Expend Huge Sum to Transport Mail in Annual Report
The report of the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Second Assistant Postmaster General recommends traveling expenses for postal clerks away from home and pension provisions. It also notes a disability fund.
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Congress
Valdez
Fairbanks
Alaska
Ifforts
New York
Porto Rico
Netherlands
Uruguay
Italy
France
Austria
Bolivia
Chile
Ecuador
Peru
Rail mail service handles vast mail volume in year
The railway mail system processed 21.65 billion pieces of mail in the last fiscal year. Many items needed special attention due to illegible addresses, with 18.99 million corrected and reforwarded. A new division covering Oregon Washington Idaho and Alaska is urged along with retired allowances for older or disabled clerks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railway Mail
Stewart
Railway Mall Service
Oregon
Idaho
Territory
Alaska
Electric Bitters touted as remedy by Ark man
W C Kiester of Halliday Ark says malaria stomach troubles yield to Electric Bitters a medicine for stomach and liver issues run down conditions. The product purifies blood enriches nerves and adds vigor and energy. Money back if it fails. 50c at Jos Emert's drug store.
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W. C. Kiester
Halliday
Ark
Jos. Emmert
Shop Early for First Choice on New Goods
Shop early and get first choice at the new goods before the regular rush. Many bargains are now being made and laid aside for Christmas. EMERICK BARRETT CO 12-3dtt
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Emerick, Barrett & CO
Mies Hershberger offers dressmaking services in Union86 area
Mies Hershberger advertises dressmaking at new phone line Black 610 and address 164 Union 86. The notice highlights custom garments and local accessibility for fitting and alterations.
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Mies Hershberger
Union
Mystic Flour Pricing Note From Mystic Milling Co
Mystic Flour sold at 1.40 per sack by Mystic Milling Co. Address at 52 Stephenson Street and dated November 27. SERF and HAIGHT listed as associated parties.
Pree par audience ridicules failing Miss Manhattan show
A Grand Opera House variegated audience jeers at a barnstormer musical comedy titled Miss Manhattan. The weak cast includes Dooley and Dinklespiel as political foils and Mrs Dooley, while Raymond Belmont and Sadie Whitling display brief talent. New manager Hugh Flannery vows tighter casting to avoid similar productions.
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Grand Opera House
Manhattan
Dooley
Dinklespiel
van Dyke
Western Union
State Street
Chicago
Hugh Flannery
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Claims Explosive U.S. Growth
An ad style notice proclaims Parisian Sage as a powerful dandruff cure and hair restorer. It cites a nationwide rapid uptake, a money back guarantee by Wm. F. Jungkunz, and testimonials like Carrie Williams of Rochester praising reduced itching and stronger, shinier hair. Sells for 50 cents a large bottle from Giroux Mfg. Co. or direct from makers in Buffalo, N Y.
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America
Wm. F. Jungkunt
Carrie Williams
Clinton Ave. S
Rochester
N. Y
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Ten Cent Music Deals At Ruchs Store
Ruch's Ten Cent Department store arranges with major music publishers to offer popular songs at 10c each. Titles include Kajip bow Are You Sincere Moon Winks When the Moon Plays Peek-a-boo and similar hits. Music played for customers daily 12 to 3.
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Ruch
Ten Cent Dept
Kajipbow
Y M C A Affairs and Upcoming Events Highlight League Play
The YMCA volleyball season opened with Baker's team losing two to one to the High School Teachers. Upcoming matches feature Neidigh's professionals versus Markley's ministers. Reserved seats for the Star Course number three go on sale, while boys hear a knife care talk and whittle lessons. No men’s meeting Sunday, but boys’ meeting proceeds. Conferences await in Chicago on athletic matters and Aurora’s new $100,000 building dedication on December 13 may draw Freeporters.
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Eva Bartlett
P. H. R. Mullen
Frank S. Regan
Rockford
Smith
Chicago
Aurora Association
Mystic Flour Sack Price From Mystic Milline Co
Mystic Flour priced at 81.40 per sack from Mystic Milline Co. SERF and HAIGHT listed as vendors at 52 Stephenson St.
