Thanksgiving grocer ad highlights priced staples and extras
The listing promotes flour, rice, syrups, nuts, dried fruits, currants, raisins, cranberries, nuts, olives, soap, starch, evaporated pears, bacon, coffee, and chocolate. Prices shown per unit or per pound with various quantities, emphasizing value for holiday dinners and baking needs. The ad features labels like Barrell flour and eastern buckwheat, maple syrup options, and assorted pantry goods.
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Pillsbury’s
Washburn’s
New England
I&e
Iowa Packing Co
Swift
Walter Baker
Weather forecast for Ontario December preview
Special forecast notes showers developing in Illinois then threatening in Ontario with northern areas turning to snow. Cold tonight in the north, followed by fair and colder conditions in the south on Sunday.
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Ontario
Illinois
Thanksgiving program at Ridott Center school program
Pupils of Ridott Center school presented a Thanksgiving program on Wednesday afternoon featuring music by Rev Wilkins Mrs Lamb of Ridott Miss Jennie Botdorf and B F Timms and daughter of Freeport A brief visitor talk closed the event with readings and songs including The Battle Hymn of the Republic Story of the Pilgrims and The Historical Turkey The program highlighted Harvest reflections and Thanksgiving origins with performances by Henry Kurtz Clarence Schmith Mary Schleich and others including instrumental solos and Whittier readings
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Ridott Center School
Henry Kurtz
Clarence Sch Smith
eHenry Murray
Grandma
Tseesseee
Ada Hunt
Eleanor Lamb
Clarence Schleich Odbgas
Wichel
Annie
Lois Taggart
Vrmeeese
Kate Smith
Flora Lamb
America
Annual Officers and Local News from Nearby Posts
List of Lady Maccabees officers led by Mary B. Kyle and Minerva Tenny, with Nellie Altenbern, Mina Botsford, Rose Knep, Elizabeth McCaull, Elizbeth Moersh, Blanche Ashen, Annie Lichtenberger, and Mabelle Altenbern. Cherry Camp, W J McKim post, and Smith D Atkins camp plan upcoming officer elections. Grover Stout, of Mt. Carroll, accidentally shot a companion Jay Leigh with a .22 while sparrows hunting. both leg injuries not fatal.
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Lady Maccabees
Mary B. Kyle
Minerva Tenny
Cora Schlott
Nellie Altenbern
Mina Botsford
Rose Knepply
Elizabeth McCaull
Elizabeth Moersh
Sentinel
Blanche Ashen
Picket
Annie Lichtenberger
Mabelle Altenbern
Grover Stout
Robert Stout
Mt. Carroll
Orangeville
Jay Leigh
Pastor purchases items for Fair Haven church dedication
Rev. J. F. VanEvera of United Evangelical church in Fair Haven spent Friday in the city buying carpet and pulpit furniture for their new church. The building is to be dedicated Sunday December 10 with Bishop W. M. Stanford of Harrisburg Pa officiating.
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J. F. VanEvera
United Evangelical Church of
Fair Haven
W.M. Stanford
Harrisburg
City Council to Meet in Old Rooms Before New Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the city council will be held next Monday evening. It is likely the last gathering in the old council rooms as the new city hall should be ready for occupancy by January 1.
Solemn months mind mass for Rev Fr W A Horan
At St Marys church on Monday at 11 o clock a months mind mass will be offered for the late Rev Fr W A Horan. The Very Rev L P W Byrne CM of St Vincents Chicago will preach on the occasion.
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St. Mary’s Church
W.A. Horan
W. Byrne, C. M
St. Vincents
Chicago
Henney Buggy Company Stockholders Meet for Directors
The annual meeting of Henney Buggy Company stockholders is scheduled for next Monday at 2 PM to elect fifteen directors. The notice emphasizes the election and timing, with attendees invited to attend and participate in the corporate governance process.
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Henney Buggy Company
Stephenson County Circuit Court Opens Term
The December term of the Stephenson County circuit court will open Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock with Judge Shaw of Mt. Carroll on the bench.
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Stephenson County
Judge Shaw
Mt. Carroll
Stephenson lodge Odd Fellows to report next Monday night
The representative of Stephenson lodge of Odd Fellows will make his report next Monday night. Transient brothers invited to be present. Also an advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising cure for la grippe with money-back guarantee. Ik W Grave signature on each box. 25e. Also a marriage notice: Mr Frank Carteron of Montrose Wis and Miss Lizzie Wine land of Varona Wis married at What Methodist Episcopal parsonage November 29 by Rev N H Axtell.
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Stephenson Lodge of Odd Fellows
Ik. W. Grave
What Methodist Episcopal Church
N. H. Axtell
D. D
Frank Carteron
Montrose
Wis
Lizzie Wineland
Varona
Stockton Men Implicated in Kettleberger Damages Case
The first Kettleberger damage suit with three Stockton defendants went to a Galena jury Wednesday evening and after a long deliberation Thursday morning the verdict awarded Kettleberger $1.00 in damages and costs to be borne by the defendants. Attorneys Sughrone and Cleary represented the complainant, while Eaton and J. M. Sheehan defended the seven Berreman township defendants in a separate action. Two similar suits are active, and the report notes a parallel case in progress. Rocky Mountain Tea advertisement follows.
