New Springfield Weather Bureau Building Opens
The Springfield Weather Bureau moves into a new brick and stone building at Seventh and Monroe, expanding state climate and crop services. Director Burns and staff oversee a vast distribution network reaching 115,000 farmers by telephone plus 3,500 post offices, with extensive data gathering from 100 cooperative observers and weekly crop bulletins. The facility houses offices, dining, kitchen, and a basement printing room, with sophisticated instruments including a quadruple register, telegraph links, and telethermographs for daily atmospheric data.
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Weather Bureau
Seventh and
Monroe Streets
Springfield
Springfield News
Cullom
Burns
Illinois
Union
Ohio
Telegraph
Ilinois
Illlinois
United States
Canada
William G. Burns
Leon J. Guthrie
Clarence J. Root
Theodore T. Grootenhuis
Albert C. Cochran
Sermon on Fruit of the Spirit Advocates Vigilant Living
Rev Moore of Orangeville preaches a Sunday sermon from Matthew 7 20 focusing on ye shall know them by their fruits The talk praises the value of a virtuous life and warns against false teachers It cites Paul Galatians and Philippians to urge Christians to bear good fruit through acts of kindness and duty toward others While acknowledging slow results it emphasizes reliance on God for true fruitage and urges steadfast faithfulness
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Moore
Orangeville
Christ
Paul
God
Jesus
Weather Instruments in the Slatted Box
The box displays current temperature and relative humidity plus dew point and evaporating power. Official records log 12 hour temperature extremes. Rain and snowfall measurements are taken by self registering gauges and rainfall is logged by a quadruple register. wind speed is read by an in office anemometer with a four cup vane.
Abide in Christ and Do Good Works Through Him
This excerpt urges reliance on Christ for power to serve in God’s work. It extols the privilege of being a mortal vessel for divine fruit bearing, over angelic existence, and calls for a nobler life in touch with God’s nature. It notes that even unseen good works leave a lasting, inspiring influence on others.
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Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Change in Sunday school and prayer meeting hours proposed
At a Y M C A meeting of the Min isterial association the plan to move Sunday school from noon to 9 80 o'clock and to shift prayer meetings from Thursday to Wednesday evenings was endorsed. The proposal goes to church boards for action. Committees were formed to arrange Rev William Sunday revival efforts with a public roster of members to be announced Wednesday at 4 80.
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William Sunday
Missing Belvidere Girl Sought by Illinois Authorities
Rockford authorities in Winnebago and Boone counties search for Alice Gallagher a 16 year old Belvidere girl who vanished after boarding a Rockford interurban car at Belvidere Thursday evening The family reports Huffman from Belvidere is held by Rockford police amid claims he spoke with the girl and threatened to hide her from her parents.
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Miss Gallagher
Winnebago
Boone
Rockford
Ill
Alice Gallagher
Belvidere
William Huffman
Miss Gallacher
Bennett's Crossing
Huffman
Illinois Central Train Sets 157 Mile In 157 Minute Record
The Nashville special bound for Chicago on the Illinois Central ran 157 miles in 157 minutes with 13 minutes of stops. Forty four miles between Mattoon and Champaign covered in 39 minutes. left Mattoon 53 minutes late and arrived Kensington on time. Engine 10385, Pacific type, piloted by engineer John Holly and fireman W. W. Huggans, both of Chicago.
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Illinois Central
Mattoon
Kensington
Kankakee
Chicago
Champaign
John Holly
W. W. Huggans
Old Dame Nature Promises Health Through Food
An article extols natural remedies and Grape-Nuts as a gentle cure derived from wholesome grains. It tells of an Ohio woman who recovered from twelve years of illness after giving up medicines and using Grape-Nuts, with gradual strength and vigor returning by June. It also notes Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and how to obtain samples and sales details.
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Ohio
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor for Sale in Wilcoxon Block
For immediate sale the confectionery and ice cream parlor of C R Yeager at Harpster's old stand in Wilcoxon Block. Stock can be delivered as soon as sale is approved by the Court. Inquiries to undersigned or Stearns and Zipt. Edward Lepelley, Receiver. 1-13d1w
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C. R. Yeager
Harpster
Wilcoxon Block
Ijnquire
Stearns & Zipt
Epward Lepelley
Tragic Train Fatality in Davis Area
Davis notes recount the death of Amos S. Wise who was struck by passenger train No. 10 near Wise First crossing. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon as Wise walked home from town. coroner and jury convened, Wise left seven children and a widow, long respected as a school director, with funeral planned for Tuesday at the M. E. Church.
