Local option debate challenged by Civic League findings
The Civic League rebuts saloon claims with findings from Quincy Kingston Carbondale and Chicago reports. It cites arrest figures and city conditions to question licenses and local option impacts, noting Quincy is quiet without licenses and Kingston’s 1908 arrests were higher than stated. Local option advocacy plans speeches by C W Trickett in Illinois cities including Chicago Canton and Waukegan.
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Continous
Quincy
Mass
Frank &. Burrill
Boston
Fox River Ship Building Co
Quincey
Kingston
N. Y
Stephen LD. Hood
Carbondale
Chicago
Roosevelt
Congress
Meland
Cleland
Maxwell Street
C. W. Trickett
Kansas City
Kansas
Illinois
Canton
Waukegan
Evening events listed across Illinois towns in February
A sequence of scheduled evening events spans February 19 in Pontiac, February 20 in Elgin, February 21 in Kankakee, February 23 in Galesburg, February 25 in Kewanee, February 24 in Rockford, and February 25 in Freeport.
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Pontiac
Elgin
Kankakee
Galesburg
Kewanee
Rockford
Freeport
Lion and the Mouse brings Ready Money Ryder to town
A new dramatic picture of domestic life linked to a finance magnate opens at the Grand opera house tomorrow night. Ready Money Ryder, the money octopus central figure, is praised as one of the greatest American stage personifications. The Lion and the Mouse has enjoyed a long New York run and strong acclaim.
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Grand Opera House
Was She to Blame Drama at Grand Opera House
The realistic play Was She to Blame reveals everyday life with balanced pathos and comedy. It promises engaging entertainment for Friday afternoon and evening at the Grand Opera House with up to date specialties.
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Grand Opera House
Bijou Week Opening Show Attracts Eight Acts And Tricks
Eight performers appear this week at the Bijou including a Hassman triple act and a standout hand balancing display. The Meariam sisters present dancing ginger routines while Williams and Weston offer comedy with new songs and parodies. A clever card and billiard ball manipulation act showcases novel tricks and gravity demonstrations, complemented by motion pictures and illustrated songs.
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Bijou
Hassmans
Lse
Meariam
Williams
Weston
Ben Hur pictured at Grand Opera House tonight
A thrilling kinetoscope presentation at the Grand opera house depicts scenes from General Lew Wallace's Ben Hur. The film follows the crowd in Jerusalem, Ben Hur's imprisonment, his galley slave ordeal, and the famed racing triumph, aiming to delight readers of the novel.
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Grand Opera House
Lew Wallace
Ben Dlur
Jerusalem
Ben Hur
Valerious Grautus
Pictures Show History From Ancient Times to Modern Trials
A selection of images displays the span from ancient times to modern events. Included are the assassination of President Melkinley, the execution of 201rocz, and the Thaw-White trial alongside other pictures.
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Melkinley
20Lrocz
The Witching Hour sets Chicago stage near thought power
Augustus Thomas presents a drama in which thought is dynamic and can influence deeds and outcomes. The play argues minds can read and impress ideas on others and sway actions including a jury outside the courtroom. It has sparked wide discussion in New York and Chicago with strong audience runs.
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Augustus Thomas
America
Garrick
Chicago
Thomas
New York
Follies of 1907 Opens to Historic Chicago Crowds
Auditorium Theatre in Chicago hosts the Ziegfeld Musical Revue follies of 1907 drawing crowds larger than Steam Roller years. Patrons pay sensational prices with matinees at 25 and 50 cents and evening seats up to 75 cents. Over 3,000 attended the first week.
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Chicago
The College Widow at Studebaker Chicago Opens Feb 16
Henry W. Savage presents George Ade's The College Widow at the Studebaker in Chicago for a limited engagement starting Sunday evening February 16. The play remains popular for its sharp modern satire and the humor that resonates with everyday life.
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Henry W. Savage
Studebaker
Chicago
George Ade
No More Catarrh in Freeport Says Jungkunz
Wm. FL Jungkunz asserts there will be no more catarrh in Freeport unless law and common sense are ignored. He highlights Hoyomei as providing quick relief and a full refund guarantee if it does not meet claims. The treatment delivers healing oils by inhalation, bringing medicated air to the throat and lungs to kill catarrh germs and prevent regrowth.
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Freeport
FL. Jungkunz
Wm. d. Jungkunz
Nature
Independent telephone system spans Stephenson county
George E. Shoemaker operates the Lancaster and Cedarville independent telephone network with 600 miles of wire and 450 phones serving north and west Stephenson county. About 500 homes and businesses in rural areas connect, toll lines link Lancaster and Cedarville to Freeport, Damascus, Rock City, Dakota, Ridott, Malta, Orangeville, Scioto, and Davis, with exchanges at Freeport, Lancaster, and Cedarville. Prices were raised to improve revenue for paying service.
