Brief History of Modern Woodmen Camp Growth
A historical overview traces the Modern Woodmen of America from its 1888 Lyons Iowa origin to rapid nationwide growth. It notes the 25th anniversary in early 1908, expansion beyond original limits, and a sequence of head camps at Fulton Moline Sterling Des Moines Springfield Omaha Madison Dubuque Kansas City St Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee and more. The piece explains the head camp governance, representation, and evolving territorial scope from 1888 onward with multiple state and provincial adoptions and withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Modern Woodmen of America
Woodmen
Lyons
Clinton County
Iowa
J. C. Root
Fulton
Illinois
Dinots
Mississippi
Mlinois
Rock Island
Moline
Sterling
Des Moines
Springfield
Omaha
Madison
Wis
Dubuque
Kansas City
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Mason and Dixon
Hne
United States
British Columbia
Centralia
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakota
Nebraska
Michigan
Manitoba
Kansas
Colorado
Cook County
Detroit
North
South Dakota
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
California
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
Utah
Nevada
Kentucky
Virginia
Arizona
District of Columbia
Tennessee
Texas
Hyomei Inhaler Promises Quick Cure for Catarrh
A Pine Woods style advertisement touts Hyomei as a mountain air remedy for respiratory disease. It claims balsams reach throat and lungs via a pocket inhaler, destroying germs and offering rapid relief and cure, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The complete outfit costs 1 and is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyonei Bng
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Yearly Fire Alarm Totals Reported by City Department
Chief John Rodemeyer releases yearly fire data with monthly alarms and total losses. There were 85 alarms, 5 fatal losses amounting to 6925.50 dollars, of which 1500.00 occurred outside city limits, Hose hours and mileage totals are listed for department units including 21 500 feet of hose and 62.5 hours of work, with distances run by units 1 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rodemeyer
Fire Department
Department No. 1
Foley's Honey and Tar Aimed At Cough Cure Claim
A certification asserts druggists may refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption, with no opiates, and warns to refuse substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Florence County culls set with play and gatherings
From Our Own Correspondent Florence StationDecember 30 A local talent will present The Honor of a Cowboy at M W A hall January 10 Public installation of M W A officers on January 4 includes an oyster supper Several residents visit relatives collect Christmas greetings A blacksmith A Seyfarth treated at St Francis Hospital other notes report illness marriage and congregational ties to Wisconsin depicted in a bustling small town snapshot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Station
A. Seyfarth
St. Francis Hospital
August Held
Royal
Jack Wall
Freeport
Lena Kaiser
Bert
Beck
Wisconsin
Florence
German Christmas Service and Holidays at Centennial
From Our Own Correspondent Centennial December 30 Mrs Fred Marble spent Thursday with John Rosenstiel family Ernst Lilberman sawed wood for Fred Bicker on Friday Mrs E D Kohlstedt and children of Milwaukee are visiting Theo Koerner family Arthur Schwartz attending German school at Loran is spending holidays with his parents Rev C Head of Freeport spoke in the German M church on Sunday about the children's home finding association The Christmas entertainment at the German M church was well attended Milton MecLenan is working for Ernst Silberman School opens today after a week vacation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Marble
John Rosenstiel
Ernst Lilberman
Fred Bicker
E. D. Kohlstedt
Milwaukee
Theo. Koerner
Familly
Arthur Schwartz
Loran
Henry Schwartz
Rev. C. Head
Freeport
Children’s Home Finding Association
Milton MecLenan
Ernst Silberman
Hogs shipped to Chicago fetch top price in year-end run
Our Own Correspondent from Florence reports Mick Lamm sent a carload of his own raised hogs to Chicago last Friday and received top price. He accompanied the shipment. Freeport visitors Pete Donker and F. Michael were seen in town, as was Wm. Chick Saturday night. Lulu Petermeier spent Sunday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Station
Mick Lamm
Chicago
Mick
Pete Donker
F. Michael
Wm. Chick
Lulu Petermeier
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo Scout
Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney & Co pledges one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason attested on December 6 as witness. The cure is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available. price 75 cents. also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onto
Orry
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney
A. W.gleason
Hall
KF. J.cheney &C
Ohio
Mrs Madelyn Odell Clayton Is Buried in Janesville
Funeral services for Mrs. Madelyn Odell Clayton were conducted this morning at Nelson Brothers undertaking establishment. Rev. Tippett of the Methodist church led a prayer at the grave in Quir Hill cemetery. The mourners included Mrs. Clayton's mother and other kin, while newspaper correspondents from Chicago and Janesville served as pallbearers.
Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted by QC Eldridge
Eldridge of Empire Georgia declares coughs colds and throat troubles best treated with Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims seven years use proves it cures croup and lung issues. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Emmert’s drug store with trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Eldridge
Itmpire
Joseph Emmert
Gve
Rial Battie
Public Auction of Household Goods Jan 2 1908 Freeport
Private sale of household goods set for Thursday at the corner of Ringold and Harden Street Freeport. Auction at 12 noon. Terms cash. Conducted by local marshal’s office per public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Ringold and
Harden Sta. Freeport
Jesse James Tonight at Grand Opera House
The press agent announces the sensational drama Jesse James will play tonight for the first and only time this season. The Dominion Amusement company organized in New York provides the management and cast, with cowboys engaged west and the rest assembled in New York from top applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse James
Grand Opera House
New York
Dominion Amusement Company
West
Vanderbilt Cup Auto Musical at Grand Opera House Tonight
Big auto racing themed musical comedy presented as an automobile play features Barney Oldfield like racing on stage with horn honks and gasoline aroma. Plot centers on Vanderbilt cup on Long Island with a country girl crowning her chosen driver. Also notes Italian Grand Opera concert at Rockford Grand Opera House with 110 artists and 40 musicians from Milan and New York touring company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
New York
Chicago
Barney Oldfield
Long Island
Grand Opera
Rockford
Italian Grand Opera Company of
Milan
Italy
Ivan Abramson
Philadelphia
Mme
Rosa Duce-Merola
Aida
Santuzza
Royal Academy
Stockholm
Paris
Royal Opera
Covent Garden
London
Castle Suare
Metropolitan Opera
Mile. Almeri
Sig. L. Samoilov
la Scala
Sig. C. Alessandroni
Teatro Andriano
Rome
Sig. E. Bozzano
Jean de Rezke
Monte Carlo
Nice
Gaetana Merola
Naples
Royal Conservatory
Manhattan Grand Opera Company
Sig
Angelino Fornari
Mascagni
San Carlo
America
Mile
Virginia Colombati
A. Paoloni
Sig. F. Zara
Sig. A. Oteri
A. Carruccini
Sig. A. Frascona
Mile. M. Zarad
Mile. M. Bossi
Ricardo Sant Elia
Manhattan Company
Daily Journal Promised Citywide Delivery for 1 Cent
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery for a penny, signaling a low price to reach every reader. The offer emphasizes broad access to news and local coverage across districts and neighborhoods.
Social Scene Opens 1908 In Lena With Phidian Art Club Fete
Miss Delia Howard returns to Freeport to resume duties at Walton Nephews after illness. The Phidian Art club hosted a lively New Year gathering at Miss Naramore’s home with contests, amusing stunts, and an auction of valuables. Vocal performances by Miss Laura Herrick of Chicago delighted guests. New Year’s Day brought good weather, street crowds, and numerous dinner parties as residents began 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Delia Howard
Freeport
Walton Nephews
Illnesa
Mias Naramore
Phidian Art Club
Laura Herrick
Chicago
Elsie Myers
Disturbed Congregation Asked to Buy Foley’s Honey and Tar
A note requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar. Signed by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
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Niversary
Lyons, Towa
Centennial
H. J. Moogh
the Daily Journal
The
Four Masons
Fritz
the Yodler
Billie Hines
Prentice Trio
Francisco
Waterloo
Frank Omer
Camp Point
Ada Thorn
Ackley
Crotzer
Imperial Band
Lucy Wilson
Galena
William Koenig
Robert Lampert
W. OC. Wickwire
Belvidere
J. P. Fleming
J. L. Degraff
Byron Sweatt
Bos
Palmer
Dena Kiefer
Stephenson ST
E. & W. Line
Galena Street
Orenn
Uae
Geo Ennenga
Alaska
Pfeiffer
Huss & Kinley
Coats
Zoe
Ile DE
Poplin
Mendel
Soc Sacques
Price
Ar NaRanias Ray
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