Engineer Fifty Years To Retire From Northwestern
Lawrence “Larry” Gagin, famed Northwestern engineer with over fifty years at the throttle, will retire Feb 1 with pension. He never had a wreck, rose from wood burners to steel engines, served before and during the Civil War era, and is celebrated for skill, loyalty, and a last feat of 29 miles in 35 minutes from Sterling to Clinton.
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Lawrence
Larry'’ Gagin
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Sterling
Northwestern
Chicago
Northwestern Railroad
Chicago and Calena
South
BeKath
Larry
Burlington
William Allen
Peoria
Clinton
Clinton Bridge
Gagin
Express Messenger Co
G. Holdridge
Red Spectre and Despatch Bearer At Majestic This Week
At the Majestic Theatre this Friday and Saturday French production The Red Spectre astonishes audiences along with An Attack on a Torpedo Boat. Sunday to Tuesday presents the war film The Despatch Bearer seen by General Kuroki in New York who wished his military friends to view it.
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Majestic Theatre
Kuroki
New York
Electric Bitters touted as cure for malaria misery
R M James of Louellen South Carolina claims Electric Bitters cures malaria poison symptoms. The medicine, sold in 50 cent bottles at Joseph Emmert's drug store, purports to relieve chills bilious attacks and restore stomach liver and kidney health.
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R. M. James
Louellen, S.C
Joseph Emmert
Lena Suburb News and Local Installations
Interesting news from Lena and the suburb reports Miss Lizzie Altenbern returns from Freeport and Savanna, Mrs. Hill from Freeport, visitors from Warren and Marshalltown, and Royal Arch Masons and Eminent Ladies installations. The grippe rises, local officers installed, and Wild about the Red Spectre at the Majestic with magical performances and a Grand Theatre lineup.
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Lena
Lizzie Altenbern
Freeport
Savanna
Ned Hill
Henry Horstmeier
Will McGurk
Warren
Rose Rogers
Bristow
Iowa
Dukes
Waterloo
H. Bunker
Banzhof
G. M. Holley
G. W. Miller
D. W. Gishwiller
Rockford
Emma Overstreet
Royal Arch Masons
W. &. Tucker
W. L. Boeke
H. P
W. E. Tucker
Wyman Roe
John Metz
Adam A. Krape
C. F. Houser
W. BE. Kailey
P. S
D. M. DeGraff
B.S. Kaufman
W. H. Kaufman
E. P. Fitzgerald
John F. Distelmeier
J. M. Schermerhorn
Jos. B. Frick Carriage and Sign Painter Lead
Jos B Frick trades at 174 Mechanic Street offering painting for carriages wagons and autos and sign writing services in a local shop with 1 10d1w care.
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Jos. B. Frick
Mechanic St
Ole Oleson at Grand Opera House Next Wednesday
Amusement notice for Ole Oleson dialect comedy at Grand Opera House next Wednesday January 22. Described as pure, clean, dramatic with surprising climaxes and enjoyable comedy. Production hailed as first class with detailed scenes and attractive ensembles. Performers noted as an experienced company with songs to be sung this season.
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Ole Oleson
Grand Opera House
Ole
Walter Fane Co to light Grand with Vivian star cast
The Walter Fane Co. opens at the Grand for three nights starting tonight under M. W. Crowe Jr. They boast a high grade repertoire and a star turn by America's favorite actress Vivian, supported by a national lineup of renowned players.
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Walter Fane Co
the Grand
M. W. Crowe, Jr
Dr. King’s New Discovery Endorsed for Coughs and Colds
A Georgia resident, C. O. Eldridge of Empire, lauds Dr. King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. He says it has protected his family from croup and that a trial bottle is free with continuing sales at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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King
C. O. Eldridge
Empire
Joseph Emmert
25 Percent Off on Men and Youths Suits and Coats
An advertisement offers 25 percent discount on all heavy suits and overcoats for men youths and children. Retailer ROBT LUECKE is located opposite the New York Hotel at 82 Galena Street.
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Luecke
N. Y
Galena Street
Milk at 45 Cents a Quart at Illinois Dairymen Meet
At the Illinois State Dairymen’s convention in Marengo, C B Lane of the U S Department of Agriculture urged higher milk prices and grading improvements. He cited a 45 cent quart from a dining car as a hopeful sign, while Joseph Newman argued costs of delivering milk in cities are high. Lane warned many consumers cannot distinguish good from poor milk. A Philadelphia test found a certified sample poorest among three. Butter inspector H J Credicott noted price rises tied to better grading and on-package price labels, citing 40 tubs tested with blue ribbon scoring 97.
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Marengo
Illinois State Dairymen’s Association
C. B. Lane
United States Department of Pecference
Washington
Chicago
Joseph Newman
Elgin
Lane
Philadelphia
H. J. Credicott
Foley's Honey and Tar Drug Gist Card Note
A historical card states all druggists may refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It claims to stop the cough heal the lungs and prevent serious results from a cold and la grippe coughs. The genuine product comes in a yellow package with no opiates.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Proposals Extended for Cosmopolitan Life Building Work
Notice announces postponement of bid time to 10:00 A M February 1 1908 for Cosmopolitan Life Building changes. Heating Plumbing and Electric Wiring specs available at the Company office. Cras G Keck Secy February 14 1908. 1-14d8t
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Cosmopolitan Life
Cras. G. Keck
Sec’y
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