Students work ways in college at University of Chicago
The University of Chicago shows student earnings near $90 000 annually from university jobs and $100 000 including off campus work. A systematic employment bureau places about 90 percent of applicants in positions. Labor ranges from lab work to tutoring, stenography, and service in dining halls and stores, with women also earning through private homes and freelance tasks.
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Sone
Thucydides
Chicago
Stenopraghers
Mother Takes the Blame in Child Torture Confession
Mrs Jos Fuller of Milledgeville signed a statement published in the Sterling Evening Gazette admitting she tortured her ten year old son by suspending him by a rope tied to his thumbs The confession was made in defense of her husband the stepfather who was charged with the deed She says the boy was suspended only two minutes at a time as a correction and claims he is so bad she could not finish him in any other way Authorities will take no action.
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Sterling
Ill
Jos. Fuller
Milledgeville
Sterling Evening Gazette
Only 82 Years Old and Still Rejoicing with Potent Bitters
In Dublin Georgia Mrs B H Brunson proclaims she feels young despite age eighty two and credits Electric Bitters with health. The tonic is said to relieve dyspepsia torpid liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation and is guaranteed by Joseph Emmert druggist at 50 cents.
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Dublin
Joseph Emmert
Clark's Laundry promotes rain water wash service
An old time laundry ad announces using rain water for washing clothes at the most reasonable prices, promising soft underwear and a motherly household wash. A wagon delivery is available and the new phone number 792 is listed along with the address 164 Van Buren St.
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Clark
New
van Buren St. Wagon
Wealth found in Illinois mounds near Montezuma
Head of the Smithsonian foresees extraordinary relics from the McEvers mound on the Pike County farm. Archaeologists, led by David I. Bushnell, report layered burial remains, shell and pearl beads, bone awls, and obsidian tools suggesting a vanquished people and a wealth of early Indian lore to astonish scholars.
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McEvers
Montezuma
Pike County
United States
William H. Holmes
Ethnology Bureau
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
McEvers Mounds
Missouri Historical Society
McEvers Mound
David I. Bushnell
St. Louis
Bushnell
Italy
John M. Wulfing
W. F. Parks
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Packaged Health Claim
Claimant touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the most successful remedy, stating it makes you well and keeps you well. Advertises 85 cents for Tea or Tablets and credits Joseph Emmert as distributor.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Birds for sale at New York hotel sale premises
Birds displayed for sale including canaries from 1.50, talking parrots, and other fancy birds. Special attention to telephone orders. Available in town until Sunday night. Call New York hotel or phone 275, 1-8d5t.
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New York
Mrs Austin Pancake Breakfast Reminder
A brief reminder to include Mrs Austin's pancakes for breakfast with a note that your gro cer can supply them. The message mentions the quantity 1 11 as part of the shopping cue.
German Youth Arrested for Offense After Opera House Meeting
Rockford January 10 Robert Weld man a German youth recently from Freeport worked at Clark bakery. He invited a maiden to the opera house twice but was refused. He was jailed after she complained to Officer Carlson. Weidman remains in county jail awaiting a Thursday hearing for approving a young girl. He did not know the girl’s name or address. She must appear with her complaint if a case proceeds.
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Rockford
Robert Weldman
Hiere
Freeport
Clark Bakery
Robert
Carlson
Weidman
Opera
Little pocket physician Hyomei advertised as cure for catarrh
Thousands cured by Hyomei call the inhaler the little pocket physician. The ad promises a complete outfit with medicine dropper and Hyomei for 1, and additional bottles for 60 cents, offering a risk free trial if it fails to cure catarrh.
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F. Jungkunz
Railroads Form Plan for Insuring Baggage Over $100
Central Passenger association officials from Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania appointed a committee to craft a plan allowing baggage insurance above 100. The favored approach adds 5 percent of ticket rates for each 100 of excess valuation. Current rules cap liability at 100 for clothing. No uniform rule exists for insured baggage up to higher amounts. A recent accident on an eastern road paid 50 000 for lost baggage and some claims exceeded 5 000.
