Daughters of the American Revolution to Dedicate Fort Massac Monument
The Illinois D A R plans a summer erection and dedication on the Fort Massac site by the Ohio River to honor General George Rogers Clark and his 169 men. Names of all will be inscribed on the monument sides, aided by Mrs. T. M. Scott’s push for state funding and preservation of this historic landmark.
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Massac
Ohio River
Illinois
Daughters of the American Revolution
George Rogers Clark
Bloomington
Scott
Ilinois Daughters of the American Revolution
Fort Massac
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
State Historical Society
Metropolis
Kaskaskia
Cahokia
Vincennes
Clark
Wabash
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Conference at Rockford Discusses Religious Work
Secretaries and members of Y M C A from Janesville Beloit Freeport Belvidere De Kalb and Rockford gather in Rockford on Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 4 o clock in Y M C A rooms for an Interurban conference on religious work Three speakers J Klein Janesville Sunday Meetings R Co Smedley Freeport Shop and Factory Meetings and H S Hawkins Belvidere Bible Classes speak with post talk discussion
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Rockford
Janesville
Beloit
Freeport
Belvidere
de Kalb
Brakeman Transfer Amid Freight Crew Shortage
Brakeman Burke moves from the Omaha division Waterloo to Fort Dodge to the Dubuque division serving between Dubuque and Freeport due to a brakemen shortage. A serious accident in East Dubuque Illinois Central yards left sixteen year old Joe Graf of Duluth severely injured. his right foot was amputated and a second foot outcome is feared.
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Burke
Omaha
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Freeport
Illinois Central
East Dubuque
Joe Graf
Duluth
Tragic Ice Slip Leads to Train Accident
A man attempting to hitch a ride to New Orleans slipped on an icy step while boarding a car and was run over by a train before the engine could stop. He was fairly dressed and accompanied by another young man on the journey to save expenses.
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New Orleans
Freeport Water Franchise Sparks City Ownership Talk
Aldermen Gibler and Bauscher visit Rockford to study water works and a Freeport franchise with optional purchase terms. A council committee meeting Monday will review the arrangement and a sinking fund proposal to pay for eventual city ownership. The current rent is 50 dollars per year for hydrants and new hydrants are required every 500 feet of main.
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Rockford
Gibler and
Bauscher
Freeport
Phinney
Gibler
Ecouncil Committee
Water Department
Freeport Company
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement notes Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup with honey and tar, tasting pleasant, free from opiates, and compliant with Federal Pure Food laws. It markets the product as sold by all druggists and observes a health claim about bowel comfort.
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Kennedy
DeWitt
Birth of Lady Warwick The Socialist Patron of Charities
Lady Warwick born December 10 1861 daughter of Col C H Maynard. Married to Lord Brooke in 1881 she became Earl of Warwick’s wife. Noted for beauty and extensive charity work including training college for daughters of professional men, home for crippled children, and a technical school. She joined the Social Democratic Federation and campaigned nationwide for labor and Socialist candidates.
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Lady Warwick
England
Col. C. H. Maynard
Lord Brooke
Earl of Warwick
Poor Law
Essex
Warwick
Social Democratic Federation
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Praised by Nurse and Doctor
A trained nurse extols Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as superior to other antiseptics for women and general use. She cites its success in curing obstinate mucous membrane inflammations such as sore eyes mouth throat nasal and pelvic catarrh, noting it as unmatched in her experience and recommending it widely. Joseph Emmert, a druggist, endorses its usefulness.
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Boston
Joseph Emmert
Freeport Men Visit Freeport Mining Property
A party of Freeport men including Albert Rieger visited the Freeport Mining and Development company property on Pedesty land near Benton after a Benton visit. A recent black jack strike on the site pleased the party, who returned to Freeport with optimism about the outlook. Members listed: Albert Rie zer Cr Steffen Louis Biersach Bd b Statt Joseph Benston Dr Ki G Voight Fred Hermsmeier Martin Xaroer Joseph Horsley and George Wiernan.
