River transport shows cheaper freight than rail in carnival movement
An article notes the flood of new English terms from wars and coronations and argues river transportation offers cheaper freight rates than railways. It recounts a Beardstown to Henry carnival journey on the JuNNoIs river where rail cost A $900 vs river cost $400, urging a shift to river transport for bulk goods.
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Tima
milMonatre
Commonwealth
Beardstown
Henry
Junnois
Marshall County Republicans Nominate Ticket for Sept Primary
The Republican ticket for Marshall County Illinois includes Judge B W Wright for county judge and Albert Esterdahl for clerk plus Charles Scoon for treasurer and Worth Dixon for sheriff. Nominees boast experience, farming and professional credentials as primary election set for September 15 with multiple precincts listed and ballot color assignments.
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Marshall Countlay
B. W. Wright
Albert Esterdahl
Varna
Charles R. Scoon
la Prairie
Board of Review
Marshall County
Worth Dixon
Saratoga
Home Journal
Lacon
Frank B. Russell
Steuben
William T. Bellows
George Wightman
Charles
Joy Riding and Illinois Auto Theft Law Cited
A historical note outlines Illinois state law on using a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. It prohibits driving a car without permission and forbids chauffeurs from accepting bonuses for parts or labor. Violators face misdemeanor penalties up to 200 dollars or six months in jail or both.
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State of
Illinois
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Graniteville Vermont woman Mary Cras proclaims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health during the change of life. The advertisement touts three decades of cures for female ailments including irregularities, fibroid tumors, backache, and nervous prostration, urging readers to try it and share the word.
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Graniteville
Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
Mary Cras
Bandlay
R.F.D
Lydia
E. Finkham
Rural carriers to execute pension vouchers on request
Postmaster directs rural free delivery carriers to process pension vouchers for pensioners on their routes under the 1910 act. Vouchers require pensioner presence and oath, with delivery to the pension agent via post office after stamping and sealing. Local carriers McAleer and Beil will carry out duties for riders on their routes who meet them.
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Congress
Messrs
McAleer
Beil
Grant as a Sledge-Hammer Strategist in McClure's Note
Goldwin Smith quotes a reminiscence on General Grant portraying him as a blunt war hammer more than a tactician. He praised Grant’s iron resolve in battles like Fort Donelson and Appomattox while noting his restraint with Lee and courtesy after surrender. A drug ad for Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets follows.
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Goldwin Smith
McClure
Grant
U S. G
U S.A
Cold Harbour
Wilderness
Lee
Sheridan
Fort Donelson
New York Sun
Sherman
Pittsburg
Appomattox
Richmond
Withdrawal date set for county ticket candidates
Sept 3 marks the official withdrawal deadline for candidates seeking county nomination. If a candidate withdraws by then, they exit the ballot. otherwise unwithdrawn names must appear on the ballot. The note contrasts Democratic gains in Tennessee with Republican unrest and discusses tariff policy discussions in business terms.
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Tennessee
Jackpo
Bloomington Pantograph
Taft
Estate Notice of Cyril B Haws Seeking Heir Address
Legal notice regarding the estate of Thomas G Haws deceased. Cyril B Haws executor seeks the addresses of heirs or legatees to correspondence about settlement. Respond with face name and post office address to McNabb Putnam County Illinois.
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Thomas An
T. John
Haws
Thomas
G. Haws
Cyril
B. Haws
Thomas G. Haws
Cou
McNabb
Putnam County
Gish Seeks Illinois House Seat On Record Of Service
A Democratic candidate for Representative in the Seventeenth Illinois Senate district, L C Gish of Woodford County, is described as having a long public service record as deputy sheriff, sheriff, and county treasurer. The piece highlights his Jeffersonian democratic principles, prior advocacy for primary elections, and calls for governance by the people with honest and diligent work.
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la Prairie
Saratoga
Whitefield
Richland
Hopewell
Bennington
Spartana
Varna
la Rose
Steuben, Roberts
Belle Plain
Venona
Henry
Evans
Republican
Democratic Party
Prohibition Party
Socialist Party
State Central Committee
Sixteenth
Lacon
Thomas A. Connell
L. C. Gish
Injteenth
Illinois
Woodford
Woodford County
Gish
Shorty
Heen
Demock County
Woodward County
Thera
Seventeenth Congressional District
T We
Eve Leen
Elien Lator
Wenona
Ill
Isaiy Mr. Gish
Rees
Foley
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R. Phillis
Kewanee, Ill
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Thomas A. Gonnell
Board of Supervisors
Achereby
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Harrison
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Fayreland
Jacob Wilmert
Lincoln, II
H. T. Ireland
Chas. Barclay
Chamberlain
A. J Ironmonger
Cyril Bo Haws
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