July events listed for local groups
July schedules include Knights of Columbus initiating a large class. Stephenson County Medical Society holds its annual meeting. Missionary conference runs July 10 to 19 at Trinity Church Auge. A sixtieth anniversary celebration is set for St. John’s Church on August 9. Camp meeting planned at Oakdale Park August 13 to 33. Methodist championship meeting at Lenn.
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Knights of Columbus
Stephenson County Medical Society
the Trinity Church
St. John's Church
Oakdale Park
Lenn
How to Be Happy Though Married
A compact domestic guide urges harmony in marriage with maxims on patience, understanding, and kindly behavior. It stresses shared finances, avoidance of public endearments, and mutual sacrifice to sustain partnership and harmony.
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Barnony
Resuscitation Report From Berlin Observed by Kale
Des Wy Prenident Kale of Berlin reports a successful resuscitation method after arphysin was queued for recovery. He describes finger insertion into the mouth to lift the epiglottis, restoring respiration when older methods failed. A medical analogy compares this to a bee using a flower for nectar without harm.
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Des
Kale
Berlin
Illinois Split On Sullivan An Burke
Illinois split on Sullivan and Burke paths to the state committee contested in Chicago. Burke reports victory in keeping Sullivan aligned with Bryan and plans to contest Cook county precincts in August to gain control of the Illinois party machinery.
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Illinois
Sullivan
Burke
Denver
Robert Ed. Burke
Chicago
Roger Sullivan
Gany
Bryan
J. B. Alexander
Florida
Alex
Alexander
George F. Mulligan
Mulligan
National Committee
Credentials Committee
Ilinois
Messrs. Burke and
A. G. Hoard
Oregon
Pennsylvania
William Prentiss
Colorado Springs
Burke Bunch
Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Burke
Cook County
Illinois State Committee
Cook County Committee
Barber Shop Change Hands In Freeport Deal
H N Cook disposed of his Shannon barber shop on Wednesday to J C Hoffman of Freeport who immediately took possession. Hoffman comes highly recommended as a barber and citizen and will control a splendid patronage.
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Shannon
H. N. Cook
J.C. Hoffman
Freeport
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by J W Jenkins
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill NC touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best in the world. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and consistently heals sores burns and wounds, noting it costs 26 cents at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
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Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N.C
Jos. Emmert’s
Birthday and Anniversary Honors for Mrs Effert
In social circles Mrs John Effert of 40 Carroll street was toasted on her sixty fourth birthday. Relatives gathered for an afternoon and evening event with out of town daughters Mrs W R Redgrave of New York and Mrs W R Morgan of Chicago attending plus Mr Morgan’s birthday anniversary.
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John Effert
Carroll Street
Erfert
W. R. Redgrave
New York
W. R. Morgan
Chicago
Greenfield twins celebrate 68th birthday in German Valley
A. Greenfield and twin sister Mrs Kate Janssen marked their 68th birthday at 866 Union Street Mer city. About 40 relatives attended including visitors from Seward Illinois Madison Wisconsin Colorado Springs Lanark St Louis and German Valley. A pleasant day was enjoyed by all.
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A. Greenfield
Kate Janssen
German Valley
Mer. Greenfield
Union Street
Juy
Frank Crull
Julia Crull
George Crull
Seward
Ill
Emma Stelter
Madison
Wis
W. H. Sherwood
Colorado Springs
Colo
Bertha Comts
Lanark, Il
Henry Janssen
German Valley, Ill
Larson
St. Louis
Reading Club Picnic at Country Club Afternoon
The Reading club will enjoy a picnic this afternoon and evening at the Country club. Dinner will be at 7 o'clock and the party returns to the city on the 9:30 interurban.
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Reading Club
Country Club
Stag Party at Country Club Enjoyed by Members
About thirty Country Club members attended a stag party last night. A sumptuous dinner was served and the party returned home around 10 o'clock.
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Country Club
Knights of Columbus Ladies Enjoy Afternoon Card Party
The ladies of the Knights of Columbus spent a pleasant afternoon at the organization’s club rooms yesterday with card games enjoyed by all participants.
Local notices and events span a busy week
Miss Freda Ruth plans a vacation next week. A card party will be held in K. G. hall tonight with public invitation. Freeport chapter meets Saturday for M. and P. degree work. A Bible study is at Settlement Home tonight. Emerick Barrett & Co shows reconstructed ruby rings with chip diamonds for a spot contest winner.
