Illinois State Teachers Meet in Springfield December 1906
The fifty third annual Illinois State Teachers Association gathering will convene at the capitol in Springfield December 26 to 28. Highlights include governor’s salutation, president’s address, reports on rural teacher supply, and sessions on moral training and juvenile education. Noted speakers include J A Mercer A C True Frank H Hall and others. large attendance anticipated.
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Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Capitol Building
Springfield
Charles 8. Deneen
J. A. Mercer
Peoria
A. C. True
United States Office of Experiment Stations
Washington
Frank H. Hall
Aurora
West
Thompson
Galesburg
T. A. Clark
The
State University
John A. Long
Joliet
J. Stanley Brown
George A. Coe
Northwestern University
W. Lester Bodine
Chicago
Walter D. Scott
Mary Is. Hood
Oak Park
W.pt. Bawden
Normal, Ill
Ends Berry Pulford case ends in court dispute
Mt. Carroll December 1 The Berry Pulford damage suit from Savanna on the docket is disposed of and will not be tried again. Judge Heard granted a demurrer stating Mrs Berry has no cause for action against the Pulford estate administrator for damages over her husband’s death. Appeal possible within thirty days but no lower court action.
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Mt. Carroll
Berry- Pulford
Savanna
Stransky
Welch
Rockford
Mrs. Berry
Pulford
Berry
Supreme Court
Bot Pulford
Red Feather at Grand opera house tomorrow night
Amusements notices announce DeKoven Klein and Cook's Red Feather will be staged at the Grand. The production is praised as a standout comic opera of recent years with lavish details and a 75 member company led by Cheridah Simpson.
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Red Feather
DeKoven
Klein and Cook
Grand Opera House
Reginald DeKoven
Robin Hood
Jos. M. Gaites
Cheridah Simpson
Ziegfeld Opera Co
Royal ad offers graded commissions to Freeport agents
The Royal company offered graded commissions to all its former Freeport German agents, but western managers Law Brothers said a new representative acted without full knowledge of Union rules. Commissions would be paid only where the agency was cleared and eligible for compensation.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Royal Ad
Freeport
Law Brothers
the Royal
Steffen Visits Freeport Mining Interest
C G Steffen of Freeport visited here Saturday showing interest in the Freeport Mining Company near the city. He inspected the Leadmine Wisconsin mill and found ore extraction substantial, the mine seeming promising and on a paying basis.
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Galena Tribune
C. G. Steffen
Freeport
Leadmine
Wis
Kodol Digestant Praised By Chicago Lab
E C DeWitt & Co of Chicago says Kodol, prepared in their laboratory, fully conforms to national pure food and drug laws. The digestant is described as remarkable for stomach indigestion and is sold by all druggists, with a large demand among sufferers.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Daily Journal Delivery Ad Cuts Across City
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery for 100 a week, offering residents access to the paper across all neighborhoods.
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The
Daily Journal
Congress Opens With Formalities On First Day
Washington December 3 Special Congress opened its last session of the fifty ninth with the gavels at noon. Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon presided. Prayers were given by Rev Dr Hale and Rev H N Couden. Committees were named to inform the president. Memorial resolutions honored Hoar Hitt and Ketcham. Many visitors and gowning women filled the galleries amid brisk exchanges between victors and vanquished.
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Washington
Senate
House
Fairbanks
Cannon
Edward Everette Hale
EH. N. Couden
Congress
Representative Hoar
Massachusetts
Hitt
Illinois
Ketcham
New York
Opening of Big Pasture in Lawton Oklahoma
Lawton Oklahoma December 2 Special crowd swarms land office as bids open on unallotted Kiowa Comanche Apache land. First day hints at over twenty five thousand bids, with minimum five dollars per acre. Bids allowed per bidder up to one quarter section. openings to continue for a week. The Red River watered tract promises fertile land, signaling further openings of tribal lands in Indian Territory.
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Lawton
Oklo
Oklahoma
Red River
Indian Territory
Jules Clarette Remembered as Theatre Francais Director
Jules Clarette born December 3, 1840 in Limoges. He led Theatre Francais since 1885, known for works and lively history writings. A war correspondent in 1866 and 1870, he influenced French theatre amid Dreyfus affair tensions and public and government pressures.
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Jules Clarette
Theatre Francais
Limoges
America
France
Lycee-Bonaparte
M. Clarette
Italy
Metz
Clarette
Calve
Dreyfus
Battle Ground of Modern Thought Letters Page
The Chicago Record-Herald invites readers to submit controversial letters for its Sunday feature The Battle Ground of Modern Thought. Top weekly articles are edited and printed under writers’ names, proving writing ability is not limited to professionals and showcasing current topic debates.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Record-Herald
Freeport Mining Group Plans Benton Mine Visit
A dozen or more stockholders of the Freeport Mining and Developing Company will travel to Benton Wisconsin on Friday to inspect the mining operations and assess progress at the Mines.
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Freeport Mining & Developing Company
Benton, Wis
The Children’s Delight Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
A promotional note extols Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant laxative for children and a cure‑all for impure blood and stomach or bowel troubles. It promises money back if it fails and lists prices 50c and 1.00, with distribution by all druggists.
