Riis Urges Urban Renewal Through Parks and Playgrounds
Riis describes national progress in city welfare from parks to clean government, recounting how New York’s tenement laws and civic leagues spurred reform. He notes Chicago St Louis and St Paul adopting playgrounds, civic centers, and child-friendly plans, with efforts spreading from Maine to Alabama and Philadelphia to Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civic League
Sage Foundation For Philanthropy
Jacob A. Riis
Freeport
Riis
New York
America
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Mississippi River
Justice Chage
St. Paul
Col. Waring
Portland
Maine
Colonel Boothby
West
City Club of
Philadelphia
Birmingham
Alabama
Iowa
Wisconsin
New England
The West's Sweep Toward a Better Public Life
In Kalamazoo Michigan Caroline Bartlett Crane led a local reform sweep praising Carnegie libraries and communal renewal. The piece highlights how towns transform neglect with light, windows cleaned, and a communal washday to push forward a brigher future. The message celebrates Western progress and the promise of a republic improved by active citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Caroline Bartlett Crane
Mr. Carnegie
James H Vahey Birth and Political Career Highlight
James H. Vahey, Democratic candidate for Massachusetts governor, was born in Watertown on December 29, 1871. A Boston University Law School graduate, he gained early prominence in the Tucker murder trial. Vahey later served in the Massachusetts legislature starting 1906 and led the Democrat field before losing to Republican Draper in the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Vahey
Massachusetts
Watertown
Mass
Boston University
Charles L. Tucker
Vahey
Draper
This Date in History Highlights Key Events
A list of notable dates includes Savannah’s 1778 British capture, Goodyear’s birth and later rubber vulcanizing innovation, Gladstone’s birth, Texas statehood in 1845, the Staffordshire shipwreck, Hood’s Tennessee crossing, Canada’s governor general Lisgar appointment, the Hayes silver wedding, Prendergast’s Chicago mayoral murder case, and Bailey’s 1906 Texas primary win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Charles Goodyear
New Haven
Conn
New York
William EE. Gladstone
Texas
Nova Scotia
Hood
Tennessee River
Tennessee
Lord Lisgar
Canada
Hayes
White House
Prendergast
Harrison
Chicago
Senator Bailey
Dandruff Germ Targeted By Newbro's Herpicide
A promotional claim describes dandruff as caused by a parasitic germ and asserts Newbro's Herpicide kills the germ to restore hair growth. It notes sale by druggists and a sample offer from The Herpicide Co Detroit with two sizes priced 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarts
Gas Kills Entombed Men At Ensley Blast Furnace Trench
Three men were recovered and seven others believed buried after a cave-in at the Ensley blast furnace trench in Birmingham. A shattered four foot gas main released fumes that drowned workers as mechanical dirt carriers broke and a beam fell on the wall trapping diggers in the cavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Dee
Ensley
Valuable Property for Sale in Freeport
J. O. Paule offers his home at 15 Winnebago St with seven rooms and bath, large cellar, and barn. Five lots at Wright and Madison streets include an I.C.R. RB. A. shop, barn and five room cottage, wind mill and large water tank. Also a complete Concrete plant option. Phone 12-23awlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Winnebago St
Wright and
Madison Streets
I.C.R. RB. A
J. O. Paules
Water rents due January first at Freeport office
The semi annual water rents are due January 1 1909 at the Water Company Office 196 Van Buren St. A 10 percent discount is allowed on advance payments and the office is open evenings December 26 to January 1 inclusive except December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren St
Essully
Ture Freeport Water Companyy
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Grove Street
Harriet M. Burbank is listed as a piano teacher operating a studio at 36 Grove Street. The notice provides her full name and business address with no additional context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Livley Session of Teachers Fights School Law Change
Orangeville leaders Miss Carrie Musser and other educators travel to Springfield for the State Teachers association to oppose temperance instruction changes. White ribboners warn the Illinois educational commission may modify law. three way fight expected among factions. Governor Deneen and University of Illinois president James set welcome events as the annual meeting opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
L. A. Fulwider
Freeport High School
State Board of Education
Springfield
State Teachers’ Association
Illinois Educational Commission
Educational Commission
Egypt
Galena
Corn Belt
Sangamon
Blair
State Association
Deneen
James
University of Illinois
Teachers’ Association
Christmas Philanthropy Sets Record at King's Daughters
King's Daughters Settlement Home notes record Christmas generosity in 1908. Orangeville Sunday school sent a $35 barrel with chickens and fruit. Embury and Second Presbyterian groups donated flour and a quilt. First Presbyterian infant department contributed ice cream and toys. Two local drug stores supplied new doll sets and furniture. Acknowledgments extend to many individuals and Guyer & Calkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters Settlement
Orangeville
Folkey Sunday School
Embury Sunday School
Second Presbyterian Sunday School
Baby Department
First Presbyterian Church
Willner
The
Golden Eagle
Stukenberg
Lizzie Hill
Mary Rosenstiel
Mease
A. C. Kennedy
Evans
Daniel Sharpert
Brown
Guyer & Calkins
Springfield Opposes Billy Sunday Revival Plan
Springfield Illinois council debated a measure to permit a frame tabernacle in the fire district for Billy Sunday’s revival. The plan would allocate one fourth of proceeds to Sunday and three fourths to local charities. A hard fight is anticipated as the evangelist arrives in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Tll
Advertising and Goods Must Align in Trade
The adage notes that promotion is useless without products and products worthless without advertising. Businesses must ensure a match between offerings and messaging to attract and satisfy customers.
