Itching Tortures Yielded to Cuticura Treatment
A missionary recounts curing a severely skin-broken young woman with Cuticura products after weeks of failure. The testimonial cites relief, restored health, and eventual employment within five weeks, praising Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent and announcing availability through Potter Drug & Chem Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Jane Bates
New York
N. Y
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Mass
Kansas City Abolishes Saloons Boosting Banks and Trade
Trickett claims Kansas City Kansas eradicated 256 saloons in three days and shows bank deposits leaping from about 2.2 million to 8.9 million. He cites injunctions and padlocks on saloon buildings, notes reduced crime, and argues prohibition strengthens economy with rising deposits and business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waggoner
Kansas City
Kan
Chicago
State Supreme Court
Kansas
Ilinois
Wes
Wyandotte County
Minots
Illinois
Reception for W C T U New Members at YMCA Parlors
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will host a reception for new members replacing the regular meeting on Thursday at 3 o'clock in the YMCA parlors. A W C T U salad will feature among refreshments, with Rev. F W Emerson as honorary member providing wit and wisdom. Mrs Ward Yount will be joined by Miss Ivy Dodds for several solos, and both old and new members may invite friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Bazaar for St Vincent orphanage to continue tonight
The bazaar held for the St Vincent orphanage over the past two evenings will resume this evening as donors provided more articles than could be sold. Card tables will award prizes to Mrs Walter Schwarz Mrs Thomas Radican William Straub and Albert Lichtenberger amid dancing and cards. attendance was strong last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Orphanage
Walter Schwarz
Thomas Radican
William Straub
Albert Lichtenberger
Hollister Engagement Announced In Rockford
Mrs J E Hollister of 1285 North Church announces the engagement of daughter Florence to Karl A Colby. Colby, former Durand resident now in Rockford, works in railway mail and IL Central clerical service from Chicago to Dubuque. He is active in Masonic groups Tebala Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
J. E. Hollister
North Church Street
Florence
Karl A. Colby
Social Notes at Knights of Columbus Club
Tomorrow marks ladies day at the Knights of Columbus club room with a full attendance urged as this will be the last meeting until after Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus Club
KODOL Best Remedy for Dyspepsia and Indigestion
KODOL is the best remedy known aday for dyspepsia indigestion and all troubles arising from a disordered stomach. It is pleasant prompt ed thorough. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz druggist 85 Stephenson Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Ae
YM CA Banquet Plans Progress For Next Tuesday
Preparations for the Y M C A banquet are moving along with a strong program and appealing menu. Many invitations sent and responses coming in. 200 tickets available with about half sold in advance. Anyone may attend, seating limited in the gymnasium after all plates are ordered no more tickets will be sold.
Should Live 100 Years Lecture Promotes Cod Liver Oil Vinol
Sir James Crichton Brown spoke at a London congress urging long life through proper care and diet. He claimed aging can be warded off if energy sustains balance with waste, praising Vinol cod liver oil and iron as restoring vigor, with a Freeport offer and money-back guarantee from pharmacist Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crichton Brown
Fingland
Royal Institute of Public Health
London
Freeport
Vinci
Joseph Emmert
Maniac Engineer Hits Runaway Train Night Descent
Sterling February 25 a mentally disturbed man drove train No. 128 from Morrison yard blasting the throttle. The engine sped several hundred yards before a brave fireman halted it. The engineer, seized by insanity, laughed in the cab and was subdued and taken to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Morrison
Loyal Rockford Police Invited to Freeport Mission
Rockford reports that members of the loyal police force have received invitations to travel to Freeport for an unspecified mission. Officials did not reveal details, but the event is described as an official assignment with expected coordination among local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Loyal Police Force
Freeport
Police officers to visit Freeport for mining shipment event
Three officers of the local police department will go to Freeport this afternoon and others will go in the evening to attend the annual ball. The three who depart this afternoon will call on A G Frick secretary of Mesa Rica Gold Mining Company, who has just received from the mines in Mexico a shipment of ore. Among Rockford residents interested in the mines are the officers Messrs Little Erickson and Salen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Freeport
A. G. Frick
Mesa Rica Gold Mining Company
Mexico
Rockford
Messers, Little
Old Settler Rebecca Yeoman Dies in Freeport Home
Rebecca Yeoman born Rebecca Keller in 1822 died at 1 35 am at her son James Oswalt's home 11 Douglas Avenue Freeport after four days illness aged 101. A native of Center County Pennsylvania she married John Oswalt in 183? moved to Freeport in 1852. Surviving children George James Adam Oswalt Anna Hoback Louella Ellis sister and brother also listed.
