This Date in History Highlights Major Events
Key dates span Magna Charta signing in 1215, James died in 1625, Richard Henry Lee’s Revolution role in 1794, William H. Webb born 1816, Maine statehood 1819, Dalhousie’s governorship 1820, Gwalior capture in 18h&, Alabama sunk 1864, Maximilian execution 1867, Baltic Canal opening 1895. Notable births and deaths anchor the timeline.
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James
Richard Henry Lee
William H. Webb
New York City
Maine
Massachusetts
Earl.of
Alabama
Kearsarge
Maximilian
Emperor of Mexico
Baltic
Emperor William
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted as Backache Cure
An advertisement asserts backache stems from kidney troubles and touts Dean's Kidney Pills as the cure. A Freeport resident Mrs. Sarah Cady testifies they relieved her backache and kidney issues, with Emmert's drug store and Foster Milburn Co. named as suppliers and Doan's as the endorsed brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Freeport
Sarah Cady
Exchange Street
Ill
Emmert
Price Lccents
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Taft Nominated as President Is Praised by Roosevelt
The article portrays Secretary Taft's nomination with prominent Washington scenes. A crowd at his home and University Club events highlight public jubilation. Roosevelt expresses confidence, calling Taft fearless, upright, and deeply attuned to national needs across diverse groups.
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War College
Potomac River
Taft
White House
Washington
University Club
Wis
Chicago
Department
Panama
Root
Insular
Charley Taft
Helen Taft
Roosevelt
Loeb
Lincoln
Rifle Shoot Arranged for Regimental Trophy
Springfield reports a Friday rifle shoot by sixth regiment companies at Camp Lincoln for the regimental trophy donated two years ago. Each company fields a team. three wins are needed for permanent possession. L of Rock Island is favored, with Rev. John W. Ferris of Altona among top scorers at 500 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
John W. Ferris
Altona
ManZan Pile Remedy Ad Inflammation and Itching Relief
One application relieves all forms of piles by soothing inflammation soreness and itching. Price 50 cents guaranteed. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guen her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenher
Travelling Men Meet in Milwaukee for Knights of the Grip
Milwaukee hosts the national Travelers' Protective Association convention with hundreds of delegates and visitors. Special trains bring groups from Illinois New York Indiana Missouri and other states. Sessions begin Monday at 10 in the Alhambra theatre with two daily meetings followed by entertainment including theatre parties a Milwaukee Beer Rally at Palm Garden and rides about the city.
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Knights of the Grip
Milwaukee
Wis
National Organization of the Travelers’ Protective Association
Illinois
New York
Indiana
Missouri
South
Southwest
Alhambra Theatre
Palm Garden
Plankinton House
Mt Carroll Builds New School With Rockford Bid
Mt Carroll awards the contract for a new school to Thomas Winchester of Rockford for 23590 dollars, edging Frisbie and Haney of Freeport by 163. Other bids include Ruth Polo 29872 Burdt and Son Dubuque 31400 Pearce Bros Rockford 26550 Jetexaner Clubb Rockford 24000 Stratton Leaf River 25600.20 Snook Mt Carroll 28500 Bradley Rockford architect. Project to be completed by January 1.
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Mt. Carroll
Thomas Winchester
Rockford
Frisbie & Haney
Freeport
Mr. Winchester
T. P. Ruth
Polo
C. Burdt & Son
Dubuque
Pearce Bros
Jetexaner
Fred Stewart
East Chicago
Ind
B. Stratton
Leaf River
W. F. Snook
C. W. Bradley
Rebekahs to Name Officers and Memorial Service
Illinois Rebekah Lodge No. 25 I O O F plans a regular meeting at the hall tomorrow evening. Three candidates will be initiated and officers for the next term will be elected. Members with flowers should contribute to the Odd Fellows memorial and bring them to the hall before the meeting or by Sunday morning. Regular schedule includes a p.m. assembly, march to the Opera house for the memorial service, then return to the hall for a 6 30 p.m. gathering before leaving at 7 15 p.m. for Embury M E church service. All sisters are urged to attend both events in regalia.
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Illinois
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Memorial
Opera House
Wall
Embury M. E
Big Fish Brought In By Altenbern Boys At McConnell
Lena Star, Clyde and Ben Altenbern, the two young sons of Mrs. Anna Altenbern, residing on the old Cole farm near McConnell, brought a large cat fish to town Tuesday night caught in the Pecatonica river at the mouth of Waddams creek. The fish weighed 30 pounds and the boys caught it with an ordinary hook and line.
