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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
6
Postpaid one year rate is 71.25 dollars with advance payment at 1.00. Outside U S territory postpaid rate 1.55. Entered at Joliet Illinois Post Office as second class matter.
Notice outlines six months in advance pricing for ordinary delivery and a 1.25 emergency use option. Instructions advise readers to contact their mail carrier if the paper is not received.
The News Company in Joliet Illinois reports a postal rule truncating subs of daily papers overdue over three months and weekly papers overdue over a year. After ample notice, the paper will stop being mailed at the second class rate, with five reminders sent before discontinuation.
Temperance forces mobilize to counter Chicago United Societies and brewers as saloon supporters threaten a vigorous Springfield campaign. Liquor interests reportedly spent roughly half a million dollars to thwart Governor Deneen before and during the last elections, and now seek repeal of local option with bills already drawn.
A fragmentary 19th century contest article claims Emperor William has pledged to abstain from all alcohol for life, portraying his decision as a world shifting act. It links the move to a broader anti drinking crusade supported by the German Empire and likens it to global social norms.
The Elgin Public Library was removed from the Designated Depositories list by order of Howard M. Snapp on July 11, 1907 due to duplication in the district, with Joliet Library kept on the list as the larger district’s choice. A 1908 letter from the Superintendent of Public Documents confirms Joliet’s retention and Elgin’s removal, while The News endorses Snapp’s decision as fair for the greater number of people.
A Morris conflict over the interurban road pits Sackett against McKinley as Sackett allegedly uses political ties and a controlling stance to block the canal route. Witnesses claim Sackett benefits from the arrangement with Freeman and aims to delay construction for capital gains. The council backs the Benton street route over Sackett’s favored plan.
The passage speaks of wasteful destruction being halted as King Alco and marauderlike powers fade. It notes people’s apologies and excuses giving way to better days with hourly good news breaking on the shore.
Beulah Keyes widow executrix sues over a 4320 claim for board and lodging against the Lucey Thornton estate. The case, tried before Judge Dibe St, faced initial disallowance by Judge Fithian in probate court and was appealed.
Attorneys for Mrs. Keyes argued that Mrs. Thornton agreed to pay $50 monthly, totaling $4,320 over six years. Witnesses testified she planned the payments but thought it steep, while her care for the Keyes family during her last year was noted. Sam Drew administers the Thornton estate, valued around $8,000, with the claim potentially exceeding half.
The article describes a Polish and eastern European Christmas custom where people dress as wild birds and beasts to march from house to house singing carols. Keepers feed the animals and households reward the singers with sausages and treats after the carols, then move to the next home for a repeat performance.
A fragmentary dramatic scene shows a young man calling in vain as hair and countenance whiten in a crowded moment. The text shifts to a 의료 recipe for boil treatment mixing sugar beeswax and cream to spread on cloth.
A dark verse retells the old Mother Hubbard tale with a feast of fairy tale guests arriving to fill the cupboard. The dog consumes endlessly and dies as dawn comes, leaving the cottage empty once more.
The page lists Chicago market quotes and prices for oats corn and wheat with labeled grades. It notes cattle hogs and sheep in light form and references live stock values and bulk figures for beeves cows and lambs.
Joliot market list shows mixed corn prices and hay quality, with Timothy hay offerings and baled rye and oat straw. It covers butter, eggs, potatoes, lard, popcorn, and various live livestock including steers, veal calves, lambs, sheep, hens, turkeys, geese, ducks, and guinea fowl, plus a brief food preservation tip.
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