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Freeport
Albert Rieger
Galenian
Galena
Freeport Mining & Development Company
Benton
Vinol Promises Winter Cure and Preventive Power
An advertisement extols Vinol cough syrups as strengthening every organ nerve and muscle. It claims Vinol builds you up removes cause cures colds and prevents future infections. The tonic is presented as ideal for winter and the best cod liver preparation sold.
Violinist Sought to Lead Wisconsin Orchestra
Vacancy in ice mining town of Freeport Wisconsin population about 1300 seeks a steady reliable violinist to take charge of the local orchestra. Address Leader Orchestra care Freeport Journal.
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Wisconsin
Freeport Journal
Pattison Leads Democratic Speaker Nomination Effort
Douglas A. Pattison of Freeport pursues the Democratic caucus nomination for speaker and minority leader. He claims pledges from 25 non Cook county Democrats and faces competition from John J. Poulton Francis E. Donoghue and John C. Wardell. Pattison expects broad Cook county backing after initial caucus ballots.
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Douglas A. Pattison
Freeport
House
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Pattison
Cook County
John J. Poulton
Francis E. Donoghue
John C. Wardell
Donoghue
General Assembly
Mi-o-na stomach tablets backed by unconditional refund guarantee
Wm. F. Jungkunz guarantees Mi-o-na stomach tablets with a full refund if the product fails to cure indigestion and restore health. The ad links indigestion to kidney and heart issues, touts gentle bowel action, and endorses De Witt's Little Nary Risers as a recommended aid.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
W. F. Jungkunt
de Witt
The Priest Doctor Vetromile and the Westport Mission Tale
The Rev Eugene Vetromile an Italian priest and longtime Eastport pastor opposed missions noting they stir excitement but do not last. A parishioner recalls his quip about having started a mission three years earlier. Also mentions prices for a silver cap and a Charles II tumbler sold in London recent times.
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Eugene Vetromile
Eastport
Westport
Boston
London
York
For Sale Upright Piano at Hea's Second Hand Store
An upright piano is offered for sale at Hea's Second Hand Store located at 168 Galena Street. The listing notes the piano is almost as good as new and includes the tag 11-30d wiw Ww. Cc. Contains limited details and no further specifications.
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Hea
Galena St
Women and Marriage Affects on Appearance and Health
A pamphlet style advertisement argues marriage and motherhood drain a woman’s vitality. It cites ignorance and neglect of pelvic health as causes, promotes Favorite Prescription as a safe tonic and nervine for various states of womanly health. Dr. R V Pierce offers free consultation by mail from Buffalo, New York.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Nvalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Notable Deaths and Global Affairs A Mixed 1906 Bulletin
Dr. Lapponi, pope's physician, dies in Rome of cancer. Bonaparte seeks three dreadnoughts and a 20 000 man naval reserve. San Saba fire wipes out entire business section, $100 000 loss. Meats exports for 1906 expected at $250 million. Chinese famine and Kansas coal shortage reported. Count Witte meets the emperor. National Reduction mills fire near Florence, Colorado, $150 000 loss. Furukawa family funds new universities in Japan.
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Lapponi
Rome
Bonaparte
Congress
United States
San Sabe
Tex
Kansas
China
State Department
Count de Witte
Russia
National Reduction Mills
Florence
Colo
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Promote Broad Animal Cures
An 19th century advertisement claims Humphreys Veterinary Specifics cure diseases in horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting on the sick parts without delay. It lists treatments for lung fever rhinitis throat distemper worms and other ailments and offers a book mailed free on request from Humphreys Veterinary Medicine Co New York.
Winning a Pair of Gloves
Anita Ford mimics the serious Keen then falls for him as they clash over a kiss. A glove gift triggers a chain from pride to love, a proposal, and later marriage as her feelings unfold and conflict resolves.
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Anita Ford
Missford
Leslie Ford
Tierce Keen
Keen
Ixteen
Anita
Mr. ShXeen
Express
Hon
Mr. Keen
T. Eugene Draver
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