Cobb's Last Lecture At Y M C A Sunday
News of Day Tersely Told Cobb's travel lecturer K M Cobb of Higin presents the final lecture of the season at the Y M C A Sunday afternoon. His vivid stereopticon slides promise realistic views convincing attendees they travel with him. Tickets available at the Y M C A Bengston's Hollister's Baffett's Emrick's and Ford's jewelry stores.
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K. M. Cobb
Higin
Bengston’s
Hollister’s & Baffett’s
Emrick’s
Ford's
Norman Hackett Speaks At Woman's Club Tomorrow
Norman Hackett will address the Woman's club tomorrow afternoon in the club room of the Masonic temple. He is a prominent member of Louis James' company, presenting Virginius at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night, and is regarded as a clever actor and effective speaker.
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Norman Hackett
Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
Masonic Temple
Hackett
Louis James
Virginius
Grand Opera House
James
Reverend James K. Shields Takes Illinois Anti-Saloon Post
Former pastor of the First Methodist Church moves to Chicago to oversee the Illinois Anti-Saloon League as superintendent and editor of The Illinois Issue. He begins his duties with strong resolve, drawing large audiences at league events.
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James K. Shields
Astor
M. E. Church
Chicago
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
Shields
Illinois
League
Mt Carroll Bowlers Invited to Freeport for Night of Fun
The Mt Carroll bowling team is invited to visit Freeport next Wednesday evening for a match and a special vaudeville entertainment after the game. The Freeport group is praised for its hospitality toward visiting teams.
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Mt. Carrolll Democrat
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
Brother of Mrs Putnam Dead in Streator Ill
Mrs W M Putnam received a telegram announcing the death of her brother H C Brown at Streator Illinois. He was a son of the late W P Brown a pioneer resident of Freeport and was a frequent visitor to the city.
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W. M. Putnam
H. C. Brown
Streator
Ill
W. P. Brown
Freeport
Gillespie Seeks Third Term in Illinois House
W. W. Gillespie, editor of the Savanna Times, is in Savanna to campaign for re election to the Illinois legislature. He has served two terms in the lower house and states he is here tending political fences.
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W. W. Gillespie
Illinois
Savanna
Gillespie
Savanna Times
Democratic Meeting For Grand Ball Prize Arrangements
The Democratic committeemen are summoned to a meeting this evening at City Hall to organize prize arrangements for the upcoming grand ball.
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City, Hall
Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs George Bastian
Increase in population report notes Mr and Mrs George Bastian residing in Florence welcome a baby boy.
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George Bastian
Florence
Licensed to Wed. John W. Gates, Mr. Carroll.
A brief wedding notice lists John W. Gates and Carroll as the parties granted licenses to wed, with Lydia McPeek named among the individuals connected to the filing. The item records a civil registration action without further details.
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John W. Gates
Mr. Carroll
Lydia McPeek
Same
Sick and Afflicted Mrs Gartman On Pleasant Street
Mrs N Gartman residing on Pleasant street is on the sick list.
Shannon Express Another Wedding Soon
A Shannon Express event notes an upcoming wedding soon, highlighting plans and participants in a concise local notice.
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Shannon Express
Personal mentions from Freeport area
Co. C Shoemaker transacting business in Chicago. John P Smith of Mt Carroll was a Freeport caller today. Postoffice Inspector Henry D De ment of Chicago was in the city today. Mrs. George Stanchfield and daughter Marjorie of Lena are guests of Freeport friends.
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Co. C. Shoemaker
Chicago
John P. Smith
Mt. Carroll
Postoffice
Henry D. Dement
George Stanchfield
Marjorie
Lena
Freeport Friends
How to boil meat to keep juices and tenderness
Boil meat briefly in rapidly boiling water for about ten minutes to coagulate the outer rind and lock in juices. Then move the kettle to a gentle simmer at back of the fire to finish. Boiling throughout dries and toughens the meat, losing goodness.
Town Meeting Discharge Motive Sparks Courtroom Laughter
A Maine attorney once defended a man as a trial in a country town ended with a spectator declaring a motion to discharge the prisoner. The judge, confused, announced the discharge, leaving Powers and the prosecutor stunned as the case collapsed into a farcical ending. Meanwhile Hollister Barretts ads tout neckwear and jewelry with limited time specials and Albertson’s promotes sheet music sale at 10 and Ma copy.
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Don H. Powers
Maine
Lewellyn Powers
Bostom Herald
Ancient beliefs and rites around money and luck
The text recounts practices involving spitting on money for luck across cultures from Greece to Egypt and medieval Europe, noting Otto Jahn’s examples of fishwives in Eilerbeck and Egyptian and Italian customs. It also mentions the Greek symposium and Socrates as context for lavish banquets and social rituals surrounding currency and fortune.
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England
Potter
Otto Jahn
Eilerbeck
Postippo
Celebes
Socrates
Plato
Agathon’‘s
Mean Insinuation at the Ball Scene
In a playful exchange Miss Ingenue questions readiness for the ball while Miss Passay hesitates about attending. The contrast hints at social expectations and flirtation in a serialized dialogue.
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Ingenue
Vinol Health Claim Ad Endorsed by Druggist Emmert
An advertisement by Joseph Emmert, a druggist, promotes Vinol a cod liver oil based tonic claiming natural vitality restoration. It alleges strengthened organs increased appetite and renewed vigor for the elderly, with a money back guarantee and dramatic testimonials.
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Walla
Freeport
MDIV
Vinci
Joseph Emmert
March events at Lexington hall and First Presbyterian church
March 14 features Joe Fifer's dancing at Lexington hall for school and social events. March 4 presents the fourth University Extension lecture by Dr Willett at 7:46 in the First Presbyterian church lecture room.
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Joe Fifer
Lexington Hall
Drr. Willett
First Presbyterian Church
Property Transfer From G A Huenkemeier to Herman Balles
G A Huenkemeier transfers lot 9 in Huenkemeier's Addition to Herman Balles for $400, recorded as a real estate transfer. The deal specifies the parcel identified as lot 9 and the seller and buyer names. The date and filing details are not provided in the fragment.
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G. A. Huenkemeier
Herman Balles
Huenkemeier
Replating Offer for Tableware Sealed in 30 Day Window
Advertises old tableware replating with a ten year guarantee. Triple plating prices listed as 30 60 and 7 scts per set, applicable for 30 days. Encourages agent contact and sample showings, with mail notification to R. Brietrick at 52 Douglas Ave Freeport Illinois.
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R. Brietrick
Douglas Ave
Freeport
Ill
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Aaron Ginghams
Price
Hermemeier
R. Smith Ice Co
Kingdom Come
W.j.young & Co
Cobb
Rev. Shields
Zic
Hollister & Barrett's
Bowen
Albertson & Ae Its
Galena St
South America
China
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Jousnal’s Want
Senate
OC. R. Yeager
Edward Ale Pelley
Wankie
J. A. Alexander
Union Loan & Building Association
South Galena Ave
Onyx
Rogers
Carde
Ittowagner
Gatena St
Stowster
Graustark
McQutchesah
McGutcheon
Motsatath
Michelson
St. Elmo
Augusta Evans
Brown & Dollmeyer
Mt. A
Galena Street
New York
the Cable Piano Co
Albertson & Stemm
Opp
N.Y
Java
Labrador
Columbia River
Burrell Bros
Stephenson St
Wisconsin
Vermont
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
the Savings Department of the Stale Haak
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