Public Letter Invites Freeport Liquor Dealers to Sermon
Reverend Roa Emerson, pastor of the Christian Church in Freeport, issues a public letter inviting liquor dealers and their association to hear his sermon on the saloon issue. He stresses open discussion, mutual understanding, and presents two Sunday evening talks at the Masonic temple Woman's club room, Feb 16 and Feb 28, seeking fair, sane dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Bushelle
Liquor Dealers’ Association
E. Bushelle
Freeport Liquor Dealers’ Association
Masonic Temple
Roa. Emerson
Christian Church
Epworth league convention planned for Roscoe
The district cabinet outlines the Epworth league convention to be held in Roscoe on April 25 and 26. The event aims to be the strongest yet with fall reports, department conferences, and addresses by notable workers, including speakers Miss Josia Klein Kaga and Dr Lons. The cabinet lists officers C B Evans Freeport president C W Hammond Rockford first vice Rev Frank Anderson Kirkland second vice Mrs Floyd Pierce Belvidere third vice J B R Jackson Freeport fourth vice Miss Ruth Burlingame Rockford secretary L F Geins Elizabeth treasurer Mrs FON Weils Kirkland junior superintendent.
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Roscoe
Aliss Josia Klien Kaga
Logram
Lons
C. BE. Evans
Freeport
C. W. Hammond
Rockford
Frank Anderson
Kirkland
Floyd Pierce
Belvidere
J. BR. Jackson
Ruth Burlingame
L. FE. Geins
No. Piles Pain Relief Ad for Man Zan
A compact tube product Man Zan offers painless relief for all forms of Piles with a collapsible nozzle tube. Priced at 40 cents. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P Guenther
Pie Worse Than Liquor In Diet Fight On Prohibition
Washington February 11 Theodore Sutro of the National German American Alliance told the House Judiciary Committee that mince pies and fire water are more injurious than intoxicating liquor and that prohibition cannot legislate morality He urged moderation and noted that during prohibition men sought tea in restaurant and were served liquor Instead of addressing crime by diet he linked health and morality to temperance and the Littlefield bill aimed at enforcing state prohibition laws
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Judiciary
Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
Theodore Sutro
Sutro
Congress
Reserved Seats On Sale For McClurg Lecture
Reserved seats go on sale at 9 o clock tomorrow for a Y M C A course lecture by Gilbert McClurg next Tuesday evening. Reports from all venues praise McClurgs work and his moving pictures from last August and September. The lecture features two hundred colored views and lantern slides. The Times-Democrat lauds the show as perfect complements of picture and discourse. The Washington Star notes a notable audience and the president sends regrets due to duties.
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Gilbert McClurg
Washington Star
McClurg
Diplomatic Corps
Army and Navy
Roosevelt
Vinci cod liver and iron tonic offered for chronic catarrh
Freeport IL merchants promote Vinci cod liver and iron tonic to strengthen digestion, boost appetite, and improve blood in the face of climate induced chronic catarrh and pulmonary troubles. The ad promises refunds if no benefit seen and notes dealer Joseph Efimert, druggist, Freeport.
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Freeport
Vinci
Joseph Efinmert
Druggiat
Shannon Reporter items reveal local tax talk and society news
The Shannon Reporter notes its neutral stance on current topics and invites open discussion. It mentions tax dodgers in Carroll county, a prediction that the wealthy will be made to pay, and local generosity from KK B Straw gifting $200 to each child and a piano to Mrs Will Hartman. It also hints a Shannon debutante will wed a stranger abroad in June and TY Hollister of Freeport campaigns for the legislature.
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Shannon
OUI
Carroll County
Treasury
KK. B. Straw
Will Hartman
R. B
TY. H. Hollister
Freeport
Pineules promise relief for rheumatism and back pain
To stop that pain in the back, stiffness of joints and muscles, take Pineules. They are guaranteed to ease rheumatism and kidney trouble with 30 doses for $1. A single dose at bedtime proves their merit. Get them today sold by local dealers.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P Guenther
SIZZLING REPLIES TO MAYOR'S LETTER AND ATTORNEY
Editorials print rebuttals to a mayoral letter regarding local option in Jacksonville. The letters defend the dry victory tally, argue citywide support, cite precinct results, and critique police, business impact, and city finances, urging honest administration and fiscal reform. The piece notes outside readership and ongoing civic debate.
Geologic Map of State Published in New Edition
The geological survey released a new colored map at 12 miles to the inch with a short text by Dr. Stuart Weller. It adds alluvial bottom lands, omits the old coal line, updates boundaries and mines, and shows southeastern Illinois oil fields though with dated corrections for rapid development. The map is a summary of best available data and will be updated as geology advances.
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Geological Survey
Stuart Weller
University of Chicago
Weller
Worthen
Hllinois
Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Praised Locally
Mrs. E. 10. Charles of Harbor Maine extols Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite. The tonic claims quick relief from dyspepsia liver and kidney issues nervousness weakness and debility. It purifies blood and serves as spring medicine sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 60 cents.
