Freeport finances described as deeply in debt by Civic League
The Civic League argues Freeport's finances are in a deplorable state with deficits between 11 000 and 27 000 and a bond debt of 100 500. It cites misused special funds, overstepped appropriations, and calls for full disclosure and retrenchment to repay debts while upholding law.
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Civic League
Freeport
Wagner
Anverger
Dittmar
Special Improvement Fund
Merrifield
Ga‘Jena Avenue
Clty
City Hall Debt Plea Spreads Call for Expert Oversight
Citizens urge a committee of bankers to audit city finances before April’s new administration takes office. They warn a rush of costly street improvements could push the city deeper into debt and force illegal funding, urging transparency on deficits and lawful ways to cover running costs.
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Civic League
Galena Avenue
Lowden Heads to Seashore for Rest and Recovery
Representative Frank O. Lowden, hindered by a nervous breakdown, has departed Washington with Mrs. Lowden for Atlantic City to recuperate.
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Washington
Frank O. Lowden
Better Than Spanking For Bed Wetting Cure
Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment with full instructions to help mothers. No money needed. Addresses urinary difficulties in both children and adults, urging readers not to blame the child and claiming effectiveness.
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Grand will present talking pictures at Freeport theatre
The Grand management announces a matinee and night show in Freeport featuring the cameraphone which reproduces vaudeville acts with performers and singing and talking. Sunday offerings include Mikado and seventeen vaudeville acts with Alice Lloyd. Matinee at 3 and evening at 8.
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Grand
Freeport
Alice Lloyd
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Cures Coughs Fast
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cures la grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia. It states the lungs are healed and strengthened and a dangerous condition averted. The product is to be taken only in the yellow package. H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
United States Post Office Department
Reclee
Advertised Letter List at Froa Port Post Office
The week ending January 28 1909 lists letters for ladies including Mrs Florence Burton Mrs Julia Hoofnagle Mrs Ina Courtney Mrs John Meiner Mrs Earl Eigemnan and others and for gentlemen including W B Burton Chas Little August Bentz I F Moss A M Chanbers A K Pearson O B Davis and more. Postmaster Atkins notes to call for advertised letters.
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Froaport
Burton
Florence Hoofnagle
Julia Courtney
Ina Meiner
John Eigemnan
Albert Nipe
Earl Fitzgerald
O. O'Neal
No case of pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar
The notice asserts there is no record of a cough, cold, or la grippe developing into pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the product cures obstinate deep seated coughs and colds and questions why anyone would use anything else.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wp. F. Jungkunz
Lincoln Centenary Brings Freeport Debates and Library Treasures
As the Lincoln centennial approaches, Freeport residents explore biographies and debates. The city’s public library houses a comprehensive collection on Lincoln, with notable works by Tarbell, Nicolay, and others, plus articles on the Lincoln Douglas debates and related local recitals.
Notable 19th Century Deaths and Political Milestones
A chronology lists figures such as the Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria, born 1767 and died in 1820. Lord Exmouth, born 1757 and died 1833 after his campaign against Algiers. and Edward A. McDowell, composer born 1861 who died in New York in 1908. It also notes events like the 1861 Georgia Representatives withdrawing from Congress, the 1875 ice bridge on the East River, Quebec's premier John Jones Ross in 1884, and France announcing Madagascar’s annexation.
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Queen Victoria
Lord Exmouth
Algiers
Georgia
Congress
East River
New York
John Jones Ross
Quebec
France
Madagascar
Edward A. McDowell
Physician and Educator Benjamin B. Eads Born in Paris Ky
Benjamin Brindley Eads physician and educator was born January 23 1870 in Paris Kentucky. He studied medicine after private schooling and completed his medical education before becoming a resident.
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Benjamin Brindley Eads
Paris
Surgeon Dr Eads Leaves Pennsylvania for Chicago Posts
A surgeon formerly at Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia moved to Chicago in 1892 to join Rush Medical College as an instructor. From 1894 to 1897 he served as professor of Anatomy at Illinois Medical College, and since 1897 has held roles as professor of surgery, clinical surgery, and dean there. He is a prominent American Medical Association member and a prolific medical author.
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Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia
Chicago
Rush Medical College
Ilinois Medical Col
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