Mystery at Marshall Farm sparks Joliet seeds debate
Judge A O Marshall leads Joliet Improvement Society in a Friday meeting at Mrs J E Fredericks home. Members quiz seed origins and discuss okra like plants, strawberry beds, asparagus, clay soil remedies, dandelions, and potato straw farming amid lively jokes.
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A. O. Marshall
Joliet Improvement
Congressional
Snapp
Robert Icher
Webster
Marshall Farm
J. E. Fredericks
C. B. Finley
Rockford
Joliet
Flint
J. B. Fredericks
Horticultural Society
Judge Marshall
Mr. Finley
California
Illinois
Court House
John Francis
Ingoldsby
Stewart
H. 8
Smith
July Weather Summary Shows Moderate Temperatures and Rain
The month of July posted temperatures around a 72.57 degree average with a high of 90 on the 21st and a low of 43 on the 8th. Rain totaled 6.38 inches with 16 rainy days and a notable 1.05 inches on the 22nd. Northwest winds dominated eleven days and southwest winds ten days.
Man Killed by Freight Train Near Alton Gardner
Thomas Walsh, about 60, a farm hand at John Tyman’s Mazon Township farm, died after being mangled by a fast freight train while likely walking along railroad tracks near Gardner Wednesday night. He had dined at pearswee earlier and was returning home when struck.
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Alton
Gardner
Thomas Walsh
Walsh
John Tyman
Mazon Township
Pearswee
Eral Ae
Ocean Man
Cummins Urges Direct Senate Election At Chautauqua
Governor Cummins of Iowa speaks on political reform at Will County Model Chautauqua. He criticizes railways capital excess, argues for constitutional amendment to elect U S senators by direct vote, and lauds agitators like Roosevelt and Bryan as catalysts for progress.
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Iowa
United States
Pastor Graff in Finance Scandal Over Bad Checks
Rev. Benjamin Graff, former Ridewood Baptist pastor, faces a warrant from Judge Allen after cashing a $10 check with insufficient funds. The case alleges he passed three bad checks including losses for G. E. Jarvis and the Grand Pacific of Chicago. Carey reported the incident after bank funds proved unavailable.
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Benjamin Graff
Ridewood Baptist Church
Allen
Chas. W. Carey
Carey
Thhree
G. E. Jarvis
Grand Pacific
Chicago
Plainfield to Take Over Will County Model Chautauqua
The Will County Model Chautauqua ends its current run at Electric Park and will be managed by Plainfield residents. After Governor Cummins spoke a mass meeting elected A. S. Blakely as chair and Prof. Darling as secretary to organize a permanent Plainfield run for 1908. Joliet and Aurora praised the venue and Plainfield merchants hope for strong local support.
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Will County
Plainfield
Joliet
Aurora
Style talk on rides and hair in crowded cars
Eva asks if Katharine objects to riding in a crowded car. Katharine says she does not mind the crowding or shaving disturbing her hair. She notes that after disembarking people will think she has an aut voiture tousle.
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Eva
Katharine
Chicago
Percy Bysshe Shelley A Reformer Beyond His Poetry
The essay outlines Shelley's preeminent role as a reformer and prolific writer of essays and pamphlets before his fame as a poet. It notes his high creativity and profound thought, praising his lyric work as unmatched in English literature according to Pearson's Weekly.
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Percy Bysshe Shelley
Shelley
Pearson's Weekly
Stretching drills to aid sluggish liver function
When the liver is sluggish perform a twice daily routine. Stretch one arm up while reaching down with the other, then reverse. The movement encourages the body to bend toward the lower arm and strengthens side muscles. The liver, described as sponge like, is aided in its functions.
Price-marked Bargains in a New York Department Store
A shopper asks for a one dollar item on sale while the salesman explains remaining stock. He notes the $5 grade has been marked down, with other items at regular prices, illustrating bargain pricing in a New York department store.
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New York Times
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Grant
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Marshall County
Minnesota
Pioneer Loan & Land Co
W. A. Knapp
Ottawa Street
Joliet, Ill
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Joliet, Illinois
the Foundation
Joliet National Bank
T. A. Mason
G. M
Campbell
Robt
T. Kelly
S. B. Geo. IL
Manree
J. ©. Barrett
Tom Diiny
Mersenuye
Stor
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