Miserable Weather Forecast Dominates January Plans
Weather bulletin warns of a continent wide disturbance scouring January with a warm welcome then a severe cold wave like December. Forecasts place the great central valleys and eastern states in a dramatic temperature swing, with increasing precipitation toward month’s end and radical temperature shifts after January 11.
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Opyright
W.T. Foster
P.O Boxbel
Washington
D. C
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Great Central Valleys 16, Eastern States
Chief Moore
Weather Bureau
Moore
Prof
Ricard
Father Ricard
Santa Clara College
Santa Clara
Cal
Better Than Spanking for Bed Wetting Cure
An advice notice from Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting claiming success with children and adults. It notes a constitutional cause and asks mothers to write for full instructions without sending money.
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M. Summers
Box W
Notre Dame
Ind
Japan and the Philippines in Atlantic piece by Le Roy
The January Atlantic essay by James A. Le Roy argues the Japan Philippines issue hinges on Western Oriental prejudice. He cites Spain's fears of a yellow peril, claims Japan seeks friendship with America, and questions whether race bias blocks mutual benefit.
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Japan
Atlantic
Philippine Islands
James A. le Roy
Philippines
San Francisco
Spain
le Roy
America
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pill Ad
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe reliable remedy to cleanse the liver and improve complexion. The copy claims popular endorsement by druggists and broad household familiarity with the pills.
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DeWitt
Pale Visitor: James Pollock and the Prosper dispute
A fragmentary item notes James Pollock in a dispute over Prosper, mentioning two sons and a potential box. Details are unclear due to the damaged text.
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James Pollock
Bank Shareholders Add A J Clarity As Partner
At a Citizens Bank shareholders meeting on January 2, 1907, capital stock was increased and Judge A J Clarity was admitted as a partner. The firm lineup includes Anthony Doll, Chas Lese man, George Shick, J D Hinds, and A J Clarity.
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Lena Star
Citizens Bank
A. J. Clarity
Anthony Doll
Chas. Leseman
George Shick
J. D. Hinds
A. Jd. Clarity
Went for drink lost bride in east dubuque narrow miss
A Potosi Wisconsin groom, after a saloon drink in East Dubuque, failed to reboard a waiting Burlington train and watched his bride depart with no clue of her fate. The ceremony occurred earlier in Dubuque. They had come from Cassville Wisconsin and were later separated. both names were not learned.
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Potosi
Wis
East Dubuque
Burlington
Galena Tribune
Cassville
Dubuque
Record of sports year just closed
A survey of 1906 highlights baseball as the standout sport with record activity, titles, and a World Series triumph for Chicago. Football reforms stirred interest while horse racing and boxing faced waning momentum, though boxing still produced several notable bouts and titles in Los Angeles and Chelsea.
Springfield School Bonds Raise Tax Debate
The state supreme court ruled a school district may issue bonds up to 6 percent of equalized property value for new school houses and levy a building tax of 21/2 percent until completion. Carbondale voters approved bonds of at least 17000 dollars for a new school, but the cost required a higher building tax to cover the shortfall, a levy opposed by railroads but ultimately defeated.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Carbondale
Lena King’s Daughters Observe First Anniversary
The Lena branch of the Ministering Circle of King’s Daughters marks its first anniversary on Jan 11 with a meeting at president Mrs Miles White’s home. State secretary Mrs J A Clark and several Freeport women will attend.
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King’s Daughters
Lena
Miles White
J.A. Clark
Freeport
Card of Thanks for Our Little Darling’s Death
We thank friends for their presence and kind assistance during our sorrow in the death of our little darling taken by the Lord. Mr. and Mrs. A. IL. SrT Rouss.
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Mrs. A. IL. Srt Rouss
Advertised Letter List at Fiesport Post Office
Weekly notices show names of ladies and gentlemen with letters remaining. The list includes Boddy Mrs M A Maurer Mrs Brown Miss lise McConnell Mrs py Dunbar Miss Je Hassell Mrs Eldredge Minnie Shephard Mrs Lods Griffin Mrs T 2 Stephenson Mes Phos Lapp Mrs Kas Gentl men Ayouh Geo Lange TL J Barkell H J New Wilson Black Erwin Nice J M Bird FL Shank AV DeFranc Henry Shifford Stewnert Fouler Unud Sunth ae Cullopp fas MAL AL Oa Grade Walter Vianciise Voude tan garita Osardo Ciarthot John White Will Huber Blernian Wilson das 2 Startsal Al Wilson Edward Johnson Alten Woods Loyd KH Woe Young Wo Parsons calling for the above please state advertised Jac a 007 Saray. APTRENS Postmaster
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Ayouh
Geo
Lange
Startsal
al Wilson
Edward Johnson
Alten Woods
Loyd
Young
Parsons
Aptrens
Indebted requests settle at old site for new firm
A notice from a former business owner seeking debt settlement from all creditors. The message says the individual has sold the business and asks creditors to wait and settle at the old location of the new firm.
