Journey Through India to Theosophical Center Adyar
A diary from Adyar India in 1905 recounts reception as distinguished guests, temples, ruins, and jungles visited during a long tour. The writer describes Colombo to Anuradhapura, Sigiri, Adam's Peak, Kaluganga voyage, and arrival in Tuticorin with lavish garlands. They note continual public attention, temple sights, and the overwhelming, vivid Indian atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Theosophical Society
Adyar
India
Australia
Ceylon
Colombo
Sumangala
Dharmarama
Kelaniya
Anuradhapura
Christy
Sanghamitta
Mihintale
Mahinda
Theosophist
Kandy
Peradeniya
Dam‘bulla
Sigiri
Hatton
Adam’s Peak
Laxapana
Rocky Mountains
Ratnapuna
Palabaddala
Ratnapura
Kaluganga
Tutigorin
Tuticorin
Tintevelly
Mae
Tinnevelly
Madura
Trichinopoly
Tanjur
Madras
Olcott
Illinois Geological Commission Names Summer Staff
The Illinois state geological commission announced its season plan and a list of appointees. Key figures include C W Rolfe and R D Salisbury as consulting geologists, U S Grant and S W Parr in coal and chemistry work, and J A Udden and W W Atwood among local university geologists. The program targets clay paving bricks, coal seams, underground waters, and educational bulletins for school use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Cleological Society
Urbana
Ill
State Geological Commission
C. W. Rolfe
The
State University
R. D. Salisbury
University of Chicago
J. A. Udden
Augustana Colege
W. W. Atwood
Chicago University
Stuart Weller
Ross C. Purdy
State School of Ceramics
Rolfe
Purdy
Fox
Parr
Grant
van Horn
Bain
Weller
Mr. Atwood
Udden
Bartow
State Water Survey
Galena
Wisconsin
Salisbury
Lake Shore
Evanston
Illinois Valley
Peoria
Mississippi Valley
Savanna
Rock Island
East St. Louis
Goldthwaite
Northwestern University
Bil llys Tin Horn Billy seeks aid from Wisconsin State league fans
The roaming veteran known as Tin Horn Billy complains fans in Freeport and the Wisconsin State league have not supported him. He laments police custody delays, targets Rockford rival Jones or Jonah, and urges the league to cover his fine so he can promote his persona and advertise more effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Horn
Billy
William Carlson
Harris
Rockford
Sponorf
Metzgar
Forest City
Jones
Jonah
Freeport Baseball Association
Bentley
Sweeney
Freeport
Turnkey Wilkey
Illinois
Illnois Central Road
Chicago
Wisconsin State League Association
Revival Services At Embury Methodist Church
Embury Methodist hosts a full day of services led by Rev. John Gimson with two sermons and altar duties. Mrs. Jennie Kryder and J. R. Jackson spoke to children at 8 pm, followed by a Sunday school feast. Revival continues all week with night sermon at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury
John Gimson
Jennie.p. Kryder
J. R. Jackson
Harry Askey
Epworth League
Ferris Laible
Emburymperial
W.a.merrifield
Nourish the body with Scott's Emulsion claim
An advertising notice touts Scott's Emulsion as the premier nourishment that digests easily and improves digestion so ordinary food can be absorbed. It invites those run down or not nourished by food to try the product from Scott & Bowne of New York, 409 Pearl Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Whiteside’s shift to romantic dramas yields success at Grand
The article notes Walker Whiteside abandoning Shakespearean roles for romantic pieces, praising his artistic and financial gains. It highlights Love as staged by Whiteside with a strong company and grand production values at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night. It also previews Augustus Thomas’ Arizona as this year’s major theatrical event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Whitéaldés
Whiteside
Richelieu
Richard
David Garrick
Grand Opera House
Walker Whiteside
the Grand
Love
THE
Arizona
Ground Hog Day and Upcoming Holidays in Freeport
The piece notes Ground Hog Day on February 2 and lists upcoming holidays and events affecting Freeport activities. It mentions Mardi Gras celebrations in the Deep South, school calendars, and civic observances including Washington’s Birthday, St. Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and Carnation Day honoring President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alabama
Orleans
Florida
Freport
McKinley
Mc-Kinley
Arizona play at Grand opera house next Friday night
