Speakers Highlight New Education for Farm Children
At the Stephenson County Farmers Institute a large audience heard County Superintendent I F Edwards of Lee County and Cyrus Grove of Stephenson discuss The New Education for the Farm Child and In the Sweat of Thy Brow. Edwards traced changes in rural schools from one room to modern graded systems, praised yearly teacher retention, and urged stable pay, noting Lee County progress and practical outcomes for district education.
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Circuit Court Room
Stephenson County
E. D. Herbert
Ino
Lee County
Ince County
Consolidation of Country Schools Advocated to Improve Education
A lecture argues country children deserve city-level schooling and urges district consolidation. It describes current one-room schools with mixed grades, limited teachers, and inadequate supervision, proposing centralized six to seven room facilities with trained staff, student transport, and a farm-focused curriculum.
Scott's Emulsion Promotes Cod Liver Oil Digestibility
Ask your doctor about oil of pure milk with whiskey. Many mistakenly accept wine or cordial with Scott's Emulsion thinking it aids digestion. For best, pure cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion, avoid whiskey. Scott and Bowne, New York.
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Scott
Consolidation of Country Schools Promotes Rural Education
A speaker urges consolidating rural schools to form township high schools with graded classes and home and rural science. He advocates systematic manual training from primary to grammar levels, including woodwork for boys and domestic science for girls, plus a school garden for practical learning and character building.
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Bates
Plan for country schools to perfection
The author argues consolidation as the only feasible solution to provide country children with city school advantages without undermining the sacred ties of family and community. In the meantime, improve one room district schools and prepare for eventual consolidation, thanking readers for their interest and forbearance.
New cod liver Vincl promoted for weak lungs
Freeport residents with weak lungs and chronic coughs are urged to try Vincl, a cod liver preparation claimed to concentrate livers' strength without grease. The local druggist Joseph Emmert guarantees appetite and digestion gains, red blood, and relief from coughs with a money back offer.
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Freeport
London
Joseph Emmert
Vinci
Cadets Strike At Rock River Military Academy
Dixon Illinois January 18 Fifty students at Rock River Military Academy went on strike yesterday with all but three returning to study. Reported cause cites severe mehyde used by Major Floyd the commandant in disciplining the boys. Several leaders named include Fred W Smith Albert H Branvsch Harold Carey R G Van Frank Harold J Shatford J E Shatford W T Grear and David J Cohn all residents of Chicago or nearby streets.
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Albert H. Branvsch
Washington Boulevard
Harold Carey
R. G. van Frank
West
Congress Street
Harold J. and
J. E. Shatford
Madison Avenue
W. T. Grear
Washington Avenue
David J. Cohn
Tragic finish blamed on watchman neglect and cold
A lament of a ruined dyke in Holland and a saved life from a neglected cold. Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine recalls doctors giving up on lung inflammation until Dr Kings New Discovery rescued him. Guaranteed best cough and cold cure available at Joseph Emmert's drug store with trial bottle free.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Upcoming Events and Society Notices in Freeport
Jan schedule lists Prof Dawson social dances dancing school and Masonic temple opening with reception and ball. Freeport Rite and Ladies groups host card party shrine and fraternal events at Lexington hall and Y M C A with various meetings and star course acts. Grand Opera House features North Bros repertoire and Walker Whiteside plus a lighthearted advert for a tonic.
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Dawson
Masonic Temple
Freeport
Blackrock
Lady Maccabees
Freeport Reta Nah Fraternal Tribunes
Lexington Hall
Grand Opera House
North Bros
Walker Whiteside
Special election to fill First ward Alderman vacancy
Notice sets February 6 at Dittmar's livery No 188 Exchange Street Freeport from 7 AM to 5 PM to elect an alderman for the First ward after the death of Joseph H Gibler. City Clerk Wn. F. WaveRsiga dated January 15, 1906.
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Dittmar’s
Exchange Street
Freeport
Joseph H. Gibler
Wn. F. WaveRsiga
This Date in History Highlights 1626 to 1905 Events
List of historical anniversaries including Isabel of Austria death 1626 and Watt birth 1736, Cromwell assassination attempt 1656, Columbus remains moved 1796, Poe and Lee births, Wilkes Antarctic discovery, Disraeli death, 1883 ship disaster, 1905 Czar life attempt, among others.
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Isabel
Austria
Bremark
Earl of Surrey
Cromwell
James Watt
Columbus
St. Domingo
Havana
Robert EB. Lee
Edgar Allen Poe
Sir Henry Bessemer
Henry Clay
Charles Wilkes
Isaac Disraeli
Lord Beaconsfield
Portland
Georgia
Maximilian
Vienna
Morrison R. Waite
Ohio
Northsea
Sullivan
Ryan
Charles B. Farwell
United States
tUlnots
Teng Chow Foo
Czar
Russia
Yeager confectionery and ice cream parlors for sale
Immediate sale of the confectionery and ice cream parlors of C. R. Yeager located in Harpster's old stand in Wilcoxon Block. Stock can be delivered once court approval is granted. Inquiries to the undersigned or Stearns & Zipf. SDWARD LEPELLEY, Receiver. 1-13diw.
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C. R. Yeager
Harpster
Wilcoxon Block
Stearns & Zipf
Sdward Lepelley
Only 82 Years Old Emphasizes Electric Bitters Value
Mrs EB H Brunson of Dublin Go proclaims being 82 and still energetic thanks to Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised for curing dyspepsia, torpid liver, inflamed kidneys, and chronic constipation with a reasonable duration. Sold by Joseph Emmert at 60 cents with a storewide Bargain Counter.
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EB. H. Brunson
Dublin
Joseph Emmert
Train sale to many states and provinces on select Tuesdays
The Chicago Great Western will sell round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through April 17 to numerous U S states and provinces in Canada. March and April sales extend to Alberta and western Canada. For details contact a Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mexico
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Virginia
Alberta
Canadian Northwest
Assiniboia
Manitoba
Ontario
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
St. Paul
Minn
Cravenette
Dorothea Taylor Seeks Limited Piano Pupils
Dorothea M. Taylor piano teacher, graduate of Chicago Piano College, advertises limited pupil slots. Located at 187 Douglas Ave, contact Tel. 222 for lessons and availability.
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Dorothea M. Taylor
Chicago Piano College
Douglas Ave
Tel
Golden Eagle Great 10 Day Sale Opens Saturday
Clothing and furnishings offered at low prices during the Golden Eagle Great 10 day sale. The event runs Saturday with deep discounts on attire and home items, inviting shoppers to save on outfit and decor purchases.
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Golden Eagle
Twenty Year Battle Ends After Arnica Salve Trial
A Farmville Virginia man writes that a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores ended after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The product cured both ailments with no trace remaining. Best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Bucklen
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Joseph Emmert
Golden Bag Sale Opens Saturday in January at OM
A large promotional event begins Saturday January 1 at the Golden Bag venue, inviting shoppers to invest in OM products during a big ten day sale period. The notice stresses sale emphasis and dates for local customers.
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Golden Bag
Card party planned by Division No. 200 group
A local division of the British Independent Order of Good Templars schedules a card party for Wednesday afternoon. Funds support district activities and local community events, with doors opening early and entries welcomed from members and guests.
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G. IA
L. KE
Zan
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