Alfalfa Drives Westward Growth In Hay Industry
The article lauds alfalfa as the western cornerstone of hay production powering stock, dairy, and hog farming. It explains irrigation methods, regional yields from Utah to Nevada, and how water turns arid lands fertile, noting 5,863,636 railroad cars moved hay nationwide this year and comparing with corn and wheat transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
California
Nevada
Union
Utah
Mississippi
Jnalddy
United States
What to Give Him H J Moogk Promotes Chico Cigars
H J Moogk urges Freeport readers to gift Chico cigars for men who smoke. He claims local judges endorse the brand, noting their shift from ten cent cigars to Chico. A shipment arrival coincides with the Christmas rush, and Moogk offers guidance on shade and strength to please the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
Freeport
Wadsworth Brothers
H. J. Moogh
Illinois commission closes Lewis and Clark funding notes
The Illinois Lewis and Clark commission held its final Portland exposition meeting at the state house in Springfield. Of the $25,000 state appropriation, $3,000 has been spent and $1,500 expected salvage, with the Illinois building praised for reverent attendance averaging 1,500 daily among residents and visitors. Members present: Cyrus Thompson, Edward Corrigan, Fred Hand, P. A. Peterson, John W. Stipes, Frank L. Shup, and R. R. Tiffany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Commission
Portland
Ore
State House
Illinois
Government
St. Louis
Cyrus Thompson
Belleville
Edward Corrigan
Chicago
Fred H. Hand
Cambridge
Financial Secronary
P. A. Peterson
Rockford
John W. Stipes
Champaign
Holiday Vacation Closure for Public Schools
Public schools closed for holiday vacation and will reopen January 8. Programs appropriate to the occasion were rendered at all buildings.
No Secret About It Bucklen’s Amica Salve Ad
It is no secret that Bucklen’s Amica Salve cures cuts burns ulcers fever sores sore eyes boils and similar ailments. D L Gregory of Hope Texas says it cured a bad sore quickly and it is good for sore eyes. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
O. K
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Texas
Joseph Emmert
All the latest cheer music at At Bertson and Sthmm's
The brief item notes new cheer music selections available at Bertson and Sthmm s with emphasis on current popular choices and immediate access for teams and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertson & Sthmm
Special election for Stephenson County treasurer vacancy
Notice states a special county treasurer election in Stephenson County Illinois on Tuesday January 16 to fill the vacancy from John Brilsesser death. Polls open 7 a.m. close 5 p.m. at precincts and districts. Dated Freeport December 8 1905 and signed by County Clerk F C Help.
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Stephenson
Illinois
John Brilsesser
Freeport
Executor's Sale of J J Place Homestead
The homestead of the late J J Place at the corner of State and Park avenues will be sold at public auction at the south front door of the court house on Friday December 22 1905 at two o'clock p m Terms are one fifth cash and the balance on confirmation of sale H STEARNS Executor
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J. J. Place
Corner State and
Park Avenue
Court House
H. Stearns
J McKenna Refuses Responsibility for Son's Debts
J McKenna of 47 American atrave disclaims responsibility for debts contracted by his son Joln McKenna. The notice states he will not be liable for any obligations incurred by the son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McKenna
Atrave
Joln McKenna
Song Birds Ex tinct If Action Is Taken By July First
A humane campaign leads wholesalers and milliners to stop selling song birds and aigrettes after July 1 1906. The Millinery Jobbers Association pledges not to buy or sell these articles and urges department stores to join the effort. Audubon societies praise the move as bird protection laws vary across states. Several states still lack protections including Alabama West Virginia Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Indiana Territory Montana Idaho Utah Arizona New Mexico and Nevada.
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Illinery Robbers’ Association
Joseph Jastrow
Madison
The
Audubon Society
William Dutcher
National Organization
Chicago
National Association of Audubon Societies
New York
N. Y
Our Association
Louisville
United States
Millinery Jobbers’ Association
Frederick Bode
West Virginia
Iowa
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indiana Territory
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Commonwealth of
Nevada
For Hearth and Home at the Grand December 25
The new romantic melodrama For Hearth and Home promises powerful dramatic strength and southern Cavaliers era feeling. Presented at the Grand opera house on Monday December 25 with both matinee and night showings.