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Charles
Harbor, Maine
Electric Bitters
Joseph Emmert
Dorothy Brown Teacher of crafts at Stephenson street
Dorothy Brown runs a gift shop and teaches china painting and leather work at 116 Stephenson Street. This listing notes her role and address with a dated reference.
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Dorothy Brown
Stephenson St
Personal taxes due at office opposite post office
Taxpayers must pay personal taxes this month at the office opposite the post office. Collector W. T. Rockrty warns of deadlines and urges prompt payment to avoid penalties.
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Post Ofice
W. T. Rockrty
Well Known People Favor Upbuilding Health Hobby
An article promotes Miona stomach tablets as a universal cure for digestion related ailments and general debility. It notes improvements in health from physical culture and cites Wm. F. Jungkunz endorsing Mi-o-na with a 50 cent box guarantee refund if it fails to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miona
Wm. F. Jungkunz
More Pensions Granted to Old Soldiers
Congressman Lowden reports after action by the Commissioner of Pensions that several old soldiers have received pensions. The notice lists beneficiaries and outlines the granting process and eligibility criteria.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Lowden
Pension Grants For District Veterans List Names
The district grants pensions to numerous veterans. The roster includes John A. Bush Savanna Co K Ninety sixth Ill Vol Inf Henry Beckmeier Rock City Co A Brackets battery Minn Vol Cav Daniel W Phelps Sterling Co 1 Third regiment Hi Vol Inf Henry Easton Polo Co EF Thirteenth Md Vol Inf John W Trigg Leaf River First regiment P H B Md Vol Cav Minor M Avery Dixon Co I Fifteenth TL Vol Inf Thomas McEntagert Amboy Co F Seventy fifth Ill Vol Inf Thomas O Steadman Tampico Co D Seventy fifth Hl Vol Inf Fred W Smith Tampico Co G 138th Ill Vol Inf Frank Roggenthien Warren Co A Forty fifth Tl Vol Inf John Norton Galena Co B Ninetieth Ill Vol Inf Charles J Will Dixon Co F Fourteenth Pa Vol Inf William Brock Savanna Co D 153d Ill Vol Inf Jacob Lauck Rock Grove Co B Forty sixth Ill Vet Vol Inf William Mee Dowell Rochelle Co G Second Regt Mil Vol Lt Arty
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John A. Bush
Savanna
Ill
Henry Beckmeier
Rock City
Brackett's Battery
Minn
Daniel W. Phelps
Sterling, Co. 1
Henry Easton
Polo
Thirteenth Regiment
John W. Trigg
Leaf River
Minor M. Avery
Dixon
Co. I
Fifteenth Regiment
Thomas McEntagert
Amboy
Thomas O. Steadman
Tampico
Co. D
Seventy-fifth
Fred W. Smith
Frank Roggenthien
Warren
John Norton
Galena
Ninetieth
Charles J. Will
William Brock
Jacob Lauck
Rock Grove
William Mee Dowell
Rochelle
Ada Ih Wed James Walter Davis at Glen Eyre
Ada Ih Fager became the bride of Rev. James Walter Davis pastor of the United Evangelical church yesterday at the Glen Eyre home of Mr and Mrs James Fager Rockford Feb 14 The ceremony was performed by Rev J M Bamford of Red Oak Iowa with Miss Cecelia Cox of Jackson Mich maid of honor and Mr W H Runtie best man The couple greeted relatives and friends at an informal reception and a formal dinner followed ten Clio club of Forreston members assisted in serving The bride wore white and carried roses while the maid of honor wore pink with carnations
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Rockford
Glen Eyre
James Fager
Ada Ih
James Walter Davis
United Evangelical Church
J. M. Bamford
Red Oak
Iowa
Cecelia Cox
Jackson
Mich
W. H. Runtie
Novatena Stock
Rock Island
Cox
Clio Club
Forreston
Couple Weds Then Plans Move To Michigan
Rev Davis and his bride, a Boston Conservatory graduate and Rockford soprano soloist, married recently and will honeymoon in Jackson, Michigan. They plan to settle after March 1 at 2007 West State Street, following her year in Rockford and his year organizing the United Evangelical church in the West End. Read the Journal's want column.
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Boston Conservatory of Music
Rockford
Forreston
New West End
Rev. Davis
United Evangelical Church
West End
Davis
Jackson
Mich
West State Street
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the Christian Church
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Epworth League
Journal
Jacksonville
Mayer
Springfield
New Berlin
Meredosia
Geological Map OF State
Tlinais Commission
Illinois
Tilinoia
Civic League OF
J. W. Davis
Benedict
Rockford Church
Forreston Young Lady
Armour’s
Armour
Wm.Walton
The
Want
Mama
Pane Bengstons
Mrs
Kuehner
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