Stockholders to decide on bonds issue for Chicago Rock Island rail line
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company calls a Davenport Iowa stockholders meeting October 8 1903 at 10 am to consider authorizing bonded indebtedness up to 250 million dollars secured by mortgage or trust deed dated July 1 1908. Proposals cover refunding existing debts and financing future expansion acquisition and operation of lines and related properties. W B Leeds president and Geo H Crosby secretary. 8 1 10 8
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Onicaco
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Davenport
Scott
Iowa
United States of America
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
W. B, Leeds
GEO
H. Crosby
Socialist Experiments Fail To Scale In Nationwide Case
The piece argues that socialist efforts fail in large states and contrasts this with Roosevelt's call for wage fairness. It notes a big rise in railroad wages totaling about 100 million dollars annually, largely from increased business and labor agitation. It then discusses the yacht race Reliance, highlighting that no American sailors were in the official crew while most of the 42 crew members were foreign-born or naturalized, including a Scottish captain and Scandinavian mates.
Entitled to a Pension in a Western State Letter
A pension office worker recalls a widow’s peculiar claim about “three soldiers” and laying them side by side with a Pope poem at Oak Hill. A public speaker asserts the nation’s prosperity stems from domestic production and consumption with modest foreign trade, forecasting continuing real gains unless ultraconservatism rises.
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Oak Hill
Pope
Genuine DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Outshines Counterfeits
W. B. Ledbetter of Shreveport Louisiana reports a cure from DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve after trying other remedies for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. Dr Powell sells the salve.
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Ledbetter
Shreveport
DeWitt
Powell
Learn to Smile and Lighten Others Hearts
A Victorian style adage urges readers to laugh, tell uplifting stories, hide personal pains, and greet friends with a smile. It emphasizes resilience, avoiding complaints, and spreading cheer even amid own troubles. Selected proverb collection.
Wesleyan Letters on Church Unity and Anglican Ties
Arthur Gorter argues that Wesleyan followers should return to the Church of England, presenting Anglican doctrine of apostolic succession and communion as the true path. He asserts the Anglican Communion is the legitimate church for Wesley’s followers and offers to provide books explaining the position.
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Wesley
Henry Republican
Schacht
J. Wesley
Church of England
Church
Rey Schacht
Anglican Communion
Christ’s
Holy Catholic Church
Weasley
Episcopal Church
Church of the Wesleys
Arthur Gorter
Henry
Illinois Yearly Meeting Draws Prominent Friends Preachers
Large Sunday gathering at the Illinois Yearly Meeting of Friends near McNabb despite bad roads. Noted speakers included Isaac Wilson of Toronto Elwood Trueblood of Salem and Edward Cole of Bloomington. Isaac Vale, age 90s, attended with his son Walker Vale from Webber Kansas.
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Illinois
Elwood Trueblood
Friends Church
Isaac Vale
Webber
Kansas
Walker Vale
Tonica News
Ely's Cream Balm Praised By Mont and Montana Clergy
Rev John Reid Jr of Great Falls recommends Ely's Cream Balm as a positive cure for catarrh when used as directed. Rev Francis W Poole of Helena and Joseph Stewart of Buffalo share personal cures after six weeks. Balm is said not to irritate or cause sneezing, sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from Ely Brothers New York.
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John Reid, Jr
Great Falls
Mont
Ely
Francis W. Poole
Central Press Church
Helena
Joseph Stewart Grand Ave
Buffalo
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
Fire Insurance Rates Offered by J. H. Jones
The undersigned represents several first class insurance companies and offers low rates on dwelling house risks. J. H. Jones Augl4tf. Henry, Ills. Subscribe for The Republican.
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J. H. Jones
Henry
Visit to Antietam Battlefield Celebrates 41st Anniversary
Nettie Paskell McLanahan recalls a trip to Antietam for the 41st anniversary. The group met the Jersey City special and President McKinley as well as Gov. Murphy in a ceremonial procession. They toured monuments, the Dunkard church, the National Cemetery, and the New Jersey memorial with its 47 foot column and bronze first soldier statue. The party heard speeches by Gov. Murphy and the President, weather turned stormy, and they returned praising patriotism and the soldier dead.
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Antietam Battlefield
Henry Republican
Antietam
Jersey City
Olympia
Sharpsburg
Bloody Lane
Dunkard Church
Ohio
Maryland
McKinley
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Man of Wrath
Guv Murphy
N. J
Pennsylvania
National Cemetery
Harper’s Ferry
U. S
Barrow
O’hara
Henry
Nettie Paskell McLanahan
Fearful Odds Against Him Bedridden and Destitute Soldier
An old soldier from Versailles Ohio, J. J. Havens, endured years of illness until Electric Bitters restored his health and he now reports a full recovery. The ad touts Bitters as best for liver, kidney, and stomach issues, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Dr Powell's drug store. The column also notes real estate offers in Oklahoma and rail fare discounts for the Illinois State Fair, plus local Bible Society news and printing ads.
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J. J. Havens
Versailles
Powell
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