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South
Southland
Grand Opera House
Drew Trescott Stars In Cousin Kate At Grand Opera House
South and west Virginia critics hail Drew Trescott as one of today’s great actresses. She shifts from Satania to the clever society comedy Cousin Kate, which opened in New York at the Hudson theatre and enjoyed long runs in London and on tour. In Grand Opera House performance Tuesday, December 6.
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South
West Virginia
Drew Trescott
Mark &E. Swan
Satania
Kate
Hudson Theatre
New York
London
George E. Romain Stars In The Tenderfoot at Grand Opera House
George E. Romain appears as Honest John the gambler in The Tenderfoot at the Grand opera house on Tuesday December 27. The actor embodies the bluff fearless frontier character he grew up around as a former cow-puncher now known for prominence on stage.
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George E. Romain
Honest John
Tenderfoot
Grand Opera House
Romain
Wizard of Oz at Grand Opera House Chicago Dec 24
The Wizard of Oz will visit the Grand opera house Chicago opening Christmas Eve Sunday December 24 with new songs drolleries illusions and holiday matinees on Christmas and New Year. The production is praised for modern original tone and lavish beauty with a distinctly American treatment and from Kansan actors travel to Oz.
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Grand Opera House
Chicago
Kansag
Wonderful Land of Oz
Printers Plan Big Fund To Support Eight Hour Day
The International Typographical Union plans to raise 60 000 dollars a week to back an eight hour work day for book and job printing shops. About 10 000 printers may strike Jan 2 as 45 000 members are assessed 10 percent of earnings. Voting on the tax continues through the week. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised for piles sores cuts and boils with quick soothing relief.
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United States
International Typographical Union
Executive Council
Jan Land
DeWitt
Our Chocolates and Bon Bons Offer Varied Boxes
Solt's Chocolate Shop advertises chocolates and bon bons in 26, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 80 cent boxed sizes. The note is dated December 2005.
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Solt’s Chocolate Shop
This Date in History Highlights Key Events
1549 death of Margaret Queen of Navarre. 1667 Covenanters executed. 1719 first Boston Gazette issue. 1775 British parliament ordered confiscation of American vessels. 1804 birth of Benjamin Disraeli Earl of Beaconsfield. 1830 Folignac prince sentenced for life treason. 1848 cholera among US troops in Texas. 1854 eastern Kansas clashes over slavery. 1864 Savannah occupied by Sherman. 1870 Tours surrender to Germans. 1894 Guiteau’s stepmother dies at Freeport. 1899 Cuban Junta dissolved. 1900 Wood becomes Cuba governor-general. 1902 first wireless Atlantic message.
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Margaret
Navarre
Boston Gazette
Wm. Brooker
Benjamin Disraeli
Earl of Beaconfield
Prince of Folignac
United States
Texas
Kansas
Savannah
Sherman
Tours
Guiteau
Garfield
Freeport
General Wood
Cuba
Atlantic
Beautifying tea ad and millinery sale notice
Beautifying methods that injure the skin and health are dangerous. Be beautiful without discomfort by taking Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Sunshiny faces follow its use. 35 cents. Joseph Emmert. Closing out sale of silver filigree goods at Straub and Nolte's Millinery store No 86 Stephenson St. DIRKSEN SILVER Co. 12-15d1w.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Straub & Nolte
Stephenson St. Dirksen Silver Co
Dirksen Silver Co
Straub & Nohe
Stephenson St
Christmas greens and roses catalog offer
Christmas bells and roses of many colors advertised by John Bauscher Jr at 04 Chicago St Beth. Green Houses No 302 urges early orders for select stock. Phone No 374. December edition worded sales copy.
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John Bauscher, Jr
Chicago St. Beth
Electric bitters praised by kidney sufferer from Maine
W M Sherman of Cushing Maine credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with permanent relief from kidney inflammation and related pains. He declares the tonic cured him and recommends it to others. The ad notes a 50 cent price and local druggist Jos Emmert guarantees the remedy. A closing sale of gold plated frames and lockets follows, with few days remaining at Straub Nohe’s Millinery. A chocolate line from Lowney and Allegrettis appears at Harpster’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sherman
Cushing, Me
Jos. Emmert
Diphtheria and Sore Throat Tablets Ad
Drug advert for Dr Bunsen's Diphtheria and Sore Throat Tablets promoting use for throat diseases. Sold by all druggists with 12 to 18 day and weekly to nine? The readable text emphasizes over the counter sale and remedy claims.
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Dr. Bunsen
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the Daily Journal
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Cousin Kate
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Harpster’s
Morris
Kuehner Bros
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