Opinion on newspaper advertising and circulation in Illinois
The piece argues the Home Journal’s large circulation justifies higher ad prices, noting its weekly output of 1,700 papers and broad reach across county households. It contrasts with The Republican, which claims a sworn circulation of 2,050, and asserts advertisers should seek papers with the largest readership for better results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Journal
Henry Republican
Missouri
Lacon Journal
Hacker
Illinois
Republican
Pardon sought for Linn, convicted murderer of Mrs Shafer
The board of pardons weighs a new application to free J W Linn who killed Mrs Joseph Shafer of Lawn Ridge three years ago after an infatuation. Linn, who pleaded guilty in Marshall county circuit court, was sentenced to nineteen years. State Senator Berry backs the plea while State's Attorney Franklin opposes it. the Shafer family and community urge retention in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pardons
J. W. Linn
Joseph Shafer
Lawn Ridge
Joseph Shafter
Peoria
Linn
Berry
Peoria National Bank
Shafer
Creamery to Rise in Chillicothe Near Ferry Landing
The Chillicothe Enquirer reports leasing the old pottery building near the ferry landing to Charles H. Snyder & Co. for a new creamery. The project includes a concrete floor and Pasteurizing equipment. Charles H. Snyder and his father Henry Snyder will run operations, with the elder keeping Henry plant duties and the son building up the Chillicothe site. Milk supply contracts are in place and more farmers will be solicited. The firm plans butter and ice cream production, emphasizes pasteurization, and cites Chillicothe’s shipping advantages. Raw product will be sent to the Henry plant until the Chillicothe facility is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe Enquirer
Ferry Landing
Charles H. Snyder & Co
Charles H. Snyder
Henry Snyder
Snyder
Michigan
Illinois
Edelstein
Spicer
Oak Hill
Colorado
Sanitary Milk Company
Peoria
Henry
Chillicothe
Mr. Snyder
Enquirer
Inventor Downey’s curtain system rolls samples to ceiling
Henry Downey develops a ceiling mounted spring roller device to display lace curtains. A working model in his store spreads all samples at once, then rolls them up dust free with a pull of a cord, improving efficiency, reducing folding time, and boosting sales. Patent granted Oct 7 after May 238 filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Downey
Marshall Downey
Downey
Evans Wilkins & Co
Washington, D. C
Milo and Wheatland Saturday Club social day report
A photo caption lists club members across four rows. Social day was observed at Mrs. Henry Smith's residence on November 18. The Milo and Wheatland Saturday Club began in October 1900 with Ada Brown as president, who now retires and is succeeded by Mrs. Sarah Sutherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shorts
Miss Hawkins
George Draper
Charles Austin
Herbert Goodale
R. Bailey
Dan Smith
Bobeck
Lloyd Hay
Elizabeth Brown
Addie Brokaw
Theodore Clark
Lora Clement
Lillian Olsen
Will Piper
John Farley
Frank Doty
Ezekiel Piper
W. V. Ken
Social club gathering and local notices from Milo and Wheatland
The Saturday Club and The Woman s Saturday club of Milo and Wheatland met at Mrs Henry Smith s home on Nov 18 for their annual social meeting with guests. Ada Brown led the program with music and a talk on Japan by Prof Lloyd Hay. Also includes trespass warnings from various landowners and a Bucklen s Arnica Salve testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo and
Wheatland
Henry Smith
Ada Brown
Electa Chesney
Eva Clement
Lloyd Hay
Eureka College
Japan
Theodore Clark
Brown
Houquet
1st Umbrellas Suitable for Gifts
Umbrellas fine in quality with stylish handles priced at 3.75, down from 5 and 6. Choices include all silk or union taffeta with tape edge for men and women. Ornate yet elegant with slender pearl handles and silver or gold plated mounts in burnt ivory cape horn natural wood or gun metal. A useful gift to reserve for Christmas.
Gabbard’s Kentucky Rep Candidacy Highlighted by Mary A Gabbard
Letter from Mary A Gabbard of Cow Creek Owsley County Kentucky praises Taylor Price Gabbard selected on the Republican ticket in the seventy first district. Details his family lineage Berea college education and various early 1900s jobs culminating in educator roles. Also notes a separate speed war between Santa Fe and Rock Island Railroads for Kansas City to California mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Cow Creek
Owsley County
Taylor Price Gabbard
Clay
Jackson
Owlsley
Ike’ Gabbard
Virginia
Indian Creek
Rice Creek
Ann Downey
Henry, Ill
Edward McKinley
Jonesboro
South County
Ireland
Michael Gabbard
Long Mike
Mike
Short Mike
Big Mike
Perryville
Veteran Reserve Corps
Camp Douglas
Chicago
Mary Ann
Berea College
Gabbard
Board of Examiners
Floyd
Mary A. Gabbard
Santa Fe
United States
Rock Island Road
Kansas City
California
Best Liniment on Earth Sold by City Drug Stores
Henry D. Baldwin Supt City Water Works Shullsburg Wisconsin says Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves rheumatism and pains and is the best liniment on earth. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 at Powell's City Drug Store Henry Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Baldwin
City Water Works
Shullsburg
Wis
Ballard
J. E. & PF. A. Powells City Drug Store
Henry, Ill
Public Sale Notice on Alvin Anderson Farm
The auction lists ten horses and cows with farm tools at the Alvin Anderson farm near Putnam village Illinois with sale Tuesday December 12 1905 at 10 am. Terms include cash for sums under ten dollars and credit up to ten months on larger amounts with interest if not paid on time. Lunch served and auction conduct by Emery Medaris Grubb Case Hill and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Anderson
Putnam Village
Ill
Emery Medaris
W. H. Grubb
L. Case
J. O. Hill
Charles Wood
Fred Clemens
F. H. Jackson
M. L. Norton
Hal Rolley
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the Republican
Downey’s Patent
Ous
Hutchins
Lincoln Co's
the Mile and Wheatland
Harry Blackburn
Richard Tremain
James S. Burt
Thomas Landers
Henry Merdian
Jansen & Janssen
Henry, IL
Daniel Ketchum
Thos
W. Bobby
James McAleer
Elmer Morberry
Amer Smith
A. Deitrich
Albert Benedict
Taylor Smith
Frank Weigand
J. A. Williams
H. E. Whitman
Hannah Plant
Little Rock
Ark
Buck- Jen
Powells City Drug Store
Henry Fl
Thacker & Son
Opera House
Rept Theater
Shuery
Chichester
Returm
Il Druggists
Madison Square
Hila
Magnolia
Varna
McCse
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