The article discusses the play Arizona by Thomas, set in the far west with ranchmen cowboys pioneer women and their daughters. It praises its American drama foundations and promises a friendly reception from the public. The Grand opera house presents it next Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Missouri
Thomas
Arizona
Grand Opera House
This Date in History Highlights Notable Births Deaths and Events
A compilation of dates noting notable figures born or died and major events from 1559 to 1900. It lists Thomas Pope, Emanuel Swedenborg, Thomas Paine, King George III, Adelaide Ristori, McKinley, Napoleon III’s marriage, Kansas statehood, and other 18th and 19th century milestones with brief identifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pope
Trinity College
Dublin
Emanuel Swedenborg
Thomas Paine
Cardinal Fleury
Harry” Lee
King George III
England
George IV
Adelaide Ristori
United Kingdom
William McKinley
United States
Henry Clay
Napoleon NT
Eugenie de Montijo
Kansas
Olympic Theatre
Philadelphia
New York City
William Windom
the Treasury
New York
Lewiston
Charles F. Dunbar
Harvard University
A Tragic Finish and a Cough Cure Advertisement
A neglected leak on the North Sea dyke ruins a province in Holland. Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro Maine survives a cold thanks to Dr Kings New Discovery. He writes four doctors gave up but the medicine saved him. Guaranteed best cough and cold cure at Joseph Emmert's drug store 50 and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Groundhog Day lore and meant signs of winter and spring
The piece explains groundhog lore from shadow on snowy ground to tell of longer winter or early spring. It notes Feb 2 Candlemass and Feb 12 Abraham Lincoln's birthday as notable observances and places them in the midwinter holiday context.
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Abraham Lincoln
Morning dew crystals and health tips ad
An early 20th century style advert urges readers to drink Rocky Mountain Tea by Joseph Emmett. It promotes buying books early and featuring an offer for a "pretty pictures" in the window from Brown & Olimeyer, with a street number 41-24d1w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmett
Brown & Olimeyer
Freeport post office letters awaiting customers
List of names including Miss Mary Esianhauer Miss Iyn Coultas Mrs Dora Foss and others as unclaimed letters for the week ending Jan 27 at Freeport post office. Advertised January 27 1906 notice signed by Suir D Atkins Postmaster. Also an advertisement for Pattison Kryder selling new and second hand school books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Albania
Mary Esianhauer
Iyn Coultas
Dora A. Foss
Louise Gain
Bessie Lamm
Alice L. Gentlemen
Pattison & Kryder's
Prevent Furtier T Hera In Freeport With Digestion Aid
An old advertisement touts a digestion remedy claiming to soothe stomach walls and strengthen胃 function. It promises relief from headaches sleeplessness poor appetite and nervousness after taking a single tablet before meals for several days. The seller William F. Jungkunt asserts a guarantee backs the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Jungkunt
Coming events calendar for Freeport and area notices
A compiled list of upcoming events and meetings in Freeport and surrounding communities. Highlights include jan. 20 earnh party and dancing schools by Prof. Dawson and Joe Fifer at Leflington hall, feb. 7 Y M C A star course by Stanley Lefevre Krebs, and various dances, balls, and meetings through march 18, featuring organizations such as the Lady Maccabees, White Shrine, Northern Tilbots Agricultural Society, Freemasonry groups, and the Modern Woodmen, with venues like Lexington and Leflington halls and Lexington hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Club
Prof. Dawson
Lady Maccabees
White Shrine
Ffr
Joe Fifer
Lelington Hall
Northern Tilmots Agricultural Society
Lexington Hall
Freeport
Foresters of the Modern Wood
Atthe Y. M.O. Ai
Stanley Lefevre Krebs
Bi. M. Cobb
Klein
Sylvester A. Dayton
Herbert N. Cope
Salisbury
E. M. Cobb
Bilgin
Kimberl piano offered on easy payments at 18 Galena Street
The Tourna's want column advertises the Kimberl piano as a quality instrument with easy installment terms. Buyers are reminded that timely payments make the purchase worthwhile and a smart choice. The listing specifies the seller as the manufacturer.
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Galena Street
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Theosoph
Ical Society
Experi
Ences
Intersat
Embury Methodist
Augustus Thomas
Will
NUAL
Hoosier
Kuehner Bros
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