Mexico Observations By a Former Stephenson Resident
H J Angle describes life in Mexico from Zacatecas, noting differences from U S perceptions. He details peon conditions, food such as tortillas and chiles, labor feats, wages from eight to sixty cents daily, large ranches, and the social gap. He warns of potential unrest after Diaz and the dangers for foreigners amid regional climates and mining towns.
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Freeport Journal
Mexico
Blaze
Texas
Egypt
Torreon
States
United States
Durango
Chilhauahau
Zacatecas
Diaz
H. J. Angle
Rockford Considers City Salary Increases For 1907
Rockford aldermen plan raises for mayor, city clerk, engineer, police and fire chiefs, water works head, and clerks across departments. Police and firemen gain stepped increases. aldermen keep current pay. State law fixes aldermen at three sessions, possibly four per month, boosting annual earnings.
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Rockford
Water Department
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Called Essential for Women
Fastidious women deem Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic essential for hygienic care and feminine ills. It cleanses, deodorizes, and heals mucous membranes on eyes, mouth, throat, nose, and pelvic areas. Mrs J W Cook of West Superior Wis praises its relief, noting she would not be without it even at $5 a box. Joseph Emmert, Druggist, endorses its use by physicians and nurses.
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J. W. Cook
West Superior
Wis
Boston
Joseph Emmert
New Rules for Fishermen in Illinois Waters
The Illinois fish commission approves a winter fishing contract letting fishermen take rough marketable fish from frozen waters while protecting game fish. Each fisher is to sign an agreement to seine under state supervision and return the better fish to the waters.
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Wlinois Fish Commission
Farahert
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for cracked lands advert
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for chapped and cracked skin. It recommends applying before bed with old gloves and notes the product is bold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Knowledgeable retailer beats mail order in the trade paper
The Grocers' Criterion argues that deep product knowledge, study of catalogs, and prepared questions for traveling salesmen help merchants resist mail order competition. A credible expert who can explain cost origins gains customer trust, persuades buyers, and builds future business through accurate guidance.
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Chicago
Green Christmas Not A Grim Health Indicator
Health authorities debunk the old saying that a green Christmas leads to a fatter graveyard. Experts note milder, active winters curb contagious diseases while deep snow and severe freezes do not kill germs. Winter health effects hinge on outdoor activity and overall severity rather than precipitation.
Masonic Schools of Instruction to Be Held Across Illinois
Bloomington Pantagraph reports five Masonic schools of instruction planned in Illinois at Champaign East St. Louis Flora Peoria and Sterling. The Champaign session in February targets the seventh district but welcomes Masons statewide and is expected to draw hundreds. Board includes H A Snell C H Martin Sr Borden A H Serogin with 150 grand lecturers attending for five grand lectures.
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Bloomington
A. H. Serovin
Lexington
Masonic Order
Champaign
East St. Louis
Flora
Peoria
Sterling
H. A. Snell
Litchfield
C.H. Martin
Bridgeport
Borden
Chicago
A. H. Serogin
D. P. Hutchison
Lodge
Winslow & Co. Rubber Deals and Buckwheat Flour
Winslow & Co. advertise cheap rubbers at 45 cents for ladies storm or low cut styles and 81 cent men s Arctic shoes. Mrs. Austin s Buckwheat flour praised as best of all and grocers urged to stock it. Advertisement date 12 14.
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Winslow & Co
Lid
Christmas Slippers Range at E. & Ww Store
Men’s Christmas slippers priced from 50 cents to 82 dollars in all the latest styles at E. & Ww, located on the 12th street district, inviting shoppers to browse a broad selection for the season.
Community holiday events list dec 18 to jan 7
A dense list of December and January social events including lectures dances and parties. Entries mention Willett lecture at Masonite temple, Fifer's social dancing, Logan Fecord party at KF hall, Farmers institute at court house, chicken supper at St Catherine's, Germania society dance, alumni dances at Masonite temple, Machinists hall events, Midwinter dancing for Freeport club, and the Policemen's annual ball at Masonic temple.
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Willett
Masonite Temple
Fifer
KF. Hall
Farmers' Institute
Court House
At. Catherine's EU
Fifers
Dee
Germania Society
Masonie Temple
Freeport College of
Grand Opera House Holiday Shows and Dates
The county chairman event on December 18 and painting the town activity on December 24 are noted. Lyman H. Howe will be presenting moving pictures as part of the program.
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Lyman H. Howe
Mhoving Pictures
Billboard Christmas Number Brings Record Demand
The Billboard Christmas issue has hit the public and news dealers report their largest run yet with repeat orders to meet demand. The theatrical journal gains favor among stage professionals as the 140 page issue offers handsome illustrated features, portraits of leading American actors and recent plays.
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Billboard
A Wonderful Magazine Bargain Offer For 3.35
A limited time option bundles Leslie's Weekly Judge and Judge's Library for six months at 3.35 to a single address. Compared to individual prices 4.00 5.00 and 1.00, the package costs about 18 cents weekly, a strong holiday gift. Remit to Judge company, 226 Fourth Ave., New York City.
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Leslie’s Weekly
Famous Illustrated Journal
Judge
Comic Cartoon Weekly
Judge’s Library
Jessie’s Weekly
Judge Company
Fourth Ave
New York City
Shoes Store Ad Emphasizes Fit and Value
A shoe retailer urges readers that only seeing the products proves their claim. They promise correct fit and right prices with a large stock, inviting one visit to convince customers this is the place to buy shoes.
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Stephenson County
Hotel Colon
Trade Journal
Schools OF Instruction
Masons Armitage
Kive
Grand Opera House
Hdwlw Staver & Co
THE
ROYAL
Freeport
Royal Insurance CO
Liverpool
San Francisco
Unites States
Hermsmeier
Hackney
Swift
Jersey
Ib. C
Building and Loan Association
Freeport Association
Cc. F. Hildreth
Wire. Nealon Nephiews
Freeport Railway, Licht & Power CO
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