders and company officials clash. The piece argues the U S recognition of Panama's de facto government was correct in principle and timely, urging recognition at once to maintain isthmian order under the 1846 treaty and ensure transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Republic of Panama
Columbia
United States
Bogota
Colon
Inter Ocean
Colombia
Co Jon
Thanksgiving Day Rates on Peoria Chicago Line
Tickets go on sale November 25 and 26 with final return limit November 27. Direct line Peoria to Chicago inclusive within 100 miles uses Rock Island System open rate one and one third fare. Beyond 100 miles open rate is one fare for round trip. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Chicago
Rock Island
Gelling Station
Fine Cars Used and New Trolley Fleet Planned
The trolley line uses cars weighing 80 tons driven by four 60 horsepower motors. Four new cars modeled on Burling ton coaches will arrive with smoking and toilet rooms and electric heating. The road bed rails and bridges are modern and well built. A subsequent strike may reach Peoria and connect with the Peoria and Pekinine directing toward Bloomington and Decatur and linking to St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Henry
Peoria
Pekinine
Bloomington
Decatur
St. Louis
Judg
Clearing Timber From The Right Of Way Complimentary
Hon E A Snively of the Illinois Board of Pardons writes to The Republican at Springfield on November 18 1803 praising the paper and its illustrated water works article. He notes the quality of the issue and thanks the paper for the enterprise and expense. The note ends with a mention of photograph envelopes for mailing purposes at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Snively
Board of Pardons
Springfield
Republican
Illinois
Electric Line Progress Near La Salle Ottawa Route
Construction along the Illinois Valley Traction line from La Salle eastward shows a large workforce. The La Salle to Ottawa and Marseilles segment is expected to open to travel by year’s start. The route from La Salle past Split Rock to Ottawa is touted as picturesque with rock-cut roadbed and a shelf along the edge. The Marseilles Utica segment was completed last week linking these towns to Ottawa via the new interurban system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Salle
Illinois ValLey Traction Company
Ottawa
Marseilles
Split Rock
Starved Rock
Illinois
Utica
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy For Bad Cold
For a bad cold you need a reliable medicine like Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen and relieve it and to allay irritation and inflammation of the throat and lungs. For sale by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Powell
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Montgomery Ward
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Spring Creek
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Rockingham
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