Dangerous storms midmonth warned by Professor Foster
The 1908 bulletin warns of a continental disturbance mid December with a warm wave December 5 to 9 and a cool wave December 8 to 14. Severe weather is forecast across the nation, with rains in the south and snows in the north, followed by rising temperatures toward December 28 and a note on crops for 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Foster
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Earth
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Remedy by Ark. Citizen
Medicine that is medicine. W. C. Kiester of Halliday Arkansas says Electric Bitters cured malaria and stomach complaints and keeps him well. Bitters purify blood, tone nerves, and impart vigor. Money back if no benefit. 50c at Jos. Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.C. Kiester
Halliday
Ark
Jos. Emmert
Have a beautiful display of fancy article and embroidery work
Helen Baker at 167 Stephenson Street presents a display of decorative articles and embroidery suitable for Christmas gifts. The items include varied festive pieces with intricate stitching and standout designs likely appealing to shoppers seeking handmade decor.
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Helen Baker
Stephenson St
Elgin Butter Label Fight Could End District Use
The Elgin butter district dispute centers on restricting use of the Elgin name on butter not manufactured within Elgin. Officials say a successful prosecution could force many creamery operators to abandon Elgin branding and affect hundreds of board members and manufacturers.
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Elgin
Elgin Board of Trade
Elgin Board
Pearsall
Elgin Companies
The District Leader at the Grand Tonight
The Grand Opera House presents The District Leader a lively mix of melodrama comedy and show girl numbers in two hours of entertainment. The production began at Wallack's New York and promises a lighter yet suspenseful show with music and spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Wallack's
New York
This Date in History Highlights Key Figures and Events
Chronology lists birth and death dates for notable figures including the Earl of Oxford, Martin Van Buren, Mozart, Max Muller, and Tremont Temple, plus events such as the Falls of the Ohio canal opening, the first cremation in the United States, and the Niagara wreck with 16 lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Oxford
England
Queen Anne
Martin van Buren
United States
Kinderhook
N. Y
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Max Muller
Germany
Falls of the Ohio
Louisville
Tremont Temple
Boston
Washington
Niagara
Lake Erie
Early Christmas Shopping Ad Encourages Fast Action
A January style promotional notice urges shoppers to act now to avoid rush. It stresses shopping early, choosing from new goods, and getting first pick before the peak period. The ad credits EMERICK BARRETT & CO and includes contact details for Miss Hershberger and a phone line at 164 Union St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willie
Emerick, Barrett & CO
Miss Hershberger
Diesemaking
New
Black
Union St
Original Dutch comic to headline Grand start Monday
One of the most original Dutch comedians will visit Freeport with the Morris-Thurston company at the Grand, starting Monday. Jas R. Fields will unveil the only musical instrument of its kind with keys made from genuine tablespoons, delivering remarkable sounds. The company promises many novelties and free-tickets draw a record Monday attendance by ladies.
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Freeport
Morris-Thurston Company
Jas. R. Fields
10 Cent Music Arrangements by Ruch Depa Sture
Ruch's Ten Cent Depot has arranged with major publishers to sell popular tunes at 10 cents. Customers can purchase hits such as Rain bow, Are You Sincere, Moon Winks, When the Moon Plays Peek-a-bhoo, and other titles at the new price. The store will play music for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruch
Sture
Largdak Music
President's Message Will Engage Congress at Opening
Washington dispatch notes the sixtieth Congress opening with President Roosevelt's final message, likely addressing antitrust reform labor bills Philippines fortifications Philippines seacoast defense interstate rates postal savings bank campaign finance disclosure Panama Canal statehood for New Mexico and Arizona child labor uniform divorce laws tariff reform and Atlantic fleet amity. Concurrent meetings in D C include national conservation commission Southern Commercial Congress National Rivers and Harbors Congress and National Council of Commerce. The Brownsville case Oscar Reid returns to court and Taft to New York for a speech. Tercentenary of Milton, national corn exposition in Omaha and apple show in Spokane attract interest. trial of Carmack murder suspects in Nashville and other cases noted.
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Congress
Journal
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Philippines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Postal Savings Bank
Panama Canal
New Mexico
Arizona
Washington
National Conservation Commission
United States
Southern Commercial Congress
South
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
National Council of Commerce
Brownsville
United States Supreme Court
Oscar Reid
Circuit Court of Southern
New York
Taft
North Carolina Society of New York
England
America
Omaha
Spokane
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
John J. Sharp
Edward W. Carmack
Nashville
Tenn
Board of Pardons
Nerman Billik
Chicago
Billik
Uzral
Dr Leonhardt Hem Roid Cure Ad
A historical advertisement touts Dr Leonhardt Hem Roid as an internal tablet treatment for piles. It claims free circulation in the lower bowel cures the condition, offers a 24 day course for $1, and lists Wm F Jungkunz in Freeport Illinois and the Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo New York as contacts with a booklet available.
Advertised Letter List for Freeport Post Office
Week ending December 6 lists remaining letters for ladies and gentlemen at Freeport office. Names include Mrs Ben Boyer Mrs Fumiesk Mrs John Boddenly Miss Zula Griffin Miss Lizzle McCouibs Mrs Betsey and Mr Joel Mackey Chas Hughes Paul Mandelar Harry Hannan John Rush Frank Hunter Gico Roberts and others. Recruiting office U S A notice appears with Star Organ reference.
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Geo W. Lake
Ron. Clark
U. Linderman
Mr. Gata
Joel’ Mackey
Chas. Hughes
W. B. Mandler
Paul L. Hannan
Harry J. Roberts
Gico
Hunter
Frank Rush
John H
U.S.A
Suira
Mystic Flour Pricing From Serf and Haight
Mystic Milling Co offers Mystic Flour at 81.40 per sack while Serf and Haight list Mystic Flour at 1.40 per sack at 52 Stephenson Street. The ad presents competing price points for Mystic Flour from two vendors and notes the makers.
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Mystic
Mystic Milling Co
Serf & Haight
Stephenson St
Paper delivery issue prompts reader courtesy note
Patrons missing their newspaper are urged to inform the office to improve service. The notice requests readers to avoid action that would deprive others of their copy and to help ensure timely distribution.
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Liu
Galena Street
Illinois
Stukenberg & Borchers
Foster
Wisconsin
London
Liverpool
Paris
France
Young
Agricultural Department
Winton
the Grand
Frohman
Marie Doro
Charles Frohman
Carlotta
Marcus
Powels' Theatre
Gavault
Morton
John Drew
Dora
John
Little Ted
Marguerite
Shany
S. BE. Riser
The
Grand
Freeport Post Office
Bec. A. Ladies
Bengston’s
Bengstons
Sir Frederick Bridge
Westminster Abbey
Worcestershire
Rochester Cathedral
Royal College of Organists
Oxford
Manchester Cathedral
Bridge
Westminster
Abbey
Victoria
Edward
Royal Victorian Order
Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Bucklen
Jos
Emmert
Want
Robson's
Brewster House
Third Ward
Hose House
V-d
Koenig Furniture Co. House Furnishers
Go-Cart
Koenig Furniture Co
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