McMahon Reappointed District Deputy Among Knights of Columbus
Thomas T. McMahon of Freeport has been reappointed district deputy for the Knights of Columbus with oversight of Dixon Amboy and Freeport Rochelle councils. A longtime Freeport member, he rose from grand knight to district deputy, earning prestige in state and national councils.
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Thomas T. McMahon
Freeport Council
Knights of Columbus
State Council
1. BE. Later
Chicago
Pee Mahan
Lison
Oregon
John &. Minin
Dixon
Freeport
Rochelle
McMahon
Amboy
Mgr. McMahon
Senate
Mers
Pyeeport Conneil
Divorcee Weds Conductor On Trains In Illinois
A Chicago divorce case describes Mrs. John J White meeting conductor Frank A Kenny after a hot day on an Illinois Central train. He opened a stubborn window, sparked a romance, and led to a requested divorce and remarriage as their story twisted toward a new union.
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Crown Point
White
Hilda Fiedenberg
Topeka
Kan
Kenney
Paris Opera Company
Chicago
Roca
Kit
Axel Flodenberg
Washington Avenue
Cnc
Ilinois Central
Ilinois
John J. White
Frank A. Kenny
Kemney
Mexican Torch Thistle Description and Varieties
The Mexican torch thistle grows to fifty or sixty feet with a structure resembling a candelabrum rather than a tree. A second variety features long gray Cristies giving the plant the look of an old gray bearded man’s head.
They Want the Dog in a Cage
A fragment discusses dogs near a cage provoking a quick reaction from observers. It extols walking as the best exercise and gives a terse method: take a firm steady stride, swing the limbs from the hip, bend the knee slightly, and step squarely on the tail of the foot. A daily walk of two or three miles is advised for health.
Beefeaters and the Yeomen Guard Name Origins
The Beefeaters name for British Yeomen of the Guard is said to derive from buffet guards at state banquets. Etig notes the term possibly comes from the guard who staffed the buffet during formal occasions.
The Arrows at Thermopylae and World’s Highest City
A fragment describes Pursiqu Arrows darkening the sun at Thermopylae. It notes High and Low Cities Paseo as the capital of damoto, with Meru on a tableland 14278 feet above sea level. The Tateh cities are among the lowest, below sea level.
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Paseo
Damoto
Meru
Dianedtville
Linglish roadside crosses mark grim roadside prayers
In Criekinde Ebghunul crosses are set along roadsides and in local spots to aid travelers and mark deaths from accident or violence. The text notes bears seeking winter shelter and hints at other natural preoccupations during a mild winter.
First Rhine Steamboat Journey Reported in Early Times
A fragment notes the first steamboat trip on the Rhine in an early period. The vessel failed to reach its destination due to deficient supply and technical issues. The ship, though English owned, was operated by a company seeking government approval for limited Rhine navigation.
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Isi
Dviaibert
Rhine Navigation
Fire Lays Waste Bakery on Stephenson Street
A bakery suffered total loss in a blaze that scorched wiring and gutted the interior while the brick front portion and adjacent areas escaped major damage. Firemen fought the flames into the night, saving lives and reducing risk by cutting damaged wires. Loss estimated at $4,500 with partial insurance.
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Pon Stephenson Street
Doss
Henry Rohkar
Rohkar
Palatine of London
Concordia of
Berlin Flat Advertises Modern Amenities and Vaults
Berlin landlord promotes a flat with electric lights and gas, hot water, cleansing devices, a large electric clock from the Berlin observatory, and a nine mint watering machine. The ad mentions safe deposit vaults and daily cleaning services, with emphasis on security and convenience.
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Berlin
Elizille
Path and Necessiey
Eleetrite
Eleeteie
Kerlin Observatory
The Charming Woman and Beauty Remedies
A promotional note extols plain women with healthful traits over perfect models. It claims Hiredriv Bitters strengthen weakness provide nerves and clear eyes, and promises a beautiful complexion at Joseph Emmert's drugstore.