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Joun Buss
Barron’s Closing Out Sale of Personal Property
Barron announces a sale on Friday January 11 1907 at a farm near Freeport with cattle horses hogs farm machinery wagons and hay. Items include 7 dollars head cattle 12 horses 35 young hogs 50 tons hay and assorted equipment. Terms: 10 months on sums over 10 with cash under 10 and 2 percent discount on over 10. Josern Barron notices sale details and location.
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Freeport
Shannon
Holton
Josern Barron
Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Claims Pure Formula
A mother praises Kennedy's Laxative Cough syrup for its taste and maple sugar flavor. The modern remedy is stated as free from opiates or narcotics, contains Honey and Tar, and conforms to the national pure food and drug law. Sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
THIS IS MY 50TH BIRTHDAY David Bispham
David Bispham born January 5 1857 in Philadelphia. Educated at Haverford college he pursued amateur singing before turning to opera. He studied in Italy and London and became a professional singer in London later joining the Royal Opera Covent Garden where he served as principal baritone since 1831. He gained American fame for roles including Tebramsend Alberich Iago Beckmesser and Wotan.
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David
Bispham
Philadelphia
Haverford College
Vannuccini and Lippertd
Italy
Shakespeare
London
la Basoche
Royal English Opera House
Royal Opera
Covent Garden
America
Frederick von Tebramsend
Alberich
Iago
Beckmesser
Wotan
Miss Caroline Krinbill Returns to Chicago From Prospect Terrace
Miss Caroline 3B Krinbill, who had been visiting relatives in Prospect Terrace, returned to Chicago this morning.
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Caroline
Krinbill
Prospect Terrace
Chicago
Coming Events January listings at Freeport and area halls
A dated notices page lists January events across Freeport including the Freeport College of Commerce opening January 7 and Joe Fifer’s social dancing school at Lexington Hall on multiple dates. Also scheduled are dances, balls, and theater engagements at several halls and venues through February including St Mary’s hall and the Grand Opera House.
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Freeport College of Commerce
Joe Fifer
Lexington Hall
Coon Town
Fe A. Billast Hall
Internationa Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers Union
B.A
Comedian Louis Harrison Stars In Veronique Flower Shop Role
Louis Harrison, famed comedian, says his M Coquenard character in the Shubert attraction Veronique the Flower Girl is both comical and arduous. He notes the part demands deep study and precise delivery, marking a major spotlight impersonation. Performs at the Grand Opera House Tuesday night.
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Louis Harrison
M. Coquenard
Shubert
Veronique
John McCullough
Grand Opera House
Vaudeville Attraction Promises Death-Defying Race at Bijou
Rockford promoter J H Groneman reports at the Bijou in Freeport next week a unique vaudeville act. Hoffmans will ride a nine foot diameter bowl shaped track banked at 85 degrees and pass each other in a race on the smallest bicycle whirl yet seen on a local stage. The bill includes DeVaro and Curtis Boyd and Lovely Grace Hoopes Ruth Kurtz Bert LaDue and animated pictures with a midweek change.
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J. H. Groneman
Rockford
Freeport
Hoffmans
DeVaro and
Curtis
Boyd and Lovely
Grace Hoopes
Ruth Kurtz
Bert LaDue
This Date in History for 1827 to 1899
Key historical notes include the death of Frederick Duke of York in 1827 and 1849 Bugda Pesth’s capture by Win dischgratz. Entries cover 1855 Qmar Pacha in Crimea, 1857 Northern Belle wreck near Broadstairs, 1868 US Military asylum in Augusta burned, 1896 Cecil Rhodes resigns Cape premiership, 1897 British trading expedition killed in Benin, and 1899 Gordon Memorial College stone laid in Khartoum by Lord Cromer.
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Frederick, Duke of York
George III
Buda Pesth
Windischgratz
Qmar Pacha
Crimea
Northern Belle
Broadstairs
United States
Augusta
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Benin
Central Africa
Gordon Memorial College
Khartoum
Lord Cromer
Child Healed By Cure After Long Suffering From Skin Disease
A child endured a painful skin condition from birth through age six. The father spent a fortune seeking relief with little success until an old doctor recommended cuti cura, which cured her in two months, leaving the family hopeful.
Skin Soft as a Baby With Cuticura Remedies
A Burlington reader recalls a cousin once afflicted with a birth skin disease. Old Dr. G advised Cuticura, two months cured her solid scaling. The child’s skin became soft and scarless. The writer notes seventeen years later the person was well. June 16, 1905.
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Rockingham Co
Cutieura
W. P. Ingle
Burlington N
Cuticura Ointment Promoted For Skin Ailments
The advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap as cures for rashes eczema itchings irritations scalings chappings and for rough greasy complexions. It claims usefulness for hands feet and nursery care with related powders and soap promotes beauty and health benefits.
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Potter
Profitable safe investment plan offered by association
A proposal to invest small savings safely while aiming for profit, with four percent interest if annual income is withdrawn after one year or more. If annual income is not needed the plan emphasizes higher profits from stock maturing. Funds are invested in gilt edged real estate mortgages with a record of zero losses. Full details on inquiry.
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Freeport Building and Loan Association
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