Tin Horn Bill Silenced By Police In La Crosse
William Carlson known as Tin Horn Bill faced police orders to stop his megaphone performances on Main Street La Crosse during baseball season after complaints he was a public nuisance. He volunteered to quit after two years of touring with the Wisconsin league, lamenting the loss of earnings and public support as he boarded a Milwaukee-bound train.
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Freeport
la Crosse
The
la Cross Chronicle
Main Street
Bill
William Carlson
Baseball Association
Powers
Captain Parks
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Last Week for Quail in Illinois Open Season
Illinois hunters have less than a week left to shoot quail as the open season ends December 20. Attorney General Stead ruled the closed season ends December 19, but State Game Commissioner Wheeler told wardens not to arrest hunters on December 20, making that date the last day of grace for quail shooting.
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Illinois
W. H. Stead
John ‘A. Wheeler
Hindipo Nerve Tonic advertised by local druggists
Co P Guenther and Co advertise Hindipo, a nerve tonic sold at their corner shop. The ad claims it cures nervous debility and insomnia, restores vitality, and offers a full refund if it does not help. It emphasizes no charge if it fails and urges customers to try it today.
State Dairymen Conven tion Programs Ready for Mail
Illinois State dairy men association prepares the thirty fourth annual meeting program for Marengo January 14 15 16. Copies will go to members and creamery operators on request. The program highlights prominent speakers from Illinois Iowa Michigan and Minnesota and includes a banquet on January 16. The Elgin Board of Trade offers a $25 gold medal for the top scoring board member. cash premiums and a pro rata purse also await exhibitors with 90 or better scores. Milk contest entries are hoped to number a dozen. butter scores will count toward the state food department educational test.
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Illinois State Dairymen’s Association
Marengo
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Ried
Beales Department of Agriculture
Elgin Board of Trade
Board of Trade
State Food Department
Old Soldiers Pensioned By Congressman Lowden
Congressman Lowden reports pension grants to several veterans. William Lamby of Dixon, Company H 111th New York Infantry. Gotfrey Hoffman of Galena, Company F 86th Illinois Infantry. Frank H. Robinson of Morrison, Company H 11th Missouri Cavalry. John R. Sovereign of Oregon, Company A 147th Illinois. Charles Murther of Freeport, Company G 97th New York Infantry. William H. Tippet of Galena, Company A 66th Illinois Infantry.
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Lowden
Pension Department
William Lamby
Dixon
New York Infantry
Gotfrey Hoffman
Galena
Illinois Infantry
Frank H. Robinson
Morrison
11Th
Missouri Cavalry
John R. Sovereign
Oregon
Iinois
Charles Murther
Freeport
William H. Tippet
Hinois Infantry
Christmas Program at First U B Church
The Sunday school of the First U B church will present an elaborate Christmas program on the evening of the 26th.
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First
U. B.church
Healing cure by Dr King's New Discovery at Mound City
In Mound City Mrs Ek D Capp reports her son nearly died from lung and throat trouble but improved after using Dr King's New Discovery. The medicine is touted as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds throat and lung issues with a trial bottle offered free and bottles priced at 50c and 1.
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South Dakota
Mound City
Ek. D. Capp
Mrs. Clapp
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Freeport Water Company Notice of Semiannual Rent Due
The Freeport Water Co announces due dates for semiannual water rents on January 1, 100s, payable at the water company's attics in the rear of the First National Bank. A discount may be allowed for advance payments. the office will be open evenings from December 2 to January 1 inclusive.
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First National Bank
Freeport Water Co
Newest Ladies Show Item at Winslow & Co
The newest thing in ladies shows features a Button Cloth top with patent leather and tans offered by Winslow & Co. A bright fashion option highlighted for its stylish finish and modern silhouette.
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Winslow & Co
Coat Sweater Deals at E. & W. Sale
A local ad notes that a coat sweater will please any boy and promotes E. & W. special values priced from 100 to 200 dollars, hinting at a department store sale with reduced items and limited stock.
