State fair exhibit to showcase livestock from Illinois institutions
The Illinois board of administration plans a larger exhibit at the State Fair September 18 to 26 featuring pure bred cattle hogs sheep and poultry from eighteen state charitable institutions. It highlights dairy and hog breeding programs aims to educate residents and foster pride in institution farms and labor.
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Board of Administration
Elgin State Hospital
Kankakee State Hospital
Jacksonville State Hospital
Anna State Hospital
Watertown State Hospital
Chicago State Hospital
Lincoln State School
Ilinois Soldiers and Sailors’ Home
Quincy
State Training School
Geneva
St Charles School
St. Charles
Poland
Board of ‘Administration
Ilinois
Thomas Craig Announces Democratic Candidacy for County Judge
The Clark County Democrat profiles Thomas Craig of Marshall as a Democratic candidate for county judge. A longtime justice of the peace, Craig docketed over 1200 cases with only three reversals and is praised for broad legal knowledge and countywide familiarity. The piece notes party dynamics and local support in Casey and Marshall as delegates move toward his nomination.
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Clark County
Craig
Thomas Craig
Anderson Township
Justice of the Peace
Marshall
Casey
Esquire
Buxbaum
Martinsville
H. M. Janney
Janney
Jawney
Squire
Westfield Review
Thos. Craig
The Great Paradox of German Progress and War
A historical note contrasts Germany as a leader in science and arts with its aggressive militarism. It condemns dualities in human progress, highlighting scientific advances alongside weaponry, and suggests civilization walks toward both utopia and Armageddon as war rages in Europe.
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Europe
Germany
Seeata
Heaven
Earth
Hell
Food Politics and Rail History in Chicago Echoes
A Chicago Herald correspondent notes the federal push on a food price probe as politically timed. The piece recalls George B. Armstrong introducing the railway mail car in 1864 with support from Joseph Medill, highlighting early skepticism about the idea and its eventual adoption.
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Chicago Herald
George B. Armstrong
Chicago
Armstrong
Joseph Medill
United States Railway Mail Service Revolutionized
The United States railway mail service is described as a complete revolution in mail handling and distribution, transforming the speed and reach of correspondence across the nation. The piece highlights improvements in routing efficiency and the integration of transit networks to deliver mail more rapidly.
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United , States
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women, dissolves grav es, treats diabetes and back pain, and regulates child bladder troubles. It offers mail order for $1 if not available locally, with testimonials from various states and Dr. BE Hall of Saint Louis promoting it.
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Texas Wonder
BE. W. Hall
Olive St
Saint Louis
Wireless link aim spills from Dominion commission remarks
Mr Godfrey Isades declares Marconi aims to establish wireless telephone communication between Carnarvon and New York once key details at the station and home are completed. He hopes the project may be done before year end, suggesting a hermit’s life could suit with two or three good friends.
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Dominion
Royal
Godfrey- Isades
Marconi
Carnarvon
New ‘Yorks
Camping Out Pleasures and Prudence Favor Balance
The excerpt notes camping involves self shaves and ample time to reflect. It contrasts amusement with prudence, urging restraint over the reckless extreme and endorsing careful preparation and steadiness in outdoor living.
Davis Candidate for Illinois Republican Nomination for Congress
J McCan Davis of Springfield seeks one of two Republican nominations for Congress after a famed 1902 primary run. A long-time Illinois resident and Lincoln writer, Davis rose from farmer boy to country editor and lawyer, earning national recognition as a reform minded Republican and a potential influential member if elected.
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Illinois
J. McCan Davis
Springfield
Davis
Cook County
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
United States
Dick’ Oglesby
Great Ocean Steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Sunk
A historic summary notes the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, once a premier North German Lloyd palatial liner, sunk off West Africa by British cruiser High Flyer. It recalls its wartime conversion, notable incidents, and dramatic exploits under Captain Polack, including steering with compromised rudders and saving the vessel after fires and collisions.
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Steaztiers
Africa
High Fuer
Wilhelm
Lloyd Line
Gaynor
New York
Europe
Kaisersee New York
Hoboken
Livyanné
Kaitser
Wilheim der’ Grosse
Stop That First Cough Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Ad
Fall cough or cold warnings urge immediate care with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. The remedy claims purity and harmless use for babies and children, soothing throat and lungs, loosening phlegm, antiseptic effects, and cold germ prevention, priced at 25 cents guaranteed.
Life's balance of success and failure in early ambitions
A reflective line considers a man's life as half failure and half success. It notes that failure equals disappointment from early ambitions and suggests the mixed outcomes define a life. The quote emphasizes the struggle between lofty dreams and realized results.
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Charitable Institutions of
Marshall Herald
Martinsville Planet
Mr. Janney
Texas
TRY Doll’s. Store
D. D. Doll
Marshall, Ill
Arkansas
Poorman
Office
East Side Public Square
Enterprise Flour
Terre Haute Fair
Studebaker
Herald Office
Cherbourg
Polack
Portland
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