Regulating the Press and Political Shifts in Press Policy
A 19th century essay laments Postoffice Department curbs on newspapers, warning of rising rates and end to local free privileges. It cites Vice President Sherman's death, election implications, and a religious leader urging flowers be banned at funerals. The fragmented piece mentions civic discourse and political shifts with limited clarity.
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Postoffice’ Department
Postoffice
Affai
James 8. Sherman
Utica
Shera Q
Sen
Sherman
Clinton
Wison
Hendrighs S
Hobart
Lan
M Matthewa
Terian
The Noble Ideal of Service in Civilization
A historical reflection extols the primacy of service to others as the basis of civilization and progress. It contrasts earned sustenance with parasitism, condemns idleness, and lauds work as a noble, universal duty shaping nations and individual worth. It equates unearned gain with theft and emphasizes personal responsibility and societal advancement through labor.
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Robin Hoads
Jesse Jameses
Tax Reform Amendment Faces Public Policy Vote in Illinois
The Illinois Special Tax Commission explains that the proposed constitutional amendment would not alter current taxation but would remove certain restrictions, enabling future classification of personal property and new tax methods. Leaders from farming, business, academia, and law urge voters to approve, arguing it could modernize taxation and increase revenue.
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Hinois Special Tax Commission
General Assembly
Ilindis
General Assembly of
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York
Minnesota
Ohio
A. P. Grout
Winchester
The
Illinois Farmers Institute
State University
Illinois Supreme Court
Navy shells foreign bid test faces price drop aim
The navy department awarded Hadfield Steel Foundry Company 500 of 12 inch armor piercing projectiles at 187 dollars each as part of a broader bid landscape. Bethlehem Steel, Washington Steel and Ordinance, and Crucible Steel also won substantial orders with prices ranging from about 274 to 500 dollars per shell, while Hadfield bid lower on 14 inch shells but received none. The move signals intent to use foreign competition to pressure domestic prices and may affect future procurement policy.
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Washington, D. C
United States Navy
Navy Department
Hadfield Steel Foundry Company
Sheffield
Department
Hadfield Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Washington Steel and Ordinance Company
Crucible Steel Company of America
Wickeraham
Straw Vote Hype Tied to Party Orgins in Campaign
The article critiqu es how a paper’s party alignment inflates its straw poll results. It claims the organ's stance lifts its favored candidate while dragging rivals, labeling this stage as the campaign's claiming phase before an upcoming excuse stage next Tuesday.
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Bunker Hill Gazette-News
The Campaign Lie
The piece urges voters to ignore campaign lies spread near elections, noting such rumors are often unsubstantiated and circulated to sway opinions. It emphasizes not letting false stories influence voting decisions.
Taft Thanksgiving Proclamation Anticipated At Local Gathering
The Bunker Hill Gazette notes a hearty scene with ample Grimes Golden apples and four kegs of apple butter among friendly neighbors. The community Looks forward to President Taft issuing his final Thanksgiving proclamation.
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Bunker Hill Gazette News
Taft
To Bring Them to Their Milk
An Iowa Madison county milk producers unite to pressure big city dealers by threatening to cut off supply, arguing the move could force favorable terms.
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Edwardaville’ Intelligencer
Madison County
Call to Publish Weekly Advertising Series for Merchants
The Call announces a year long sequence of weekly articles on advertising aimed at local merchants. Each piece, copyright prepared, will cover topics from ad types and costs to newspaper relations and sales impact, with future entries focusing on specific business types and practical benefits.
University Riot Probe Promises Punitive Action
Champaign university authorities probe a student riot injuring several. Six ringleaders named in a faculty report as per Ray Warner dean of men. Walker Opera House lessees seek damages. Harris consults Chicago with Heiman Amusement. Alumni outrage spreads. threat to end football if outbreaks continue.
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Champaign
University of Minois
Petwong
Ray Warner
Walker Opera House
Finn-Heiman Amusement Company
Illinois Conference elects Lyon president in closing session
Springfield F Emory Lyon of Chicago was elected president of the Illinois Conference of Charities and Correction at its closing session. Officers elected include Mrs. W. B. Simonds of Galesburg as first vice president and Col Henry Davis of Springfield as second vice president. Other executives named: James Mulenbach chair, with Chicago members Kingsley and others on the executive committees.
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Springfield
F. Emory Lyon
Chicago
Illnois Conference of Charities and Correction
W. B. Simonds
Galesburg
Col
Henry Davis
A. L. Bowen
James Mulenbach
Shermar C. Kingsley
Thomas Finn
Rockford
Logan Hay
D. J. Davis
Peoria
W. R. Blackwelder
Joliet
Robert Rew
Dr. 8
Munson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims Cure
A 19th century style ad promises a $100 reward if Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, described as a constitutional disease needing constitutional treatment. It argues the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundations and strengthen the patient, with testimonials and a Toledo Ohio address for J. Chenmy & Co. Sold by all druggists.
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J. Chenmy & CO
Téledo
Ohio
Sll Drn Toe
Ball
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