Foolish Job Seeker Advertises Ironically in Daily News
William Pember of 1090 Maple Square avenue told employers his worst traits as a confession of weakness. The Daily News printed his ironic ad seeking a remunerative post, drawing dozens of replies from would be employers and others offering strange, humorous, or sympathetic responses.
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William Pember
Maple Square Avenue
Chicago Daily News
The
Daily News
Pember
Milwaukee
Terre Haute
Ind
Fember
Archer Avenue
Chicago
Evanston
Mary MacLane
Will
Foolish federation scheme discussed by Pember
The narrator recounts Pember’s reflections on creating a federation of fools aided by a young woman whose signature calls him a genuine fool. Pember seeks a path to fortune through confessions and letters labeled foolish, wise, and Paul wise, while remaining unsure how to start the organization.
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Wise
Paul Wise
Pember
Canadian congress on forestry opens in Ottawa today
Ottawa January 10 special report the Canadian congress on forestry opens in the house of commons with Lord Grey presiding The meeting runs to Saturday with delegates from Dominion and provincial parliaments and American Forestry Association The sessions cover national forest interests forest industry relations water power irrigation forestry education and regional fire risks from expanded railway travel Gifford Pinchot and other US foresters will address the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canadian Congress
Canadian Forestry Association
House of Commons
Lord Grey
Wilfred Laurier
Canada
Dominion
American Forestry Association
E. G. Joly de Lotbiniere
Quebec
R. H. Campbell
Department of the Interior
Congress
United States
Gifford Pinchot
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
C. A. Schneck
S. B. Elliott
B. EH. Fornow
Kaisers Silver Wedding Preparations Attract Rulers Worldwide
Berlin reports grand plans for the Kaiser's silver wedding celebration next month. Expected attendees include monarchs and rulers from England Italy Holland Wurtemberg Greece Saxony Roumania Bulgaria Sweden and Denmark plus crown princes and rulers from smaller German states. France the United States and Turkey are to send extraordinary embassies.
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Berlin
England
Italy
Holland
Wurtemberg
Greece
Saxony
Roumania
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Sweden
Denmark
France
United States
Turkey
Interurban Groups Discuss Central States Amalgamation
Representatives from the Ohio Interurban Traction and Indiana Interurban associations met in Indianapolis to discuss forming the Central States Interurban Association. The proposal envisions a merged body including Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ohio Interurban Traction Association
Indiana Interurban Association
Central States Interurban Association
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Kentucky
Corner stone laid for Salvation Army People's Palace
Boston today saw a large crowd at ceremonies marking the laying of the corner stone for the People's Palace. The Salvation Army will use the building as New England district headquarters and include a hotel reading room and assembly hall as part of a social settlement house.
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Boston
People’s Palace
Salvation Army
New England
Electric Bitters Promised To Keep Ageing At Bay
The testimonial from Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin claims at 82 she remains energetic through Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised for easing dyspepsia, liver and kidney issues, and constipation with a 50 cent price and a druggist guarantee.
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E. H. Brunson
Dublin
Joseph Emmert
Clare's Laundry Promises Gentle Wash with Rain Water
We have rainwater and offer home and family washing at reasonable prices. Send your clothes for a trial and experience soft, clean underwear and garments like mother did. Wagon will call. New phone 792. 154 Van Buren St.
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Clare
New
van Buren St
Fall Down Stairs Death Inquest Hears Details
Herman Witte a saloon stunkey died after a fall at his rooming above Cramer's saloon. Coroner's jury ruled death accidental from a skull fracture and brain blood clot after an inquest at the county courthouse. Funeral set for Friday at 10 at the Wolf residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman "Witte
Cramer's
St. Francis’ Hospital
W. B. Peck
W. A. C. Dunham
F. Chas
Donohue
J. H. Waldecker
William Horsley
George Herbers
Alexander B. Krehl
D. Brauer
Robert Herbig
George Cramer
L. G. Voigt
Germany
Charles Wolf
Armsea and other homes featured in American Homes and Gardens
The leading article describes Armsea the Newport house of C F Hoffman with many photographs. Other pieces cover suburban improvement ideas, Miss Frances Stearns villa Magnolia Massachusetts, E H James Fordham Heights New York, Andrew N Winston Chestnut Hill Massachusetts.
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Armsea
Newport
C. F. Hoffman
Barr Ferree
Charles Mulford Robinson
Frances Stearns
Vila
Magnolia
Mass
Mary H. Northend
E.H. James
Fordham Heights
N. Y
Andrew N. Winston
Chestnut Hill
Chas
F. Hall
Jacqués Boyer
France
Chas. de Kay
America
I. D. Bennett
Ralph Ernest Blake
Sarah Adams Keller
The Chinese Boycott by John W. Foster
A January Atlantic article by John W. Foster argues for congressional action to mitigate the current outrageous treatment of the Chinese. Foster draws on his experience as former secretary of state and envoy to China to make a cogent plea for policy steps.
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China
John W. Foster
Secret to beating a cold with laxative remedy
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a liquid cold cure that evacuates the bowels to drive the cold from the system. It claims effectiveness for coughs and croup and notes availability at all druggists.
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Kennedy
Stock Sale at Rockton Farm Auction Head of Short Horns
J F Matheson to sell January 10 1906 at his farm one mile from Rockton 27 head of short horn cattle tracing to Imported Arabella Imported White Rose Rosemary Prime Minister and Arabella. Send for catalogue. P O address Rockton Illinois.