The Heart of the Rockies at Grand Opera House
Amusement listing for tonight presents The Heart of the Rockies a comedy drama of western life. It features lively dialogue witty situations and strong stage settings. Miss Lulu Guerold sustains the lead role of Mary with notable charm and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of the
Rockies
Theatre Opera
Grand Opera House
Mary
Lulu Guerold
The County Sheriff at Grand Opera House
The County Sheriff is a strong four act drama praised for its moral value. It promises entertainment and a positive message about doing right. It will be shown at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday December 3 with a special matinee at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Billy Link Vaudeville Co at Grand Opera House
Springfield press praises Billy Link Vaudeville Co for December run at Grand Opera House with matinees on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Eddie Dwyr imitates Cohan and sings Yankee Doodle Boy. Lynn Hazard shines with Richard Carle hit He Picked a Lemon in the Garden of Love. Niagara Falls and Thaw mute pictures accompany each performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Billy Link
George M. Cohan
Cohan
Dwyr
Lynn Hazard
Richard Carle
Niagara Falls
Card of Thanks from Mr. M. Johanson
Mr. Johanson, active in making Swedish services a reality in the city, leaves today for Rockford Chicago and Lockport to visit friends. From Lockport he will begin studies at Augustana college. He thanks everyone who helped make the Swedish services and success possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Johanson
Rockford
Chicago
Lockport
Johanson
Augustana College
Marked for Death Cough Healed by New Discovery
Mrs. A. C. Williams of Backy credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing a grave-yard cough that plagued her for three years. She gained 58 pounds as health returned. The medicine, said to hold the world healing record for coughs and lung ailments, is sold with guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store 650c and 1.00. Trial bottles offered free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Emmert’s
Brewers Agree Not to Deliver Beer on Sundays
The undersigned Brewers pledge not to deliver beer on Sundays including Sunday picnics and Saturday nights after midnight starting January 1, 1900. Baier & Ohlendorf Schmid Bros. Franz Bros. Brewing Co. Baer Bros. Brewing Co. Yellow Creek Brewery. 13 33dlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baier & Ohlendorf
Schmid Bros
Franz Bros. Brewing Co
Baer Bros., Brewing Co
Yellow Creek
Paper delivery notice during peeve issues
A short, unclear notice indicates recipients may lose or miss paper delivery unless they notify the office, which will confer some action upon confirmation. The fragment mentions Peele and papers but lacks specific details like names, dates, or locations.
Butter price rises as market reports 32 cent quotation
Elgin reports a 32 cent current week quotation for butter with New York prices steady at 82 cents for extras and 33 for specials. Fox River Butter Co of Aurora bid at the higher level influencing the local quote. Receipts 4 327 tubs in the east. coal output 611200 pounds. no open board sales or offerings observed. Newly elected board reappoints officers: President John Newman Elgin. Vice-president D F Wood Elgin. Treasurer William McCredie. Secretary L B Judson Elgin. annual dues set at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
New York
S. Kilbourne
Fox River Butter Company
Aurora
John Newman
D. FE
Wood
William McCredie
L. B. Judson
A Dangerous Operation and Dr King’s New Life Pills
An old newspaper blurb touts removing the appendix as a dangerous operation performed by a surgeon and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy. It claims pills cure constipation headache biliousness and malaria and notes a 25 cent price at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jos Emmert’s
Phenomenal Healer of Denver Visits Local City
The renowned healer from Denver remains in town at 184 Exchange St offering daily public demonstrations and lectures at 1 p.m. He advertises contributions welcome and presents psychology according to a key note. Corner of Stephenson and Mechanic streets is noted for demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Exchange St
Stephenson and
Mechanic Streets
Pardon Request For Frank W Harris At Illinois Board Meeting
Public notice states that at January 1909 regular meeting of Illinois Board of Pardons an application will be made for the pardon of Frank W Harris who was convicted of murder in September 1895 in Stephenson County Circuit Court and sentenced to hang a sentence later commuted to life imprisonment by the Governor. Attorney Doudas Pattison signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pardons
State of Illinois
Frank W. Harris
Stephenson County
Ilinois
Doudas Patttison
Madame Foneda Clairvoyant Advice Ad
Madame Foneda promises to reveal if love is true or false and foretell marriage timing and personal ambitions. She offers guidance in business speculation investment love marriage and divorce and claims to reunite lovers and accelerate marriage with chosen partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foneda
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Jacob
Work
Journal
Want
Freeport Pedagogues
Temperance Forces
Carrie Musser
the Grand
Ahrensmeyer
the Lyric
Lyric
Court House
Hopper
Samson
Ringling Circus
Peele
Board of Trade
Francis Schlatter
Samson & Samson
Professor Price
Union Loan and Building Associat
Freeport, Ill
S. Galena Ave
Rice
Koenig Furniture Co. House Furnishers
Koenig Furniture Co
Stephenson St Freeport
Tlinois
Stephenson St
la Vallieres
Ra Bengstons
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