Illinois River Sets Remarkable High Water Record For Year
The Illinois River water level reached 9.9 feet, a low mark in a year noted for unprecedented high water. Historical data show peaks near 20.4 feet in January and zero readings during części of 1867, with recent dam and drainage work affecting gauges and bridge construction progress at Utica and Peoria.
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Marsh Bridge Company
Cullen Bridge Company
McKinley
Utica
Peoria Herald-Transcript
Tramp Survives 27 Mile Swim After Falling From Train
A tramp attempting to ride a Chicago and Alton train fell from the tender into a water tank near St Louis and swam 27 miles to Alton in 30 minutes before being rescued. He claims he traveled by water, not rail, amid a dismissive crew.
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Alton
Chicago & Alton
St. Louis
Chicago
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad and River Pearl Regulation Talk
An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney disease with patient endorsements and pricing. A second piece argues Pearl Industry decline due to indiscriminate harvesting, calling for regulations to protect mussels and ensure restocking to sustain pearl production.
No Friends Like Old Friends Poem Toasts Enduring Bonds
A reflective poem extols the value of long standing friendships. It praises old friends as unique and faithful companions across life’s journeys from youth to old age. The verses affirm comfort found in familiar support when facing sorrows and the ultimate crossing beyond life.
Fix Tax Rate. State Schedules 50 Cents Per $100 Valuation
The state tax commission fixed the rate at 50 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for 1907. With a total equalized assessment of 1,251,974,211, the 42 cents for the state revenue fund yields 4,942,794, and 8 cents for the school fund yields 941,484. The school fund balance is 211,935.87, bringing total school funds to 1,153,419.87 and general assembly appropriations to 1,000,000, leaving a 153,419.87 balance. State treasury cash on July 1, 1909 is estimated at 3,000,000.
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General Assembly
Home Remedy Promises Cure For Rheumatism
An article notes a home made treatment touted in newspapers to cure rheumatism using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with doses after meals. It claims kidney cleansing benefits and rapid relief for bladder troubles.
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Scranton
New York
Rambler Tops State Car Registrations In Illinois And Wisconsin
Publicity figures from Illinois and Wisconsin show the Rambler by Thomas B. Jeffery leading registrations. In Illinois Ramblers number 738 of 9799 cars with Cadillac, Ford close behind. Wisconsin lists 477 Ramblers of 3852 registrations, with Cadillac 454 and Oldsmobile 288. Similar statewide counts would likely place Rambler first nationwide.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Thomas B. Jeffery
Cadillac
Ford
Oldsmobile
Buick
Union
Obligations of an Editor In Local Newspapers
A Peotone Illinois letter argues editors must balance boosting local firms with protecting their own profits. It notes publishable enthusiasm for ventures but cites criticism when coverage is uneven. The writer laments constant pressure to advertise charities and churches for free while avoiding bias accusations.
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Shedl
Peotone
Ill
Coal for sale from Kirkpatrick mine near Henry
George G. Kear announces readiness to furnish coal from the Kirkpatrick mine located four miles and a half southwest of Henry with ample supply available. Benjamin Herrick advertises several fall shoats and a few well bred Poland China stock hogs for sale from Henry in November.
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Kirkpatrick
Henry
George G. Kear
Poland
Benjamin Herrick
For Sale Ada Whitaker Farm North Of Santa Fe Depot
For sale 150 acres located 1.5 miles north of Santa Fe depot Chillicothe Illinois 20 acres meadow 70 acres in crop balance pasture 9 room house good frame barn. Also sale of purebred farm stock including Poland China boars and other lots. Contact Allison Merritt Henry Illinois or Woolner Building Peoria for details.
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Santa Fe
Chillicothe
Ill
Ada F. Whitaker
Allison
S. Merritt
Henry
Son
Woolner
Peoria
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Henry, Illinois
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John Hanley
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