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Lena Star
Clyde
Ben Altenbern
Anna Altenbern
Cole
McConnell
Pecatonica
Waddams Creek
Baptists to Meet at Dixon Association Convention
Members of the First Baptist church of Freeport will attend the Dixon Baptist association convention at Mt. Carroll on June 23 24 and 23 Rev W H Beynon and A F Williams of Freeport will take part in the program.
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First Baptist Church of
Freeport
Dixon Baptist Association
Mt. Carrol
W. H. Beynon
A. F. Williams
First M. E. Picnic At Globe Park Next Wednesday
The annual First M. E. Sunday school picnic will be at Globe park on Wednesday June 24. All parents of scholars church members and friends are invited to attend.
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M. E
Globe Park
Skeel Buys Half Interest in Local Laundry
A. E. Skeel has purchased a half interest in W. M. Schlott's laundry located on South Galena avenue, expanding his stake in the business.
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A. E. Skeel
W. M. Schlott
Galena Avenue
Hanover seeks state offices as timbered field grows
The Hanover Journal notes many locals, including R K R Tiffany, announce candidacy for state senator in Illinois with hints of others seeking representative positions. The August selection will be made by veterans from this district amid abundant ambition and timbered metaphor.
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R. KR. Tiffany
Hanover
Illinois
Vetera
Hanover Journal
Dr Humphreys Specifics for Various Ailments Ad Card
An antique medicine advertisement lists Dr Humphreys Specifics with numbered ailments from worms and colic to neuralgia and fevers. It promotes small bottles of pellets, notes prices and availability from druggists, and offers free samples by mail. Contains archaic spellings and typographical errors.
Rivalry grows as teams meet at La Crosse this season
Manager Schoonhoven leads his team to La Crosse to face the former champions, with big crowds expected. The schedule shifts include Freeport hosting Wausau, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac with two games on the Fourth of July. Analysts peg Wausau, Madison, Freeport, and Fond du Lac in the first division as Rockford trails and Oshkosh struggles. Green Bay shows potential but is likely a second division club due to erratic play and pitching concerns.
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Schoonhoven
la Crosse
Wansau
Freeport
Canners
Green Bay
Wausau
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin State Journal
Pink Hawley
Miller
Madison
Ausau
Dusty
Rockford
Hawley
Vance
Ferguson
Bartos
Disch
Fiske
Barlow
Lynch
Senators
Liese
ManZan Pile Remedy Ad Claim
An advertisement asserts that an operation for piles will not be necessary when using ManZan Pile Remedy. The offer guarantees relief priced at 60 cents, with na by H J Moogk and C P Guer nther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Married in Freeport Will Donegan Adeline Dittmar
Will Donegan of Savanna and Adeline Dittmar of Mr Carroll were married in Freeport on Wednesday morning with Rev. Father Leydon officiating. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Eugene Donegan. Donegan is a well known Savanna fireman and farm worker. The bride comes from a respected family and the Mirror offers congratulations.
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Freeport
Carroll
Will Donegan
Savanna
Adeline Dittmar
Father Leydon
Eugene Donegan
Donegan
M. Donegan
Milwaukee Road
The
Mirror
Kidney trouble cure claims in 30 day trial offer
Advertisement claims pins for the kidneys relieve backache and kidney bladder complaints. It promises quick relief within a 30 day trial for $1.00 with a money back guarantee and lists sellers H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Freeport Plans Big July Celebration
Freeport authorities announce a major community celebration set for July. Organizers promise events, fireworks, and family activities to showcase local heritage and welcome residents and visitors.
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Frank
L., Frank & Son Company
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bow River Valley
Calgary
Alberta
WM. Clement
Thittle’s Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Pioawann
W.H. Brandt & Co
Galena St
H.a.rotzler
Evans Plumbing & Heating Co
Stephenson ST
General Edwards
Ehamipions
Journal
MT. Carroll’s New School
Rebekahs
Humphreys
PINK
Hawles
Riley & Wheat
Edam
Camerobert
Burrell Brothers Son
St. Thad Retail Gro
Ueper
C. G. Schoeffel
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
Texas
Michigan
F. A. SC Hulz
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