Arbor Day Advice from John M Wise Promotes Tree Planting
John M Wise urges Illinois residents to observe Arbor Day on Friday April 27 praising tree planting for shade, shade, and economic and moral benefits. He notes Arbor Day's 12 year establishment, calls on landlords and Americans to advance forestry, follow Europe, and leave a forest heritage for future generations.
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John M. Wise
Illinois
James S. Cochran
United States
Europe
Jounn M. Wiss
Freeport,ll
Electric Bitters proclaimed best selling bitters by Belleville druggist
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio praises Electric Bitters as the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. He attributes cures to its stomach and liver regulation, blood purification, and nerve strengthening. The tonic is touted to build up the entire system and revitalize the weak and run-down. Sold by Joseph Emmert, Druggist.
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Abraham Hare
Belleville
Joseph Emmert
Foster's Forecasts Weather Bulletin 1900 April 15
Foster's Local Forecasts report storm waves crossing the continent with warm and cool waves by late April. It notes temperature trends for the great central valleys and eastern states, rainfall deficiency, and corn planting guidance for northern maize states while spring wheat favors late maturing crops.
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W. T. Foster
Josefs
Pacific Coast
Rockies Country
Great Central Valleys
Rockies
Pacific
Meridian
Ohio
Missouri
Mississippi
Wedding of Della Stamm to Amos Phillips at McConnell
At the Stamm home near McConnell on April 12, the first daughter Della Stamm married Amos A. Phillips. About eighty relatives attended a formal ceremony with Laura Fair at the organ. The couple plans to live in Paw Paw Illinois after a week, with many presents listed from family and friends.
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McConnell
J. W. Stamm
Della M. Stamm
Amos A. Phillips
Laura Fair
Frank Law
Freeport
Lulu Stamm
Stamm
U. B. Church
Phillips
Amos
Paw Paw
Lee County
Ill
Jacob Stamm
Lula Stamm
Cora Stamm
Clarence Stamm
Flossie Stamm
Adam Phillips
Charlie Phillips
Andrew Phillips
Arthur Phillips
A. F. Stamm
David Stamm
Isaac Stamm
Jonathan Stamm
Jacob Elsessor
Willie Heerbrand
Elmer Stamm
Alma Stamm
Marel Stamm
Gladys Stamm
Wm. Phillips
R. N. Law and
Lawrence Musser
Isaac Gross
Ben Cantrill
James Heatherton
James, Jr
Carrie Heatherton
Harry Heatherton
Bertha Heatherton
M. M. Gerbrich
Eliza
Geo. Wittenmyer
Cornelius Folgate
Miss Alice Folgate
Cromley
Henry Jordan
Mae L. W. Price
D. A. Brundage
Laura
Nellie
Bert Fair
Mrs. Newmiller
Bessie Newmiller
John Elsessor and
Ida
Marie Korth
Wm. Korth
William Stabenow
James Musser
J. Grorr
C D Isbill Promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cure
Morgantown Tenn resident C D Isbill claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a daughter's scald head and other skin diseases including eczema and pimples. Ad Promises guaranteed relief for sores ulcers and piles with a 2e price at Joseph Emmerts. Hair work in all its branches offered nearby.
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C. D. Isbill
Morgantown
Tenn
Bucklen
Joseph Emmerts
Methodists Discuss Removing Dance Rule at Conference
Three eastern Methodist conferences directed delegates to vote for abolishing the rule banning dancing card playing horse racing and theatres. Chicago ministers debated the issue with support for removal and concern over public perception. Revs McLennan Crane and Brushingham urged action aligning with Wesleyan principle and caution about endorsement.
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Chicago Methodist
John Wesley
Lord Jesus
W. E. McLennan
Trinity Methodist Church
Wesley
Frank Crane
Hyde Park Methodist Church
John P. Brushingham
First Methodist Church
Oleomargarine color debate fuels Grout bill push
C W Singlehirst of the Galena creamery circulated a petition in county farming districts urging Congressman R R Hitt to back the Grout bill to suppress oleomargarine coloring that imitates butter. Hitt replied he supports measures to curb oleomargarine and will present the petition to the House and reference it to the agriculture committee as the bill remains pending.
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C. W. Singlehirst
Galena Creamery
R. R. Hitt
Galena Gazette
Singlehirst
Congressman Hitt
Committee On Agriculture
Governor Tom Johnson in Maryland’s Revolutionary Faith
A Century magazine tribute recalls Governor Tom Johnson as a bold loyal patriot tied to Maryland’s revolutionary legacy. The piece quotes John Adams and notes Johnson’s wartime role, political leadership, and enduring esteem among Marylanders. It frames him as a fearless fighter and forward‑looking statesman.
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Fredderick
Tom Johnson
John Adams
Maryland
Virginia
British War Office
Washington
United Colonies
United States
Supreme Court
John Williamson Palmer
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief for Headaches
Thousands of sufferers praise Dr King s New Life Pills for sick and nervous headaches. They claim to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health. Easy to take at 25 cents. If not cured, money back. Sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Shoes fit to natural lines of the foot by Winslow Co
No shoe brings more comfort to the wearer or gives longer life to it than one that conforms to natural lines of the foot. The persons who wear shoes of the proper dimensions are generally the ones who have the least trouble with their feet. Winslow & Co fit their shoes that way.
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Winslow & Co
Try Schlott's Laundry on South Galena Avenue
The laundry offers shirt waists at 10c for plain and fancy waists by weight. Lace curtains priced at 30c per pair. Rough dry service at 8c per pound. Ring phone 269 for pickup. delivery available.
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Schlott
Galena Avenue
Ruskin Books Bring Fortune to Others Not Author
The London News notes that Mir Ruskin's books have long generated a substantial income, averaging about £4,000 annually. It challenges the idea of a declining vogue, arguing that his monetary rewards remain high and may surpass those of any other serious author of the day.
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Mir Ruskin
London News
Lim
Mir Tuskin
August Flower sale proponent touts cure all claim
Question Answered. August Flower is stated as the largest sale of any medicine. The text claims it cures indigestion biliousness and related ailments, advising few doses of Green's August Flower in liquid form. Sample bottles offered at Joseph Emmert's.
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Joseph Emmert’s
Emmert & Burrell
Helen H Birch Piano Teacher at West Street Studio
Helen H Birch is listed as a piano teacher operating from a studio on West Street. The item notes her professional role and location, indicating availability for lessons. No further details on dates or contacts are provided in the readable text.
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Helen H. Birch
West St. of
Magnetic cure advertised at Freeport office address
The notice promotes a drugless cure for chronic diseases using Magnetic therapy from Weltmer and other schools. It claims many patients in Freeport have been cured, offers free consultation, and lists office at 158 Stephenson St Freeport Illinois with confidential treatment and facial methods.
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Weltmer School
Nevada
Freeport
Stephenson St
Ill
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King Humbert
Italy
Iit
Rancshc
Humbert
GEO. H. Tandy & CO
Geo. H. Tandy
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
B. F. Jones
Boston
Arbor Day
Foster
A C. Thomas
Grout
Journaly
Greorce d. Tanpy
City Glovk
Lincoln Avenue
Board of Education
H. J. Porter
Boweels
Ruskin
W. W. Harpster’s
John Bauscher
Michael Angelo
Mike
Michael
John
Harpster
Aie
J. Schwarz & Sons
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Morning Telegraph
Union
Isoise
Sunday Telegraph
Globe
Daily Telegraph Co
West 42d St
New York
R. L. Newton
A. L. Newton
Jennie Newton
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