Wild fowl doom warning prompts call for protective laws
A United States Department bulletin warns that market hunting and spring shooting, aided by breech loading guns, are driving water fowl toward extinction. It cites reduced numbers of wood duck, canvasback, redhead, and other species, urges shorter seasons, spring protection, and preserves to restore and sustain populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Agricultural Department
Atlantic
Chesapeake Bay
Carolinas
America
Agricultural Department Bulletin
Minnesota
San Luis Valley
Colorado
Palm Beach
Fla
Jefferson County
New York
North America
Mexico
United States
Wells W. Cooke
Biological Survey of the
Agricultural Department
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Paradise
Cooke
Montana
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Ilinois
Clear Lake
Towa
Heron Lake
Chesapake Bay
South Carolina
Mr. Cookes
Hudson Bay
Great Slave
Rocky Mountains
Long Island
Northwest
Texas
Gulf
Ocean
Mississippi Valley
Big Lake
Ark
Middle West
Slayings and Hangings Taint Missouri Crime Record
John Hamilton faces execution in Houston county jail for the Piney river massacre that killed Carrie Parsons and three Parsons children. He admitted jealousy over a saddle dispute and confessed to shooting Parsons, axing Mrs Parsons, and slashing the two younger children with a knife before disposing of the bodies.
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St. Louis
John Hamilton
Houston
Hamilton
Missouri
Carrie Parsons
Piney River
Licking
Parsons
Eison
Jed Hamilton
Missouri man receives first degree murder verdict and death sentence
A Missouri man confessed to killing his spouse and hiding bodies in bushes after a revival meeting outing. He was transported for safety amid lynching threats, tried on November 12, and given the death penalty for murder in the first degree.
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Parsons
Houston
Springfield
Jasper County
Hamilton
St. Louis
Insurance Leaders Meet to Propose National Association
New YorkDecember 21 Special The presidents and officers of major life insurance firms held a conference to form a national association. Led by Paul Morton Equitable Life the group aims to protect policyholders promote efficiency and unify practices and to study proposed legislation for the industry's welfare.
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New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life
United States
Land O Cotton at Grand Opera House Christmas Shows
The Grand Opera House presents John Webb's Land O Cotton on Christmas afternoon and night headlined by Miss Gertrude Dodd. A strong cast with elaborate scenery and several acts promises one of the top shows of its class at moderate prices. At Bijou, two different shows weekly begin, with the Manhattan Newsboy quartet remaining as the drawing card and performances by George Buckley, Tyler and James, and Edwin George offering variety and novelty.
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Grand Opera House
John Webb
Gertrude Dodd
Rockford
Manhattan Newsboy
George Buckley
Tyler
James
Edwin George
Moments in History on This Date
The record lists events across years including the 1719 Boston Gazette first issue, 1882 Sir Samuel Montague born, 1864 Sherman in Savannah, 1871 Grant proclamation on Spanish import discrimination, 1900 Governor Roger Walcott’s death, 1847 birth, 1902 Atlantic wireless message, and 1905 major strike in St. Petersburg.
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Boston Gazette
Samuel Montague
General Sherman
Savannah
President Grant
Roger Walcott
Massachusetts
Atlantic
St. Petersburg
Freeport College of Commerce Close for Holiday Vacation
The fall term ends with enrollment of eighty six students across day and night sessions. The annual mid winter opening is set for Monday January 7 1907 with most fall term students returning and many new ones joining. The college will stay open during the holiday to confer with prospective students.
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Freeport College of Commerce
Kodol Digestive Aid Backed by Chicago Firm
E C DeWitt Co of Chicago certifies Kodol digests stomach troubles and conforms to the National Pure Food Drug laws. The Kodol laboratory is large and aims to meet demand from indigestion sufferers. Kodol is sold by all druggists here.
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E. CC. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Piano Tuner J Burdett At Brown and Dollmeyer
J Burdett is listed as a piano tuner taking orders at Brown and Dollmeyer in a brief classifieds style entry. The note identifies the tradesman and shop in a local ad snippet.
For Sale at Hea's Second Hand Store Piano
For sale at 163 Galena Street Upright piano offered by Hea's Second Hand Store. Advert reads almost like new with a brief note and a date fragment.
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Hea
Galena St
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Uterine Disease
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a scientific remedy for uterine disease and related nervous symptoms. It claims to restore strength, calm nerves, aid digestion, and improve sleep, targeting teachers, milliners, seamstresses, and other women worn down by overwork. Pellets are touted as easy to take.
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Pierce
St. Vitus
Ethan Allen the Ticonderoga hero and his boastful tongue
The piece recounts anecdotes about Ethan Allen noting human weaknesses such as boastful talk. It cites his famous quip about conquering Albany with orders and a Sunday church moment where he shouts Parson Dewey to claim credit for Ti conderoga's deliverance.
