Patents and Inventors Shape Modern Progress
A historical look at patent history cites figures showing inventions by American citizens created wealth and transformed life. From Franklin to Edison, Goodyear and Morse, the piece notes how devices like the telephone elevator sewing machine phonograph and typewriter redefined work and daily living, while acknowledging hardship faced by early inventors.
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Pistt
Senate
United States
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John J. Greenough
Howe
Edison
Morse
Congress
Baltimore
Washington
Charles Goodyear
New Law Prohibits Drunken Men from Train Travel
The legislature passes a stringent law banning drunken men from boarding trains and penalizing train crews for allowing them. Citizens praise it as automatic and practical, while offenders face rail penalties. The Mt Carmel Republican notes Big Four railway men enforce the measure.
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Mt Carmel
Prominent men lure buyers with gold bricks
A reflective note observes that many men attract those with wealth and that farmers see urban growth bringing more customers. It cautions that incompetence lingers beside efficiency and advises maintaining readiness while withholding commentary.
Executor's Notice in Maria Lutz Estate
David Lutz named executor of Maria Lutz estate Clark County Illinois announces appearance before Clark County Court at Marshall for November term. He invites all claimants to attend and all debts to be paid promptly.
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Maria Lutz
Clark
Ilinois
Clark County
Court House
Marshall
David Lutz
Wim
T. Hollenbeck
Herald
Illinois
Marshall Herald
Notice of Final Settlement and Administrator Notice
Notice of Final Settlement for the estate of Melissa Hodges deceased. Executors Cornelius Barkalow and Samuel Sneed will present their final report to Clark County court in Marshall Winds on Monday October 2, 1911, to seek discharge. Administrator John Hinger’s estate notice requests claims be filed by the county court date.
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Illinois
Clark County
Melissa Hodges
Marshall Winds
Cornelius Barkalow
Samuel Sneed
Everett Connelly
John Minger
Zof John
Couniss End
In Ols
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Hougacin Mar
The Free List Veto and Taft Tariff Debate
The Farmers Free List Bill vetoed by President Taft drew sharp critique from the insurgent Democratic coalition. Critics charge the bill shows carelessness and vague language, risking unknown economic effects while prioritizing political posturing over informed policy. A New York Tribune report notes the veto mirrors concerns about the wool bill and calls for legislation based on solid information in coming months.
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Taft
Democratic Combination
N. Y Tribune Farmer
Fragmented OCR: King and Laxatives Admired
An unclear OCR entry mentions a King who left home and a character named Matholka from Buttalg, with references to laxatives and remedies. The text is garbled and contains inconsistent punctuation and misspellings making precise facts uncertain.
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Doll Grocery
Weir & Weir
Physicians & Surgeons
Weir
L. J. Weir
S. W. Weir
H. G. Hershey
Florist Telephone
Gem City
Business College
Quincy
Occu- Fries
Persanshi
Mubselhan
Leek
Quitay
Bil
IIL
R. A. Mitchell
Public Square
Wabash
Arthur M. Hurst
Maraball, Iinois
Dentiot
Pene
Ands
Antoine Irene O
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Patent Office
Florence
Denk
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Paul
Matholka
Buttalg
Kinia
Cura
the Herald
THE
Hall
F JI Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J Cheney & Co
Thia Co
K. Henry
Roachdale
Ind
Waltham
H. M. Dewey
Dulaney
National Bank
T.J. Golden E, M. Duncan
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