Bolton Notes Local Doings and Upcoming Events
Mrs M W Goodsell is on the sok list. Faccepted by the Young People society in the church basement. Miss Josie Volkers heads to Chicago this week. Mrs M L Stevens sold her farm in South Wayne. Warren D Mack attends Freeport College of Commerce. Mr and Mrs W D Mack hosted friends Friday. Mrs Rhoda Bolton leaves for Mount Carroll to live with daughter Mrs George Fullrath. Farmers Institute in Freeport Thursday and Friday. YP society social at John Voss home January 19. Debate on January 26 on boys education vs girls. Funeral of August Kaiser attended near Florence. W W Bonebright and wife of Lena visited Bolton family. Geo Fullrath and wife of Mount Carroll visited. Rural route start from Bolton this spring. several applicants.
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Bolton
M. W. Goodsell
Sok
BE. R. Froud
Rawleigh & Co
Josie Volkers
Chicago
Young People's Society
M. L. Stevens
South Wayne
Wis
Warren D. Mack
College of Commerce
Freeport
W. D. Mack
Rhoda Bolton
Mount Carroll
George Fullrath
Farmers’ Institute
Lena
F. W. Bolton
Geo. Fullrath
R. J. Bolton
Evarts Social Roundup Contains Local Visits and Sale
From Our Own Correspondent Evarts Jan 15 Jacob Molter and family visited Jeldrick Wessels. Emma and Helen Klever and Albert and Clarence Klever visited their uncle John Scheffner. P O Stiver and Constable Kieckhoefer of Freeport were in town on Friday. Jacob Heilman of Freeport spent Sunday with John Scheffner family. Mr and Mrs Henry Mustard and son Lewis called at Chas Dilly’s Tuesday. Emma Herman and John Eder of Silver Creek with Flora Eder of Fountain City Wis spent Sunday with John Auer Sr. Mr and Mrs Wm Schleich were at Freeport Saturday. Mrs Jacob Molter and son Clarence were Freeport visitors Saturday. Mr Elsesser, candidate for county treasurer, was in vicinity. Christ Ludwig of German Valley called Monday morning. Wm Nicks of Legal was in town this morning. John Brookman will have a public sale January 18.
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Evarts
Jacob Molter
Jeldrick Wessels
Emma
Helen
Albert
Clarence Klever
John Scheffner
P. O. Stiver
Constable Kieckhoefer
Freeport
Jacob Heilman
Henry Mustard
Christ Ludwig
German Valley
Wm. Nicks
Legal
John Brookman
Cure by Father John’s Medicine Endorsed by Daly
Miss Daly recovered from a severe cough after using Father John’s Medicine. Her daughter Mabel also found relief from an enduring hacking cough and has remained in good health. E. M. Daly of Haverhill Mass endorses the remedy and recommends it to others. The medicine is sold by Joseph Emmert in Freeport Illinois.
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Miss Daly
Father John
Mabel
John
E. M. Daly
Fountain Street
Haverhill, Mass
Joseph Emmert
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Ill
Our entire store is now one reat Baxgainu Counter
A fragmented sale notice appears to announce a drastic price drop or label change. The readable text mentions a counter and related shop branding elements that imply a rebranding or clearance event. No concrete dates or full item details are provided.
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Golden Berke
This Date in History Highlights
1543 English parliament forbids reading the New Testament in English by women and apprentices. 159% Edmund Spencer, famed poet, dies. 1644 Swedish invasion of Denmark. 1666 Louis XIV declares war on England. 1706 Union articles between England and Scotland ratified. 1778 France recognizes American independence. 1899 Battle of Corunna in Spain. 1812 King of Sicily abdicates. 1864 German ultimatum to Denmark. 1893 Frances A K Butler dies. 1904 James L Blair of Missouri dies.
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Edmund Spencer
Denmark
Louis XIV
France
England
Scotland
United States of America
Battle of Corunna
Spain
Sicily
Frances A. K. Butler
Fanny Kemble
James L. Blair
Missouri
Interior Academy Notes Prompt Baseball Start
Mr Beeman of New York attended as a visitor. At the athletic association meeting the first report of the football season was given. Baseball team officers were elected manager E Baltzer captain V Kebil coach Prof Wilson. A minstrel show at Odd Fellows hall near February end will raise funds for baseball uniforms. The rhetoric class edits a weekly paper with editor Mr Henen and assistants Miss Snyder and Mr Wehmeier. School ends at 3 30 for those who have finished work otherwise 5 30.
