Fourth of July in Troy and lessons on rights and finances
The article recalls Troy's Fourth of July celebration and argues wheelmen deserve equal road rights as wagons and carriages. It notes Massachusetts fraternal orders face receiverships under new size rules, and Chicago lacks gold dollars, with scarcity even at the sub-treasury. It cites San Francisco as only source, and reports Mt. Vernon on foreign loan and building associations folding into receiverships, with borrowers paying full loans and awaiting dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Washington
San Francisco
Mt. Vernon
Change in Special Tax on Street Frontages
A letter from the Alton Sentinel Democrats notes the law taxing property by street frontage for paving has been killed. From now on abutting property must be assessed by the benefit received and paid accordingly, likely complicating assessments and possibly leading to jury trials. The writer blames inexperience or bulldozing by country lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Sentinels Democrats
The New Woman's Mistake
The excerpt presents a dialogue about the ideal husband as described by the New Woman. It contrasts the partner who must possess all virtuous traits with the expectation of decisive, candid, and elegant handsomeness, highlighting evolving gender norms and playful social commentary.
The Man Promises a Grim Match in Graveyard
A stage exchange shows The Man claiming he can find a husband for a New Woman. The Woman begs, but The Man backs away, insisting only virtuous men die, so no others can compete. The dialogue hints at fatal consequences and dark humor.
Fair Little Lobbyist Forces Mayor Swift to Help
In Chicago a nine year old girl Florence Celtlein entered Mayor Swift’s office with permission and pleaded for better work for her father Simon Celtlein of 614 Milwaukee Avenue. The mayor promised to find him a better job after she explained he has six dependents. The scene drew laughter and the girl led her father to the mayor, who took his name and address and pledged aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Florence Celtlein
Simon Celtlein
Milwaukee Avenue
Florence
Mr. Swift
Simon
Chicago Journal
Farmer near Mt Vernon cites kerosene emulsion to kill chinch bugs
The St Louis Republic reports a farmer near Mt Vernon sharing a kerosene emulsion recipe that kills chinch bugs and saves crops. Percy Gracey near Sorento and Ned Sherburne near the city aided trials. Ed Baumberger distributed a dodge with the recipe this week. The spray mixes soft soap with kerosene then dilutes in water for field application. Sherburne notes using tools like a drag or ditching to spread the emulsion and prevent damage to corn. The note urges farmers to try the method as a pest control measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Mt. Vernon
Percy Gracey
Sorento
Ned Sherburne
Ed Baumberger
Sherburne
Sun
Greenville Sun
Mystic Cure Promises Rapid Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming to heal in 1 to 8 days. It promises to remove the disease's cause after the first dose, with the price listed as 75 cents. Also notes cherries harvested near Shiloh and a Shelby County State Bank balance sheet showing $50,000 deposits and $16,000 in June.
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Kingston, Troy
Engelman
Shiloh
Shelby County-State Bank
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