Illinois Day at Portland Exposition Honors O'Donnell
In Portland August activities for Illinois Day featured Mr James F O'Donnell and Superintendent Bayliss as honored guests. President Goode praised O'Donnell for a brilliant address and Illinois supporters filled the pavilion and reception venues.
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Ilinois Pavilion
New York
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Bayss
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Elegance In Evening Gowns
Evening gown trends dominate social coverage with ornate fabrics and accessories. Descriptions include flowered chiffon gowns with Alencon lace borders, pink satin accents, Brussels net trimmings, chantilly coats, and orange silk linings. Tiny fans, jeweled hairpieces, and lace hosiery complete a measured, period-voiced fashion scene.
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Mousser
Brussels
Chantilly
Wonman
Wings of Liberty and the American Capitol
The passage invokes the glory of Iitinals and the diadem of rewards, recalling youth lessons about Liberty's wingless goddess in the acropolis. It laments that with the White House under Hitneis influence, sacred associations surround the state, suggesting angels of glory cannot depart from nation.
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Acropolis
Athenian
White House
Upsets Sun Ring Theory at Chicago University
University of Chicago astronomers Professor Forent Ray Moulton and Dr Thomas Chamberlain unveiled a new solar system origin hypothesis. They propose a wandering sun passed near our sun and, over about twenty years, reshaped the planetary formation, challenging established nebula theories.
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University of Chicago
Forent Ray Muviton
Department of
Astronomy
Thomas @. Chamberlain
the Mistry
Chamberlain
Professor Moulton
Carnegie Institute
Moulton
Wanderings Sun Formed Planets And Orbit Paths
Professor Moulton presented a theory that a wandering sun influenced our early solar system. He argued that ejected nebulae and nuclei formed the eight planets and their orbits, opposing the ring theory. He noted Earth and other rocky worlds have been solid for ages and that another wandering sun is unlikely.
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Earth
Moulton
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Two Little Waifs at Grand Opera House
The press agent proclaims Two Little Waifs by Lincoln J. Carter as the era’s finest scenic work with a top cast led by Tempest and Sunshine. The Grand hosts the show Wednesday night with a full New York company, promising rare theatre enjoyment. On Friday August 25, Pavlo Romani’s melodrama based on Marie Corelli’s novel will follow with intact scenery and costumes.
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Grand Opera House
Pabio Romani
Mariel Corelli
New York
Metropolis
Low excursion rates to Kansas City via North Western Line
Excursion tickets to Kansas City on North Western Line sold August 28 to 31 with favorable return limits. Offered on account of the annual convention of the National Firemen's Association. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway, 8 Broadway.
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National Firemen’s Association
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Famous German Syrup touted as cure for coughs
An apparent testimonial praises Bosch ee s German Syrup as a cure for consumption and bronchial illnesses. The ad claims the medicine is non alcoholic, widely sold, with trial and large bottle pricing, and lists Jos. Emmert and W. F. Jungkunz as distributors.
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G. G. Green
Boschee
Jos. Emmert
W. F. dJungkunz
Assaulted with hatchet near Scales Mound in cheese factory
In Galena on Aug 18 a 63-year-old German worker John Hubler attacked 30-year-old Chris Heldt with an ax at a cheese factory near Scales Mound. Heldt was wounded in the scalp and taken to Scales Mound Hotel. Hubler was bound over to the next court term with $500 bonds. Also notes a testimonial ad for Electric Bitters by J Emmert.
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Galena
Chris Heldt
John Hubler
Hubier
Garman
Heldt
Buffalo County
Wis
Hubler
Wright
Foley
Ofcales Mound
Clark
Notice to Dairymen by Wisconsin Condensed Milk Co
Notice to dairymen the Wisconsin Condensed Milk Co Pecatonica Ill will pay August milk at 1.15 per hundred pounds for pure clean unadulterated milk received at their factory Payments made on the 26th of each month statements issued giving price for ensuing month Tickets for shipping via interior line available at Freeport station at 1 cent each delivering via can to factory and return to shipper
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Pecatonica
Interior
Ban
Freeport
Ewe
Excursion Tickets to Chautauqua Assembly at Rockford
Reduced rate excursion tickets offered via the North Westem Line for Rockford Chautauqua Assembly. Two sale dates August 22 and 20 with return limits to September 1. Apply to Chicago and North Western agents for certificate plan details. Also Woodstocd County Fair tickets via same line with Aug 26 to Sept 2 return window.
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Chautauqua Assembly
Rockford
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western By
Bel Weezy
Woodstock
Lil
Chicago & North-Western
Eight-room house for rent on Liberty Street
Eight-room residence with modern improvements in a good east front location is offered for rent. Inquiries invited at once. Also a well kept runabout for sale.
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Liberty Street
East Front
Rubins Biwee
Good Time Comin and Mother’s Punkin Pie
A Milwauker Sentinel note extols the “good things” of home made pumpkin pie. The speaker prioritizes mother’s pumpkin pie over fancy restaurant dishes, praising genuine old pumpkin flavor, aroma, and a thick wedge of pie as the sweet, comforting end to a hard day.
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Mathar
Tiate
Milwauker Sentinel
Mrs Hale’s Electrical Facial Massage Ad
Mrs Hale offers electrical facial massage using Mme Michand’s method. Fine toilet creams and specialties advertised. Sessions available Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. New phone white 979, at 111 Peephouse Be 6-2.
Campmeetings and events headlining August listings
August events fill Oakdale Lena and river park sites with campmeetings. Cedarville hosts old settlers reunion while Taylor's park marks Labor Day celebration. Freeport College of Commerce opens Sept. 4. county fair at Thydor's parish Sept. 27. Lectures and stage shows run Aug to Sept with local music and vaudeville. Umbrellas repaired and covered by Ryan. Cash register for sale by Bron & Dollmeyer.
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Lena
River- Ade Park
Anne
Cedarville
Taylor's Park
Freeport College of Commerer
Thydor's Pari
Shakespears
J. Vaughan
St. Mary’s
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