Decline of the Horse Amid City and Country Use
The Electrical Review cites statistics showing a slow global decline in horse numbers from 1901 to 1902 with Paris down six percent London ten percent and similar drops in Berlin Vienna and St Petersburg New York area down about one third over twenty years yet horses remain valued for pleasures and light tasks remaining in use despite rising electric and mechanical alternatives
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Electrical Review
Paris
London
Berlin
Vienna
St. Petersburg
New York
Illinois Audubon Society targets millinery bird slaughter
The Illinois Audubon Society plans to abandon moral suasion and pursue legal action to curb bird slaughter for millinery. They notified Chicago milliners that possession of dead birds or parts is prosecutable under state law, regardless of where killed, hoping to set a nationwide example.
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Illinois Audubon Society
Utica
N. Y
Chicago
Illinois
Audubon Societies of
Trusts and the People Warn of Rising Prices
Boston Globe editorials urge action against coal and meat trusts accused of raising prices while denying wage increases. They warn that defendants in these moves will face the American public and that Congress may enact drastic measures, with tariffs no longer a barrier.
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Boston Globe
Times
The
Globe
Coal Trust
Meaat ‘Trust
Congress
Trade at home urged by Monroe county business voice
A Waterloo Times recreation quotes a local businessman urging residents to support home merchants. With money tight, farmers and townspeople faced shortages of cash, feed, and vegetables, making credit crucial. The piece argues farmers should repay locally and reinforce local commerce when funds return.
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Waterloo Times
Monroe County
Road legislation needed not talk but action
The author argues for decisive laws to direct and compel road work rather than temporary efforts. Citing convict labor as a proven system, he urges flexible, county-wide adoption by supervisors, with liberty to substitute approaches as best fits each county.
Not Important Yet Take Life Lightly Says Ancient Exchange
An old exchange notes that most men take themselves too seriously and will amount to little after death. It warns against pride and lying when faced with insult, urging enjoyment of today and to avoid a heavy sense of importance. The passage ends with a stark view of mortality.
Corn market under Harris-Gates control sparks broker fears
The public focus last week centered on Chicago's Harris-Gates clique controlling the corn market. If pressured without respite, the market could suffer crashes among brokers as sharp as those from a major corner operation.
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Harris—Gates Clique
Chicago
Tongue Confusion Sparks Hope for Public Enterprise
A spirited speaker laments divisive cries against public improvements and urges divine aid to silence detractors. The author argues that muted opposition would allow enterprising efforts to emerge, prove their value, and benefit the community with true worth.
Bus iness Men's Association Kidnapped as Infant
A colloquial notice asks if anyone has seen a Business Men's Association unit said to have been kidnapped in infancy. The plea warns it could still be recognizable and seeks recovery.
Crowned King Edward Coronation Date Set For Aug Ninth
A royal coronation is fixed for Saturday August ninth with a simplified ceremony. The note adds ambling caution about laws and social norms, including Sundays allowed ice cream in Boston and warnings against rocking the boat in state society and transportation.
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Edward
St Pierre and Birds and Advice in St Louis
A St Louis paper notes that the people of St Pierre were volcanocuted and jokes about advice and money in circulation. It references the Illinois Audubon Society and suggests birds of a feather flock together on the same hat in a playful, satirical tone.
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St. Louis
St. Pierre
Illinois Audubon Society
Illinois State News Items From Across The State
Miss Tillie Riggs of Bloomington bought a 730 acre farm in Wayne County for 32850. Philip Offerding of Red Bud died by suicide after despondency from his wife’s death. Illinois barbers plan a Springfield meeting on July 21. Oakland suffered a Fourth of July fire from a falling sky rocket. Sullivan to sink a well costing one dollar per foot from 500 to 1000 feet. George B. Watson of Petersburg named county judge of Menard by Gov Yates. Frank E Blane joins Western Illinois Normal board. Coulterville blacksmith Gus Lang lost both legs firing an anvil. he was to marry next month. A mining suburb east of Hillsboro to be laid out by Kortkamp Bros with 10000 worth of lots via drawing. shaft sunk. James Crawford released from Chester penitentiary after 24 years for killing a man in Macoupin. praised as trusty inmate. Prairie du Rocher boom from new road. W R Borders of Sparta to open a bank. lumber yard, growing residences on Kaskaskia Island. large depot near St Louis. Edwardsville Intelligencer notes 1865 bounty bonds issued to pay enlistees. interest paid for 37 years. Chicago buyers take half at four percent. principal uncertain.