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Ethan Allen
Ticonderoga
Allen
Mr. Morrill
Albany
Parson Dewey
Humorous schoolboy misstatements and naval history notes
A collection of amusing student errors shows young writers mistaking gravity law and powers of the world. The piece also notes details on Japan's diet and peers system and Britain's Dreadnought as the ninth of its name, with history of launch dates and service.
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Britain
No Reason for Suffering Back Pain Kidney Ills
A Freeport resident Charles Weiss describes relief from backache, kidney trouble, and rheumatism after using Duan's Kidney Pills. He bought them at Emmett's drug store, followed directions, and improved steadily until cured. Sold by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Freeport
Charles Weiss
S. Galena Ave
Duan
Emmett
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Semi annual water rents due with early payment discount
Semi annual water rents are due January 1 1907 at the water company offices. A 10 percent discount is allowed on bills paid six months in advance. The office will stay open evenings between Christmas and New Year’s. Remember the discount.
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Ofice
Calendar of Local Social Events and Dances
Community listings show a sequence of dances socials and parties across venues such as St Catherine s, B A Bhist s, Ed Blust s, Masonic temple and St Mary s hall. Highlights include a Go Here dancing party and banquet, annual machinists hall event, midwinter balls, and a Policemen s annual ball at Masonie temple.
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Dee
St. Catherine's Srevival
Raymer Ae Richter
B.A
St. Mary's Hall
Germantia Society
Bath Blast
Blust’s Hall
Freeport Club
Inn
Lexinaton
Painting the Town at Dec at Lymon HW Howe
An item notes December events with moving pictures at Lymon Highway Howe venue. The brief mentions a program titled Painting the Town and December schedule details.
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Lymon
Sir Samuel Montague’s 74th Birthday Observed
Born in Liverpool on December 21, 1832, Sir Samuel Montague rose from banker to financier and MP. He founded Samuel Montague & Co. in London, advised on decimal currency, and became a renowned philanthropist and patron of the arts with a vast private collection.
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Liverpool
Samuel
Montague
Liverpool Institute
Samuel Montague & Co
London
Gold and Silver Commission
Sir Samuel
Long-Dilly Nuptials in Silver Creek Township
Miss Lillian CC Long and George A Dilly wed at 2 PM Wednesday at the Long home in Silver Creek township Rev. Paul Traeger officiated beneath a holly adorned parlor. The ceremony united the lifelong residents, with forty guests at a wedding supper and a rich display of gifts from relatives and friends.
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Aaron Long
Lillian CC. Long
George A. Dilly
Silver Creek Township
Paul Traeger
Chas
Dilly
Ridott Township
Grandma Long
Edward Lone
Miss Anna Long
Miss Mildred Long
Louella Long
Ella Dilly
William Schmitt
Arnold
Adam Dilly
Kenneth
N. Degan
Katherine Koch
William Koch
Glas
Gottschalk
Geo. Bardell
St Catherine's Guild to Serve Chicken Pie Supper
St Catherine's Guild of the Episcopal church will serve an excellent chicken pie supper on Saturday December 22 from 6 to 8 pm in the vacant Huenkemeier store on the south side of Steph inson street between Walnut and South Galena. All busy people are invited to come early for a first class supper at 25 cents to save time and get prompt service.
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St. Catherine's Guild of
The
Episcopal Church
Huenkemeier
Stephenson Street
Walnut Street
Galena Avenue
Sevice
A Happy Home Health Tip Promotes Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement claims perfect health begins with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. It urges all family members to take a dose at the first sign of stomach trouble, noting relief and cure. Sold by druggists at 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
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Dr. Caldwell
Ford's Jewelry Auction Sale Brings Big Bargains Today
Local auction at Ford's Jewelry offers notable bargains as residents attend the sale. Dealers expect a range of jewelry items including rings and watches to attract bidders and collectors.
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Ford
Merck & O'Brien Blue Ribbon Market Ad
Public notice urges inspection of Blue Ribbon fat stock meats and poultry at Merck and O'Brien market before Christmas dinner purchases. Located at 124 Chicago Street. phone 263. Read the Journal want column.
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Merck & O'Brien
Chicago St
Journal
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Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Col. William and John Streets
Humphreys
Hurgahpaus! Met Co
William & John Sts
N.Y
Chums
House of Representatives
House of Peers
Sir Samuel Montague
St. Catherine’s Guild
Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Lassa
Forbidden City
Tibet
Bargains In Stores
Freeport Hardware Company
Galena Street
Florida
F. A. Schulz
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