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Beeman
New York
E. Baltzer
V. Kebil
Wilson
Odd Fellows Hall
Henen
Henen As Editor and Miss Snyder
Wehmeier
Electric Bitters touted by Dublin woman at 82
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia praises Electric Bitters claiming it keeps the elderly feeling young and cures dyspepsia liver and kidney issues. The tonic is guaranteed by a local druggist at 50 cents.
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Tam
E. H. Brunson
Dublin
Joseph Emmert
Oil Perfume Sales Notice at Burrell Cash Graters
An OCR fragment notes an oil related sale or notice at Burrell Cash Graters located at 119 a cones Street. The text references Perfection Sepne alton and an eight date code or identifier 1-8dtf-wl1t, constraining details and timing.
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Burrell E Cash Graters
Daily Journal delivers across the city weekly Roc section
The Daily Journal announces delivery to every city area on a weekly basis. It emphasizes broad reach for readers and advertisers and highlights Roc as a featured week segment.
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Daily Journal
Roc
Hyomei praised for catarrhal relief in ad note
The newspaper ad asserts Hyomei provides immediate relief for catarrhal troubles and, with consistent use, cures may be proven. The full Hyomei outfit includes pocket inhaler, dropper, and bottle priced at $1, with refills $0.60. The seller guarantees a cure per directions or money back.
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Sunshine
Cttrs
Cataerh
JoUsnat
A Tragic Finish Warns of Neglect and Cold Peril
A report contrasts a dyke breach caused by watchmen negligence with a near fatal cold in Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro Maine. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery after three doctors gave up, noting its life saving cough and cold cure with prices 60c and 1.90 and trial bottle free at Joseph Emmerts drug store.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Metz Farm and Residence Auction in Stephenson County
On Thursday January 18 1906 at 2 PM the master in chancery will sell at public auction the Metz farm a 160 acre property in Silver Creek four miles southeast of Freeport The next day January 19 at 10 AM the Metz residence 135 Oak Street Freeport will also be sold at public auction at the dwelling house on the premises
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Stephenson County
Metz
Silver Creek
Freeport
Oak Street
Freeport, Ill
Very Low Rates to Denver via North-Western Line
Ex excursion tickets to Denver sold January 27 28 and 29 with return by February 15 on Wool Growers and Live Stock Association meeting dates. Apply to agents of the Chicago and North-Western Railway.
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Denver
Col
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y
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Homer H. Moore
S. S. Hour
Ministerial Association
Ely
Ely Bruos
Warren St
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Davis
Amos S. Wise
Wise
Pasenger
Syvert Anderson
Dr. Pattison
Peck
Olson
Foreman
P. J. Degunther
Geo. McHees
H. H. Sheckler
John Meinert
Thomas Haroldson
Robert Mitchell
Mitchell
Amos
Davis School
Susan Hoyt
Fred
Bryan
Arthur
Bertie
Nellie
S. L. Oren
Lewiston, Ill
Carlisle
Penn
Milton
Sam Whetstone
Steward, Ill
Chas. Hildreth
Madison
Mr. Hoyt
M. E. Church
Houchens
Davis Cemetery
Glaziers
Nellie Ferguson
Pecatonica
Messinger
Burrell
Ever Olson
James Sweeney
Miss Ryan
Briggs
Lyceum
Richard S. Haney
Opera House
L. Mitchell
Zion City
N. Mitchell
Kleckner
Edith Watts
Afflerbaugh
M. &. Church
Dr. Stealy
Eugene Ditzler
Ashton Cross
A. B. Cross
Blakely
Mt. Carroll
Will Morris
E. Weyler
Dakota
Sam Warns
Georgia
Doctor Oren
Evening Star Lodge No. 414
A. F
A. M
Shippey
Ottawa
Chautauqua
Jubilee Singers
Glazier Jubilee Troupe
Walter Carter
Gertrude Radden
Patti Dean
Thomas Metcalf
J. R. Douglas
Frazier
Eugene Wise
Beloit
Wm. Kanne
Emiel Wachon
McConnell
Ilidwiw
Interior Academy Notes
Globe
Wernicke
Poiely
Kuehner Bros
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