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Philip Offerding
Red
Bud
Barbers of
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Springfield
Oakland
Sullivan
George B. Watson
Petersburg
Menard County
Yates
Frank E. Blane
Western Iillinois Normal School
Gus Lang
Coulterville
Hillsboro
Kortkamp Bros
James Crawford
Chester Penitentiary
Macoupin County
Crawford
Chester Tribune
Prairie du Rocher
W.R. Borders
Sparta
Kaskaskia Island
St. Louis
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Peoria
Chicago
White's Cream Vermifuge Sold By Drugstore In Alabama
Leighton Alabama druggist H P Kumpe reports a child sick with vomiting who, after taking White's Cream Vermifuge, expelled 119 worms. The advertisement claims it is the boss worm medicine in the world and promotes digestion, strength, and vitality for children. Available for 25 cents at S Kingston's.
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H. P. Kumpe
Leighton
Ala
White
S. Kingston's
Dr King’s New Discovery claims world class cure
A promotional message extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and related illnesses as the quickest and sure cure. It asserts tests on hopeless patients with renewed health, lists coughs and bronchial ailments, notes guaranteed satisfaction or refunds, and advertises bottle prices and free trials by S Kingston.
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Dr.King
S. Kingston
Local stores urged to outadvertise mail order rivals
The author laments mail order houses in Chicago drawing trade from every county and clubs together against hometown papers. He argues local merchants must advertise locally and undersell mail order houses to keep trade in town, noting a few proactive business leaders build up the town by advertising. He invites home merchants to patronize their papers to retain customers.
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Chicago
Pointed Paragraphs of Life Lessons and Cautions
A compact collection of aphoristic lines on pride regret marriage bets ambition and fame. The speaker muses that men who think only of themselves lack brains the engagement should end if broken and that success does not bow to neglect. It notes betting risks and the allure of fame in newspapers.
Yellow Man’s Sudden Change Alarms Lexington Friends
M A Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky rapidly turned yellow with jaundice and failed to improve under top doctors. After two bottles of Electric Bitters his health was restored proving the remedy’s value for stomach liver and kidney troubles as stated by the patient.
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M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
S. Kingston
Cures Sciatica By Ballards Snow Liniment Claim
Rev W L Riley of Cuba New York writes after 15 days of severe sciatic rheumatism that Ballards Snow Liniment gave him relief on first application and complete relief after second. He unqualifiedly recommends it. Available at Kingston's in 25 50 cent and 1.00 sizes.
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W. L. Riley
Cuba
N. Y
Ballard
Kingston
Ice Delivery Proposal by Albert Rieder
Albert Rieder announces daily ice delivery to any part of town in small or large quantities. Orders invited for prompt service.
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Albert Rieder
Ladies Patent Leather Tip Shoes at Klein's Shoe Parlor
Ladies fine patent leather tip shoes priced at 75 cents per pair in sizes 2½ to 5 at Klein's Shoe Parlor.
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Klein's
Chamberlains Pain Balm The Best Liniment for Strains
Mr F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm as the top liniment for strains. He recounts using it for a severe side lameness from a strain last winter and praising its quick relief and cure. Sold by S Kingston.
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F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
N. Y
Chamberlain
S. Kingston
Poor Millionaire Lately Starved in London
Early one of Dr King's New Life Pills would have saved him. They strengthen the stomach aid digestion promote assimilation and improve appetite. Price 25c Money back if not satisfied. Buy Kingston drugging.
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London
Dr. King
Boba
Kingston
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