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J.F. Matheson
Rockton
P. O
Galena Whist Team Loses to Freeport Visitors
The Galena Whist club members, Messrs. Sheean Blieh Sheean and Barber, traveled to Freeport yesterday and lost 22 to 14. Hosts Mrs. Eldreth and Mrs. Roy Farwell hosted a banquet at the Commercial club. A return game is planned for January 27 with two teams of four from each side plus four ladies and four gentlemen.
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Leadmine City
Whit Gans
Freeport
Galena
Feeport
Sheean
Blieh
Barber
Commercial Club
Abandon Millinery Custom Prompts New Hiring Rules
For years milliners from the city and region visited Chicago wholesale houses for instruction and better positions. New policy ends the practice, requiring milliners to obtain recommendations from former employers. Schools may reopen later, but wholesale houses will list experienced workers to assist placement. The change aims to weed out inexperienced workers and raise standards in retail millinery.
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Chicago
Middle West
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the most successful remedy for healing and maintaining health. It promotes tea or tablets for 85 cents and is credited to Joseph Emmett.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmett
The Daily Journal Citywide Delivery Soon Expanded
The Daily Journal announces extended delivery throughout the city for a full week, aiming to reach every neighborhood. Officials say the service will run daily with morning and evening editions to serve all readers.
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the Daily Journal
Ulcer of the Stomach How to Recognize and Cure It
The article explains stomach ulcers may exist for years with vague symptoms until perforation. It describes discomfort after meals and gnawing between meals, with pain from the stomach to the shoulder blade. It promotes Mi-o-na as a scientific remedy with a money back guarantee from Wm. F. Jungkunz for each 40 cent box if it fails to cure.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Obituary of Mary Ann Heise of Stephenson County Ill
Mary Ann Deltmeier Heise born November 30 1854 in Shueyville Wisconsin died January 5 1906 at home two miles north of McConnell Stephenson County Illinois aged 51 years one month five days She married Aaron Heise February 3 1876 They had two sons and five daughters Stanley Lenard Sadie Lydia Joseph Emma Davidson Ida Davidson grand two children six brothers and two sisters Other relatives mourn her She suffered consumption and stomach trouble died in peace Buried in St James cemetery J Groff
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Mary Ann (Deltmeier) Heise
Aaron Heise
Shueyville
Green County
Wisconsin
McConnell
Stephenson County
Ill
Basswood
Stanley
Lenard
Sadie
Lydia
Joseph
Emma
Davidson
Ida Davidson
Home
Barney Deitmeier
Charley
Espestone
Minn
Frank
Monroe
Wis
Near Winslow
Jacob
Orangeville
Lewis
St. James
J. Groff
Notable historical events on this date
This date in history lists key events across centuries including Archbishop Laud beheaded in 1645, France declaring war on Spain in 1719, Ethan Allen born in 1737, the Stamp Act passage in 1765, Vermont's 1791 statehood, first American trades union in 1806, a 1829 Cuban revolt, penny postage in Britain in 1840, a 1855 New York unemployed parade, Pemberton Mills disaster in 1860, a royal marriage in 1893, and the death of Prof J B Turner in 1900.
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Laud
France
Spain
Ethan Allen
Vermont
United States
Tailors
New York City
America
Society of the Black Eagle
Cuba
Great Britain
Pemberton Mills
Lawrence
Mass
Marie
Edinburg
Crown Prince
Ferdinand
Roumania
J. B. Turner
University of Illinois
Watchman's neglect causes North Sea dyke break scare
Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro Maine tells how a neglected cold nearly led to death from lung inflammation. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving him after three doctors gave up. The remedy is advertised as a cure for coughs and colds, with 50c and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle at Joseph Hammert's drug store.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Joseph Hammert
Birds and birds for sale with canaries and parrots
Birds on sale in town with first class canaries from $1.50 guaranteed. Cheap talking parrots and other fancy birds available. Telephones encourage calls and will stay until Sunday night. Visit New York hotel or call New York phone 276. Courage Division No. 182 G I A to B of L E holds a card party at K G hall Friday afternoon January 12 with 15 cents admission including refreshments. Public invited.
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New York
New
Courage Division No
B. of L. E
K. G. Hall
Elgin and Dayton Meetings Announced on Star Course Schedule
The Star course listings show January 21 and February 11 and 18 for Men s Meetings led by E. M. Cobb in Elgin and February 23 by Herbert L. Cope with Salisbury s Orchestra. March features another Elgin Men s Meeting with E. M. Cobb and a general Star course.
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E. M. Cobb
Elgin
Stanley L. Krebs
Sylvester A. Long
Dayton
Herbert L. Cope
Salisbury
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Mi Pember
WANT
Foo
Kaiser's
Salvation Army Home
Herman Witte
Coron
Galena Players
Davenport
Kuehner Bros
Joe Fifer
Knights of Globe
Prof. Dawson
Y. M.C. A. Belvidere
Lexington Hall
Dawson
Masonic Temple
Prof
Grand Opera House
Homeline
Imperial Stock Company
North Bros
Mrs. Tempel
Piff Patt Poff
Walker Whiteside
Davis
Aday
Journal
Cable Company
Galena St
Phonesjold Albertson & Stemm
Wieh
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