Rural school consolidation gains attention in Illinois
The consolidation of rural schools is urged by University of Illinois and Illinois Farmers' Institute. A Damascus farmers picnic on June 17 will discuss double school systems funded by taxes and private tuition, transport by wagon, and the need for country high schools with better teachers and facilities.
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Illinois
Damascus
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Illinois Farmers' ‘Institute
Dean Davenport
Ilinois
Postum touted as coffee cure amid school tales in Detroit letter
A Detroit girl reports relief from headaches and nervousness after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. She says study hours increase and health improves after starting Postum, with the aunt's similar recovery noted. Local notices mention church lawn sociable, undertakers' meeting, visits, and civic events in Davis and Freeport areas.
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Detroit
Toperg
Postum Army
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Rockford farmer swindled out of 7500 dollars drives him to death
Nes Thomas Fell, a retired Rockford farmer, lost 7500 dollars in a patent fire setter scheme after trusting conmen who promised high returns. His health deteriorated from grief and guilt, and he lies near death as his family mourns. The story reviews how he was drawn into the trap while serving on a jury and how the swindle ruined his finances and spirit.
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Rockford
Nes Thomas Fell
Justice Slagle
Fell
Ann Opportunity
Wisconsin
Personal Excursions Chicago to Asbury Park via NY
Two conducted excursions run from Chicago to Asbury Park via New York with departures on Thursday June 2 and Saturday July 1. Routes available Panhandle and Fort Wayne with round trip fares of 21.385 and 23.36 respectively. Stopovers allowed at Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York. Tickets for regular trains also sold through June 20 and July 1 2 via Washington. For details contact Gee R Thompson T P A Milwaukee.
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Pennsylvania
Chicago
Panl
Fort Wayne
Bath
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Gee. R. Thompson
Michigan St
Milwaukee
Sunday School Convention at United Brethren Church Ridott Il
The Stephenson County Sunday School convention is at Ridott June 15 and 16 with devotions, addresses by A I Arnold and Rev Nietz, reports, officer elections, and sessions on temperance, child guidance, and development. Officers include president Daniel Y McMullen Freeport and secretary Clara E Phillips Damascus.
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United Brethren Church
Ridott
Stephenson County
Donovan
M. Swanzey
Linn
A. I. Arnold
Wheaton
Shuers
G. A. Arnold
Hral
Ire
Weallen
Grace Lamb
W.E. Fonken
George Iounenga
Rev. Nietz
A. Te Arnold
W. Gardner Thrall
James Harvey
Winnebago
Om- Cere
A. T. Arnold
TF. F. Ellis
W. L. Moore
E. D. Herbert
Ezra Lutz
Daniel Y. McMullen
Freeport
DPD
Herbert
Clara E. Phillips
Damascus
Wm. Smallwood
J. A. Arnold
Bomgardner
Home Department
McConnell
J. M. Swahley
W. H. Brubaker
Ira Allen
Rock City
W. A. Service
A.J. Foster
Dakota
H. A. Babb
Pearl City
C.C. Smith
Winsplow
Nagle
Rock City Correspondent Reports Local Visitations
Rock City June 13 from Our Own Correspondent. Hol Bitterly and family of Damascus visited J L Marsh and family over Sunday. Harry Montague and wife of Tyreeport spent Sunday here. Rev E Y Knapp of Chadhwisk will assist Rev Hedges in meetings this week. Miss Permilla Mitchell visited at Davis Monday. Dr Wilson of Davis was here on professional business Saturday. Miss Rachel Eilert of Freeport is visiting Mr and Mrs A Brandt this week. Dot Lashelle of Freeport spent Saturday with her parents here.
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Davis
Ladies’ Aict Society of the Lutheran Church
Mrs. A. 3
Cross
J. Liljequist
Springfield
Undertakers
Miss Mitchell
Rock City
Geo. Mitchell
Catherman's Dam
W. W. Liston
M. EK
Oscar Meinzer
Lenox
Towa
Wm. Meinzer
Oscar
Herrick
Freeport
Fred Alberstett
Mrs. A. Brandt
Dot Tlashelle
Music Store Ad for Turneanne Tuning Parts
Portable notice offers Geo. Bk Turneanne tuning tuners at any music store. Contact tel white 636 for orders dated February 16 for instrument care and accessories.
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Geo. BK. Turneanne
Plang
Now Is The Time For Hyomei In May Or June
Hyomei offers a vegetable inhaler treatment for catarrh to be used three or four times daily in May or June. The outfit costs one dollar and includes a purse or vest pocket inhaler a dropper and Hyomei bottle with extra bottles at fifty cents each. Wm. F. Jungkunz guarantees refunds if not satisfactory and promises no risk to buyers.
Electric Light Users Notice in Journalays column
When lights or motors fail or need repairs or changes, call 591 with details and requests will be attended to promptly. The Ridgway Electric Co. handles wiring, repairs and new installations from 66 Stephenson Street, Basement. Open all day with prices based on quality work and materials.
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Freeport Railway, Light and Power Co
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Thomas Fells
Hollister
Asbury Park
Settlement Home Report
King's Daughteste
Children’s Gospel Services
King's Daughters
Sunshine Circle
H. H. Circle
King’s Daugher
Circle of
King’s Daughters
E. Merck
Merck & O'Brien
Hyomei
The
Journays
DeVore Piano Co
Sallon
Stephenson Street
Im By
C. F. Nieman
Mindura
Nature
Natural Carbon By-Product Co
Hofmann & Sus
Local Agts
Fresfon
Waterman
Pattison & Kryder
German Bank
Stephenson St
Union Pacific Tea Co
Old Reliable Big Tea Co
SUN Kee
Orient
Sovereign
W. E. Jury
U. P. Tea Co
Japan
Horlick
Dr. Davis
Wood
Goodyear
F. A. Schulz
Sghoeffel & Brokhausen
Galena St
California
Ralston
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
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