February Five Paydays Highlight Oldest Inhabitant Tale
February in 1908 features five paydays and many calendar curiosities. The piece notes five Saturdays in the shortest month, tied to a leap year where February 1 falls on a Saturday, and it covers Groundhog Day, Lincoln and Washington anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and religious observances. It also outlines eclipses, planetary positions, and seasonal markers for the year.
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Washington
Srl Hicks
Lincoln
Disturbed Congregation Prompted Honey and Tar Bottle Request
A note requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to buy a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. Signed by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley's
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Oppose Payment of Note in Illinois Court Case
D F Sullivan sues Samuel E Schmitt over a 2 note. Schmitt and brothers Edwin and John testified for defense. Sullivan and Stocking, for plaintiff, alleged the note was signed in exchange for a first year policy at a reduced premium. The Schmitts claim they signed unknowingly and were approached by life insurance agents offering a small commission to enroll them. The case proceeds with jury instructions to follow.
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D. F. Sullivan
Samuel E. Schmitt
F. Sullivan
DD. C. Stocking
Edwin G
John Sc
Schmitts
Fred H. Smith
H. B. North
Doctor Praises D D D Cure For Skin Diseases
A physician from Silver City Mississippi touts D D D Prescription as a remarkable external remedy for eczema herpes and psoriasis. He claims four years of gratifying results and urges patients to try D D D soap with the cure. The ad notes Wm F Jungkunz Druggist at 85 Stephenson street offers proof and invites consultations.
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Ficzeman
C. B. Holmes
Silver City
Miss
Holmes
D. D. D. Company
Rockford High Seeks Debate With Freeport and Others
Rockford High School plans to arrange a debate contest with Freeport or nearby schools. A Rockford representative will visit Freeport and Beloit to negotiate, while Beloit may join the locals. If arranged, the debate would occur within six weeks, filling a schedule empty after Elgin’s cancellation.
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Rockford
Freeport
Heloit
Stockford
Dubuque
Beliot
Elgin
Sean Friday
Crimson and Black
Assembly passes primary measure in Illinois history
The Illinois House passed the Jones Oglesby direct primary bill by 55 to 38. Governor Deneen’s signature completes the move to nominating candidates without conventions for most offices, with primaries set for August 8, 1908, and delegates to national conventions chosen by state nominating bodies.
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Springfield
Jones Oglesby
Senate
House
Deneen
Illinois
Oglesby
State Board of Equalization
United States
Merit Appre ciated for Father John’s Medicine
Mrs Rebecca P Pennell of 417 North Fortieth street credits Father John's Medicine with curing her grip and preventing pneumonia after doctors failed to help. She emphasizes it contains no stimulants, poisons, or alcohol and notes it has been in use for 60 years.
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Father John
Rebecca P. Pennell
North Fortieth Street
This Date in History Highlights Key Events Across Years
1778 France acknowledged independence of the United States. 1797 John Fairfield born, Maine figure and twice governor. 1816 Nathaniel Banks born, future House speaker. 1834 Richard Lawrence attempted to assassinate Andrew Jackson. 1826 Alpaca first in England. 1847 Lord Elgin became Canadian governor. 1848 Henry Clay Hansbrough born. 1856 Cazadón warship wrecked with 318 lives lost. 1862 Monitor ironclad launched. 1869 William Carleton died. 1879 Jules Grevy elected French president. 1888 Asa Gray died. 1902 Anglo-Japanese treaty signed. 1906 Frederick VII proclaimed king of Denmark.
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France
United States
John Fairfield
U.S
Maine
Nathaniel Prentiss Banks
House of Representatives
Waltham
Mass
Richard Lawrence
Andrew Jackson
England
Lord Elgin
Montreal
Canada
Henry Clay Hansbrough
U. S
North Dakota
Illinois
Monitor
William Carleton
Jules’ Grevy
Asa Gray
Cambridge
Paris
N. Y
Frederick VII
Denmark
Mines Return to Kelly Heirs in Indiana Illinois
The Kelly Coal company reverts control of mines valued around 8 million dollars to heirs of Michael Welly after failing to meet interest charges. The company will lease the mines month to month and continue operation under contract with the heirs. A syndicate to acquire the property and others in the field is rumored.
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Danville, Il
Kelly Coal Company
Indiana
Illinois
Shiekies
John Dering
W.w.plammond
Kelly
Michael Welly
Indiana and Fliners
Hyomei Offered For Catarrh Sufferers By Jungkunz
Wim F Jungkunz urges all catarrh sufferers to try Hyomei with a money back guarantee. The device is advertised as quick relief for nasal stoppage dryness and throat discharge, destroying catarrhal germs and healing tissues. Complete Hyomei outfit available today for 1.00 with refund if not satisfied.
