Domestic science in public schools gains favor in Freeport
The article by Mary R. King argues for domestic science in public schools, detailing its value for nutrition, sanitary and chemical knowledge, economy, needlework, and character. It urges integrating home economics into curricula to empower girls as future homemakers and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Board of Education
O T
Mary R. King
State Association of Domestic Secience Clubs
Alexander Haige
William Allorvis
Archdeacon Farrar
John Foster Fraser
United States
England
Remedy for hay fever Hyomei promoted for at home relief
A mention cites Hyomei as a new home remedy allowing hay fever sufferers to stay home without fear of annual sneezing and watery eyes. Testimony from J F Forbes of McCook Nebraska supports its efficacy, noting no stomach dosing. The device uses a pocket inhaler. Jungkunz offers a money back guarantee. Complete outfit priced at $1.00 with extra bottles 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Forbes
McCook
Nebr
White Mountains
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Local Notes From Lena Aug 81 Social Roundup
Mrs Hanaian Apker arrived from Elvira Texas and visits sister Mrs H Houser. Roy Lichty and Ehner Doll visited Lena. Mrs John Howard returned to Leeton Indiana after visiting. Mrs Fotherby of Freeport and Mrs Widner of Lincoln hosted Mrs H W Crozter. Robert Stone returned to Chicago after two months with the Leckingtons. Kate Dodds departs for Runawan Illinois to teach. Lauren Walton arrives from Milwaukee to visit parents N Walton and wife. Nellie Conway returns to Chicago after two weeks with relatives in Lena and Freeport. H A Rover returns from Chicago. Anna Koertner from Freeport visits Louis Uhe then goes to Fleroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Haianai Apker
Elvira
H. ©. Houser
Roy Lichty
Galena
Ehner Doll
K. Doll
John Howard
Lreton
Itn
Mesdames Geo. Fotherby
Freeport
Widner
Lincoln
Neb
N . Walton
Nellie Conway
Chicago
Leia
H. A. Rover
Anna Koertner
Louis Uhe
Fleroy
Pink of prettiness warns girls on makeup use
The note urges girls to avoid heavy makeup claiming Nong should trust in natural looks. It mentions Yake Hollista's Rocky Mountain Tea and a 35 cent tea or tablets format attributed to Joseph Eimmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nong
Hollista
Joseph Eimmert
Civil service extends to state institutions in 1905
The Waots civil service commission reports 882 appointments since November 1 1905 with 2 168 positions across 17 state charitable institutions. Examinations number 114 and applications total 2 202. Changes in positions vary by facility with many in the Eastern and Northern Hospitals for the Insane and the Asylum system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waots Civil Service Commission
Springfield
Quincy
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Jacksonville
School For the
Central Hospital For
Peoria
Asylum For
Lincoln
Anna
Southern Hospital For the Insane
Chicago
Industrial School For the Blind
Slinois Charitable Eve
Kay Infirmary
Geneva
tIn
Wilmington
Soldiers’ Widows
Watertown
Western Hospital For
St. Charles
St. Charles School
Puw
Civil Service Commission
Physical fitness rule set for service entrants
The commission requires a simple physical examination for all entrants to the service. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to perform the required duties. The rule also applies to domestics laundresses and dining room attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erdtands
Noted speakers lead Freeport chautauqua opening
Rev W D Elwell to oversee sessions using stereopticon and moving pictures. Large season ticket sales promise strong turnout. The tent sits on Martin property at Walnut and Jackson, near the Y M C A. Other chautauquas in Warren and Mt Carroll draw crowds with Col John Sobieski’s address on My Army Life and Poland lecture schedule by the G A R and W R C, with free admission for button wearers. Eugene W Chafin opens events with Civil Government and Lincoln lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Elwell
Freeport
Jo Daviess
Carroll
John Sobieski
Colonel Sobieski
Poland
Eugene W. Chafin
Good Templar
Lincoln
An Ideal All Around Newspaper Feature List
A promotional piece praising the Chicago Record-Heralds wide range including letters from Curtis and Wellman, foreign news from its own cables and AP, financial pages, sports, humor, stories, street life, rail and insurance columns, fashion, meals, and a Sunday Magazine noted as artistic and literary triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago Record-Herald
William F. Curtis
Walter Wellman
Record-Herald
New York Herald
World
Journal of Commerce
Associated Press
Lakes
Chicago
Northwest
Gveat
Surprise Party For Mrs Turner At Ridott
A group of women from the city and nearby areas rode the interurban to Mrs John Turners home near Ridott. They enjoyed a fine dinner afternoon fishing and games and ended with a delicious supper. Attendees included Mrs Ardern and her son Mrs Pookes and her son and daughter Mrs Landgraff and her children Mrs Deery and daughter Mrs Bentley and daughter and Mrs Young and BOM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Turner
Ridott
Turner
Ardern
Pookes
Landgraff
Deery
Bentley
Veterans invited to Prohibition chautauqua sessions
Members of the John A. Davis Post received invitations from the promoters of the Prohibition chautauqua to attend the sessions on Saturday September 8 observed as Gr A Reday. The camp has accepted and as many members as possible are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Davis
Mystery Solved by Dr King's New Life Pills
John L. Pleasant of Magnolia reports relief from biliousness and constipation using Dr King's New Life Pills. The ad promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back and notes availability at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
John L. Pleasant
Magnolia, Inc
Lec
Joseph Emmert
Grand Opera House Upcoming Plays and Local Events
Listings for Onakdale Riverside and Embury Epworth Leagues plus Freeport College of Commerce opening. Socials, lectures by Dr MekKay on Quaint Sayines, concert and harvest supper, and a full schedule of plays at the Grand Opera House including Iris Last Dollar and Your Uncle Dudley along with new and second-hand school books offered by Brown & DOLEMEYVER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onakdale
Riverside
Freeport College of Commerce
Fanbury Epworth League
Embury Epworth League
E.R. MekKay
John Plowman
Bimbury Epworth League
Howard
Dudley
Brown & Dolemeyver
Ticket Sale Dates for Round Trip Set
Tickets go on sale September 1 2 and 3 for a round trip with return validity until September 1. The sale offers a limited window for travelers to secure fares and plan travel accordingly.
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Freeport High
Associa
Mr. Forbes
Hyomei
Lena Budge
State Civil Service Com
Thee Commission
Tleas
Stephenson County
Chautauqua
Ance
Rockford
PEE Rockford & Interurban
Grand Opera House
Harlem Park
Rev. W. A
Rockford Chautauqua
WM. Neese
Eady Ediceans Uriona
W.J. Young & CO
the Banner Grocery
F. W. Borgmeier
Chippewa St
THE
Illinois
R. R
Stephenson County Chautauqua
Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co
Sata Ware
Tau Bros
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