Illinois university to expand ceramics program for clay industry
The University of Illinois plans a new ceramics department to develop the states natural resources by converting clay and other materials into useful products. The program aims to train skilled ceramists, support local manufacturers, and equip laboratories with testing gear to advance the field.
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University of Ilinota A
Planta
Europe
Boston Harbor
London
University of Illnois
College of Engineering
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Pile Relief
The soothing salve is advertised to subdue pain instantly when applied to piles sores cuts and bolts It draws out inflammation reduces swelling and acts as refigient aiding circulation and Nature to permanently remove the trouble Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
The Cat Chairmat at Wallack's Theatre
Review of The Cat Chairmat at Wallack's theatre New York praising Henry Ade and George Thatcher in a charming production led by Theodore Babcock. Entertainment noted as a notable dramatic event of the year with witty epigrams and humor beyond caricature.
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Wallack
New York
Chivas
Philadelphia
Boston
Henry
W. Sava
Grand Opera Horse
Weétors
George Thatcher
Sassafras Livingston
Ade
Thatcher
University of Illinois Plans Milk Supply Course
Urbana notes that Illinois will run a four week milk supply course starting February 5 1906. Lectures and practical work cover proper milking and handling, dairy herd demonstrations, laboratory bottle cleaning and sterilization, with J M Trueman teaching after joining from Cornell. Anticipated attendees include Chicago milk trade men seeking sanitary methods.
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Champaign
Urbana
J. M. Trueman
Cornell University
Chicago
Rockford Debating Plans Scrutinized in Visit
Rockford High and Freeport High officials discuss a February 21 debate. Principal Graff and instructor Mr McGill will review a peculiar question choice proposal from Principal Fulwider. Freeport hopes six questions, Rockford to pick sides, face scrutiny.
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Rockford
McGill
Freeport High School
Rockford High School
Graff
Fulwider
Freeport
The Right Gift for a Man
H J Moogk praises Wadsworth Bros Chico cigars as ideal Christmas gifts for men who savor fine tobacco. He notes the brand offers quality without high price, reports strong early sales, and urges buyers to purchase now.
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H. J. Moogk
Mr. Moogk
Wadsworth Bros
Bucklen’s Arctic Salve Praised for Sores and Eyes
It is no secret that for cuts burns ulcers fever sores sore eyes boils etc nothing is so effective as Bucklen's Arctic Salve. It didn't take long to cure a bad sore I had and is all OK for sore eyes, writes C. L. Gregory of Hope Texas. 5c at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Bucklen
C. L. Gregory
Hope
Texas
Joseph Emmert
Special election for county treasurer in Stephenson Illinois
Notice states a special election will be held Tuesday January 16 in Stephenson County Illinois to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John Elsesser. Polls open 7 AM and close 5 PM across precincts. election to be conducted at Freeport with county clerk Win F.C. Held overseeing.
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Stephenson
Illinois
John Elsesser
Freeport
Executor's Sale of J J Place Homestead at Auction
The homestead of the late J J Place at State and Park Avenue will be sold at public auction at the south front door of the courthouse. On Friday December 22 1906 at 2 pm terms one fifth cash balance on confirmation of sale J H Stearns Executor.
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J. J. Place
SPlersheim's $5.00 shoes on sale at Wright Co
Five day sale at W. O. Wright & Co offering all styles of Splersheim shoes priced at five dollars less to four dollars each. Limited period promotion during a short five day window.
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Splersheim
W. O. Wright & CO
Patronize Home Men Merchants of Rockford Plan Questions
Rockford merchants and the Business Men's association draft a set of questions for a circular urging support for home industries. They aim to ask traders whether catalogs will provide markets for local goods and sustain community institutions, and whether dollars stay in the community or leave with purchases.
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Merchants of
Rockford
Merchants and Business Men’s Association
Tradea
December Weather Record Shows Cold and Warm Spells
A Freeport man, tracking daily temperatures, compiles December readings against the previous year. The coldest day of the month reached ten above zero, while last year’s coldest days were around twelve below. A table marks subzero readings with stars, listing daily figures and comparisons to prior December.
