Country editors praised for public service in Missouri debate
Missouri senators defended country editors against a ballot publishing rate bill. H Clay Heather of Palmyra argued editors serve communities, fight reform battles, and deserve wealth for public service, while others joined in praise. The bill failed 1 to 28 as Biggs faced opposition but received no privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri State Senate
H. Clay Heather
Palmyra
Marion County
Jefferson City
State Tribune
Martin
Dowell
Costello
M. R. K. Biggs
Audrian County
Good Roads and Prosperity Debate in Public Welfare
Opinion piece argues good roads drive town progress and farm value, criticizing haphazard maintenance. It urges identifying root causes of poor roads and applying practical fixes, noting roads enable prosperity as essential infrastructure for farmers and communities.
Roads and death beliefs dominate Madison county notes
In Madison county discourse laments poor dirt roads and faulty highway laws while urging ballot-backed reforms. The page also quotes Dr. Andrews on death acceptance, critiques oil stock promotions, cites Attorney General Hamlin on illegal attorney appointments, and mocks evolving local editorials with a string of satirical observations.
Illinois State News Highlights Early 20th Century
Belleville plans factory expansion while Mattoon hosts its fifth annual street fair. Carrollton reports major fire damage to a flouring mill. Rev. Charles Slater dies at Woodburn aged 60. Springfield State Fair nets about 20000 dollars in receipts. Vandalia hosts old settlers reunion with 101 year old orator. Moneaqua claims amateur Central Illinois baseball title for the season. Andrew Russell Bryan dies at Salem aged 77. Golden wedding noted for Henry Friedewald and wife of Shiloh, residents since 1858. Col Noble B. Wiggins of Springfield dies. East St. Louis approves 64000 dollar paving project on St. Clair county road. S. D. Canady named Supreme Treasurer of Mutual Protective League. Mount Auburn marks first railroad arrival with supper for track crew on Decatur and Springfield line. Daughters of the American Revolution organize at Bunker Hill with 14 members. John Suley of Carrollton murdered on his porch. he was in his 80s. David Balzwell remains missing since Sept. 6. Casey reservoir dam undermined by muskrats. town offers bounty. Vandalia swindler pair exposed. church directory ruse ends with arrest and release. Four Carbondale State Normal graduates appointed as teachers for the Philippines. Illinois School of Dentistry absorbed by University of Illinois. new winter term opens. Alden F. Brooks to paint late Gov. John R. Tanner portrait. assembly approves fund. relatives supervise completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Vandalia
Moneaqua
Central Illinois
Andrew Russell Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Salem
Henry Friedewald
Shiloh
Col
Noble B. Wiggins
Leland
Springfield
East St. Louis
St. Clair County
S. D. Canady
Hillsboro
Mutual Protective League
H. G. Waggoner
John Suley
Carrollton
Suley
David D. Balzwell
Keyesport
Casey
Amity at Woodford County Fair Tickets Printed
A rare notice from Woodford County Fair managers thanks the press for free publicity and explains complimentary entry tickets may be used by anyone. The message notes the paper’s generosity and that tickets grant entrance and grandstand access, with driver pass for team riders.
The Seeds of Anarchy Editorial Call
A Greenville Advocate piece denounces anarchist presses as treasonous and vile, supporting the forced suspension of two German anarchist papers and calling for life imprisonment for denouncers of government and the closure of their halls to end anarchism in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Germany
Cambridge Girl Caught Whispering Sparks Class Spell
A Cambridge girl, not versed in school discipline, is sent to an ante room to reflect after whispering. Rejoining, she explains she was praising the teacher's new dress style and the class insists on standing for spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Hot Air From World’s Fair Managers Delays Opening
Calhoun Times notes criticism of World’s Fair managers for prolonged talk and slow progress. They claim the fair will open May 1, 1903, but observers say execution lags. six weeks pass with little actual work. If current pace continues, opening by 1903 seems unlikely.
Make a Din for Good Roads
The Post-Dispatch argues that good roads coat farmers more than railroads, enabling produce transport by wagon to stations, urging public awakenment. It notes the local Good Roads League is making progress but must keep up the pressure until widespread awareness and thorough improvement occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post- Dispatch
Good Roads League
Madeira in Hotel de Ville cellars costs two million per bottle
In Bremen at Hotel de Ville cellars there are about a dozen casks of wine preserved for 250 years. The maintenance and rent costs push the value of this Madeira to roughly two million dollars per bottle. Each glass would cost 270000 and a drop could not be sold for less than 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel de Ville
Bremen
Czolgosz Awaiting Execution in Auburn Penitentiary
The man who shot President McKinley, John Czolgosz, is in Auburn penitentiary death row. He remains in solitary confinement and is slated for execution by electric chair in the week of October 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutledge
Czolgosz
Sholgosh
President McKinley
Auburn
Printed and gummed fruit jar labels at ten cents per hundred
The Call office offers assorted printed and gummed fruit jar labels for only 10c per 100.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Jarvis
Pitor
Troy
Illinois
Gamretdpegreemed
Addr
Weexix Cant
Ilinois
Forties
Kinloch
Justice TO Country Editors
Tarpayer
Madison County
Andrews
Philadelphia
Catz
Newton J. Skinner
Texas
Hamlin
State Department
America
Tuk Chester Clarion
Illinois State News
Belleville
Mattoon
Charles Slater
Woodburn
Mount Auburn
Decatur & Springfield
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Bunker Hill
Macoupin County
State Normal University of Carbondale
Philippines
John M. Gambill
Johnson City
Sta. Maria de Panda
Luzon
John Demmer
Pinckneyville
John Jenkins
Carbondale
Odingan Tablas
Romblon
J. Frank Daniel
Mount Vernon
Negros
Illinois School of Detistry
University of Illinois
College of Physicians and Surgeon
Alden F. Brooks
Chicago
John R. Tanner
Forty-Second General Assembly
Rose
Mr. Brooks
Lovia
Boston Herald
Calhoun Times
Binghamton
Kansas City Star
Buck's
Wd. Balaginans
Ruchter’s
Ruchter
Ghris. Busse, JR
Kinloch i
D. G. Jarvis
Troy Exchange Bank
Aafe
Ballard
Kingston's
Kingston
Kingrett
Tae
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!