Daniel Webster Early Life and Public Speaking Struggles
The article recalls Daniel Webster’s early timidity and tears when first speaking, his choice to speak for himself rather than rely on others, his farm boy work ethic, and a critique that spurred him to aim for substance over ornate oratory. It also notes a Rockford reunion of the Countryman family in June with nearly 100 members, detailing abstinence and low tobacco use among attendees.
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Daniel Webster
Webster
New Hampshire
Boston
Rockford
Illinois
Herkimer County
N. Y
Slocum Cleared Of Czar Loot Claim In Russia
Dr. Franklin Slocum of Ludington Michigan is notified the czar has ruled he is entitled to a one million dollar fortune left by his father and confiscated by the Russian government. The estate was seized during the 1849 uprising after a Muscovite merchant complained about high duties on tea and china from China.
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Slocum
Detroit
Franklin Slocum
Ludington
Mich
Russia
China
Carnegie meets Emperor William on imperial yacht Hohenzollern
Andrew J. Carnegie met Kaiser Wilhelm in Kiel Germany on June 21 and spoke with him for about thirty minutes. Ambassador Tower presented Carnegie Joseph Wharton and J W Lippincott to the emperor, who praised their efforts in developing the United States.
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Carnegie
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kiel
Germany
Andrew J. Carnegie
William
Ambassador Tower
Joseph Wharton
J. W. Lippincott
Wharton
Hohenzollern
United States
Seventh Day Adventist Refuses to Fight Forest Fire
A forest fire near Springbrook Wisconsin fueled by Frank Zinnell's refusal to extinguish a carload of telephone poles on a Saturday. The dry woods fuel the blaze and it has spread alarmingly as fire crews struggle to contain it.
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Springbrook
Wis
Frank Zinnell
Baseball scores from June 21 across leagues
Scores from Chicago and other cities show results in multiple leagues. Pittsburg 4 over Philadelphia 2 in the National League, St. Louis 3 over Brooklyn 1, New York 6 over Cincinnati 5 in twelve innings, Chicago 4 over Boston 0, and Boston 2 over Chicago 0 in the American games. Association and Western games include Toledo 2 over Indianapolis 1 in eleven innings and Milwaukee 5 over Minneapolis 7 in extra, plus other late innings results.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Boston
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Association
Toledo
Indianapolis
Journey to Jimtown Exposition and Wedding Trip
A journal entry reports travel plans en route to the Jimtown exposition and wedding visit to relatives. The writer describes travel from Indiana through Illinois to Chicago and Niagara Falls, with Hudson River and ocean boat options, and notes companions, including Mabel Morton and several brothers. Remarks include Roosevelt's absence and crossing the Detroit River by train ferries.
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Jimtown
Indiana
Iowa
Jimtown’’ Exposition
Washington
Niagara
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Norfolk
D. C
Pittsburg
Hudson River
Albany
Chesapeake Bay
Potomac River
Oshun
Highland Park Lake
Mabel Morton
Chicago
Indiana Ave
Grand Trunk
Hudson
Chas. Needham
Europe
Alex Miller
New Orleans
Burrell
California
Roosevelt
White House
Park
Detroit River
Local residents arrive and visit in Keota and area
Harold McWillams works this week at Harvey and Warfel. William Brown arrives from Crawfordsville for a day in the city. Clyde Warner and Homer Stephens drive to Keota to visit friends. James Harper arrives from Crawfordsville for business. George Greenwood visiting from Hollywood heads to Keota. Mrs J M Law and Avalon depart for Sigourney to see relatives. Rev Ralph Atchison and Margaret of Allerton Iowa arrive tomorrow for an extended visit. They visit friends in Fairfield today. Mrs S P Mulhern and Anna depart Keota for Columbus Junction after visiting Chas Benz home.
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Clyde Warner
Homer Stephens
Keota
James Harper
Crawfordsville
George Greenwood
Hollywood
Calif
J. M. Law
Avalon
Sigourney
Ralph Atchison
Margaret
Allerton
Iowa
Fairfiled
S. P. Mulhern
Anna
Chas
Fragmentary OCR Prices List
A partial OCR reading shows prices like “ae re” and “-69c” with values “$1.19 1.38” and “25c 25c” appearing in a jumbled sequence. No clear product names or dates are readable to identify the item.
Dr Shoop Restorative Promoted For Internal Nerve Health
An advertisement by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin promotes Restorative claiming it treats inside nerves to strengthen stomach heart and kidneys. It offers samples and a free book and notes availability through J H Stewart.
Reward Offered for Information on Sunset Park Rope Cut
Reward of $10 offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who cut the wire ropes in Sunset Park. Also an ad for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with endorsement of quick relief, sold by Cook and Sherman.
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Sunset Park
Cook & Sherman
Home Guards Picnic at Sunset Park
A Home Guards gathering announces a family picnic at Sunset Park on Monday evening June 24 with supper at 6 30. Members are urged to attend and bring well tilled baskets. Water on grounds and hitch racks for teams. 7 31 Committee.
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Home Guards
Sunset Park
Knights Templar Conclave and Charity Event Notice
Regular conclave of Bethlehem commandery will be held Friday evening June 21 1907 at 730 oclock with work in the Order of the Temple following business. Baptist Ladies and young people serve ice cream and cake Saturday evening on the church lawn with band music. all invited. Dr Shoops Headache Tablets offered free trial by mail address Racine Wis and sold by J H Stewart.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Order of the
Baptist
Dr. Shoop
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Oxfords
Blucher
Panama
Dougherty Bros. Clothiers and Furnishers
Case Traction
Garr Scott Traction
Lansing
Woodsaw
Lenox
H. P. Fairbanks-Morse
Davis
Scott
Fay Hand Press
Mason Transfer & Storage Co
Washington, Iowa
Washington National Bank
Journalettes
Harold McWillams
Harvey & Warfel
William Brown
Board of
Park Commissioners
Tro
Geo. W. Stewart
Knights Templar
Wm. M. Terry,e. C
J. A. Harwood
Plymouth Rock
the Royal
R. Stuart & Sons
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