Alaska Peters Aims For North Pole Quest
A report notes Alaska Peters intends to pursue a North Pole expedition and suggests success would prove the venture worthwhile, while failure could end the north pole pursuit. Belvidere Illinois is highlighted as a leading area for egg production with a single April interurban car carrying over 4000 dozen eggs on a light day. The Union Farmer advocates pure food laws and notes debate over federal power to prohibit adulterated foods, while the Secretary of Agriculture could set purity standards.
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Belvidere
Ill
Secretary of Agriculture
Public pulse needed on repeal and beef price f igures
Mayor urged public opinion before repealing Section 7 of Ordinance No. 9 on poll tax. Packers paid 5 000 each to combine to keep beef prices, risking depression in live cattle markets. Third District judicial ticket sees nominees shifted as Republicans struggle against Democratic picks.
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Missouri
A. S. Wilderman
Belleville
Horner
Randolph County
Joseph H. Story
Bond
Charles Neustadt
St. Clair
Wm. P. Early
Madison County
Burroughs
Moore
Holder
Mayor's Annual Message for the City of Troy
The mayor urges measured governance and prudent budget use, notes potential right of way for Interurban Electric Railway, proposes auditing of city books, street repairs with grading and monthly ward reports, review of electric lights, and repeal of poll tax ordinance.
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Troy
Interurban Electric Railway Company
City of
F. F. Miller
Wanamaker's Beginning on Courage and Conviction
The passage argues that many men fail due to fear and greed. It praises those who choose a principled course and back it with their last resources, insisting real achievement comes from bold, committed action rather than wavering doubt.
Washington Letter 1903 Highlights Policy and Global Scrutiny
Nerway Notes From the Nation s Capital reviews a sweeping 1903 congress act allowing the Treasury to ban adulterated foods and mislabeled imports, with wine, meats and other goods affected. It covers Manchuria rumors, Panama canal treaty ratifications, postal service abuses, and the expected Pershing promotion, plus Manila restoration efforts led by Mrs Fairbanks and officials.
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Manchuria
Russia
Niu Chwang
United States
Conger
State Department
Post Office
Machen
Fosnes
Bogota
Colombia
Marroquin
General Reyes
Dr. Herran
Washington
Panama Canal Company
Church Calendar and Services Highlight Local Gatherings
The German Evangelical church hosts its annual Pentecost picnic on June 1. St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran plans a June 25 picnic. Rev Sefton preaches at Presbyterian tomorrow with morning and evening services. Members meet for Ascension Day at German Evangelical. Children’s Day observed June 21 at Baptist with services. Rev Osborn preaches tomorrow. memorial sermon at 11 for old soldiers. Rev Haeberle to preach at German Evangelical tomorrow. supports Epileptical Home at St Charles MO. J H Stienhans elected delegate to District Synod of Illinois in Chicago June 3–9. Rev Daib and Prof Kellermann to attend.
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Martin Daib
C. E. Kellermann
St. Paul's Parochial School
Sure Thing Cure All Lung Ailments Ad Copy
Testimony from Mrs. C B VanMetre of Shepherdstown West Virginia endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as a universal cure for bronchitis and lung troubles. The advert promotes trial bottles free and cites S Kingston druggist with 50 cent and one dollar sizes. A second note touts Rocky Mountain Tea for 35 cents and ends urging readers to use CALL want ads to find work.
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Dr. King
C. B. VanMetre
Shepherdtown
W. Va
S. Kingston
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Philippine Commission
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Maud
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Rocky Mountain
S. Kingston's
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