Higher standard for our schools in Freeport Institute
A long editorial advocates stronger school standards in De Kalb County with emphasis on punctual attendance, Reading Circle participation, and teacher professional growth. It urges adoption of King’s Rational Living and county level textbook uniformity, praising the county fair display as educational and urging sustained effort to elevate student character through literature and memory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Supt
Raines
The
Fair Association
Educator notes on school upkeep and libraries countywide
The Stephenson county educational memo urges better school buildings, lighting, and ventilation, louder for libraries in nineteen schools, and the value of organized institutes. It promotes joining Jo Daviess for a joint institute in Freeport with Roark and Schmacker, plus NI Teachers Association events in Rockford and ongoing records, programs, and attendance goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Jo -Daviess County
Freeport High School
Ruric N. Roark
Kentucky
S. CG. Schmacker
Pennsylvania
Northern Illinois Teachers’ Association
Rockford
P. P. Claxton
Knoxville
Tennessee
Cure of Severe Skin Disease With Cuticura Treatment
A missionary recounts aiding a severely afflicted woman with scabies and related ailments. After limited progress from other methods, she uses Cuticura Soap, Resolvent, and Ointment, noting dramatic improvement in five weeks and eventual recovery and employment. Laura Dane Bates of New York endorses the regimen and provides purchasing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Dane Bates
Pan Aves
New York, N. Y
Mar. 11
Hair Growth Miracle Ad at Jungkvant’s Parisian Sage
An salesman promises Parisian Sage can regrow thinning hair and stop dandruff in two weeks. William F. Jungkvant sells the product for 50 cents, with money back guarantee and express shipping from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. FF
Jungkuna
Wm. EF
Wm. F. Jungkvant
Express
Giroux Mfg. Cgo
Buffalo
N. Y
Teachers, Visit Schools to Improve County Education
Cyrus Grove, County Superintendent of Schools, urges teachers to observe other schools to learn from deficiencies and strengths. He stresses that educational quality hinges on teachers’ lives and calls for teamwork, counsel, and active support to ensure successful schooling in Stephenson County. Continuous improvement depends on dedicated educators and clear ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Cyrus Grove, Co. Supt
A Notre Dame Lady’s Appeal For Home Treatment
A letter from Mrs. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana urges rheumatism sufferers to write for a home cure claim that it dissolves uric acid, loosens joints, purifies blood, and restores vitality. Proofs promised by return mail with address Box R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Fred
Summers
Box R
Ind
Empire Stock Company to headline Grand theater week
The Empire Stock Co led by Miss Sarah Gibney brings a refined repertoire to the Grand next week. The Dairy Farm will be staged with New York and Chicago production standards including special scenery and electric effects. A top vaudeville element and a capacity house are expected nightly.
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Empire Stock Company
Empire Stock Co
Knorr
New York City
New York
Chicago
Sarah Gibney
Empire Theatre Co
Fol ey's Honey and Tar praised by New Jersey editor
What a New Jersey editor says about Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. M T Lynch of the Philipsburg Daily Post writes that his family has used many medicines but none as good as Fo ley's Honey and Tar. H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz add their endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
M. T. Lynch
Philipsburg
N. J
Daily Post
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Mr Fuller Resigns as Freeport Gas Dept Manager
Mr A L Fuller who led the new business department at Freeport Gas Light and Coke company resigns August 1 and leaves to spend time with his family in Aurora He may start his own business or seek a similar role in the west Friends and former employers part with him reluctantly in this city supporting his future plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Fuller
Freeport Gas Light and Coke Company
Aucust l
Aurora
Fuller
Advertised Letters List at Freeport Post Office
Week ending August 20 1908 letters include ladies Knadler Maelo Owen Mrs KE Leslie Gertrude Penticott Miss Nettle Minkey Mrs Chas Wernick Miss Lb Milligan Mrs Minnie Winns Addle Gentl Em Brewster Fire Es Moss Ed cape etc Gentlemen list names such as Bronson Lonnie Muller H Gi Campbell San New K Royal Lew Ma Mook vhine Oo Menbaugh Ben Fuson W P Henke Christ Fitts Donald BD Hughes O EB Penticor Albert Kelly Tom Rush Russell Leteh Walter Smith BB W Liddle Frank Spurling BOF Long James W Swanson Ray BF Lucas W YH Wescott Odell Yount LF. call for these letters by Aug 29 1908 Postmaster Smith Atkins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Knadler
Maelo Owen
KE. J. Leslie
Gertrude Penticott
Nettle Minkey
Chas. Wernick
Lb. Milligan
Minnie Winns
Brewster Fire
Es- Moss
Ed Cape Oo
Mathes, Sam
Bronson
Lonnie Muller
H. Gi. Campbell
San New K Royal
Lew Ma- Mook
D. Vhine
Menbaugh
Ben Fuson
W. P. Henke
Christ Fitts
Donald Bd. Hughes
EB. Penticor
Albert Kelly
Tom Rush
Russell Leteh
Walter Smith
W. Liddle
Frank Spurling
Bof
Long
James W. Swanson
Ray BF
Lucas W. YH
Wescott
Odell Yount
Smith D
Atkins
Miss Lena Folkerts Visits Mt Olive Kinfolk
Miss Lena Folkerts of Mt Olive Illinois has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs John Kruse on Chicago street.
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Lena Folkerts
Mt. Olive
John Kruse
Chicago Street
Men Past Sixty in Danger From Kidney Disease
An advertisement claims that men over sixty face kidney and bladder disorders due to enlarged prostate. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, citing a testimonial from Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri who says two bottles improved his condition at age ninety one. Also mentions H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rockport
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkung
Labor Day Plans Full in Freeport and Rocksford Event
Labor Day plans are set for Freeport, Rockford and nearby areas with a large Labor Day picnic at Highland Park. The program includes athletic events, prizes, music by Henhey band, and speeches by union leaders led by Berly Thompson of the Milwaukee federal labor union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Janeaville
Gatona
Yark
Iblic
Ayor
J. Dittmar
Teamsters’ Union
Wisconsin
Charles E. Smith
Freeport
Rockford
Eloit
Hay Fever Relief Promised by Foley’s Honey and Tar
Advertisement notes hay fever and summer cold sufferers can gain quick relief from Foley’s Honey and Tar. It claims immediate relief from difficult breathing and healing of inflamed air passages. It warns the genuine product comes in a yellow package and cites H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley’s
H. J. Moogk
F. Jungkunz
DIRT FOR SALE BY JACOB PRENDER'S STORE
Two thousand loads of dirt offered for sale with immediate application. Interested parties should call or visit Jacob Prender's store. Phone number 805 provided for inquiries. August 28 listed as display or notice date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Prender
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Cyrusgrove
TER
March
de Daviess County
Gillam
Globa
Cuticura
Mr. Fuller
Highland Park
Freeport, Rockford and
Trades and Labor Council
Carl D. Thompson
Milwaukee
Labor
Belvidere
Frank
L. Frank & Son Company
Riley & Whea
Galena Street
van Buren Street
Opera House
Louis H. Bowers
Empire Theatre
Walter Wilson
Moths OF Society
Lena Rivers
Cinderella
Jesse James
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