Abraham Lincoln on Waterways monograph by W A Meese
W A Meese distributes his monograph Abraham Lincoln on Waterways a study of Lincoln’s life related to river and harbor improvements. Lowden ordered 1000 copies as Lincoln souvenir. book covers Lincoln as boat builder pilot and advocate for internal improvements with early river experience and the Davenport bridge case.
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Moline
W. A. Meese
Middle West
Mr. Meese
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
White House
Seward
Gentry
Gentryville
Ind
New Orleans
Young Gentry
National Museum
Washington
Sangamon River
Sangamon
Ohio
Mississippi
Wiinois
Cincinnati
Springfield
Chicago Rivers and Harbors
Polk
Lowden
Congress
Frank O. Lowden
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
Mar. Lowden
Niagara Falls
Davenport
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce
Effie Aston
Davenport Bridge
Meese
Ericsson
Monitor
Root Is Praised By Lowden In Passport Dispute
Washington Feb 12 The House backed an adverse report on a resolution demanding State Department information about Russia’s handling of American passports especially for Jewish citizens. Rep Lowden Illinois praised Secretary Root for opposing discrimination and urged upholding executive judgment in this diplomatic dispute.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Secretary of State
Root
Lowden
Illinois
United States
Preacher Found After Sudden Disappearance
Dixon Feb 11 Rev I W Honeywell pastor of Lakewood Methodist Church Minn previously of Franklin Grove is located in Vinton Town after vanishing from home without informing family Friends report he is in good hands He is known for Evangelistic work with W A Sunday and has ties to Chicago churches His overwork is cited as the cause of mental distress and he has a wife and three children
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Sunday
Harvey, Ill
Methodist
Chicago
Chicago Inter Ocean
Pacific States
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointment
Mercury based preparations warn readers to avoid ointments for catarrh and to consult physicians. Hall's Catarrh Cure, claimed mercury free, is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Manufactured in Toledo Ohio by F. J. Cheney & Co. Cost 75 cents per bottle.
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Dutabla
Hall
Cheney & Co
Miledo
Poledo
Ohio
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Puke Hall
Salary Ordinance Fails at Monroe City Council
Monroe Feb 18 The city council adjourned with the charter requirement of a three fourths vote unmet as the ordinance fixing salaries for mayor and aldermen failed to pass at last night’s meeting leaving officers unpaid.
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Monroe
Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Endorsed
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite. It provides rapid relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility. It acts as a thorough blood purifier and spring medicine. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store 50c.
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E. D. Charles
Harbor, Maine
Electric Bitters
Joseph Emmert
Postal card valentines at Pattison and Kryder
Beautiful and humorous valentines appear as postal cards advertised for Valentine parties at Pattison and Kryder. The item highlights cheerful designs and witty themes likely aimed at social events.
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Pattison & Kryder’s. 2
Personal taxes due at office opposite post office
W. T. Rockey, Collector, informs taxpayers to pay personal taxes this month at the office opposite the post office. 240 tf.
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W. T. Rockey
Baseball star Tommy Tennant to wed Florence Conroy
Freeport baseball figure Tommy Tennant from Elgin Illinois and known for feats with Beloit in Wisconsin league will marry Miss Florence Conroy of Brookfield Missouri next Tuesday. The Elgin Press notes his timely hit in a Decatur game sparked the romance, with plans to join Milwaukee offers after marriage and a Oklahoma City honeymoon. The groom resides with his mother and sisters at 270 Morgan street Elgin Illinois and formerly played for Decatur before moving to Beloit and Milwaukee.
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Tommy Tennant
Beloit
Florence Conroy
Brookfield
Tennant
Elgin
Ill
Elgin Press
Cupid
Missouri
Oklahoma City
Tommy
Decatur
Rock Island
Miss Conroy
Morgan Street
Prairie Lots
Barry McCormick
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
The Lion and the Mouse at Grand Opera House
The Lion and the Mouse by Henry B. Harris comes to Grand Opera House on Wednesday February 19. The Charles Klein drama portrays American financial life with a money magnate using a desk push button and features the relationship with his son and paternal affection.
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Grand Opera House
Henry B. Harris
Total
Charles Klein
Mr. Klein
Ryder
No More Catarrh Says Freeport Proponent
Wm F Jungkunz asserts catarrh will end in Freeport if people follow common sense and use Hyomei. He guarantees refunds if the treatment fails to meet its claimed quick relief and permanent cure, with healing oils breathed through a pocket inhaler to target throat and lung germs.
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Freeport
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Wm F. Jungkunz
Nature
Genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar in yellow package
Advert sees cough remedy claims to cure la grippe coughs and prevent pneumonia. It warns to refuse any but the genuine product in the yellow package by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F Jungkunz
Mrs Dorothy Brown Promotes China Painting and Leather Work
Mrs Dorothy Brown runs Gift Shop at 116 Stephenson St offering china painting and leather work demonstrations and sales.
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Dorothy Brown
Stephenson St
New and Beautiful Valentines at Pattison & Kryder
Old newspaper item notes affordable new valentines sold by Pattison and Kryder at their shop 2 tables of dainty humorous and cheap designs priced around 2 to 5 cents.
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Luce
Pattison & Kryder's
Daily delivery expands citywide weekly
The Daily Journal announces delivery extending to all city areas for a weekly period, aiming to reach readers across districts. The move prioritizes access for residents who previously had limited newspaper coverage and promises consistent service.
NAILS SALOON STORY Denial from Muscatine and local option notes
Civic League investigates a Freeport dispatch claiming a pearl button plant moved from Muscatine to Janesville due to dry laws. Muscatine officials deny any move and say labor scarce. local opinion favors no saloons. Indiana Democrats back local option to curb saloon issues. Also mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy.
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Civic League
Janesville
Wis
Freeport
Muscatine
Iowa
H. L. Zeisler
Z. W. Hutchinson
Pineland Investment Co
H. L
Stewart-Geisler Co
Washington
Muscatine, and Mr. Geisler
Muscatine Journal
Frank D. Throop
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Rev
I. W. Honeywell
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Daily Journal
Sam Morris
NAILS
Indianapolis
Indiana
Democratic Editorial Association
Freeport Papers
Hoefer Miz Co
Woodmanuse
Stover Engine Arcade
Henney's
Stover Main
Otal Total Capital Invested
the Civic League OF
Jessie Moseley
Sam Morris Stock Co
Bijou
Nmiade
Armour’s
Wim. Walton
Baby
Papa
Mama
Bengstons
Kuehner
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