Rural Illinois schools push for improved single room classrooms
A Department of Public Instruction circular urges rural boards to modernize country school houses. It highlights better heating ventilation, quiet vestibules, separate coat rooms, a library study room, proper lighting, basement play space, and a well equipped, affordable classroom setup with a full list of needed furnishings and materials.
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Department of Public Instruction of
Minois
Francis G. Blair
A. J. Hoffman
Illinois
W. C. Zimmerman
Country Schools
F. G. Blair
Country School
Zimmerman
Italian suspects in La Belle murder face possible release
Tony Casatropiovani likely to be freed on bond today as a witness in the La Belle killing case in Rockford. Yrangolo and wife to be released soon. Peter Triola recovering and may provide a full account. Police seek where La Belle spent the hours before his death at the Trongolo home.
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Rockford
Tony Casatropiovani
Antonio la Belle
Tony
la Belle
Castrogiovani
Yrangolo
Peter Triola
Trongolo
Ann
Trongoln
Tricia
Iaa Belle
TRY THIS FOR DESSERT FROM JELL O
Instructions describe a dessert made by dissolving JELL-O in boiling water then folding in whipped cream and crushed macaroons. The mixture sets into a mold or bowl and can be served with whipped cream or pudding sauce. JELL-O costs 10¢ per package and is sold by grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lée
James Lee’s Recovery Cited After Using New Discovery
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her husband James Lee from failing lungs. The text touts the remedy as king of throat and lung medicines and promises first dose relief. Sold with guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial bottle.
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James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Jos
Thompson & Tue Seemeter Notice of Debts
Notice requests all persons indebted to Thompson and Tue Seemeter to call. The firm states it has consolidated its yard with W. E. Fry Lamber Co. and urges prompt settlement of all outstanding accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fry Lamber Co
Thompson & Tue Seemeter
Dry legislature eyed as next Illinois General Assembly battle
Attorney Ernest A. Scrogin of the State Anti Saloon League says candidates pledged to the league will seat in the coming Illinois General Assembly to regulate liquor traffic. Opponents claim wets will hold the majority, with both sides planning aggressive campaigns this fall.
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Springfield
Hall of Representatives
General Assembly
Ernest A. Serogin
State Anti- Saloon League
Serogin
Illnois
Rufus M. Potts
Reisch Indemnity Company
Potts
Scrogin
League
Deneen to Confer on Chicago Primary Changes
Gov Deneen plans talks with Chicago Republicans on adjusting party organization to primary law requirements. Officials face complex vote tabulation for county conventions and delegate allocation as they prepare for upcoming meetings and legal formalities.
Election Rules For Committee Officers And State Returns
The committee allows an elected chairman while other officers may come from outside the body. Edward St. Clair, current secretary, may seek re election. State returns show Gov. Deneen leading Richard Yates by 12817 votes, with several counties yet unofficial.
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Edward St. Clair
Deneen
Richard Yates
Sés Yates
Bond, Carroll, Champaign
Cook, DuPage, JoDaviess
Mason, Peoria
Pope
Will
Lena Rivers stage play draws record receipts at Grand
Beulah Poynter presents Lena Rivers from Mary J. Holmes novel at the Grand tomorrow with matinee and night shows. The production, costly yet profitable, follows decades of demand and big bids by managers eager for the rights and success across major cities.
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Beulah Poynter
Lena Rivers
Mary J. Holmes
Burton Nixon
Grand Opera House
National Opera Company at the Grand on August 17
The National Opera company famed for beautiful harmonies and a roster of fine singers will perform at the Grand on Monday August 17. Audiences recall memories of golden music and lively comedy as Mme Palme arrives in Freeport as prima donna praised by American critics as a leading dramatic soprano.
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National Opera Company
the Grand
Freeport
Mme. Palme
Ma's New Husband at Grand Opera August 18
The Grand Opera House presents Ma's New Husband on August 18 a farcical musical treat praised in other cities for its light clean lively style. The program features eighteen new musical numbers guaranteeing entertainment for audiences seeking merriment.
This Date in History Chronicle Highlights Major 13th to 20th Century Events
A dated survey lists notable historical markers from 1248 cathedral construction in Cologne to 1964 naval battles near Vladivostock. It notes Sweden Denmark peace 1645, Fort Oswego fall 1745, Liberty Tree consecration 1775, Maryland constitution 1776, Farragut death 1870, steamship disaster 1888, senator James Z George death 1897, and naval clashes off Vicinostock in 1964.
