Publicity urged for Galesburg schools by Prof Steele
Prof W L Steele, superintendent of the Galesburg schools, urged greater publicity in public school affairs at a high school assembly. He promoted domestic science, manual training and stenography as essential to student interest, and proposed student led fundraisers to beautify schools. He argued for in-school study time and closer ties among pupils, teachers, and parents to reduce unfriendly criticism and boost support.
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W. L. Steele
Galesburg
Freeport Board of Education
Board of Education
Steele
Galenburg
Mr. Steele
Alesbury
Freeport
Galesburg Board Launches Series to Boost Freeport Schools
The Galesburg board of education plans a speaker series to inspire greater public backing for Freeport schools. O T Smith chaired the commencement committee meeting as a speech by Mr Steele opened the program. prior to the address, the high school music class performed two songs under Miss Davis, including Unfold Ye Portals and The Clang of the Forge.
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Board of Education
Galesburg
Steele
Freeport
O. T. Smith
Miss Davis
To Heat Motor Car On Madison Branch
Local authorities will install a Baker heater of the latest model in the famous motor car on the Madison branch of the Hainois Central within the next day or two. Critics argued the car’s temperature was unsafe for traffic, but officials say the problem will be resolved and no further trouble is anticipated.
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Madison
Hainois Central
Match Company Buys Wood in Boone County
The Illinois Match company plans to ship seventy five to one hundred cars of basswood from Boone county this winter. A logging outfit is preparing a camp north of the city and has bought timber likely to yield about thirty car loads of logs. Negotiations are under way for more tracts. Logs will be shipped to Joliet.
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Boone County
Illinois Match Company
Belvidere Republican
Joliet
Christmas Gift Proposal for Printers Home
Freeport Typographical Union members receive a circular from International Union officers urging contributions to a $12,000 lump sum Christmas gift for the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs Colorado. The Home is a notable institution attracting visitors to the city.
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Freeport
Union
Colorado Springs
Freeport Typographical Union
The
International Union
Colo
International
Printers’ Home
Consular Service Bill Aims to Improve Foreign Representation
Congressman Lowden introduces a bill for permanent consular improvements and commercial expansion. Building on a prior measure, the proposal bases promotion on merit and a solid record, intending to raise the quality of the United States business representatives abroad.
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Lowden
National
House of Representatives
Ben
Dr Leonhardt’s internal pile cure advertised
An advertisement promotes Dr Leonhardt's HWem-Roid as the sole internal tablet remedy for piles. It claims internal circulation failure causes piles and guarantees a cure, with a $1 price and a booklet offer from Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY.
Brown and Dollmeyer Keep Store Open Evenings
Brown and Dollmeyer announce extended hours and will keep their store open in the evenings through the Christmas season. The adjustment aims to give shoppers extra time for holiday purchases and gift selections.
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Brown and Dollmeyer
Elgin Butter Victory Over Pure Food Charge
Elgin official Pearsall wins dismissal of suits against the D E Wood Butter Company over Elgin Creamery Butter labeling. Attorney General Bonaparte rules no deception and notes geography name use weak in law. Pearsall describes Washington visit, board of trade stance, and broader context of butter adulteration cases.
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Elgin
Elgin Butter
Elgin Creamery District
Elgin Board of Trade
Pearsall
D. E. Wood Butter Company
Elgin Creamery
Bonaparte
D. BE. Wood Butter Company
B. S. Pearsall
Elgin Concern
Washington
Pennsylvania
Elgin Company
Board of Trade
National Capital
Higin Board of Trade
Internal Revenue Department
This Is Worth Reading Cold Sore Cure Claim
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo N Y says Bucklen’s Arica Salve cured his worst cold sore after applying once daily for two days. He claims every trace was gone. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmiert’s drug store 265c.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Bucklen
Jos. Emmiert’s
Mann's Sausage Factory Sells Pork Roast At 10 Cents Pound
Local ad notes pork roast offered at ten cents per pound by Mann's Sausage Factory. Readable fragment shows price and outlet but lacks full context or dates.
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Mann’s
Lodge and Veterans Officers Elected in Local Meetings
Yeomen of America elect W. J. Burdick as president and a slate including Mrs. Anna Kramer and Mrs. Sarah Ruble for the coming year. United Spanish War Veterans name W. C. Shouer as commander and Franklin Portner as senior vice commander. Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors selects Helen M. Carey as president and adds Florence Wolfe as guard. Stephenson Court No 412 Tribe of Ben Hur reports five initiates and elects E. E. Thayer as chief with Ira Helsinger as past chief.
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Yeomen of America
W. J. Burdick
Anna Kramer
Sarah Ruble
B Kohn
A. J. O'Neill
William Noble
Herbert Hines
B. Kohn
John J. Hoffman
Wm. A. Frank
Franklin Portner
K. A
O. R. C. Ladies' Auxiliary
Order of
Helen M. Carey
Elizabeth McCaull
Anna Spear
Elizabeth Green
Florence Stewart
Florence Wolfe
Addie Hawks
Stephenson Court No
Tribe of
Nominations for Stephen A. Douglas Encampment officers
At the meeting of the Stephen A. Douglas Encampment T. C. O. F. officers were nominated including High Priest F. H. Randall and Chief Patriarch C. W. Gilbert. Senior Warden Charles Meyers and Junior Warden Allen Janssen also listed along with Secretary A. F. Dittman and Treasurer Jacob Pfender. Election of D. O. K. K. officers postponed until next week with day to be determined.
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Stephen A. Douglas
F. H. Randall
C. W. Gilbert
Charles Meyers
Allen Janssen
A. F. Dittman
Jacob Pfender
Report on Modern Woodmen of America Rates Inquiry
Nebraska and South Dakota insurance departments conclude an examination of Modern Woodmen of America as of June 30, 1908. The review finds current rates inadequate to mature future contracts and calls for cessation of such contracts or provision of protections. It notes rapid mortality due to growth and cites Head Clerk Hawes on insufficient rates to cover future claims.
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Nebraska
South Dakota
America
Hawes
Woodmen
Mystic Workers of the World see rapid growth in membership
J Ross Mickey of Macomb supreme master says the order is expanding quickly. In the last month 641 membership certificates were issued, lifting total membership to over 50,000. The treasury shows a $300,000 surplus.
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Mystic Workers of the World
J. Ross Mickey
Macomb
Electric Bitters Endorsed by Ark Resident
W C Kiester of Halliday Arkansas declares Electric Bitters a healing remedy for malaria stomach troubles and run down conditions. The medicine purifies and enriches the blood tones the nerves and imparts vigor. If it fails to help the money is refunded. 50c at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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W. C. Kiester
Halliday
Ark
Jos. Emmert
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Steele OF the
GALES
BURG
Match Company
An Es Barrett & CO
Bona
PARTE
Case
Adams Street
W. J. Laible
Ben Hur
Paul Wheat
Earl Moss
Ralph Miller
Herbert Gould
A. L. Gilbert
O. F
Sendaciel
Atu
Pouti
Mae St A
Atuacey
A. J. Robson & CO
Brewster Houe
Third Ward Drug Store
Hose House
Huss & Kinsey’s
Ift
Galena St
Kinlev
Stephensen
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