Rockford High Hosts Debating Contest With Freeport
Tonight in the Rockford High auditorium the 4a Debating League pits Rockford against Freeport over the question of enlarging the Navy. Judges from Wisconsin, Northwestern, and Beloit College will decide as both sides showcase trained teams and a diverse program including the Girls Glee club and high school band.
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Rockford
Freeport
Orange and Black
Lloyd Heth
United States
Navy
Hay
Carpenter
Shanhouse
Carl Schoeffel
Donald Breed
Alfred Wagner
Walter Shepard
University of Wisconsin
E. L. Thorndyke
Northwestern University
E. G. Smith
Beloit College
Bach
R. K. Welsh
J. M. Ludé
Heth
Old Rockford High
J. M. Ludens
Rockford High
Eloquent Missionary Address at First Presbyterian
The Rev. Hugh Lowry Moore pastor of the First church of Freeport Ul was the presiding eloquent speaker at the mid week prayer service. His subject The Supreme Commission drew a goodly audience despite the inclement weather.
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Galena
Hugh Lowry Moore
First Church of
Freeport
First Presbyterian Church
The
Supreme Commission
Woman's Club Meeting At Freeport Hosts Reminiscences
At the Freeport Woman's Club on Saturday afternoon Miss Ruebel will present a paper titled Personal Reminiscences of France followed by A Visit to Fontainebleau and Barbezon by Miss Sarah Baroes.
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Freeport Woman’s Club
A Dangerous Operation Promoted By Dr King Pills
A controversial claim describes appendectomy as a dangerous operation while praising Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad argues the pills prevent this ordeal by curing constipation headache biliousness and malaria. Available for 25c at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Thoren Tailor Promotes Fall and Winter Styles
Your chance today to view fall and winter styles at reduced prices. The ad promises good workmanship and a perfect fit. F. B. Thoren Tailor invites customers to 2304 Mackay Block for tailored garments.
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F. BH. Thoren
Mackay
Water rents due January first 1900 Freeport Company
The Freeport Water Company announces the semi annual water rent due at the office at 196 Van Buren Street on January 1 1900. A 10 percent discount applies for payment in advance. Office hours extended to evenings from December 2 to January 1 inclusive, excluding December 27. All flat rate customers urged to pay early.
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van Buren St
Freeport Water Company
W. W. Harp Offers Fancy Christmas Gift Boxes
A brief note advertises a line of decorative gift boxes for Christmas ranging from one to five pounds, inviting customers to visit W. W. Harp for these festive containers.
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W. W. Harp
Meeting of Great Interest at Salem Church Service
A Pentecostal service last night at Salem church on Mledsant street drew many believers who testified and four people came forward for prayer. Dr. Griffin funded gas lights and advance rent, with daily prayers at 2:30 and evening worship at 7. Saturday expects 100 testimonies, while Sunday features sermons and praise sessions.
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Salem Church
Mledsant St
Pleasant Street
Hel
Savanna Praises Lowden Bill for Post Office
Congressman Frank O. Lowden of this district introduced a bill seeking a 75000 dollar appropriation for a Savanna post office and federal building. Postmaster A P Woodruff and local citizens when informed expressed surprise and enthusiasm, noting years of discussion without concrete action.
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Savanna
Frank O. Lowden
National House
Lowden
A. P. Woodruff
Car to Exhibit Farm Products in Freeport
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces a car exhibit of rains, vegetables, fruits, grasses and other 1908 harvests from the Dakota states and western territories along the Pacific Coast extension. It will be in Freeport on Tuesday December 22 with free inspection. A company representative will be on hand to provide information about the region.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Dakotas
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Pacific Coast
Freeport
Doctor's Horse Wanders Away in Lena Area
Dr Stiver of Lena telephoned at 3 30 this morning reporting his bay horse hitched to a buggy broke loose during a visit at Eleroy and headed toward Freeport. Police had no trace of the horse or buggy by noon.
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Dr. Stiver
Lena
Eleroy
Freeport
For the children a line of hard candy at Harpster store
A display of pure hard cooked candy in nut and fancy shapes is showcased for children at W. W. Harpster's. The variety includes nutty blends and decorative shapes appealing to young shoppers.
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W. W. Harpster’s
Telephone Girls Strike at Rockford Central Union
Striking operators from the Central Union Telephone Company in Rockford demand higher pay and alternate holidays with double pay for holidays. About ten on strike initially, with twenty two total employees, they blame chief operator Genevieve Albright and supervisors Ida Murphy and Nellie O’Donnell for harsh rules. They have filed with Attorney R K Welsh and sought talks with manager Eby, but left unresolved, with day and night shifts preparing to quit. The strike is not union organized, but workers have their own association. TABITHA Gold Medal Fitout leads them all SUSETTE
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Central Union Company
Rockford
Central Union Telephone Company
Star
Genevieve Albright
Ida Murphy
Nellie O’donnell
Bby
Exchange
R. K. Welsh
Eby
Marked for Death to Health by New Discovery
Mrs A C Williams of Bac Ky credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing a graveyard cough and restoring health after doctors failed. She gained 58 pounds as improvement continued. The medicine, claimed to heal coughs colds and lung throat diseases and prevent pneumonia, is sold at Jos Emmert's drug store 60 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
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Jos. Emmert
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