Cuticura Cures Eczema In Oklahoma Father And Son
Avard Oklahoma store owner A C Barnett and his son suffered chronic eczema. After physician treatment failed, they used Cuticura Resolvent Soap and Ointment daily and two bottles of Resolvent. Both improved, hair regrew, and eczema did not return. Barnett endorses Cuticura for skin conditions and notes family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Barnett
Avard
Oklahoma
Mr. Barnett
A.C. Barnett
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Boston
Mrs Austin Buckwheat Flour Promoted by Local Store
Local grocer promotes Mrs Austin buckwheat flour as the best option for baking. Shoppers are reminded to ask their grocer to stock the item, with the note dated 12 14.
Water Works Boilers Safe After City Meeting
A heated conference between Water Works officials and City Council debated boiler pressure and pump capacity amid criticism of water rates. Aldermen pressed for ordinance compliance while executives argued higher costs and filtering upgrades justify current charges. The mayor plans a committee investigation into fair rates and the free list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree
Mr. Little
Smith
Elgin Butter Board Seeks Fair Fat Standards for Butter
The Elgin Board of Trade at its annual meeting urged federal officials to set an equitable butter fat and water standard under the new pure food law. They argued 50 percent fat is unfair and would hinder domestic and overseas markets, requesting alignment with international standards and protections for local producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Board of Trade
James Wilson
Elgin Board of Trade
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
This Date in History Summary
This Date in History lists events from 1621 to 1903 including English Commons debate freedom, William of Orange in London, Washington at Valley Forge, Fort Niagara British capture, births and deaths of Mary Livermore and Turner, Confederate recapture of Holly Springs, and the East River Bridge opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Discovery
England
Virginia
English Commons
William of Orange
London
Washington
Valley Forge
Fort Niagara
Mary A. Livermore
Turner
Holly Springs
Miss
East River Bridge
Roast Master of Henry VIII’s Kitchen, Gardener Story
The account chronicles Steucen Gardener, once a royal under cook, later promoted by Henry VIII to master cook and principal cook for years. He led the kitchen’s roast table boldly, mirroring his former master, and boasted the king’s favor as evidenced by a lord of Warwyke’s gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steucen
Cardinal Wolfe Wolsey
Kynge Henry the Oyght
Kynge
Warwyke
Irate Woman Admits Five Flung Flatirons at Husband
A courtroom exchange reveals a wife admitting she threw five flatirons at her husband while he threw one at her. The judge notes the disparity and remarks on sending the husband to prison, prompting the woman's calm concession that the single hit was her husband’s.
Mock Turtledoves and Bluffing Add Color to Louisville Talk
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes local chatter about hearts and deception in a vivid, opinionated tone. Citizens describe romantic deceit as mere bluff and compare gestures to fake doves, highlighting social intrigue in a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Tonic inquiry and Marcus Aurelius reflection
A dialogue asks what a tonic is and Pa explains it braces you up. Willie questions overdoing tonics. The quote urges looking beyond surface value and follows nature for a longer life per Marcus Aurelius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Nighttime Comfort
A physician discusses hereditary trouble and passing ailments to his son. The ad endorses DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for chapped and cracked lands, advising applying before bed with gloves and noting morning improvements. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirst
DeWitt
Closing Out Sale of Horses and Farm Implements
Five thousand dollar closing out sale due to expired lease. Public sale will feature 15 head of horses, one 6HP Fairbanks Morse gasoline engine, one ten Fairbanks scale, sulkies, buggies, wagons, shredders, cream separators, harrows, planters, disks, hay loaders, corn plows and other farm equip near Freeport Illinois. Person: J M ler. Location: first building east of Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Fairbanks and Morse
J. M. Ler
Freeport
P. O. If
Semi-Annual Water Rents Due Notice
Water rents are due at the Water company office on January 1, 1907. A ten percent discount applies to all bills paid in full six months in advance. The office will be open during evenings between Christmas and New Year’s. Remember the ten percent discount.
Special Holiday Excursions by Great Western Railway
The Chicago Great Western will sell round trip tickets to all points on the line and to various other points for one and one third fare. Tickets on sale December 20 to 26 and December 29 to January 1, good to return until January 7. See Great Western Agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
Excursion Rates To Extended Territory By North Western Line
Excursion tickets offered at reduced rates on ten dates from December 20 to January 1 1907 good for return by January 7 1907. Applies to stations on the North Western Line including Chicago and North Western Ry and to points on several other lines. Full details available from agents.
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State Teachers’ Association
Springfield
Chicago & Northeastern Ra Y
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Clement Authority on Canadian Lands
Land investment pitch touts Canada as safest option. William Clement promotes Canadian land, claiming he made Canada famous locally. Prospective buyers invited to visit with Clement every Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement
Canada
William Clement
Wonderful Magazine Bargain for 3.35 dollars
A limited time offer bundles Leslie's Weekly Judge and Judge's Library for six months at 3.35 dollars to one address. Values: Leslie's Weekly four dollars yearly, Judge five dollars, Judge's Library one dollar. About 13 cents per week. Remit to Judge Company, 2% Fourth Ave, New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Eekly
Famous Illustrated Journal
Judge
Comic Cartoon Weekly
Judge’s Library
Judge’s
Judge Company
Fourth Ave
New York City
St Catherine’s Guild Chicken Pot Pie Sale Event
The St Catherine’s guild of Grace church plans a chicken pot pie sale in the Huenkemeier building, the former Briggs’ grocery location. Proceeds support church activities with December delivery noted.
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St. Catherine's Guild of Grace Church
Huenkemeier
Briggs’ Grocery Bhcees
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X. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Hermsmeier
Galena St
Hackney
Muscatel
Swift
Jersey
Building and Loan Association
Freeport Association
Co. F. Hildreth
CERS
Statement of Affairs
Casualty Company
Gibler
Alderman Gibler
Alderman McGovern
Stover
McGovern
Harden
Alderman Steffen
C. F. Hildreth
Mr. Stover
Mrr. Smith
Louis Bauscher
Water Company
Henry C. Frick, Mee Eee
United States
West Overton
Ohio University
Mt. Pleasant
Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Mr. Frick
Berkman
Henry C. Frick
Buttermakers
Chamberlain
Pneumonis
Marcus Aurelius
Beecham
THE
German Insurance
Royal Insurance CO OF
Liverpool
Royal
San Francisco
Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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