Jane Addams a Leader in Chicago Settlement Work
Chicago Records Herald notes Miss Jane Addams as America's foremost living woman for actual achievement and head of settlement work. It outlines her Hull House efforts on Chicago's West Side, her rise from Cedarville to national prominence, and summarizes the editors' cross country list of notable women.
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Chicago Record-Herald
America
Ladies’ Home Journal
Jane Addams
Chicago
Booth
Helen Keller
Helen Miller Gould
Maud Ballington Bootit
Julia Ward Howe
Frances Folsom Cleveland
Miss Addams
West Side
Hull House
Cedarville
Tso
John
Woman's Medical College of
Philadelphia
Rockford College
Miani- Posto
Londo
Lee County GOP Refuses Endorsement for Taft
In Lee County Illinois the Republican committee declined to endorse any candidate or administration at its Tuesday meeting. Fred R. Sterling sought endorsement for secretary of state but was told the county would back the Sterling lineup after primaries. Delegates to the state convention are not speaking for publication. The sentiment on governor and national administration remains unsettled as primary day approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Whiteside
Ogle
Taft
Dixon
Republican Committee
Fred R. Sterling
Sterling
Yates
Deneen
Whiteside County
Roosevelt
Frank Morgaridge
C. John
George Burch
C. A. Davis
EK. R. Bond
William Eberly
George Isherwood
H.C. Besse
Ogte County
Mt. Morris
Qoyle Co
Republican Central Committee
March Events Chronicle at Local Halls and Churches
A condensed list of March and April gatherings and lectures. Notable items include University Extension talks on Early Christianity by Prof. H I Willett, St Patrick’s Day celebrations at St Mary’s hall and Grace church, Germania stag parties, and a March 23 to 27 Stephenson County Teacher’s Institute.April events include a Freeport Commandery ceremony, Germania parties, and a Republican district convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
H. I. Willett
Jon Fifer
W—Inspection Company Fh
Trinity Church
Grace Church
St Mary‘s Hall
Nh. A
Too
University Extension
H.L. Willett
Stephenson County
Marcel
Germania
Whlett
Freeport
Germania Stag
Thirteenth Congressional District
Temperance Talk Planned By Indiana Governor In Rockford
At the meeting to fill Governor Folk's seat, Governor Frank Hanly of Indiana will give a temperance talk at the opera house Sunday evening March 22. Governor Hoch of Kansas may also address Rockford voters, but local option leaders have not yet received a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hanly
Indiana
Opera House
Hoch
Kansas
Rockford
Musical events listed for March with names and dates
A compact notice lists events in March including Uncle Josh Perkins on March 7 and The Red Mill March 1 along with a general music extravaganza on March 6.
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Musiccal
Josh Perkins
Items from Lena March news brief
Lena March items list local visits and travel. Mrs. T. K. Best returns to Freeport from visit with her mother. Miss Katie Leiby joins Peter Seyler’s home then travels to Waddams. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Salisbury arrive from North Platte to stay with E. W. Salisbury. Other brief social notes include visits between residents and relatives, and a missionary society gathering at Henry Uhle’s home.
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Lena
T. K. Best
Freeport
Catherine Moeller
Katie Leiby
Peter Seyler
Waddams
A. J. Salisbury
North Platte
Neb
E. W. Salisbury
Iva Kurtz
Mesdames
Frank Burritt
Charles Frenbenger
Chicago
W. R. Hoppe
S. Nagle
G. M. Toogood
H. H. Hotchkiss
Helen
John van Epps
Win. Keister
Monroe
Oscar Seyler
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of Amity Church
Henry Uhle
Hyomei Offered To Cure Catarrh By W F Jungkanz
Catarrh is described as a germ disease with insidious progression toward chronic illness or consumption. Hyomei is promoted as the sole effective treatment, cleansing the air passages. Jungkanz offers an outfit with money-back trial if unsatisfied, urging early use at first symptoms like nasal stoppage and coughing to prevent worsening conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Jungkanz
Hyomei
Wm. FF. Jungkunz
Eyebrows Meeting Seen as Folklore Across Europe
The piece surveys superstition around meeting eyebrows, noting beliefs in evil omen and associations with witches or werewolves. It cites Kingsley and mythic traditions in Iceland, Denmark, Germany, Greece, and Hungary, plus English and Scottish lore on witchcraft and moral judgments tied to close brows.
