State Legislature Debates Local Option and Penal Reforms
Illinois lawmakers discuss penal facility needs at Joliet and potential new prison or cellhouse. Local option bill gains traction with Anti Saloon League support, creating anti saloon territory by popular vote. A pure food and dairy bill aims to raise milk standards to federal levels while opposing dairy interests adjust. Legislature adjourns for the week amid confirmations and budget questions.
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Springfield
Deneém
General Assembly
Wether
Joliet
Biln
State Board of Charities
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ia ‘Mader
Oarly
Berry
League
Shere
Unit Pro- Sallx
Flaws in Many Bills Stir Debate Over Legislative Reference
Flaws in numerous measures spark scrutiny as supporters back Senator Jones bill creating a legislative reference department. Critics flag missing appropriations and failure to amend rather than replace acts, while lawmakers argue the department will improve drafting and curb amateurism before passage.
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Jones
Legislative Reference
Legislative Voters’ League
Cermak
Quack Patent Medicines Across the Market
A garbled ad page touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children’s teething relief and says Garfield Tea cures constipation and cleanses the liver while a “Defanes Starch” product claims to be economical and efficient. The excerpt mocks memory of failed schemes and notes various home remedies with grand promises.
Demand for Freight Cars Sparks National Call
A freight car shortage drives a nationwide plea for more cars as production pushes ahead with cars entering service rapidly. The era of catarrh misperception is noted and Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney & Co. is described as a constitutional remedy. Canadian homesteaders reach 41,689 in the last fiscal year with 17,907 U.S. immigrants in the early months, highlighting cross-border migration.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
Canadian Department of the Interior
Canadian Northwest
United States
Putnam Face Less Dyes and Funny Health Ads Mix
An assortment of vintage ad copy promotes various products and quotes. It touts a dye for silk wool and cotton at one boiling, urges attending funerals as a duty, claims cures for piles and nervous diseases, and includes marketing from Dr. Kline's nerve restorer. It also riffs on marriage, happiness, and opinions, with city names Peoria Minneapolis.Photos and prices mentioned are part of the promotional content.
Ownership of National Banks Reveals Capital Spread
The article notes half of US national banks have capital under $100,000 while 12 percent range from $100,000 to $250,000 and seven percent sit between $260,000 and $1,000,000. It also warns against counterfeit Allcock's Plasters and praises Defiance Starch as a newer, safer product. Occult topics discuss risks of psychical research becoming mere fashion.
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National Banka
United States
Cheerful Reminder Beats Grim Truth in Light News
A short note contrasts cheer with solemn reality, suggesting lighter, optimistic content often improves reader mood over stark factual reporting. The line hints at casual journalism favoring upbeat angles in a busy news cycle.
Défiance Statch Collar and Cuff Finish Ad
Patent level stiffening product for collars and cuffs promises gloss or domestic finish. Sold in 16 oz tins for 10 cents by grocers.
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Joliet Penitentiary
Deng Rative Au Tan Prindde
House
Senate
Riley
Will County
Winds
Congress
Unois
Theodore EB. Burton
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Attorney General’s Department
Stensland Bank
Chicago
Campbell
Rose
Building and Loan Association
Fifth Infantry
Hitoois
National Guard
Park Presbyterian Church
Streator
Eric PB. Smith
Harold A. Mosher
Signal -Corps
George L. Goetz
First-cavalry
Ralgers Im
Aroufad
Garfield
Putnam
Beyer
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ship Furs Pelts
McMillan Fur & Wool Co
Minneapolis, Minn
St. Vitus
Kline
R. WH. Khoe
Philadelphia
Bengel
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jamesa Chester
35Th St
New York
Lydia Ebham
Tles
Ronen
Evan Uete
Ooues
Req' Schesauw & Robbing
Tea
Pateh
Soing
The
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
J. J. Livingston
Freeman
Ind
Cardus
Allcock
Society For Psychical Research
Earl S. Sloans
Boston
Mass
Beeau
Roecsuses
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