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Dr. Caldwell
Summers Clearing Sale Headed Into Fall and Winter
Summers announces a clearing sale covering fall and winter goods with discounted prices. Includes apparel, household items, and miscellaneous merchandise. Sale aims to reduce stock before season change at Summers store.
Resolutions of Respect for Freeport Sister Milner
Freeport Chapter notes the passing of Sister Milner with condolences and memorials. A page in records is requested to honor her memory, the charter draped for thirty days, and a memorial copy sent to the family. Fraternally signed by Gr A Weaver, Viola Fl Verbeck, Malvina Fox.
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Freeport
Milner
Martha
God
Savior
Gr. A. Weaver
Viola FL Verbeck
Malvina Fox
Freeport Chapter Mourns Loss Of Brother Cronkrite
Freeport Chapter No 303 Order of the Eastern Star mourns the loss of Brother Cronkrite. The memorial notes his fidelity, kindness, and leadership. Charter to be draped thirty days. copy to wife and son. published in daily papers. recorded in chapter records.
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Freeport
Brother Cronkrite
Order of the Eastern Star
Death of P C P E L Cronkrite Honored Encampment Member
Resolutions from Western Star Encampment No 25 mourn the death of Patr E L Cronkrite a longtime officer husband and father. The body requests 30 day draping of the charter Western Star Encampment No 24 10 C O F publishes the resolutions in city papers and presents a copy to the family. Committee signatures include I G Wisk J C Abricker W H Mancister.
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P.C. P
E. L. Cronkrite
Western Star
Patr. E. L. Cronkrite
I. G. Wisk
J. C.abricker
W. H.manciester
New York Tri-Weekly Tribune Advertising and Offers
An advertisement for the New York Tri-Weekly Tribune describes its thrice weekly issue schedule and market reports. It promotes combination offers with other publications and mentions a laxative Syrup Pepsin as a household health remedy sold by druggists.
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New-York Tri-Weekly Tribune
New York News
Tri-Weeekly Tribune
Tri- Weekly Tribune
New York Tribune
New York
Tribune
Metropolitan Magazine
Harper's Bazar
Vrie Weekly Tribune
Woman's Home Comystnion
Tri-Weekly
Success
Pri-Weekly
Outing
Read the Journal's Want Column Bookish Note
The Journal's want column lists items readers seek and offers for sale or exchange. It notes available goods, services, and requests with brief descriptions and contact details for interested parties.
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Ith
Ili Amenenemati
the Journal
This Date in History Fifty-Year Snapshots 1800 1840 1894
The record notes key dates: Austrian victory over the French at Hohenlinden in 1800, Wise born in 1806, TSE Hiinoig statehood in 1840, Jules Claretie born 1871, seventeen emigrants frozen in Saline County Nebraska in 1871, Stanley’s Africa coast reach in 1889, Robert Louis Stevenson died in 1894 and born 1850 November 18.
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Hohenlinden
Henry A. Wise
Virginia
TSE
Hiinoig
Jules Claretie
Theatre Francais
Saline County
Nebraska
Stanley
Africa
Bagamoyo
Robert Louis Stevenson
Masonic Calendar Busy Week For Local Lodges
This week will be busy in Masonic circles with most bodies holding meetings. Evergreen lodge A F and A M discusses officer elections on Dec 17 while Freeport Chapter A A M and Freeport Commandery KLT meet on other days. Chaldeans Friday and Excelsior lodge A F and A M also on the schedule with officer elections on Dec 21.
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Evergreen Lodge
A. FL
YMCA Membership Totals by Illinois Cities Listed
Secretary Fonken of the Sterling YMCA reports Illinois YMCA membership figures with Chicago at 5,074 and cities including Decatur 1,000 Peoria 501 Evanston 728 Bloomington Tilden Oak Park 694 Sterling 4 565 Iigin 556 Galesburg 510 Rockford 453 Kankakee 420 Springfield 103 Moline 254 Aurora 345 DeKalb 321 Freeport 211 Rock Island 308 and Pontiac 306.
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Fonken
Sterling Y. M. C. A
Illinois
Chicago
Decatur
Peoria
Evanston
Bloomington
Oak Park
Sterling
Iigin
Galesburg
Rockford
Kankakee
Springfield
Moline
Aurora
DeKalb
Freeport
Rock Island
Pontiac
Grover's Soft Shoes and Nurses Slippers Sold at FE
Grover's soft shoes and the Nurses slippers for tired feet were sold at the FE. & W. on November 30 by 1 Women’s division, featuring comfortable designs for daily wear and medical staff.
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Grover
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Berry-Pulford
Carroll County
Steffen
Lawton Land Office
Peet
Chamberlain
O. D. Emerick
Stephenson St
Golden Eagle Clothing Store
A. W. Ford & Son
Old Reliable Jewelers
A. W. Ford & Son, Jewelers
Aristocrat
Charles Klein
Lion and the Mouse
Charles Emerson Cook
C. P. Guenther
Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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