Farmers Institute address on home making and domestic training
Mrs Kostenbader delivers a welcoming address at the Farmers Institute urging focus on home life and domestic science. She argues farm homes should be comfortable and beautiful, that women should be skilled cooks and managers, and that both girls and boys need practical training for household tasks to strengthen society and prepare for the heavenly home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kostenbader
Institute
Ilinois
Kostenbadier
Understanding Flour and Bread From Wheat Kernel to Dough
A detailed explainer on flour types patent whole wheat graham and rye, flour milling and blending, gluten and gliadin glutenin roles, and how spring versus winter wheat affects bread quality. It covers analysis basics, yeast growth, bread-making methods long and short processes, straight and sponge dough, kneading, and cleanliness for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Ralun Tour
Mois Thit
Graham
Illinois
Minnesota
Ile
Bread Baking Guidelines From Agnes Hunt
Agnes Hunt outlines bread making tips emphasizing loaf size for heat penetration, proper oven temperature near 356 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, avoiding rapid crust hardening, and allowing gases to escape. She warns against over moist crust, recommends cooling on a wire stand, and notes quick cooling prevents trapped gases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Hunt
Rock Island Council Rejects $1000 License Election
Rock Island's city council rejected the ordinance to hold a February special election on raising the saloon license to $1,000. The vote was 10 to 4 against the election. Aldermen Oberg Tuckis Ostrom and Anderson supported it. Churches presented eight petitions urging no election, citing cost and local option moves ahead at the spring vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Oberg
Tuckis
Ostrom
Anderson
Pastor Ed Goldschmit Visits Freeport with Family
Rev Ed Goldschmit pastor of St Francis Catholic Church Chicago visited Freeport yesterday for a few days with his mother Mrs M Goldschmit and family in a brief family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Goldschmit
St. Francis Catholic Church
Chicago
Freeport
M. Goldschmmit
Cascasweet Baby Remedy Ad at Jungkuns Drugstore
When the baby is cross and worried you will find a little Cascasweet, the well known remedy for babies and children, will quiet the little one in a short time. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 5 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Open Line to Montana for Milwaukee Road Coast Extension
The Milwaukee & St Paul railway reports progress on its coast extension with January 12 service to Marmarth North Dakota and local service between Harlowton and Musselshell Montana. Trains may reach Butte by May or June, with mid February expected for most construction completion. Rails are being laid rapidly, and the two western and eastern crews aim to connect the lines and bridge Yellowstone at Miles City by mid next month. The Seattle extension is planned for early 1909.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Marmarth
N.D
Bowman
N. D
Harlowton
Musselshell
Mont
Montana
Butte
St. Paul
Missouri River
Musselshell Valley
Yellowstone
Miles City
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Some Cold Weather Don’ts for Drivers
Don’t use cold bits in cold weather. Don’t clip horses at freezing point. Don’t forget to blanket when cold. Don’t neglect sharp shoes on slippery streets. Don’t put feet in unskilled hands. Keep feet sound. bad shoeing spoils them. Don’t keep stock in freezing air or wonder at paralysis. Don’t water with ice water. Don’t overload in deep snow. Don’t neglect wagon grease and oiling axles. Shelter stock properly and exercise when weather allows. Don’t overcheck and remember profit lies in costing, not kicking.
Republican era politics in Virginia and Black vote
During a Greenbacker drive in Virginia politics Col Billy Mahone who built the Norfolk and Western sought to mobilize the Black vote. A prominent Richmond preacher challenged this by recounting a dream to his congregation and warning against political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Greenbackers
Billy Mahone
Norfolk & Western Road
Richmond
Brerhen
Siilly
Col Billy Mahone and Saint Peter at Heaven Gates
A Western anecdote recounts Col Billy Mahone from Virginia arriving at heaven’s gates and claiming to be mounted, while Saint Peter asks for proof. The tale notes the Greenbackers did not gain broad support from negroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Billy
de Sa
Saint Peter
Dar
Billy Mahone
Virginia
Sainte Peter
Col. Mahote
Kidney disease warning and Jake Foley’s Cure ad
An insidious warning about kidney trouble notes a dangerous onset before awareness. The ad promotes Jake Foley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, endorsed by H H. Moogk and W F Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Foley
Bright
HH. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Governor Deneen Improves After Grip Illness
Springfield January 15 Governor Charles S Deneen has passsed the fever stage of his grip. His condition is weak but improving and he is confined to his room. It will be several days before he can leave his quarters.
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Springfield
Deneen
Modern Woodmen Meet In K of G Hall This Evening
The Modern Woodmen of America will convene in the K of G hall changing to the first and third Thursdays each month. Members are expected to attend as an item of importance will be presented.
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Woodmen of
America
K. of G. Hall
James Dahlman to Speak at Rockford Lodge Friday Night
Omaha mayor James Dahlman known as the tcowboy will address the Rockford lodge of Elks on Friday March 27 as a guest of honor and National Democratic committee member in the city event.
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James Dahlman
Tcowboy
Omaha
National Democratic Committee
Rockford Lodge
Elka
Germania Society Dance and Card Party Adverts
A list of upcoming events including Germania society dances and card parties on January 16, Farmers' County Institute on January 22, Retail Clerks' union annual dance on January 24, and multiple University Extension lectures on Early Christianity by Prof. Willett through January to March, plus a Stephenson County Teacher's Institute March 23–27.
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Germania Society
Farmers’ County Institute
University Extension
H. J. Willett
H. L. Willett
Willett
Stephenson County
Teacher’s Institute
List of Films and Shows at Walter Fane Co Theatre
A dated program lists performances from January to March including The Girl From the Golden West The Lilly and The Prince The Lion and The Mouse Human Hearts Preston Downy Moving Pictures Mrs Fiske Co Then Al Field Minstrels Uncle Josh Perkins The Red Mill and more with specific dates in January February and March.
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Walter Fane
Ole Olson
The
Lilly and the Prince
Lion and the Mouse
Human Hearts
Preston Downuy Moving Pictures
Mrs. Fiske & Co
Remedy for La Grippe Coughs and Pneumonia Risk
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy that stops coughing, strengthens the lungs, and prevents serious outcomes. It emphasizes the genuine product in a yellow package and warns against substitutes, listing H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. C. Willadsen
Manning, Town
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia B& Pinkham
Grand Opera House
Vivian
the Minstrel
Red Cross
Bethraded
Switzerland
Pala
C. P. Guenaene Ofara
Sweet Singer
Brummell
Farmers’ Institute
A.A
Laore Turcat
Quinsy
Helcoughs
G.G. Peevente Misuabrriage
J. K
Siuwach Nlageerd
Humphreys
St. Paul's
Center of State
ST. Peter
WM. Walton
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