Prosperity Covers Entire Country in 1909 Forecast
The eighth annual crop and business report from the Commercial National Bank of Chicago predicts return of prosperity nationwide in 1909 based on 4000 bankers' responses. It foresees strong farmer income from harvests boosting merchandise demand, with crops like wheat, corn, and cotton shaping prices and rail freight tonnage. The report notes government crop estimates, stable banking, and hope for currency reform under Aldrich-Vreeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Congressional Commission
Lincoln and Douglas Debates 1858 remembered by Parker
Samuel Parker of Chicago who worked in the election commissioner's office for 20 years attended the first joint debate on August 21 1858 and the fiftieth anniversary at Ottawa. He notes Lincoln's kindness to children and mercy in war, citing an instance of saving a condemned son, and lauds Lincoln as the greatest man of the century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Parker
Chicago
Ottawa
Tony
Lincoln
Saul
Providence
Army
Navy
George W. Lee
Emerald
Neb
William C. Shouer
South High Street
Lee
Shouer
H. F. Aspinwall
M. J. Jewell
H. D. Bentley
Pasadena
Cal
C. J. Bentley
John de Beers
A. H. Wieman
Seward
de Beers
Baileyville
Pekin
Cuticura Remedies Clinch Medical Mystery Cure
A West Virginia resident recounts a long itching breakout treated unsuccessfully by doctors. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, the eruption faded. Two years later a leg infection following grippe and pneumonia responded to Cuticura threefold applications. The patient, J F Hennen of Milan Missouri, praises the line in a 1907 note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
J. F. Hennen
Milan
Fiumor
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
Advertisement promises at home cure for piles using a new absorption treatment. Claims immediate relief and permanent care with free trial samples sent to readers who mail their address to Mrs. M Summers, Box P Notre Dame Indiana. Local references offered on request. Readers urged to share the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Box P
Notre Dame
Ind
Engineer Kating Dies From Railway Collision Injuries
George Kating, engineer of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul engine involved in a main line collision near Kilbourn avenue, died at Rockford hospital. He was about 65, badly scalded, with head and face severely burned, and internal injuries suspected. His Milwaukee home will receive the body today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
George Kating
Chicago, Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Brother
Kating
Milwaukee Company
Eagles Stag Picnic Set for August at Forest Park
The Eagles club invites a large number of members and friends to its annual stag picnic on August 30 at Forest Park. The event will feature athletic sports and a big dinner for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Hay Fever relief medicine ad claims instant breathing aid
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for hay fever and summer colds, promising immediate relief from difficult breathing and healing inflamed air passages. It cautions that the genuine product comes in a yellow package and lists H. J. Moogsx and Wm. F. Jungkunz as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogsx
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Personal Travel and Visiting Highlights Across Illinois and Nearby States
A stream of short notes records residents visiting Chicago Rockford Polo and Pecatonica including Francis slk Anna Grant Nellie Grant and George Landis. Many travel to Chicago for visits jobs or to visit relatives while others return home from trips to Denver Waterloo Detroit and Lena. James and Sarah Crump and the Beckers plan visits with relatives in Pekin Seward and Lyons NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis iSlk
Chicago
E. M. Bailey
Lena
A.C. Johnson
Robert Hopper
Dixon
Anna Grant
Albert Plato
Rockford
M. I. Rhodes
Polo
C. D. Knowlton
Charles
Pecatonica
Flossie Fritz
Winslow
Freeport
Arthur Crump
Colfax
Ill
William Stewart
George Stewart
J. E. Wilson
Marcie Kennison
Baraboo
Wia
Nellie Grant
Mrs
Henry Berkler
Maron
Sabbath Services Tops That Will Be Discussed in Freeport Pulpits
A Freeport church page lists Oak Street Evangelical and others with sermon topics and schedules. Camp meeting suspends church services for 10 days. communion planned at campgrounds Aug 30. multiple churches detail Sunday schools, preaching times, and special topics amid a citywide church notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Oak Street
Riverside Park
First Baptist
Stephenson St
William H. Beynon
Anna Zimmerman
Jesus
Lincoln
Douglas
Christian Church
F. W. Emerson
Masonic Temple
Nettie Jordan
Sau
Jonathan
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Stephenson Street
First English Lutheran Church
P. H. R. Mullen
Second Presbyterian
H. M. Markley
Swanzey
J. Groff
Epworth League
Grace Church
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Moore
L. M. Coffman
Davenport
Iowa
Horticultural Hall
Taylor’s Park
E. D. Herbert
Stephenson County
A. B
F. M. Davis
Freeport Theosophical Society
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Advertises Catarrh Relief
The atomizer spray provides relief for catarrh with many calling it a Godsend. It dislodges thick discharge and allows free breathing after weeks of suffering. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents including spraying tube or mailed by Blg Bros New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Blg Bros
Warren Street
New York
Peoria Youth Roy Newham Dies At Home
Roy Newham, 17, died Friday morning at his Peoria home. The funeral will be held Sunday. He was the brother in law of Merve Healy, son of Mr and Mrs R W Healy of Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Newham
Peoria
Merve Healy
R. W. Healy
Freeport
Ten Years in Bed Shown Relief by Kidney Cure
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana suffered ten years in bed with kidney disease. Despite top medical care he found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. The testimonial notes substantial improvement and credits the remedy as a godsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Juagkunz
Sunday School Teachers Training Class Organized
Rev. IK W Emerson announces a September start for a Sunday School teachers training class using endorsed texts from the International Sunday School Association. The program covers Bible content and pedagogy, preparing for the state diploma exam, with enrollment via A Stol ler at Freeport Gas Machine Co. or Emerson. About twenty five have enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IK. W. Emerson
Department of Teacher Training
International Sunday School Association
State Sunday School Association
Masonic Temple
A. Stoller
Freeport Gas Machine Co
Emerson
Karl E. Wagner Takes Post at Baumgarten Electric Co
Karl E. Wagner has accepted a position with the Baumgarten Electric Co, signaling his return to industry work after previous roles. The move positions him for responsibilities across electrical service and project management within the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl E. Wagner
The
Baumgarten Electric Co
Men Past Sixty in Danger From Kidney Disease
A health note warns men over sixty face kidney and bladder disorders often from enlarged prostate. Foley's Kidney Cure is recommended at first signs, with testimonials including Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri claiming relief at age 91 after two bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rockport
St. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
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Ding
Brinkerhoff
Cleveland
Eagles
Journal
John Taft
City
J. J. Babcock
Neligh, Neb
George Landis
Bloomington
C. N. Gift
Fuesday
Denver
Col
Young
Dr. Wintermeyer
Waterville
Kan
V. Marker
Chand Rapids
Mich
Carl Becker
Morris Scanlan
Marion Curtis
Ruth Hill
Detroit
Lyons
N.Y
Curtis
Miss Hill
Wells College
Aurora
Awe
Matilda Warwick
Kokomo
Cardus
Cardui
Save Money
C. G. Schoeeffel
Galena St
Campbell
Northwest
Lewis Lye
Malta Vita
Cereline
E. C
Hardy
Barrington Hall
C. G. Schoeffel
Odc
Koenig Furniture Co. House Furnishers
Koenig Furniture Co
Illinois
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