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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
4
The Joliet Republication outlines mail subscription rates and payment in advance. Terms indicate year and half year options with annual prepayment required, and delivery service details managed by the circulation department at 205 East Washington Street Joliet Illinois.
The Republican National Convention presents William H. Taft of Ohio for president with James S. Sherman of New York as vice president, forming the party slate. The ticket underscores a strong conservative platform and establishes the leadership for the campaign season.
In a Joliet Herald remark, Major Willing criticizes graft and predicts a poor show for it if Taft becomes president and keeps power in this district. He questions whether his exile in Rockford would allow him to abscond with wealth, noting his own capabilities in that area.
The United States and Great Britain reach a postal agreement effective October 1 cutting first class rates from 5 to 2 cents. The accord, based on the 1875 postal union, paves the way for other nations to seek similar reductions, boosting cross Atlantic trade and postal business. The post office reports growing worldwide mail volume and expects higher net receipts as rates fall.
Henry Clews writes that after the Chicago convention Taft seems assured of the nomination and likely to win the presidency. He predicts Roosevelt policies will continue but in a steadier, slower manner, with markets already discounting opposition.
The Navy department plans a contract for 100000 pounds plus tobacco with sailors acting as expert judges. A board of sailors will sample brands to decide the most satisfactory after actual testing. Taft and Bryan are noted for upcoming campaign mentions. Citizens of Joliet seek relief from a hot spell as weather prophets struggle to forecast.
The postal savings bank plank is a Republican victory in Congress with support from Snapp and Hopkins. Snapp has long pressed the bill, opposing parcels post and arguing the banks would aid working people by safely storing earnings and increasing currency circulation.
A note on attitudes toward capital punishment hints at extreme reactions. The remark suggests varied stances on whether hanging would deter crime or provoke defiance.
The Times reports growing car purchases in Joliet with Ramblers bought by several residents. Buyers include Joseph Braun a 40 hp four cylinder at 2500 dollars J W Murray head of Illinois Steel Co 30 hp at 2900 James T Barnes 22 hp at 1500 Alexander Burden a 1250 runabout and J Widney of Ottawa with a second hand 22 hp machine.
The Joliet Oratorio Society will perform Mendelssohn's Elijah at Central Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening June 25 with a chorus of seventy and soloists Clara Trimble Luella Shipman Martin Albert Hindle Marion Greene. The reviewer Frederick Ste AV son praises Marion Greene as the leading basso cantante and anticipates a fine reception as tickets sell well for a strong audience turnout.
Chief of Police George M. Shippey and wife with Mr and Mrs Albert Mohr of Chicago were guests of Supt of Illinois Steel David R Mathias and wife at Electric Park dances on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Washington June 22 considerable surprise in democratic circles as John Sharp Williams resigns as minority leader of the house. David DeArmond of Missouri emerges as a leading candidate, a former congressman and Missouri judge born 1854. Williams cites lack of desire to continue and notes past party harmony despite noted clashes with DeArmond.
Scientific discussion argues white letters on black backgrounds reduce eye strain by changing what readers perceive. Fox River Valley manufacturers claim black paper costs less and saves pulp, potentially cutting newspaper prices and boosting forest preservation. The issue will be raised with eastern paper firms after congressional hearings in Washington.
Rye, June 22. Mrs. Miriam Osborne funds a new Rye-on-the-Sound home for 100 former wealthy women now financially dependent. Eligible applicants must have lived in New York City or Westchester, endured luxury, and faced hardship. A board of managers will determine eligibility.
A series of neighborhood gatherings marked anniversaries and farewells. Mr and Mrs Fred Cadwallader hosted a paper wedding with 500 prizes won by Mrs Ray Pilcher and Fred Stoddard and B J Metzher and Pilcher. A separate party honored Miss Myra Mather sailing to Berlin.
The K N 8 club girls enjoyed a Dellwood Park outing Saturday with a three course luncheon. Six guests seated by place cards shown as tiny dolls in cap and gown wearing a Metropolitan pin. attendees included Margaret Fitzgerald Dora Porter Anna O'Brien Ethel Ruth Dixon and Flora Johnson.
Mizpah Council Daughters of Liberty held a Friday evening reception at Mrs. M. E. Jackson's home 209 Union Street. The event featured music and guessing contests with instrumental solos by Esther Ross and Sostski, and Dolly Neiswonder on corner. Decorations followed red white and blue with the American flag prominent. Ice cream strawberries and cake were served. Helpers included Neiswonder James Vieregg Carnegy Toovey and Frederickson. Miss Mary Hays welcomed the senior class of St. Mary's Academy Friday.
An article describes a completed two story concrete residence in Carrollton Illinois. It features no chimney coal or fire and is heated entirely by steam from a central station via underground pipes. The home uses steam radiators and a hot water bath system with a ceiling tank kept hot by steam flow.
Miss Jessie DuBlen and George Wells wed yesterday at noon, officiated by Rev. J Hastle Odgers at Richards Street M E church. Organist Miss Margaret Palmer played the final hymn verse as the couple entered unattended.
The Ridgewood W. C. T. U. meeting scheduled for this week has been postponed to next week. The venue is the home of Mrs. Phil.
Joseph Gheltren age 25 of Lockport and Julia Holmquist age 20 of Lockport plan marriage. George E. Baron age 27 and Abbie E. Brown age 22, both of Plainfield, also listed for licenses.
Mrs Pomeroy s class plans an church entertainment Thursday evening. Seniors from Ridgewood Baptist attended a Friday lawn party at Charles Cooley s Copperfield avenue home featuring oak leaf lighting and Japanese lanterns with marguerite bouquets. A flower contest and an advertisement contest followed the business session with Howland Constance winning a bon bons prize. Light refreshments were served. Delivers Memorial Sermon At St Johns English Lutheran Rev H N Heilman spoke to Knights of Pythias about memory and influence of the dead Hebrews 11 4. About fifty members attended. A St Peter s German Lutheran church picnic is set for Thursday June 25 at the Shooting Park to fund church spire rebuilding.
A design preview describes a future house built of concrete cast in a mold with no chimney or flue. The concepts reflect innovations expected to influence residential architecture in the modern era.
The text reflects on a mother's role in shaping multiple children over two decades. It emphasizes her observation, discrimination, and guidance to foster a love of reading, noting the mother often leads this lifelong training, influencing character and intellect within the family.
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