Plan to Enlarge College Military Course at Illinois
A conference plan proposes a five year military course at the University of Illinois with annual $200 scholarships for students who enroll in the full program. The plan aims to ease into the U S Army, with presidents of state universities backing expanded officer training. Discussions include dividing the university regiment and appointing a new commander. The event also highlights reorganization of the Graduate School under Dean Kinley, with lectures by Stanley Hall and others on scholarship and democracy. The article lists historical notes and a theater notice for a Buster Brown performance.
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University of Illinois
James
United States Army
Washington, D. C
United States
University Board of Trustees
David Kinley
Wkinley
Tinois
Kinley
Stanley Hall
Clark University
Wlbm. Gass
College of Engineering
Utinets Colleges
William Noyes
Greenaugh
Whinley
Passion Play at Majestic Ends This Week
Large audiences attend the Majestic to view moving pictures of the Passion Play. Wednesday night marks the last showing in this city this season. Viewers call the pictures marvelous and worthwhile to travel for. After Wednesday the usual mix of comic and dramatic films returns, with several strong pictures secured for the remainder of the week and Christmas week.
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Majestic
Buster Brown to Headline at Grand Opera House
Thursday and Friday afternoon and evening programs at the Grand Opera House present Buster Brown, acclaimed as the year’s master success in a crowded field of musical comedies.
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Grand Opera House
Buster Brown
Freight Derails Near Amboy After Broken Rail
An extra northbound freight train derailed at Henkel south of Amboy due to a broken rail. A wrecker was sent this morning to replace the damaged cars and clear the scene.
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Lhat
Henkel
Amboy
Dr Kings New Life Pills End Foul Health Problem
An old advertisement promises Dr Kings New Life Pills end a serious condition and restore bowel function with relief from discomfort. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back at Joseph Emmert's drug store, priced at 26 cents.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Plumbing Shop Changes Hands on Sale to New Owners
On Saturday December 14 1907 H L Hall sold his stock and fixtures to Wm Hoffman and Louis Canter who assume immediate possession Hall remains in the city to pursue other propositions He thanks patrons for patronage and recommends his Buccerosote Those owing him are asked to call at his residence opposite the Brewster house near the U S Express office to settle accounts promptly.
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H. L. Hall
Wm. Hoffman
Louis Canter
Hall
U.S. Express
Brewster House
H. L. Haut
Welcome Present at Winslow's Slippers and Flour Sale
A short ad notes slippers at 80c to 3.00 and Sleepy Eye flour at 140 per sack. It invites readers to buy limited supplies and touts the flour as the best. Sandmelers Telephone 321. 12-18d1w
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Winslow
Sandmeler
Poultry Delivery Notice After December 16
After December 16 we will discontinue delivery but offer poultry at 16 Exchange Street. Prices list includes spring chickens, pullets, roosters, ducks and geese. Benj.auable EY & CO announce the change and the address for orders.
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Able EY & CO
St. Pee Hatin
Useful Gifts for Ifm at the HE and W shop
The advertisement lists suitable gifts including fancy vests shirts house coats gloves and cravats available at the HE and W store inviting readers to find items that remind the recipient of the viver and suitable visits.
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Duer & Foll
Galena St
Megaphone
Chief of Police
Lidwiw
National Capitol
Beethoven
Boston Harbor
Boston
William H. Kendal
Park Theatre
New York City
Wilhelm Carl Grimm
Jacob
France
Napoleon Jit
New Orleans
Wm. Terriss
U. S. Senate
Reed
Chicago Street
H. A. Rotzler
the Jeweler
Hhled
Waltham
Aia
Siae
Aia Tee Barrett & CO
Ase Barrett & CO
Seth Thomas
Emerick, Barrett & Co
Stepherson St
Lil
Journal
Majestic Theatre
Earl of Craven
Atlantic
Evelyn Laura Barrington
Viscount Barrington
Eton
Lord Zetland
Ireland
Coombe Abbey
Elizabeth
Lord Craven
Cornelia Martin
Bradley Martin
New York
Uffington
Craven
the Daily Journal
Pels
Kuehner Bros
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