Illinois and Michigan canal eyed as future trade artery
Chicago Record-Herald reports renewed interest in developing the old Illinois and Michigan canal into a low-cost waterway linking Chicago to Ottawa and La Salle. shippers envision a six-foot depth, 60-foot width, and barges with stern wheels. Orton & Co. plans to invest up to 250000 for steel barges pending state support.
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Illinois-Michigan
Fet
Chicago Record-Herald
Ceep
Beeen Lockport
Utica
Lakes
Gulf
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Europe
Leon McDon
Miraro
Orton & l Company
Actie
1 & M Tt
Faliek
O la Salle
Canal of Fials
Ibis
Eni Beauty
Motoroute
Ottawa
la Salle
Joliet
Mar- Mette
Tonti
Peer Ces
Eaeo-And
Soo Mee
Seo
Springfield
Bitenee Copeland
Dayton
Ohio
Ees
Loréh Isboy
Han
Payia
Ansd
Rand
J.segravés
Market Worries Over High Cat Prices In Chicago Market
The text describes volatile cat prices and widespread concern among farmers about changing market conditions. It notes buyers and sellers reacting to fears of inflation, with discussions of cattle, beef, and feeds, plus speculation on future price directions and market constraints.
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Chicago
Buried Old Car Sparks Sarcasm and Muddy Scene
Dubbleigh claims he buried his old car in a freshly plowed field after an off road slide. A passerby asks if there is an accident and Dubbleigh jokes about using a pickax and shovel. The scene includes a cracked remark about school tablets and a comment from The Republican office.
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Fle
Dubbleigh
Harper’s Weekly
Dams Taken Out First Move Against Upper Illinois River
River interests debate removal of Copperas Creek and Henry dams urged by Chicago Sanitary District. Canal commissioners demand cash indemnity to keep a six foot water stage. experts predict river surface would drop about a foot year round. Herald Transcript reports farmers cheer while steamboat men fear losses.
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Copperas Creek
la Satte
Chicago
Ilinois
Sanitary District
Canal Commissioners
Henry
Herald-Transcript
Saved by His Wife Relies on Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs R J Flint of Braintree Vermont credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a dreadful cough after friends feared a short illness. The ad touts a quick cure for coughs and colds and various throat and lung troubles, offering 50 cent and one dollar options guaranteed by T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger.
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R J Flint
Braintree
Dr King
T J. Segraves
A. J
Ady
Illinois mussel beds and river fisheries report
A U S Bureau of Fisheries circular details mussel fisheries in the Illinois River and the Ianaois River, noting scarce upper river mussels due to sandstone beds and drainage contamination. It cites a drop from 2600 to about 400 boats, with new lower-field exploitation and Peoria dip method sustaining activity. prices fell from 18 to 12–13 dollars per ton. It mentions pearls selling up to 750 dollars and various commercial shells and low value lady finger shells.
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US Bureau of Fisheries
Illinois River
Ianois
Peru
Grafton
Peoria
Kampsville
Saves Leg of Boy After Ulcer Treated at Home
A family in Aquone North Carolina reports a 14 year old boy avoided amputation after trying Budklen's Arnica Salve. The letter to D K Howard cites an ugly bruise caused ulcer and remedies and doctors failed before the salve cured the boy.
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D. K. Howard
Aquone
N. C
Budklen
T.ys Segraves
A. J
Ady
Progressive Ticket Urges Citizens to Vote for Reform
The Progressive Party appeals to American citizens to vote this ticket and restore government to the people. It argues for a square deal for all and against corrupt political bosses who favor special interests, urging trust in reform over entrenched power.
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THE
Progressive Party
Progress
Progressive platform urges direct democracy in Illinois
The Progressive party advocates Initiative and Referendum to pass or repeal laws, Recall to dismiss officials, and Direct Primaries plus direct Senate election. It cites 1900 and 1910 Illinois votes and criticizes Taft and Deneen machine influence, urging a vote for reform pledges.
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Illinois
Taft-Deneen
Republican
Taft
Col Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mr Taft
United States
Progressive candidates list for president and Illinois offices
A long list of progressive ticket contenders with Theodore Roosevelt and Iran Johnson for president and vice president. The document names electors and candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general university trustees and congressional and state legislative seats across Illinois and Chicago dates not provided.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Iran
AV. Johnson
Californa
B.d.telford
Salem
Rolleville
Til
BH. T. Watkins
Olney
W. BF. Scott
Harrisburg
N. R
Edwin Winthor
Danville
Ilinois
Ecker Murphysboro
Illnois
Fletcher Dobyns
Chicago
Illinois
University of Illinois
B. F. Harris
Champaign
Margaret Dreia Robins
Fred L. Hatch
Spring Grove
Ill
Congress
B. M. Maxby
Flora
Lawrence P. Boyle
W. E. Cadmus
Gasoline: dangers, uses, and social warnings from a bygone era
An exuberant critique portrays gasoline as a volatile force shaping motion and society. It warns of reckless speed and disorder while noting diverse uses from boats to cars, and hints at broader social anxieties including politics and law enforcement. The piece also references stamps and postal concerns of the era.
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Fitch
Standard Oil Company
Write a Letter Home Then and Now
A reflective piece contrasts longing families with departing travelers and a moving tale from Ladies' Home Journal about a little girl watching a neighbor leave in a car. It highlights the power of letters to comfort relatives left behind and the enduring ache of absence.
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Anon
Ladies’ Home Journal
Violet Rose
Lily Violet Rose
Cough Remedies Promoted for Children in Ad Copy
An old advertisement urges parents to keep Ayer's Cherry Pectoral at home to treat children's coughs. The copy emphasizes readiness for tomorrow’s cough and claims the medicine is especially good for children and soothing cough symptoms.
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Ayer
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