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Stockton
Kettleberger
Galena Gazette
Sughrone
Dubuque
Cleary
Galena
Eaton
J. M. Sheehan
Berreman Township
New Officers Chosen at John A. Davis Post Meeting
At the John A. Davis post G A R meeting held Friday night the year’s officers were elected. Commander Fred C Held Senior vice commander J W Mes singer Junior vice commander H S S Keck Quartermaster Mr Locke Judge advocate S D Atkins Surgeon Dr G S Kleckner Chaplain Wm Thayer Officer of the day James Halen Officer of the guard Fred Roym Trustees B F Newcomer L M Devore R W Burton Delegates to department encampment L M Devore Dr G S Kleckner Capt Reitzell Alternate delegates Jason Clingman L H Palmer Eli Ellis
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John A. Davis
Fred C. Held
J. W. Messinger
H. S&s. Keck
Mr. Locke
S. D. Atkins
G. S. Kleckner
Wm. Thayer
James Halen
Fred Roym
B. F. Newcomer
L. M. Devore
R. W. Burton
Capt. Reitzell
Jason Clingman
L. H. Palmer
Eli Ellis
Iron Nerve From Healthful Living Claim
Bismarck's iron nerve praised as a product of splendid health and indomitable will. The ad claims Dr King s New Life Pills enhance brain and body power and energy. Available for 25 cents at Emmert Burrell s drug store.
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Bismarck
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Local residents report illnesses and a hospital operation
Miss Fannie Shinn is on the sick list and Mrs. A V Hudson and George Pfender have recovered from illnesses. John Lane has resumed his Brewster house position after sickness. Mrs J W Paris of Lena underwent hospital surgery today by Dr A Smith with Dr J C Burbank assisting.
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Fannie Shinn
A. V. Hudson
George Pfender
John Lane
Brewster House
J. W. Paris
Lena
A.ee Smith
J. C. Burbank
No Right to Ugliness Promotes Electric Bitters
An old advertisement claims a pleasing appearance follows health gains from Electric Bitters. It asserts women with weak digestion or kidney trouble suffer pimples and a dull complexion, promising improved nerves, eyes, skin, and color. At Emmert & Burrell's drug store it costs 50 cents.
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Emmert & Burrell
Gift of glasses as a practical Christmas present
The article suggests giving glasses as a useful and attractive Christmas present. It notes that many families have members who need eyewear and that replacing unsatisfactory or unbecoming pairs can be both useful and ornamental. It portrays glasses as a practical gift on the rise.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
An old line advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions, ulcers, boils, and other afflictions, priced at 25 ets a box and sold by Emmert & Burrell. It also promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for biliousness and mood, from the same druggists.
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Emmert & Burrell
Guaranteed Fit Before Christmas, If Desired
A promise seals a correct fit around the holiday season as shoppers await the exact item. The offer emphasizes timely delivery and satisfaction, suggesting flexible timing before or after Christmas to meet buyers' needs.
Grocery Specials and Holiday Produce Sale
The advertisement lists Flour White Satin at 90c a sack and Queen of the North at 85c, 35c honey drip syrup now 20c a gallon, cranberries 6c a quart, citrus peels 10c lb, celery 10c, California prunes 5c lb, best rice 3c lb, Mason's shoe polish 6c, assorted candies and nuts, Guenther's chocolates, stick candy 5c lb, mixed candy 5c lb, salt water taffy from the candy kitchen with pre Thanksgiving orders invited.
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Queen of the North
California
Mason
Guenther
Bakrey Department Prices for Fresh Bread and Goods
Fresh bread 3c a loaf and bread one day old 2c a loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts 8c a dozen. Pies and cakes 8c each.
Special prices in House Furnishings Department
A few featured bargains give an idea of the many discounts available. Double roasters 35c each. Basting spoons 3c each. Large turkey platters 30c each. Shoe brushes 9c each. Slow cutters 12c each. Christmas toys of various kinds and prices.
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Raading
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Ong
Freeport
Turkey
Choeffel & Brockhausfs
Just
Brazil
Filberts
G. A. Huenkemeier
Stephenson Street
J. Hoffman
Stephenson St
Fr. Horan
Stockholders’ Meeting
Hammert & Burrell
John A. Davis Post
C. S. Barrett
Bengston
Freeport, NL
Bowers Bros
Winnebago
River School
George Schmidt
Gents
F. A. Schulz
Grocery Department
Candy Kitchen
Bakrey Department
Meat Department
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stata Bank
Maynard's
Court House
Boston
Gage-Downs
Our Shoe Department
IeGee
C. A. McNamara & Co.’s
C. A. McNamara & Coq
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