French Hem Awakens Warm Feelings by River
Cleo rents a summer room with Mrs Lacey and her son Hugh on a Riverside farm. Over days of rowing and sewing a French hem, Hugh grows drawn to Cleo while she plans to reveal her feelings after finishing the skirt. A gentle romance blooms amid farm chores and river scenes.
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Pryia
Riverside Farm
Cleo
Lacey
Mrs. Lacey
Hugh
Pd W
Larry
Vin
Ifugh
Ife
Tam
Bugh
Dynastic History of China From Ancient Times
The article outlines a long Chinese royal line from Subhi around 2737 B C, links Bubhi to Noah and the founding of the empire, notes years of long reigns, and estimates thirty three sovereigns, ninety two emperors, two Tar nr rers, six Mogul emperors and three empresses across ancient to near medieval periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Subhi
B. C
Why Bees Work in the Dark
A historical note explains bees gather honey by day and work at night in the hive. It discusses honey as a liquid that crystallizes when exposed to light, while darkness preserves its state. Experiments on crystallization in light and dark are cited and linked to hive safety and survival.
Free Wiggle-Stick WAXER and Wonder-Wax Offer
A Chicago laundry supply firm offers free Wiggle-Stick waxers for flatirons and Wonder-Wax for washing clothes through grocers. Stores stocking the goods receive FREI quantities to parcel to customers, with a plan to reward those who request them. If a grocer does not carry the items, customers are urged to provide the name for free packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frei
The
Laundry Blue Co
Chicago
German scientists claim human material from hens ages
Reportedly the material for one man weighing 150 pounds could be found in the whites and yolks of 1200 hens, yielding gas and hydrogen for a balloon, with portions of bone, fat, carbon, phosphorus, salt, sugar and water. The text describes odd quantities and possible uses for a hypothetical extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inman
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Heart Relief
An obituary style note cites a Chicago man’s death from heart trouble and claims indigestion as nine of ten cases cause heart issues. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure, blaming stomach pressure for heart symptoms and offering money back if it fails.
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Chicago
Dr. Caldwell
Familiar With His Habits First Disconsolate Widow
Somerville Journal notes a dialogue about art and memory with Gounod and poets, contrasting youth and age, and contemplates whether a widow can hear from her husband through a medium while recalling a Saturday night habit of spending salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Journal
Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Cure by Freeport Resident
Freeport citizens are urged to try Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney trouble. Wm Tenney of 194 Chicago Street testifies that factory noise and railroad strain worsened his condition, but after using the pills bought at Emmett's drug store he reports relief. The advertisement notes the pills cost 50 cents and are sold by Foster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo as sole U S agents.
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Freeport
Dean
Tenney
Chicago Street
Emmett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Lots in Chas Meyer's addition selling fast
Real estate notice promotes lots in Chas Meyer's addition as a quick selling opportunity. It promises buyers will make money and offers a small down payment, long balance term, and low interest. Metzger and Wieman, agents, 110 Galena St, ready to show.
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Chas
E. Meyer
Metzger & Wieman
Galena St
2Nd
Bids Sought for West Street Concrete Culvert
Bids are requested until 7 80 p m September 4 1906 for constructing a concrete culvert across West street. Plans and specifications are on file at the city engineer's office. Bids to be opened by the committee on streets alleys and bridges and the Highway commissioners of the town of Freeport.
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West Street
Highway Commissioners
Town of
Freeport
Dissolution of Partnership at Breeport firm ends by mutual consent
The flyin of Kullemeier and Maurer dissolves today with Maurer retiring. All debts owed to the firm should be settled at the store. The business will be continued by H. E. Wuhlemedier, H. H. Kuhlemeier, and J. D. Maurer. Breeport, Aug. 26. 8-2bd w2Ww
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Kullemeier & Maurer
Maurer
Town Board Meeting to Audit Bills Saturday Evening
Town Board holds a regular meeting Saturday evening September 1 at 7 30 p m for auditing bills. Residents with town bills urged to present them at the clerk s office Rice Building 2nd floor Michael Steffen Town Clerk.
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Michael Steffen
Rice Building
Summer Excursions Via Chicago Great Western Ry
Travel deals offer stops in Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Montana Oregon Washington and Mexico City with stopovers allowed. Tickets on sale daily to Sept 16 final return limit Oct 3. For full information contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
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Chicago
Great Western Ry
Alberta
Arizona
British Columbia
California
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Mexico City
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
G. P
Chicago Great Western Railway
Paints
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Lower Michigan
Bargain residence with moderns on Galena Ave for sale
Occupies 235 N. Galena Ave offering steam heat bath rooms city water sewer gas and barn. All in first class condition. Will sell house with part or entire lot. Grand bargain if taken at once. Inquire of Geo J Dehn 12dtf 44 Stephenson St.
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N. Galena Ave
GEO
J. Dehn
Stephenson St
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Guers
Chamberlain
Free
Gounod
Mozart
Edison
Freeport Railway, Light & Power Co
Grand Opera House
Night
Messrs. Martin & Emery’s
Richard Wagner
Wm. Lynch Roberts
Dells OF
the Dells
America
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Dells
F. A. Miller General
Illinois Central Railroad
Freeport, Ill
Michigan
Drug Department
Shoe Department
F. A. Schulz
Freeport Fair
Wil
Beloit
Rockton
Shirland Durand
Davis
Rock City Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee& St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
P. A
W. W. Winton
Madison, Wis
John F. Daly
Homeseeker
North-Western Line
Chicago & Northeastern Ry
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