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Charles Kingsley
Lwo
Aoman
Denmark
Germany
Greece
Baring Gould
Hungary
Enghland
Northumberland
Aberdeenshire
Walter Gregor
London Globe
Governor Folk Declines Rockford Temperance Speech
Rockford March 6 Missouri Governor J W Folk will not speak for temperance forces. A committee sought his address before April 7 but official duties prevent acceptance. A Brown's Business college meeting tonight will name another speaker for the local option campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
J. W. Folk
Missouri
Missoni
Fokes
Har Woodster
Brown
Business College
Free Mail Delivery to Rochelle in May
Rochelle will establish free mail delivery on May 15 this year after proving population and postal receipts justify metropolitan service. Three carriers and one substitute will be appointed, with the initial clerk examination set for Saturday April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
United States Civil Service Commission
First English Lutheran Church Holds Evening Meeting
The Y P S C BE of the First English Lutheran Church will meet tonight after prayer service. All members are urged to attend due to important business to be discussed and transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. P.S.C. BE
First English Lutheran Church
Nothing Compares to Father William Indian Herb Tab
An old advertisement touts Father William Indian Herb Tabs as a cure for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues. The copy claims it cleanses kidneys purifies blood aids digestion and digestive comfort, with a 20 cent trial price and money back guarantee. Sold by C P Guenthe & Co at Galena avenue and Galena street corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
C. P. Guenthe & Co
Vorner Galena
Galena Street
Money to Loan at Low Interest on Property
Advertises money to loan at a very low rate on good improved farm or city property in Freeport. Inquiries directed to H. B. Erb at Til Seitz Building corner Galening and Mechanic Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Erb
Freeport
Til
Seitz
Corner
Galeng and
Mechanic Sts
St Valentine Day Customs and Public Street Behavior
A London Chronicle piece reflects on St Valentine’s martyrdom and the lingering customs around the day. It notes how observers marked the coming spring with birds and warmth, and how public behavior in the streets shows urban manners and alleged “swagger” by youths.
Prohibition Clash Over Whisky Publicity
Washington March 1 A Dr Wiley pure food expert argues whisky builds nerve and self reliance opposing mollycoddle bans while temperance advocates critique his stance. Other voices compare him to officers seeking a canteen showing the political clash over liquor, prohibition and social conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
TW. W. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Heeze
Robert. Browning
Dr. Wiley
Carse
Matilda B. Carse
Shute
A. Lincoln Shute
Chicago
Wiley Probtely
Oman
Wiley
Dor
Wites
tHelso
Dhe
Eaduiple
Death of Vermont Senator Proctor Shocks Senate
News of the death of United States Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont interrupts Senate business as it adjourns after the proclamation of his passing. Proctor, seventy seven, had been in frail health since Congress assembled, and will be buried at Proctorsville, Vermont.
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Senate
Proctors Tile
Washington
United States
Redhield Proctor
Vermont
Boa
Congress
Warren
Fair Tetuks
Whee
Seriite Tate
Proctor
Interesting
Abustey
Vermot
Trenerat
William Baldyve Smith
Tvirson
Pod
Steceest
George Po Pdiimids
Girls' Shoes Sale at E. & W. Clothing House
Bargain notice for girls footwear including double sole kid shoes priced at $1.85 and $31.50 closeout. Promoted by SeeHMipr, WACHLIN & Preterek. Also listing low prices for dress panier at $1.05 and $2.00. March 2 details shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seehmipr, Wachlin & Preterek
Barzain
E.& W. Clothing House
Chicago Markets and Livestock Report Fragment
Market notes from Chicago dated March 4 show wheat prices with opening and closing figures and notes on futures. Livestock section lists cattle and hog activity, with prices and quotes from exchanges and brokers. A piano tuner advert appears at the end along with a plea for regular delivery notifications.
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St. Valentine
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Europe
Dante
Quartyridar
Tibet
Harrow Etiaquetce
Loudon Chronicle
Rights and Liberty League
Farwell
Death
Senator Proctor
Redfield Proctor
Pletcher Proctor
Vroeforsidie
Michigan
Ayer
Chicaro Grain
Maryootay
Lyuyt
Uta
Gail
Tita
Hove
Mattie
Raneed
F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Schlott
S. Galena Avenue
McKinley
Hamlet
Puck
Moon
Hermsmeier
Galena St
California
Northwest Soap
Hackrey
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