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Hiredriv Bitters
Joseph Emmert
Idruggist
Early Life of David H. Moffat in Colorado Railways
David H. Moffat, a noted western financier and railroad builder born in Orange County New York in 1839, rose from a New York bank messenger to cashier and later president of the First National Bank of Denver. He helped found the Denver and Pacific railroad with John Evans and led the Denver and Rio Grande as president, extending lines to Aspen and linking Cripple Creek mines to the system by financing the Florence and Cripple Creek railroad.
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Lee
David H. Moffat
Orange County
N. Y
New York City
Iowa
Des Moines
Denver
Moffat
First National Bank of Denver
John Evans
Colorado
Denver and Pacific
Chervaio
Isdo
Union Pacife
Mir Meaffat
Denver and
Rio Grande
Aspen
Florence and Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek
Rilop Grande
This Date in History An Unclear Chronicle
Fragmented history notes mention Wallace defeat at Fale irk 1298 and Charles VII death 1401. Other items cite Frederick of Prussia birth and death 1718 1795 and a Treaty of Tasel. There are garbled references to Napoleonic era figures Vienna assembly and John Kennedy, plus a hailstorm in South Dakota and a royal marriage in 1907.
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Charles VII
France
Frederick
Prussia
Tasel
Spain
Ste
Salomimes
William Barleauy
Napotean
Terie
Danapart
Coursunpition
Jkas
Vienna
Doan’s Widney Pills Help Freeport Woman’s Kidney Pain
Mrs. Scott Best of Ordway Street Freeport Illinois reports relief from weak kidneys and persistent back aches after using Doan’s Widney Pills purchased at Mert’s drug store. She says condition improved steadily and recommends others try the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY lists as agents for the United States.
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Presport
Fioan
Freeport
Scott Best
Ordway Street
Ateneys
Mert
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Lcan
Early Arithmetics and the Old Count Method
A historical reflection traces colonial school arithmetic from Wingate to Dike and Tedder, noting memory heavy curricula, lack of explanations, and teacher reliance on manuscript sum books. The piece contrasts obsolete texts with the barren modern learning bag and prompts a critique of rote multiplication memorization.
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Anid
Wingate
Whislow
Massie Clamette
Whignie
Tedder
Dike
Neario
Barbed Wire and the Inventor Who Made It Global
The text recounts how Joseph Glidden, an American farmer, devised barbed wire after moving to DeKalb Illinois and testing a simple fence. It notes the product’s success, a profitable venture that financed a wire factory and paid back an initial loan, and mentions a New York press account. It also briefly touches on Servian marriage customs and the ballet’s invention by the Duchess of Maine, reflecting era-wide curiosities.
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Tage
de Kal
Darby
Elwood
New York
Beethovens Genius Labeled Among The Greatest
Emil Sauer in Strand Magazine extols Beethoven as the supreme genius, unrivaled in every musical field, placing him alongside Shakespeare and Turner as the three greatest minds. The passage reflects on his all around excellence and lasting impact.
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Beethoven
Shakespeare
Turner
Emil Sauer
Strand Magazine
Tit For Tat and A Prayer For Better Times
A dialogue from a Chicago News column reflects a husband wishing for biscuits like his mother made and a wife longing for clothes her father bought. The piece ends with a hopeful note about dreaming before death and planning ahead.
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Chicago News
Notice to Subscribers about Summer Vacation Mailings
The Journal informs readers it will be in summer mode with readers sending their paper to a new address. Subscribers may forward their paper by leaving their address at the office or calling a provided number. Addresses can be changed as often as needed at no extra charge.
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Tikodak
Henry Rohkar, Jr
Rohkar
Harter
Bac
Sevrset
Notich
Andy
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Thermopylae
Walter Scott
Wallace
Faleirk
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Golden Eagle
Journal
Duchess of Maine
Paris
T. S. Ryan
Rew
Standard
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Borom
Merehane
Catholic Standard and Times
J. Sterling
Mitchell & Love
Prenett
Howe Contig
Bernice & Roy
Myrtle Vale
Baby Boyd
Drenfin
Silver Bell
Beach World
Miles
Warren Paine
F. A. Schulz
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
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