Joliet Prosperity Fueled by Jobs and Local Rail Construction
The article credits steadier employment in Joliet to mill and factory activity and highlights the Joliet and Southern Traction line work. In eleven months the company paid out 174604.80 in wages and cash locally, stimulating demand for groceries clothing and other essentials while shaping future growth. It also discusses spring plowing, seed quality, corn planting, cultivation, and husking practices for farmers.
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Criba
Mother Blames Sun For Wrong Inheritance Case
Elder widow Louisa Lamping tells of her son Lemon Quincy pressuring her to deed three Wilmington lots in 1907. He allegedly coerced her to sign away the property and later refused returns or support, moving her to his Greens home and denying a chance to return. The suit, Corlett and Clare v. Lamping, seeks redress.
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Wilmington
Kansas
Will County
Louisa Lamping
Lemon Quincey
Corlett
Clare
Terrance Lamping
Lennon
Greeniies
Essay Wins First Prize on How to Grow Great Corn in Jackson
A prize essay titled How to and great crop of corn in the town Jackson won a $3 prize awarded by H. BR. Wood. Lawrence elms authored the piece with judges John Horn, George B. Smith, and John H. Robinson noting the focus on soil condition, drainage, and fertility, and the use of fertilizer during planting.
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H. BR. Wood
Jackson
Lawrence Elms
John Horn
George B. Smith
John H. Robinson
Young Wilimi
Jackson Fs
Plainfield Speech Promotes GOP Claims On 1893 Panic
Andrew S. Phelps reports McNaughton argues the 1893 panic was not a Democratic plot but tied to preexisting monetary policy and silver value changes. He traces gold standard debates, Sherman act effects, Wall Street pledges, and international price fixes influencing U.S. prosperity.
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McNaughton
Plainfield
Cleveland
Harrison
Treasury
Congress
United States
Mr. Cleveland
Daniel Manning
the Treasury
Republican Party
Wall Street
R. G. Dun & Co
Cleveland Tike
Walcott Mit Son
Europe
Great Britain
Russia
Wolcott Commission
Andrew
Phelps
Joliet Seeks Juvenile Detention Reforms Citing Galesburg
The article notes Joliet considers a probation officer and detention home for youths, inspired by Galesburg's actions including free kindergarten support. It mentions Laymen's League efforts and debates on boy and girl welfare, with police highlighting many juveniles in custody for petty theft and calls for better care rather than punishment.
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Joliet
Galesburg
Men's League
Hartong Sues for Divorce and Alimony in Plainfield
Mrs. Alice F. Hartong of Plainfield sues husband Henry F. Hartong a Plainfield township farmer for divorce and alimony alleging cruelty. She cites repeated abuse including kicking and hair pulling from 1902 to 1908 plus neglect of family needs and bad language. The bill seeks $10,000.
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Alice F. Hartong
Plainfield
Henry F. Hartong
Plainfield Township
Arrafigell
Wagan
Morttana
Apecia
Major McClaughry Revered By Joliet Writer
Charles B. Hayward recalls Major McClaughry’s years as Joliet State Prison warden from 1874, describing his fair treatment of inmates, notable court martial incidents, and the bond with local clergy. He notes McClaughry’s impact on the city and shares anecdotes from the prison era.
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Major Maughry
McClaughry
Joliet
Central Presbyterian Church
Central Church
Amos. H. Dean
Dean
James Lewis
Lewis
M. Selz
Joseph Winterbotham
Brainard
Cochrane
Major
Watera
Sela
Major Woods
Daily Republican
Woods
Bob
Huntingdon
Pontiac Reformatory
Record August Temperatures Stand in Alarmingly Warm Month
A Daily Weather report notes August tied or surpassed historical highs, with 83.43 F average high and 64.86 F average low, a 69.15 F monthly average. Only four cloudy and eight partly cloudy days, eighteen clear days, and a scant 1.82 inches of rain, while September saw a rare 94 F spikes and a 38 F low, amid a late Aurora display.
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United States Weather Observer
M. Muhlig
Moon Pudding Tale Recited In Rhyme
A Philadelphia Ledger verse recounts a fairy tale of a woman in the moon who bakes pudding that becomes snow on Earth. The moon boy’s tears become rain, while the Moon Man returns with sweet meat and a moral, framing moonshine as a playful resolution.
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Moon
Dima
Philadelphia Ledger
Retreat to Paradise and Autumn Field Notes Chronicle
Journal narrative describes travel and illness, with reflections on health, fatigue, and social scenes. Mentions Dyspepsia, Bright’s consumption, and a party. references homebound feelings and fits. Describes botany specimens, garden flowers, coral bells, scarlet blooms, and a scenic park landscape with lilies and ferns.
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Feeley
Hartong
Son
John D’arcy
Joliet
Huas
Jolie
Guinea
America
Poland
Jersey
Aris
Petition drive backs attorney salary issue for voters
The public agitation over the attorney salary question seeks a petition signed by 39 but only two thirds have replied. It must raise 1,100 in ten days or the plan fails and the incumbent may keep over 10,000 flowing to the school fund. The petition would send the question to voters in the fall election.
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Torney
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Chicago Heights
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Ties of Life
Tollet
Sun
Aatgy
Gmesturg
CY Ward
MccClaughry
New Mexico
Chaplein
Santa Fe
N. M
City of the Holy Faith
Major McClaughry
Emerson
Adobe
New México
Old Joliet
Elgin
Charles B. Hayward
the News
Arizona Scien P Edition
Shlaa
Ney IO Tam
Reak-Ertah
Ity, Cowing & Young
Ting Bulldtog
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