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Wim
F. Jungkunz
Jungkunz
Birthday of General J Warren Keifer Born in Ohio
General J Warren Keifer a former speaker of the House and congressman from Ohio's Seventh district was born in Clark County Ohio on January 40 1836 He served as a Union Army major general and later held state senate and U S House seats including leading roles in the Spanish American War and Cuban campaigns.
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J. Warren Keifer
Ohio
House of Representatives
Clark County
Ohio State Senate
Grand Army of the Republic
Ile
Keifer
Seventh Army Corps
Cuba
Circus Wagon Drawn Through Town Sparks Rumors
Pedestrians on Stephenson Street witnessed a large dark red wagon marked Adam Forepaugh Circus being hauled through the area. Some speculated about an early outdoor show or an indoor event, but the wagon belongs to Yordy Brothers, acquired from a circus company and intended for heavy draying use at their yard.
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Stephenson Street
Adam Forepaugh
Circus
Times
Yordy
School Girls Win Their Strike Back at Carmi
Fourteen high school girls who walked out last Friday over alleged discrimination by a teacher were expelled but then reintegrated after the school board voted unanimously to reinstate them.
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Carmi, Jr
Dr King s New Discovery Endorsed By Ki pire Resident
C O Eldridge of Ki pire Ga declares that when attacked by coughs colds or throat soreness it is rank foolishness to take any other medicine than Dr King s New Discovery He has used it seven years and finds it the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles His children suffer from croup but New Discovery cures quickly Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert s drug store 50c and 1 00 Trial bottle free.
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Joseph Emmert
Children Drown as Ice Breaks on Pond in Gilespie
In Springfield on January 80 Flattie Edmund and Eva, children of Jarvis Lewis of Gilespie, were skating when the ice gave way. Edmund and Eva drowned while Hattie was saved by a passerby.
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Springfield
Flattie
Edmund
Eva
Jarvis Lewis
Gilespie
Hattie
Bereavement thanks to condolences for Gottlieb Shouer
The family of the late Gottlieb Shouer expresses appreciation for the kind words and acts of sympathy shown during their bereavement.
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Gottlieb Shouer
Skating at Tay lor Park Rink Draws Fans
Skaters enjoy good conditions at the Taylor Park rink with steady attendance and a brisk, chilly mood as the season continues.
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Taylor Park
Cure for Misery Promised by Electric Bitters
R M James of Louellen Mississippi says Electric Bitters is a cure for malaria poison and mis ery. The tonic comes in 50c bottles and quickly relieves chills bilious attacks stomach liver and kidney troubles and back misery. Sold under store.
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R. M. James
Louellen
5. C
Joseph Emmert
Adventists Protest Election Sabbath Boycott
The Seventh Day Adventists, led by Dudupin WL dam Sa, oppose the Twenty Fifth Congressional District election scheduled for Saturday, citing Sabbath observance. They have resolved not to cast their ballots in protest.
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Dudupin
Dam
Pontiac Inquiry Adjourned
Pontiac board adjourned an inquiry into the death of William Hamlin to meet next Tuesday.
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Pontiac
Board of Manyers
William Hamlin
How to Avoid Appendicitis
An old health note warns that most cases affect those with chronic constipation. It promotes Gringo Laxative Pruit and Orinu Lasative Syrup as cures that stimulate the liver and bowels, restore natural function, and are mild to take. The text cautions against substitutes and lists H H. J. Moogk and W F Jungkuiz as authorities.
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HH. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkuiz
Dorothy Brown Promotes China Painting Teacher
Mrs Dorothy Brown teaches china painting and leather work. She operates a Gift Shop at 11 Stephenson Street, LA.
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Dorothy Brown
Stephenson St
Kellogg Birdman at YMCA Course Draws Crowd
Kellogg the Birdman headlines a YMCA course with pictures stories and music. Jan 34 date appears as a fragment, suggesting a community event or school program with activities and entertainment.
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Kellogg
A Helpful Wife in a Dinner Table Exchange
An after dinner orator, unaccustomed to public speaking, is interrupted by his wife who reminds him he already said the line this morning. The fragment hints at humor about memory and public speech.
An Insidious Danger Warns Of Kidney Trouble
A health notice urges early use of Foley's Kidney Cure for irregularities to prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Endorsed by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
Bright
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Ancient tomb stones found in Pagasnae Thessaly
At Pagasnae in Thessaly, 150 tomb stones from the second and third centuries B C have been unearthed. The stones feature colored designs whose colors remain marvelously preserved.
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Pagasnae
Thessaly
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