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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
4
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The Republican National Convention named William Howard Taft of Ohio and James Schoolcraft Sherman of New York as the party standard bearers for the coming campaign. The platform emphasizes a strong conservative stance, pledging unity among Republicans and continued Rooseveltian policies with measured progress.
A speech at the Republican National Convention praises the party’s prior record and urges renewed vigor. Senator Lodge is highlighted for defending the party’s history while Republicans anticipate new issues and a youthful push for integrity in politics and business.
The passage argues welfare for stable government over individual gain and warns that reformers need a vigorous, intelligent party to which they can appeal. It emphasizes the power of an awakened public conscience and hopes for better popular government when a capable political movement supports reform efforts.
Arthur Mitchell, hurt in the wreck on the J P A at the B J E junction a fortnight ago, left his bed yesterday. Doctors remain hopeful he will recover and be able to walk.
The article notes shirtwaist suits remain practical with cotton prints, silk or gingham patterns, and French zephyrs for morning wear, shopping, or walking. It highlights charm in color combinations, small crocheted buttons, and a wish for varied button styles as Harper's Bazaar references a band concert and baseball at Electric Park.
In Washington on a spring morning President Roosevelt overruled war secretary Taft's reluctance to appear on film. General Franklin Bell coaxed Taft into a walk at the State Department and the making of a popular series showing Taft with Bell and later Taft reviewing artillery at Fort Myer. The effort aimed to publicize Taft to America’s 2,000,000 daily theatergoers.
Joliet Forester drill team captain Pearson accepts fifth place in the senior class drill contest at Peoria with philosophy. He notes long pursuit of prizes and pride in his veterans’ skills despite a previous fire that hindered rebuilding efforts.
Mrs. Harry W Reed hosted Sunday school class guests at Cass street with a two course lunch for ten. Decor included yellow and blue and dolls in caps and gowns as place cards, plus a guessing rhyme contest won by Ruth Hayes.
Mrs. M A Felman left for West Baden for ten days. Mrs. Sterns and Sadie planned a two week visit to West Baden. Walter Werner hosted visitors on Jefferson street as relatives from Oswego and Joliet gathered. Several residents, including Miss Hazel Scott of Dwight and Miss Lillian Dahlem, planned summer stays in North Dakota and Colorado.
Rev. Mr. Lygsander from Sweden delivered a valued lecture at the Swedish Lutheran church on Wednesday evening titled Greetings from the Land of the Midnight Sun. The talk included greetings from the King.
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