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K. G. Hall
Freeport
Emerick, Barrett & ‘O'S
Victim of Fourth Improving Says Froggatt Heals
Lloyd Froggatt, who sustained a serious injury to one of his angels on the Fourth, shows signs of improvement and indicates he will soon be fully healed.
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Lloyd Froggatt
Miss Thiel Improves After Critical Illness
The condition of Miss Bertha Thiel, previously critically ill during the past week, shows slight improvement today.
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Miss Thiel
Bertha Thiel
Shannon Social Notes Rumor of Shannon wedding spreads
Shannon Reporter hints a Shannon young lady will soon wed. The item notes society interest and hints at a forthcoming marriage with local curiosity and anticipation.
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Shannon
Aoon
Where Swallows Go
Exchange notes that swallows spend winter in Central America and southern Mexico. They reach southern states by mid February and rarely reach New England until May. Robins winter in southern states and northern Mexico, seen in flocks throughout the winter in gulf states.
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Central America
Mexico
New England
Gulf States
Dentist Probes Tooth as Nerve Dies
A dentist tells a patient the tooth nerve is dying while the patient jokes that dying should be treated with more respect. The exchange captures a dry, wry moment in a clinical setting.
Unhappy Answer Echoes Curate and Giles Exchange
A London Opinion snippet presents a witty exchange where a curate chastises Giles for keeping an unfriendly cat. Giles explains loneliness after his wife’s death, adding a touch of humor to a somber moment.
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Giles
London
End of Voyage: Jonah Disembarks With Wry Toward Whale
Jonah ends his voyage with a wry remark about tipping the steward, then surveys the whale with a half approve. This quirky closing line from the New York Sun offers a light note on sea life and travel.
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Jonah
New York Sun
Different Points of View
A concise dialogue contrasts a seedy pessimist who laments poverty with a ragged optimist who finds life easy. The exchange highlights opposing outlooks through sharp, terse lines.
Not to understand a treasure's worth till time has stolen away
A brief reflective line from Cowper notes how time erodes value and deepens poverty. The verse laments wealth's fleeting nature and the world becoming a wilderness as goods fade from memory.
Favorite Prescription aids mothers and promotes health
An advertorial claim extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe non alcoholic tonic for women, especially expectant mothers, asserting it strengthens the system, eases childbirth, and promotes overall well being. It stresses known ingredients, offers a free endorsements booklet, and notes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets relieve constipation as a disease cure.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Washing Summer Dresses With Home Fixatives And Rinses
A 19th century laundress describes fixatives for colors in rinsing water. Alum prevents green fading, galt sets blue, ox gall gray and brown, hay water suits tan, sugar of lead fixes pinks blues and lavenders. Pepper prevents color run, vinegar revives colors, and ammonia restores silk color loss. For brown Holland dresses use bran water for washing and rinsing, then wring and dry promptly.
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Holland
How to Make Cement for Small Household Repairs
A simple cement recipe uses orange shell dissolved in alcohol to form a paste. Store in a corked bottle with a wide mouth to prevent evaporation. To use, place the paste in a small tin vessel and ignite the alcohol so it burns off quickly. The cement becomes strong and waterproof after use.
Why Do You Wear Those Colors? Aims of Mourning
An East Indian girl questions her English mistress about mourning attire. The mistress explains custom and religion, noting that English ladies wear black in mourning even as the girl contrasts colors in nature. The exchange reflects cultural contrasts and religious views.
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Memsahh
Lam
Lattoo
Memsahib
Indian Alps
A Woman's Country Charm of Frenchwomen in Society
Stormy Petrei notes France as the most woman ruled country yet peaceful prosperous and content. He claims Frenchwomen charm enthralls men and contrasts with English beauty without rigid form.
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England
France
The Old Master Instruction From London Tatler
A humorous exchange notes how to treat the Old Master with care in the dining room. A new servant asks if washing the master is needed, while the mistress urges using a dry cloth to avoid damage. The dialogue reflects etiquette norms in a light, period voice.
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London Tatler
Inpatience and Remedies in Evils Quote
A fragment notes that impatience worsens all evils with remedies, urging avoidance to spare time and attention for proper application to remove the cause. Cited as a Johnson quote about tempering frustration to address underlying problems.
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Jonnson
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South Carroll St
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