Community Event Highlights at Lockport Service
Large turnout at the Lockport high school gate service featured Rev J W Bloom reading scriptures and a string of musical numbers. Rev M J Brown urged youth education and personal discipline while stressing America's opportunities for natives and foreigners alike. A July 8 program at Dellwood Park will host a St Johns Episcopal church event and a charity ball game between professional and business men in Lockport.
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Lockport
Lockport High School
J.W. Bloom
Annie Laurie
G. N. Snapp
M. J. Brown
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Brown
America
Amy
Manim
Authy
Frank ‘Walter
H. Gooding Buttery
Pontiac
Butter
Dellwood Park
Kingston
Courtney
Schoop
van Horn
Chas. Waterman
John R. Pitts
Martin Wagner
Charles Genderson
Geo. F. Seeely
Thomas A. Cheadle
Plainfield Social Notes Include Swift Gold Rush Delegates Visit
Special to the Republican-Earl Sweetwood of Seattle, a National Republican convention delegate, visited his parents and soon heads to Alaska for Seattle Mining Co. business. Local families hosted guests from Lombard, Aurora, Chicago, and Galesburg over the weekend, with several relatives traveling to see relatives and friends in nearby towns.
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Plainfield
Earl Sweetwood
Seattle
Wash
W. P. Sweetwood
Jonas Bronk
Elisa Brown
Wright
Lombard, Ill
Ladd
Minnie Wilcox
Aurora
Estelle Hatch
Albert Sonntag
Braidwood Social Notes and Local Baseball Result
In Braidwood on June 22 special to The Republican, residents visit Chicago and Wilmington, with several calls on friends. The Braidwood Cubs beat Joliet Rivals 2 to 1 in ten innings Sunday afternoon.
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Braidwood
May McNulty
Cora Austin
Chi
Agnes Burlé
Joliet
Clyde Ban
Ed. Burke
St. Paul
Wilmington
Rey
Mr. Brown
J. Jesup
Mrs Morse Finds Washington Absent and Happy at Home
A winter tale describes Mrs Morse visiting Maple Court to discover Mrs Clay Washington hosting neighbors. Washington claims perfect health, enjoys charity events and a society bread soup and coal drive, while Morse jokes about needing help with washing and scrubbing.
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Homer
Clay Washington
Maple Court
Morse
Wind and hail devastate Prairie du Chien and La Crosse
A severe storm swept across Wisconsin and neighboring states on June 22. It devastated Prairie du Chien and La Crosse with 40 minutes of heavy rain hail and wind causing unroofed buildings smashed windows uprooted trees and a flooded city. The La Crosse Chautauqua tent collapsed burying 1500 spectators though no serious injuries. Captain Hobson had departed before the storm. Rail lines faced washouts with delays expected. Minnesota and Michigan reports cited track washouts and damaged crops and fruit trees. A Melbourne boxing match was arranged between Bill Lang and Tommy Burns during the American fleet’s visit.
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Prairie du Chien
la Crosse
Winona
Mississippi
Dubuque
Lakota
Minn
la Crosse Interstate Fair Grounds
R. P. Hobson
Minnesota
St. Paul
Pioneer Press
Orthington
Sioux Falls
S. D
Lake Washington
Pettis
Milwaukee
Waureka
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Burlington
Burns
Melbourne
Australia
Bill” Lang
Tommy” ‘Burns
Portland Power Plant Destroyed by Fire in Portland
Portland Oregon June 22 The power plant of the Portland Railway Light and Power Company and Cazadero was almost entirely destroyed by fire. The plant is valued at about three quarters of a million dollars. Toronto Ont June 22 The town of Burk Mills Perry Sound district on the north branch of the Grand Trunk was almost wiped out by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Ore
Portland Railway, Light and Power Company & Cazadero
Toronto
Death and Fear in the Modern Mind by F P Dunne
A reflective passage discusses why dangerous work and terrifying events are undervalued pays. It argues fear of death is universal yet unseen until fatal moment and uses vivid street scenes to illustrate sudden mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manny
F. P. Dunne
The
American, Magazine
Joke on legal ethics in a murder case ends with twist
A well known English barrister discusses the ethics of professional opinion versus a learned conviction. In a murder case he questions the client about whether the crime used a revolver or a butt end. The client reveals it was the butt end of a revolver, and the counsel proclaims victory.
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Smith
Remember These Blessings in Simple Pleasures
The piece reflects on contentment and simple joys, citing Dr. Brown of Edinburgh who cherishes a green earth, blue sky, a flower, and a child's eye as priceless pleasures beyond wealth. It emphasizes gratitude for everyday blessings accessible to all.
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Brown
Edinburgh
Rab
Helpful Hints Then and Now on Homemaking
A column questions old household tips once deemed helpful. It cites carpet cleaning with moist tea leaves causing stains and salt collecting dampness to rust tacks. It notes torn newspapers dampened to clean rugs and advises shaking rugs from the sides to avoid loosening the weave.
Market prices paid to producers June 22
Prices from M Truby and Son list hay baled at 18 50 to 14 00 and loose at 18 50 14 00. Oat straw baled 6 00 to 7 00 and loose 6 00 to 7 00. Packing categories range 4 40 to 5 26 for heavy and light weights 5 00 to 5 26. Published by The Republican daily at 1 30 p m with disclaimer on changes.
Chicago Markets Today Report
Chicago markets today show figures furnished by Cassidy and Gray of the Chicago Board of Trade. Prices and trading activity are noted for June 22 with emphasis on wholesale and exchange rates.
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Cassidy & Gray
Chicago Board of Trade
Jefferson Street
W. A. Telegraph Co
Chicago
Cash grain price ranges for wheat corn and oats listed
The report lists bid ranges for cash wheat and corn and oats. Prices cover No. 2 red and hard winter wheat, No. 3 and spring wheat, several corn grades, and oats classifications with fractions and percentiles.
Poor Man and Henpeck Dance Card at Electric Park
A short quip notes Mr Henderson’s son lecturing habit and Mr Henpeck’s agreement. It mentions dances at Electric Park every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
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Electric Park
The Cellar Hole and the Sewer Hole
A 1908 Tribune Company essay discusses the difference between a newspaper’s character and its revenue. It argues that reputable, clean content attracts moneyed readers and reliable advertisers, while sensational material poisons circulation and sales.
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Placid River
Mesdames Osgood and Sager
Messrs
Riggs
Frayer
J. J. Lintner
Bethoven
Alige Cy Mason
Mina
Grace Fellows
Cago
R. S. McCambridge
Anthony Vacca
South Wilmington
Kate Cinotto
Kate Moffatt
Garrison
John Jeffrey
Alice Healy
Lincoln
John Sheridan
Samuel Ghilam
Homer Clay Washington
the Rising Sun
Wisconsin
Prairie—du_Chien
la Crosse Chautauqua
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Kalamazoo
Benton Harbor
Hillsdale
Portland Power Plant
Mr. Dooley
Ducers
M. Truby & Son
Coyne
J. C. Adler & CO
Republican Daily
Butté
Cash Markets
Dallas
Texas
Grand Lodge
St. Louis
St. L
P. M. Cates
AIR
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Henpeck
Washington
Ale
Tribune Company
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