Debate in Loughran hall on socialism and capitalism ends in crowd interest
A Tuesday night debate at Loughran hall features John Z White and Arthur Morrow Lewis discussing socialism and capitalism before a diverse audience of over 200 people. Key speakers address labor versus capital, land rights, and government taxation, with both sides defending principles and noting the role of machinery, production, and wages in wealth creation.
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Loughran Hall
John Z. White
Arthur Morrow Lewis
Lawr
Demris
H. IL
Heilman
A. J. Keeiman
A. F. Clark
Phelps
James Martin
Col McNaughton
Uced
Lewis
Henry George
Jency
Booner
White
Lewie
George
Steel Trust
Joliot Politicians to Aurora for Friday Banquet
Joliet officials from both parties plan a Friday night banquet in Aurora with key speakers including Congressman Raney and Samuel Alschuler for the Democratic side. Republican attendance is expected from nearly all GOP congressmen, with possible talks by Governor Deneen and discussions on the governorship and U.S. senatorship.
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Joliet
Aurora
Finoss
iGovernor
Deneen
Arthur Shaw Made Captain at Dartmouth Track
At a Dartmouth track team meeting last Saturday the local hurdler was chosen captain for 1908. Shaw, a Dartmouth senior next year, is hailed as the best hurdler in the country besides Garrels of Michigan, with strong performances in both races noted.
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Shaw
Arthur
Dartmouth
Eastern College
Garrels
Michigan
Western men clash as Michigan, easterns eye rematch
The piece notes a Michigan rival and eastern contenders in intercollegiate competition with a Western balance on the outcome. It cites Arthur and a Michigan win as possible, mentions Shaw setting a world high hurdles mark weeks earlier but fell on a hurdle, and marks it as a recognition of a strong athlete and student. It also reports a divorce suit filed by Minnie Lonn, alleging cruelty, threats, and assault by Nicholas Lonn since their 1890 marriage, with a restraining order in place as of the separation.
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Michigan
Arthur
Wolverine
Shaw
Minnie Lonn
South Bluff Street
Nicholas
Jinuston
Illinois Local Option Law Opens Saloon Vote To People
James K. Shields lauds Berry-Sheldon local option bill as the great temperance advance in Illinois. The act lets petitioning townships or precincts vote on saloons at next elections, creating anti-saloon territories while preserving existing laws elsewhere. The measure passed 82 to 65, awaits governor’s signature and takes effect July 1, 1907.
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Illinois
Mason and Dixon Line
America
Hainois
Geof
Dramshop
House of Representatives
House
Senate
General Assembly
Board of Review Deliberates Real Estate Listing Publication
The board of review began its session to assess personal and real estate values and resolve publishing duties under a 1905 law change. County Treasurer Erhard will publish the list following an attorney general ruling, with members Flexer Bias n and Fred Wilke present. Miss Feil, appointed after her father’s death, has shown ability in managing funds for the newspaper.
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Board of Regiew
Erhard
W. R Flexer
Bias. N
Fred Wilke
William Yar B. Cowing
Miss Reper Fe
Miss Fei
Frankfort
Miss Feil
Women More Capable Than Men in Clerical Public Service
A witness notes that women are fully as efficient as men in clerical public service. The speaker cites young women at the county offices who have held trusted positions, suggesting men are scarce for these roles while women demonstrate capability.
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Public Services
Will
Toe
Foutt House
Miss Esther Fell Shines in Local Office Leadership
Records show Miss Esther Fell, born August 11, 1886, who attended Frankfort public school, joined her father's store as book keeper in 1901, and has since managed a sizable merchandising establishment after the late supervisor's death, vindicating the selection of a woman for the office.
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Miss Fell
Esther Fell
Frankfort
Postal card albums and Teddy Beary at The News Store
Postal card albums in great variety and Teddy Beary items featured at The News Store offering a wide selection for collectors and fans of children’s merchandise.
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Central Presbyterian Church
the News Store
Prof H C Rolfe Dies In Joliet At 5 A M
Professor Henry C Rolfe a scholar teacher musician and organist died at 615 North Hickory Joliet at 5 o clock Sunday morning June 16 of heart disease He was head of St Johns school for 25 years and led music at St Johns church He taught at St Josephs college Teutopolis for eight years and moved to Joliet in 1883 leaving a lasting civic and educational influence
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Henry C. Rolfe
North
Hickory Street
Rolfe Joliet Joses
Professor Rolfe
St. John’s School
Rolfe
Western Catholic Union
CAMP MEETING NEAR: JOLEIET ACCESSIBLE BY RAIL
Northern Illinois camp meeting invites families for ten days on the Joliet grounds starting June 27. The Michigan Central and Rock Island lines offer rail access. round trip fare is twenty five cents. D C Cook leads speakers with a dozen helpers. Sunshine meetings begin at 2 PM daily with Sunday school focus.
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Illinois
Joliet
Michigan Central Railroad
Rock Island
Jo- Met
D. C. Cook
Joliet Sabbath Schools to Be Held at Camp Ground
During June 10 the Joliet M E churches move Sabbath school to the camp ground and Dr. Joseph Clark of Ohio will preach and all Joliet M E churches will dispense with morning service to hear him. The event runs from June 27 to July 7 with a strong, attractive program.
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M.E
Joliet
Joseph Clark
Ohio
M. EB
Dandelion Control by Sulphuric Acid and Craft Tips
An old guide promotes using a drop of sulphuric acid on dandelions to kill roots and ease removal. It also suggests saving large wrapping papers for sifting flour and sugar, layering sheets to reuse for repeated sifts in cake baking. The text blends lawn treatment with kitchen hacks.
Elwood Pioneer Receives Police Aid At Station
An elderly Elwood resident, Stewart Low, was found in a helpless state and brought to the Three Points station. After initial silence he recovered enough to speak. Chief McMasters ordered care and sent him home, with locals ready to assist a man once wealthy but now in frail condition.
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Stewart Low
Elwood
Mane
McMasters
Pineapple Cream Dessert Method From An Old Recipe
A vintage recipe describes a pineapple cream dessert using shredded pineapple, sugar, gelatine, whipped cream and beaten egg whites. It notes optional use of canned shredded pineapple to avoid added sugar and advises chilling until set.
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Tom Smith
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Tor Aurora
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Jolet
Plainfield
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Raney
He and
Samuel Alschuler
Gressman
Federal
Arthur Shan
Arthur Shaw
Churchys
James K. Shields
Saloon League
Ilinois
Baker
Board OF Review
Esther Feil
H.C. Role
Citizens’ National Bank
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C. W. Brown
Robt. Pilcher
W. G. Wilcox
Jean
W. A. Gustafson
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