Stephenson County Fair 1898 Exhibits Report Highlights
A detailed list of prizes for the Stephenson County Fair educational exhibits outlines best pamphlets and work by pupils across grades from primary to advanced. It names categories in language, arithmetic, writing, business forms, geography, biology, and maps, plus rules for entries, volumes, and shipping requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Dee
Hag
CP Rele
Linke Suas
Alaska
United States
North America
South America
Harope
Asia
Africa
Pup
U.S
U. S
Illinois
N. America
America
North Ametich
Princi
Stephenson Co
Doan's Kidney Pills Feature in Local Testimony
Repetition boosts a familiar sales tale from Freeport residents about kidney pain relief. Mrs. A Wise of 194 State Street touts improved back pain dizziness sleep and overall health after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Emmett & Burrell. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the remedy. price 50 cents. Emmert & Burrell local agents. Also included is a short Florida alligator anecdote concluding with a cautionary moral about appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Dean
A. Wise
State Street
Emmett & Burrell
Doan
The Question of Skipping in Reading Tis The Season For Crises
A fragment from a 19th century dialogue discusses a Massachusetts congressman returning to Washington amid crises. It notes political stagnation, concern for duty, and public reproach, contrasting with views from Westminster Review on sensational literature and the role of precise reading in appreciating poetry or fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Massachusetts
Washington
Jodie
Bo Osin
Hrwatisi
Atlatis
Quay Party
Smet
Capitol
Westminster Review
Pernicious Literature and Its Damaging Effect on Readers
A dated discourse likens vile books to foul companions and excessive alcohol, arguing they ruin taste and intellect. It compares readers of obscene works to opium smokers, claiming exposure ruins judgment and cultivates abominable publications in place of valuable knowledge.
Gymnasts Flee Mice During Exclusive Practice Night
West New York group hosts ladies practice at Columbia Turn Verein when a shipped package releases several mice causing screams and a hasty retreat. Other items include endorsements for Foley’s Honey and Tar and Chamberlain remedies by local drug firms and customers, with light humor on daily commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Turn Verein
West New York
N. J
Leppert
The faint image of a castoq in a fa simile
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled line about a fa simile and a name or term resembling Ognature. The readable portion hints at a cryptic note or caption with the fragment LG rd and a date-like string 4 dic th. Further context unreadable.
Edwards' Store Ad Touts Low Prices and Wide Stock
Tell Folks About It declares Edwards' is the city’s only place to meet daily needs at low prices with guaranteed satisfaction. A mammoth stock awaits readers, offering tempting and delicious eatables at prices unmatched for quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Illinois Central and Chicago Great Western trains timetable
Internal timetable details show Eastbound and Westbound Illinois Central trains with arrival and departure slots, daily and Sunday exceptions, and notable stops Lena, Galena, Madison, Dodgeville. Freight trains operate without passengers. Chicago Great Western routes list east and west trains from Freeport to Rock Island and Chicago connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depa
Weal
Lena
Galena
Odst
Irene Seer
Tia Tadies
Madison
Passenazr
Freeport
Frhetelaes
tNo
Sce
Sss Te
Cece Eee
Cscs
Cece Secre
Chicago
Bn Yh Oely
Igail
Rock Island
Clinton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Rock
Savanna A
Chicago Great Western RY
Minneapolis
Des Moines
St. Joseph
South Freeport
Chicago Limited
Chicago Expresa
St. P. & K. C. Limited
Ile
Aoe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Castoria
Pitcher's Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Mothers of America
Oex
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
EET
New York
GITT
Star Clothing House
Stephenson Street
Stine’s
The
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Stephenson St
Harlow Business College
R. W. Burton
Lier
Aed
Lor
Loon
J. A, Bolender
Chaimman
Washington Post
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
C. P. Guenther & Co
H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
Meyers
J. H. Edwards
Atu
Una — Srects
Teel Lal le
Wm. Koenig
Feadt
R. R
Illinois Central
Dodgeville
Paasencue
Se Ueay
Excel Goada Lay Ey
Chicago & Northwestern
EABT
R,. H. Holder, Aarnt
J. B. Sweatt
A. G. Fitz
P. H. Lord
Gen. Pass
Tkt. Agt
Forreston
Sie Aos
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