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Mystic
Mystic Milline Co
Serf & Haight
Stephenson St
Saloons Drive Petition for 1910 Rockford Vote Resubmission
Rockford officials and saloon opponents plan a petition drive to resubmit the liquor question to voters in the 1910 township election. Signatures equal to one fourth of last election’s legal voters will be sought after the 1908 and 1909 vote counts. The campaign aims to reverse anti-saloon status, with opposition predicted to be just as strong.
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Rockford
Aurora Plans Encampment In City For State Meet
Aurora and surrounding civic groups rally behind the annual state encampment. The executive committee reports strong early fundraising, with $8,000 needed for incidentals, and says subscriptions from Post 20, the citizens finance committee, and subcommittees are well underway.
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Aurora
Dec
Grand Army
Citizens’ Finance Committee
Council of Administration
Have a beautiful display of embroidery at Helen Bakers shop
A craftsman display features fancy articles and embroidery work suitable for Xmas gifts. Helen Baker advertises at 167 Stephenson Street.
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Helen Baker
Stephenson St
Lena Items Reflect Visit and Travel Amid Holiday Preparations
Lena reports include Mrs Hiram Bunker visiting her daughter in Eleroy, Laura Hurd and Ruby Stahl traveling to Freeport, Amy Robinson returning to Rockford, George Hall and family visiting J W Ditzler’s, Henry Horstmeier and wife visiting Davis and Rock City, S A Kurtz visiting county relatives, Sunday school Christmas program preparation, and Almeda Taylor returning home from Chicago relatives.
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Lena
Hiram Bunker
Eleroy
Carl Richards
Laura Hurd
Ruby Stahl
Freeport
Amy Robinson
Rockford
Peter Erb
George Hall
Baby
J. W. Ditzler
Henry Horstmeier
Davis
Rock City
S. A. Kurtz
Our Little City
Almeda Taylor
Chicago
Majestic Presents Dixey Film of David Garrick
Henry E. Dixey the great actor poses for a moving picture film of the play David Garrick at the Majestic today and tomorrow. Film makers invest much to secure such talent and scenes while delivering the story without spoken words.
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Henry E. Dixey
David Garrick
the Majestic
Fiim
The
Majestic
Horse Runs Into Train in Irene
A horse owned by J. P. Tuckett bolted from a buggy in Irene and ran toward the Illinois Central station. It struck train No 31 engine, wrecking the buggy and severely injuring the animal, which was later shot.
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Irene
J. P. Tuckett
Illinois Central
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Noted for Cold Sore Cure
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo N Y says he cured a stubborn cold sore with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He applied it once daily for two days and the sore disappeared. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Bucklen
Jos
Vaudeville at Lyric Theatre Under New Owner
R S Hopper becomes sole owner of the Lyric theatre opposite the courthouse by purchasing R A Smiths interest. He plans a vaudeville act and immediate stage construction, aiming to start within a week or ten days. Today Hopper showcases two films Persistency Wins and Thanksgiving Turkey.
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R. S. Hopper
Lyric Theatre
Court House
R. A. Smith
Pigs for Sale Near Yellow Creek Brewery
Six Poland China male pigs for sale one old one. Call W J Duitsman three quarters of a mile east of Yellow Creek brewery. Old phone number 277. Advert placed November 20.
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Poland
China
W. J. Duitsman
Yellow Creek
Red Oak Personalities Share Thanksgiving Week News
Red Oak correspondent reports Clifford Bender spent Thanksgiving week with his parents. G Gastman entertained relatives on Thursday. Rayhorn moved his family into Mrs. D Folgate’s house until spring and will farm the land vacated by A Reed. William Lindeman visited home while attending Normal school at De Kalb. Sunday school next Sunday at 10 oclock with a short missionary program The Kings Business. John Wittenmeyer Jr spent summer in North Dakota at home with his parents Oscar J Blsesser returns to Champaign after brief home stay Stephen Rigney attended a political conference in Bloomington last Friday and Saturday.
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Red Oak
Clifford Bender
G. Gastman
Rayhorn
John Wittenmeyer, Jr
North Dakota
Oscar J. Blsesser
Champaign
Stephen Rigney
Bloomington
Daily Journal delivery offer in citywide plan
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery at 19 cents per week. Regular readers can receive the newspaper at a fixed weekly rate, with the service advertised as available across all city districts.
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the Daily Journal
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