Price in the Market Expands Beyond Beef and Pork
The article argues that fish poultry and eggs have risen with beef as a result of perceived shortages and price manipulation. It cites labor department data showing broad price increases since 1898 and warns that wage stagnation worsens consumer hardship while calls for government investigations target suspected producer combinations. It notes a Civil War veteran and his wife admiring a son who serves today and quotes Superintendent Bayliss urging civilian reminders of war with minimal formal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bayliss
Memorial Day reminder urged for common schools
The Department of Public Instruction issues a pamphlet urged by Superintendent Bayliss to observe Memorial Day in common schools. The pamphlet highlights school schoolchildren in Ilin ois are reminded of the approach of Memorial Day and encouraged to observe the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Department of Public Instruction
Bayliss
Theommon Schools
Kansas advances as a wheat state with record yields
The article notes Kansas shifted from near zero wheat to a major winter wheat producer. From 1892 to 1901 average sowing reached about 4.44 million acres annually, with yearly yields around 49.45 million bushels. In 1901, winter wheat alone covered 6.25 million acres, yielding high quality grain and a state best of 90.05 million bushels. The trend favors winter wheat over spring and Kansas ranks highly for quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Large Undertaking in Philippines and Electric Power Dreams
The article cites Judge Taft detailing a 9 million population task in the Philippines to Americanize and civilize. It then references Lord Kelvin’s dream of high voltage power transmission, noting Pacific coast progress with 40 000 volts over 224 miles from California and other projects reaching Seattle and Portland regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philippine Islands
Taft
Lord Kelvin
Columbia University
New York
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Pacific Coast
Bay Counties Company
California
Portland
Vancouver
Seattle
Tacoma
Postal Card Ruling Sparks French English Contrast
The article notes a French inspired critique of English behavior as foolish and unmanly. It cites a postal regulation ruling on counterfeitable cards and the impact on postage as cards are printed. It also mentions Congress actions like repealing war taxes, extending the Chinese exclusion law, and oleomargarine taxation.
Points for the Store-Keepers Use Journal Ads Always
An advertisement advice piece urges merchants to advertise to earn profits. It argues ads must be profits-driven, well crafted, and sustained while profitable, appealing to either economy seekers or buyers with money. It emphasizes value, clarity, and broad but targeted messaging to generate patronage.
The Chaperons at Burtis theater delight crowd
The Chaperons drew a crowded Burtis audience with an excellent company and lively satirical songs by Frederic Rankin. Eva Tanquins led a talented chorus in a breezy burlesque of frothy modern fashion and clever verse set to music. The show heads to Illinois Theatre next Tuesday May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtia
Eva Tanquins
Isirtis
Frederic Ranken
Frank L Irley
Frank I.nless
Bostonians
Mr. Rankin
Ranken
Jos. C. Miron
Corus
Illinois Theatre
Montreal
Canada
Minnie Madden Fiske
Manhattan Theatre
New York
Viola Allen
Illlnois Theatre
Lillian Nordica
Supreme Court
The
Southern Railway Company
Rome
Joseph Jefferson
F Jefferson
Morristown
Mummert Charged with Bad Conduct
John Mummert of Moline bound over to the grand jury under $200 bond by Magistrate Johnson in Rock Island on Friday on a charge preferred by Mrs. May Daudistel. Mummert, while cleaning wallpaper in the Daudistel apartments, is alleged to have acted improperly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mummert
Moline
Johnson
Rock Island
May Daudistel
Mummert
Daudistel
Rock Island Delegation Divided at State Convention
Rock Island county delegates split on key votes at the Republican state convention. Most aligned with Yates and Hopkins on endorsing Hopkins for senator while a minority backed Judge Sherman for separate consideration. G W Gamble led for clerk of the Appellate Court with C C Duffy retaining renomination amid strong support for the incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Rock Inland
Springfield
Committee
Yates-Hopkins
Rock Island
Sherman
Mr. Hopkins
Rock Island County
G. W Gamble
Second District
C C Duffy
Mr. Gamble
F J Kinney
Stark County
Refund pledge for Greens Syrup ads by Battles Pharmacy
The Battles Pharmacy owned by H Sandstrom offers a refund on a 50c bottle of Greens Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A 25c bottle is guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
Battles Pharmacy
H Sandstrom
The June number of the Deliie oe leaves nothing to be desired
The June issue showcases timely reviews and illustrations including a supplementary article on Old Blue China, portrait photography of today by J C Abel, and features across household topics such as furnishings cookery and gardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J C Abel
Surprising Ties Leave Budgets Strained and Cautious
The passage notes that overspending and unforeseen expenses stretch resources, leaving people short of cash and anxious about finding funds. It highlights common worries about balancing budgets and covering unavoidable costs.
Local quick loans on personal property offered
Advertises fast loans secured by furniture pianos horses wagons or other personal property kept in borrower’s possession. Claims private matters and reasonable terms and invites contact to judge methods and reliability.
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Isline
Daily
Y Journel
Republican
Consi Solidated
Journal Printing Company
City of Moline
Vse
Thomas I. Btanley
Warren L. Eastman
Illinois
Postoffice
Moline, Illinois
Ducers
Carroll D. Wright
National Department of Labor
Grand Army of the Republic
Paris
League
Wilson's
Burtis
the Hand of Man
Irwin
the Wind Jones
Chaperones
Blanche Walsh
Janice Meredith
Arizona
New York City
Cripple Creek
May Irwin
Jones
Beatrice
Maine
Miss Irwin
Mamie
George Ades
Sulu
Studebaker Inhicago
Henrietta Crossman
Lambs’ Club
Mary Elizabeth Forbess
Barbara Frietchle
Patrick Campbell
America
Clyde Fitch
Europe
London
Charles Wyndham
England
Justsy Marlowe
Helen MacGregor
Robert Mantell
Beh Sothern
Delia Loftus
Sir Henry Irving
GhAe
Library
Moline, Ill
People’s Furniture & Carpet House
Fifth Avenue
Eldridge
Rugby
Westminster
Columbia Chainness
Hopkins
Earth
Rocky Mountain
Fidelity Loan Company
Mitchell & Lynde Bi'k, Rece
Boa
White Mountain
Grand Rapida
Topa
W. S. Holbrook
Best Furniture Store
East Second Street
Davenport, Low
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