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Yond
This Date in History: Columbus anchors in Bay of St Thomas
Chronology notes events from 1492 Columbus casting anchor in the Bay of St Thomas to 1560 the Scottish church general assembly opening and 1603 the death of Mahomet III of Turkey by plague, with an 1782 entry on the United States frigate.
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Columbus
Bay of St. Thomas
Mahomet III
Turkey
United States
A Historic Appeal to Buyers and a Chronicle of Times
A dated, reflective monologue questions a seller’s cash offers and credit terms for wheat, oats, corn, and more, contrasting with local needs for tax support, schools, roads, and public services. It traces notable events from 1791 to 1899, including Charleston’s capture, US bank discounts, deaths, annexations, secessions, Garibaldi’s annuity, and a college fire.
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Charleston
Bank of United States
Philadelphia
Joseph Johnson
Cowper
Louis Napoleon
French Republic
Pega
India
South Carolina
Garibaldi
China
Japan
Buchtel College
Akron
Closing out sale at Straub Nolte millinery store
Beautifying methods that injure the skin are warned against as a closing out sale at Straub and Nolte's Millinery, 86 Stephenson St, features Hollister's Mountain Tea for 85 cents and Mrs. Austins pancake flour from Buckwheat.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Straub & Nolte
Stephenson St. Dirksen Silver Co
Knights of Globe Sued Over Policy Claim
Rockford December 20 A father William Clifford Chap man B Clifford sues Knights of the Globe to recover on a life policy carried by the deceased who was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cherry Valley last summer The suit seeks 3000 with 2000 policy face plus interest and is docketed for the January term Attorneys Goembel and Welsh filed notice with Circuit Clerk Lake and will represent Chapman Clifford business grows with local chocolate shop ad.
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William Clifford
Rockford
Court of Honor
Goembel and
Welsh
Cherry Valley
Knights of the Globe
Lake
Goembel
Chapman B. Clifford
R. K. Welsh
The Tribune Weekly Review Announcement
The New York Tribune association offers a handsome sixteen page weekly at five cents per copy or $1 for the year. It promises concise, sane commentary on politics, literature, art and music and free samples by postal card. A combination offer with Harper's Bazaar and The Metropolitan Magazine is available for $2.20 a year.
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Tribune Weekly Review
New York Tribune Association
The
Tribune
New York
Harper’s ' Bazar
Metropolitan Magazine
Cure of Kidney Inflammation Promised by Electric Bitters
W M Sherman of Cushing Maine says he was shot in the back by kidney inflammation for three months. He credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with permanent relief and a renewed health. The ad touts malaria, stomach and liver relief and general debility cures, with Jos Emmert druggist selling at 60 cents. Harpster's promotes Lowney chocolates and Allegretti chocolates.
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W. M. Sherman
Cushing, Me
Jos. Emmert
Christmas Flowers and Greens for Holiday Orders
Christmas bells roses and carnations of all colors with bulk Xmas greens advertised by John Bacscher Jr at 04 Chicago St. Orders urged early to ensure select stock. Phones 374 Green Houses 302. Date line 12-18dlw.
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John Bacscher, Jr
Chicago St
Clairvoyant Madam Brunswick Extends Stay in City
Dixon's well known medium Madam Brunswick will remain one week more at 80 Chicago street. Local readers are advised to visit for readings and clairvoyant services during the extended stay through December 16.
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Brunswick
Dixon
Chicago Street
Diphtheria and Sore Throat Tablets Ad
Dr Bunsen's Diph theria and Sore Throat Tablets offered for throat diseases. For sale by all druggists. 12-1dd ew2m
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Dr. Bunsen
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Pote
Morris
Kuehner Bros
CableCo
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New York Hotel
Albertson & Stemm
E. Wagner & Bro
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