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Central Passenger Association
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
A Tragic Finish and a Cold Cure Tale
A letter from Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro Maine recalls a near tragedy after a neglected cold nearly proved fatal from lung inflammation. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after doctors gave up. The ad promotes the cough and cold remedy at Joseph Emmert's drug store with 50 cent and one dollar prices and a free trial bottle.
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North’ Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Best oil price at Burrell Bros Cash Grocers
Perfection 8c per gallon advertised by Burrell Bros The Cash Grocers located at 119 Stephenson Street. Offer appears in local notice style with brief price quote and shop name for readers.
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Burrell Bros
Stephenson St
Land near Winnipeg seeks merchandise stack
Exchange notice for 2,500 acres of clear wild land within twenty miles of Winnipeg Manitoba. Owner H.C. ee offers to trade for a stack of merchandise. Box 188 Winnipeg Man.
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Winnipeg
Man
H. C. Ee
Onexcelled Cuba Service via Sleeper Leaves Cincinnati Friday
Beginning January 5 1906 a through Pullman sleeper runs from Cincinnati at 8 38 a m every Friday via Queen and Crescent Route and Southern Railway to Mobile. Connect with Munson line steamer Prince George at 4 30 p m Saturday. Through sleeper from Mobile returns Friday at 7 p m to Cincinnati on arrival of Prince George from Havanna. Tickets on sale to May 31 at 86 for round trip including meals berths on steamer. For details contact Frank Johnson Munson and Line or W C Richardson Queen and Crescent Route Cincinnati.
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Cuba
Pullman
Cincinnati
Queen & Crescent
Southern Railway
Mobile
Munson 8S Line
Prince George
Havanna
Frank Johnson
Munson &S Line
Washington, D. H
Ohio
W. C. Ricarson
G. P. A. Queen & Crescent
Galena Boom Drives City’s Prosperity Seen By Financiers
Galena is described as booming with investors and miners from afar flocking to the old Leadmine city. Talks of $15,000 cash offers, rising property values, and new mining enterprises point to a sharp growth phase. Officials predict a prosperous year, substantial improvements, and plans for a “Ten Thousand Club” to boost population to ten thousand within five years.
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Galena
DeSoto House
Main Street
Illinois
Wisconsin
Ten Thousand Club
Jan 11 Neighbors hold Germanyia society dance and party
A list of upcoming events includes Germanyia society dance January 11 and Prof Dawson social dances January 12 and 15. Basketball at YMCA Freeport Ber derers listed for January 12. Several dances and card parties at Lexington hall Knights of the Globe and St Marys hall. Special county treasurer election January 18. Masonic temple opening January 25 with reception and ball. Prof Dawson dancing and social dances continue through January 26. Meetings and star courses scheduled through March with various speakers and hosts.
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Germanyia Society
Dawson
Berderers
Freeport
Amity Society
Lexington Hall
County Treacher
Joe Fifer
Knights of the Globe
Grand Opera House Week Theater Schedule
At the Grand Opera House the Imperial Stock Company performs January 8 to 12 with North Bros. repertoire January 15 to 19. Mrs Tempel's Telegram appears January 2 followed by Piff Paff Paff. Walker Whiteside performs January 30.
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Grand Opera House
Himeline Imperial Stock Company
North Bros. Repeartoire
Courage Division card night at K G Hall
Courage Division No 182 G G I AL to B of L E invites the public to a card event at K G Hall Friday afternoon January 12th. Admission is 15 cents and includes refreshments. Public is cordially invited.
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Courage Division No
G.I. AL
B. of
L. E
K. G. Hall
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Christchurch
England
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
America
West
Hutchinson Hall
Mother
Smithsonian Institute
Hot Springs
Ark
New Mexico
Hyomei
Wm. F. Jaungkunz
Davenport
Kuehner Bros
E. M. Cobb
Elgin
Stanley L. Krebs
Bigin
Sylvester A. Lame
Dayton
Herbert L. Cone
Cobb
Surroun
Davis
Stoskopt Guilding
Saith
Galena Ave
Algo
Ci Jerson
Lubl
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Ues
St Freepe
Derwear
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