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Eathedral
Cologne
Sweden
Denmark
Fort Oswego
Montcalm
Boston
Maryland
Shere
David G. Farragut
Electric Bitters hailed by San Jose resident
Mrs. M. M. Davison of 379 Gifford Ave San Jose California praises Electric Bitters as a powerful general family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She says it offers more health for digestive organs than any other remedy. Available under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
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M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Jos. Emmert’s
Steers Sell At High Market
A carload of ateera shipped to Chicago from Platte South Dakota sold for 143.98 dollars each. Weighing 1 766 pounds per animal they brought 8.16 per hundred. The total price to the consumer exceeds 226 dollars per steer according to A Lambert Alexandria South Dakota.
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Freeport Journal
Chicago
Platte
S. D
Packer
South Dakota
Lambert
Alexandria
Birthday tribute to Ernest Thompson Seton
Ernest Thompson Seton born August 14 1860 in South Shields England was an author artist and naturalist. He lived in Canada and the western United States gaining fame for his writings and work as a government naturalist in Manitoba during the 1880s. He later moved to Paris in 1890 and spent years abroad.
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Ernest Thompson-Seton
South Shields
England
Canada
Mr. Seton
United States
Western Canada
Seton
Manitoba
Paris
Noted Illustrator and Writer on Native Animal Life
A veteran artist spent years in the city studying art and years in the woods. His education and experiences made him a leading illustrator and writer on animal life in natural habitats.
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Eral
Catholics Denounce Liquor At National Abstinence Union Meet
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union held its national convention in New Haven with resolutions denouncing liquor traffic and urging sanctification of Sunday. A cable from Cardinal Merry Del Val thanked the convention, and Chicago will host the next gathering. Officers named include President Rev. James T. Coffey and Secretary Edwin Mulready.
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New Haven
Conn
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Father Lambing
Scottadale
Hartford
Holy Father
Cardinal Merry del Val
P. J.o’callaghan
C.S. P
Chicago
James T. Coffey
St. Louis
J. G. Beane
Philadelphia
John J. Corbett
L. M. Lake
P. J. O'Callaghan
Edwin Mulready
Rockland
Mass
Father Williams Indian Herb Tablets Promise Liver and Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Father Williams Indian Herb Tablets for liver kidney stomach and bowel ailments. It claims vigorous liver action aid digestion cleanse kidneys purify blood and overall wellness with a 20 cent price and money back guarantee from C P Guenthe & Co. druggists at the Galena avenue and street corner.
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William
C. P. Guenthe & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Clearing sale of wallpaper and fixtures by Gro L. Parks
I offer a clearing sale of my entire stock including wallpaper room mouldings curtain goods glass and related items with great bargains. The notice is signed by Gro L Parks and lists a street address.
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Gro. L. Parks
Daily Journals Delivery Offer
The Daily Journals are available for delivery to any part of the city for 10 cents a week.
Summer Sermons at Baptist Church Draw Vacation Guests
Rev. William H. Beynon tentatively conducts July and August sermons during his vacation at the Baptist church. The morning series titled Fundamental Principles in the Religion of Jesus aims to show Christianity’s distinct features and appeal to modern man. The evening talks titled Some Common Differences Between Common People and The Difference Between What a Man Is and Seems to Be promise popular discourses for Sunday nights.
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The
Baptist Church
William H. Beynon
Dalivering
Mnothige
Jesus
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Sore Feet
Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine recommends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet and for healing burns sores cuts and abrasions. He adds it is also effective for piles and advises readers to try it. Sold at drug stores priced two cents and a half.
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Bucklen
Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Jos. Emmert’s
Thompson Huenkemeister and Fry announce new firm
Notice states that due to real estate sold and stock changes the yard of W. E. Fry Lumber Co will host the joint stock of Thompson Huenkemeister and Fry. The new firm will operate from the Fry yard with an Adams Street office maintained for customer service and debt settlements.
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W. E. Fry Tamber Co
Thompson, Huenkemeister & Fry
W. E. Fry Lumber Co
Thompson & Huenkemeier
Adams Street
Thompson
Ae & Huenkemeier
Thompson & Huenke Meier Lumber Co Notice
We request all persons knowing themselves indebted to Thompson and Huenke Meier Lumber Co to please call. W. E. Fry Lumber Co S-3dtf.
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Thompson & Huenkemeier
W. E. Fry Lumber Co
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Ectors
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A. Scrogin
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Deneens
Republican Party
Daniel A. Campbell
Republican Organization
State Central Committee
Roy O. West
West
Secretary of
Rose
State Committee
Geo. Ennenga Prop
Calena
Highland Park
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