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George E. Shoemaker
Lancaster
Cedarville
Stephenson County
Shoemaker
United States
Lancaster Exchange
Freeport
Damascus
Rock City
Dakota
Ridott
Afalkey
Orangeville
Scioto
Davis
Rock Run
Harlem
Buckeye
Illinois Club of Yakima Anniversary Banquet Toast Program
Mrs BE King of North Yakima sent the Journal the toast program for the Illinois Club of Yakima County and Lincoln anniversary celebration. The February banquet at the Pacific hotel drew 125 banqueters. Roy King, W Kh Zuppann, and other local members served on committees with A J Helon as toastmaster. music by Wrights orchestra. The toasts honored Lincoln and Illinois in the West with multiple duets, reminiscences, and songs.
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BE. M. King
North Yakima
Wash
Stephenson County
Hinois Club
Yakima County
Lincoln
Pacific Hotel
Prairie State
Roy King
W. Kh. Zuppann
Rockford
K. ¢. van Brandt
W. W. Watson
Remy
G. A. Dunbar
A. J. Heléon
R.B. Hawks
J. A. Hughes
A. J. Helton
Wright
Miles Cannon
Harrison
West
Om. Turner
S. Ed. Roberts
Mro
A1. M. Gilbert
The
Wook
Zuppann
Fluxtable
Misses Harrison
B. Fo. Barge
J. C. van Brandt
A.dbothenry
Mero
H. M. Gilbert
This Date in History Fragmentary Chronicle
A fragmented historical date list notes events and births: Michael Angelo’s death in 1564, Willitti Scarborough as a Savannah steamer builder born in Belfast, Judie Te in 185s, Col Neilson defeating British troops with American militia in 1777, Trinidad captured by British under Sir Ralph Abercromby, and General Gordon entering Khartoum. The text is garbled with incorrect spellings and nonsensical fragments.
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Michael Angelo
Marehk GU
Willitti Scarborough
Savannah
Belfast
S. Cl
New York
Col Neilson
Major Stockton
La Grippe and Pneumonia Cures Advertised in Yellow Pack
An early 20th century advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for la grippe coughs and a preventive for pneumonia. It warns to refuse anything but the genuine product in the yellow package, listing H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkurz as sellers.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkurz
Lena News Briefs with Dues and Local Movements
Miss Ella Schleder returned from a visit at the county seat with May Wire and Agnes Rockey. Edith Hoyman visited Mrs. Lulu Lawyer from Freeport. G W Cochrane moves near the school, Voght the new Lena barber arrives in town. Several residents travel to Freeport for a funeral. Bowker returns to Artesian SD. The Modern Woodmen show, “The Deacon and the Widow,” pleased audiences. Real estate transfers include J H Eder estate to John Neil, Ridott, and Thomas Metz to J A Phillips. Abstracts and legal forms offered by Taylor & Frick.
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Lena
Ella Schleder
May Wire
Agnes Rockey
Nora
Edith Hoyman
Freeport
Lulu Lawyer
G. W. Cochrane
Atkins
Mr. Voght
Cochrane
Lena Atreat. D. W. Hayes, Mrs. J. H. Hornig
Harriet Hayes
Etta Corning
Hayes
Ned Hill
Mary Sandrock
Jacob Lutz
George Graham
W. F E. Bowker
Chicago
Will Bowker
Artesian
S. D
Cornelia Schudt
Anna Meier
Stephenson County
J. H. Eder
John Neil
Wis
Sety
Ridott
BR. T. Kerehnerton
W. T. Lawhorn
Alen
Add Lena
Thomas Metz
J. A. Phillips
Doctor Uses D. D. D. In Practice
An eczema specialist, Dr. C. B. Holmes of Silver City, Minnesota, praises D. D. D. Prescription as a miraculous external remedy for eczema and similar conditions. He cites four years of gratifying results and compares D. D. D. to quinine for malaria, noting its clear liquid form and recommending D. D. D. soap as a companion. The remedy is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, Stephenson Street, with urging to try and discuss cases.
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Ecomes
C. B. Holmes
Silver City
Miass
Dr. Holmes
D. D. D. Company
Wm. F
French diplomat M Jusserand born in Lyons in 1855
Jean Orien Antoine Jules Jusserand, French ambassador to the United States, born in Lyons in 1855, entered the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, served in London and Denmark, and became minister to the United States in June 1900. He was an acclaimed author on medieval social life and received honors for his literary work.
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Jean Orien Antoine Jules Jusserand
Uhre
United States
Lyons
Pebo ES
PSTS
Ainistry of
Lonedon
London
Denmark
Jusserand
Feneland
Lave
MM. Jasser
Wie
Huonarit Tns 4
Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Praise from Harbor, Maine
Mrs. EL oD. Charles of Harbor Maine says Electric Bitters is a neighborhood favorite and deserves nationwide use. It provides quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervous debility and acts as a thorough blood purifier as a spring medicine sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
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EL Od. Charles
Harbor, Maine
Electric Bitters
Joseph Emmert
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