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Rebecca Yeoman
Freeport
James Oswalt
Douglas Avenue
Center County
Pennsylvania
Rebecca Keller
John Oswalt
Oswalt
Anna Hobeck
Chicago
Louella Ellis
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Kate Presley
Minnesota
George Keller
Washington
Thanks to Woodmen for prompt claim payment
Mrs Edna Burkilarity expresses gratitude to the Modern Woodmen of America for promptly paying the claim on the death of her husband Edward Burkhart who died February 10 1908. She received the check February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of
America
Edward Burkhart
Edna Burkilary
Foresters Meeting of Court Mohawk at Hall Tonight
Court Mohawk 1. O. F. convenes at their hall over the State bank this evening. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Mohawk, 1. O. F
State Bank
Mothers' Club to Meet Tomorrow at Settlement Home
Regular meeting of the Mothers' club is set for tomorrow afternoon at the Settlement home. Music will be provided by Misses Cora and Caro Boos and an original story read by Mrs. B A Arnold. Members urged to come prepared to sew.
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Mothers’ Club
Settlement Hone
Cora
Caro Boos
B. A. Arnold
Cone
Farmers Advertise Horse and Mule Auction in Freeport
The Chicago horse buyer seeks horses and mules weighing from 50 to 2000 pounds with slight blemishes but in good flesh. Age four years and up. Top prices for large, well-fed animals. Auction at Younglove's Livery in Freeport on Saturday February 29 1908 rain or shine by D Wretnura and Co West Side Horse Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Younglove
Freeport
Lorimer to Speak on Deep Waterway in Rockford Friday
In Rockford on February 26 Congressman William Lorimer will discuss the deep waterway project. An afternoon Memorial hall address precedes an Elks social in the same subject. The events are nonpartisan with participation from both party committees as Illinois voters will decide in the fall on $20 million in bonds for the canal. Lorimer has long followed the project and aims to inform country residents too.
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Lorimer
Rockford
William Lorimer
Memorial Hall
The
Elks’ Lodge
Republican
Democratic County Central
Tlinois
Calendar of notable events from history
On this date in history multiple items are noted including the Bank of England suspending cash payments in 1797, Victor Hugo born in 1802 and dying in 1885, Napoleon escaping Elba, and the death of John Philip Kemble in 1823. Also listed are figures such as Robert R. Livingston, and events affecting Poland and the Austrian empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Victor Hugo
Robert R. Livingston
New York
What Causes Indigestion Mi o na claims cure
An advertisement argues indigestion stems from lack of gastric juice and that Mi o na stomach tablets strengthen stomach muscles to increase gastric flow. It asserts complete cure with no further medicine and offers a money back guarantee. The ad lists symptoms and promotes purchase by Win I Jungkunz with 50 cent boxes and a no cure means refund policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
I. Jungkunz
Knights of Columbus Initiate First Degree Members
Three candidates received the first degree in the Knights of Columbus during their regular meeting last evening at the hall. The ceremony highlighted the fraternal activities of the group and welcomed new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Coumbus
Knights of Columbus
Franklin Nest of Owls Adopts New By Laws and Dues
The Owls nest met last night to read and adopt by laws after minor corrections. Dues rise to 75 cents monthly after April 1. Sick benefit set at seven dollars weekly and funeral benefit at one hundred dollars, with benefits starting after six months of membership. Franklin Nest now exceeds one hundred members with ten to twenty new applications each meeting. The sick benefit plan is conservative to protect the treasury while aiding bona fide cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Nert
Nest
Treasury
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Sold With Guarantee At Local Drugstore
C P Guenther & Co announces Hindipo, a new nerve tonic and vitalizer, sold at their corner store. The ad touts it as a remedy for nervous debility and insomnia, promising a full refund if it does not benefit the user and inviting all to try it today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus Mra
R. H. Lawson
Sprott, al
Cardus
C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Train 402 Delayed by Wheel Tire Breakage Between Lena and Eleroy
An accident damaged the engine of train 402 between Lena and Eleroy this morning, stopping all westbound traffic for hours. A driving-wheel tire broke, delaying movement until another locomotive could be coupled. No Chicago-bound Central service ran until 11 this morning. southbound train left on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Eleroy
Chicago
Ministers and undertakers halt Sunday funerals in Janesville
In Janesville Wisconsin on February 25 every city minister and undertaker signed an agreement not to officiate at Sunday funerals. They argue Sunday is a day of rest and burials should occur on weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Mrs F A Gochnaur Heads to Chicago for Visit
Mrs F A Gochnaur departed this morning for Chicago for a short stay visiting friends and relatives. She plans to return in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gochnaur
Chicago
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Joseph W. Sherbundy
Josep W. Sherbondy
Harey
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Harry K. Rolender
Pala
Hdiaas
Stephenson
Lee Nois
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Oshua AR
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the Daily Journal
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W. DR. Waggoner
Chicago Paper
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Pa Woottetotre
Neneas City
Prockett
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Shadow
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West Side Horse Market
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