Civic league ad brands liquor ban as disruptor of economy
The Civic League portrays prohibition as a threat to Freeport’s business, suggesting breweries would pivot to malt, denatured alcohol, or foods while candy and millinery shops could be repurposed. It argues confiscation harms capital and warns of alternative industries failing to replace lost revenue. Quotes Washington Post figures and cites Atlanta and Portland as prohibition impacts.
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Rights and
Liberty League
The
Civic League
Freeport
Arcadia
Aster
Washington Post
Chamber of Commerce
South
R.o P. Andrews
Atlanta
Portland
Kansas City
Prohibition
Electric Bitters Praised By Architect In San Francisco
Norman R. Coulter, a prominent San Francisco architect in the Delbert building, endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic for all. He says it aids stomach liver and kidney disorders and strengthens the system, calling it the best spring medicine and a superior blood purifier.
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Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Joseph Emimert
General machine shop announces repairs and job work
Announcement for a general machine shop offering repairs of all kinds and job work as a specialty. Ready for orders at 60 Galena Street next to the laundry with a new phone. Contact W. R. Mansfield.
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Galena St
R. Mansfield
Removal Notice From German Tinsurance Building
Owing to remodeling the German Tinsurance building I have removed my office temporarily to Room 401 Wilcoxon building. 3 ddl. E H Allen.
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Wilcoxon Building
E. H. Allen
Lena Local Notes Mark Social Arrivals and Visits
Lena March 10 report: Mrs. F A Latham traveled to Freeport yesterday. Frank Howard welcomed a boy, joining a girl and a boy. Mrs T T Pierce returns to Earlville after weeks with sister Mrs Catherine Taylor. Alice Erb attended John Bistline’s funeral in Shannon. M C Biesemeier laid up with grippe. Nelson Sweeley visited from Freeport. Mrs Mary Reynolds returned from Woodbine with daughter Mrs Wm Heidenrich. Mrs Charles Rech visited Freeport to see her daughter Mrs Wm Lehman. Mrs Perry Wilsey and daughter, Mrs Milton Clark, were in Freeport. Mrs A C Altenbern and son visited Edward Hawke and wife at Eleroy. Amelia Spurgeon and son from Stockton visited Henry Farringer then Mt Morris. Kat Q Leamon returned to Rockford after short visit with her mother. Mrs Paulina Aspinwall and Mrs R C Shearer and daughter visited the county seat. Rev Ezra Lutz transacted business in Freeport. Mrs Harter went to Freeport to visit relatives.
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Lena
F. A. Latham
Freeport
Frank Howard
T.T. Pierce
Catherine Taylor
Earlville
Alice Erb
Shannon
John Bistline
Elizard
M. C. Biesemeier
Grippe
Nelson Sweeley
Mary Reynolds
Woodbine
Wm. Heidenrich
Charles Rech
Wm. Lehman
Perry Wilsey
Milton Clark
A. C. Altenbern
Edward Hawke
Eleroy
Amelia Spurgeon
Stockton
Henry Farringer
Mt. Morris
Kat@Q& Leamon
Rockford
Birth of Wright Lorimer playwright famed for The Shepherd King
Wright Lorimer born March 10 1874 in Athol Massachusetts. He studied at Worcester Academy Colgate University and Oxford University later choosing drama over professorships. He debuted at Dearborn theater Chicago and formed his own company achieving wide success in The Shepherd King across major American cities.
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Athol
Mass
Worcester Academy
Colgate University
Oxford University
England
United States
Dearborn Theater
Chicago
America
Catarrh Disease Warned and Hyomei Healing Claim
An article warns catarrh as a dangerous, insidious germ caused condition that harms air passages and can lead to consumption. It asserts stomach remedies fail and promotes Hyomei as the direct, curative treatment, offered by Wm. F. Jungkungz with a money back trial if unsatisfied.
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Hoyomei
Wm. F. Jungkungz
Judgment for large sum in Godfrey vs Dixon Power and Lighting
The case Godfrey vs Dixon Power and Lighting Co. ends with a $15,000 verdict after plaintiffs remit $5,000 of the $20,000 jury award. An appeal is granted on bond for $20,000 within forty days and exceptions filed in 180 days. Judge O. E. Heard will preside in Chicago this week over the chancery calendar.
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Dixon
Godfrey
Dixon Power and Lighting Company
This Date in History Highlights Momentous Years
A condensed chronology lists events from 1624 English war on Spain to 1894 death, noting Charles I parliaments, British actions in Boston, Irish insurrection act, Albany NY capital, Russian birth of Alexander I, and the 1870s presidency era. It also mentions Victoria and Denmark nuptials and a Milan assassination attempt.
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Mngland
Spain
Pol
Charles
Boston
Albany
New York
Alexander el
Russia
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Alexandra
Denmark
Victor Emmanuel
Milan
Wyoming
The Red Mill at Grand Opera House Promises Spectacle
The Red Mill by Henry Blossom and Victor Herbert heads to the Grand Opera House tomorrow night hailed as a standout on Broadway with record receipts. The plot follows Don Kidder and Kid Connor aiding Gretchen in a Dutch village, culminating with rescue at a windmill and a clever detective burlesque scene.
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Charles Dillingham
Kidder
Connor
Gretchen
Zeeland
Fop
Roue
Doris van Damm
Elopers
America
Red Mill
Hague
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Doris
John Ford
Don Kidder
Wim. R. Swor
Kid Connor
John B. Simpson
Harry Carter
Maurice Lavigne
Charles Hopkins
Milton Dawson
Viola Kellogg
Marguerite Fry
Sadie Kirby
Edmace de Dreux
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Communicated at Silver Wedding
A large group of friends honored Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Muring on Saturday evening March 7 for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A short sermon by Rev. F. H. Kroesche followed a prayerful blessing, then guests enjoyed supper and generous gifts including a dinner set, silver, and tableware from numerous families and friends.
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Lewis Muring
F. H. Kroesche
Samuel
Mizpeh
Shen
Ebenezer
Hinders
Jacob Snavely
Alvin Moring
Harvey Snavely
Ida
Clara
Kaney
Amos Snavely
Alfred and
Anna Hagey
Hmlujer Vietmeier
William Moriny
Hanke and Showers wed in Champaign home ceremony
F E Hanke formerly of Freeport married Elizabeth Showers on Thursday evening at 810 West White street Champaign TI Rev Christopher Chaleener of the M E church officiated. Hanke a University of Illinois civil engineering graduate has worked with Illinois Traction Co since graduation and belongs to Tau Beta Pi honorary engineering society. The bride was a Champaign High School senior last year.
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F. E. Hanke
Freeport
Locust Street
Elizabeth Showers
White Street
Champaign
Christopher Chaleener
M. EK. Church
Hanke
University of Illinois
Tllinois Traction Company
Tan Beta Fi
Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup Debuts Pleasant Remedy
Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup is presented as a new remedy improving on older laxatives it does not gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take. The product is guaranteed and named after H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz as associated parties.
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H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Kidney cure testimonial from H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz
For over five years I suffered kidney and bladder issues causing pain and weakness. I lost weight and nearly stopped work. Three physicians failed me and I was given up to die. Foley's Kidney Cure gave relief after the first bottle and full cure after the second.
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Bo Spiegel
Virginia
Hvansville
Ude
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Four Acts at Bijou Delight Audiences This Week
The Bijou stage opens with Sam Rowley as curtain raiser whose silly act provokes nonstop laughter. Mile Hilda the contortionist delivers difficult stunts with graceful ease. Sperry and Ray perform The Trials of Billy Butte with clever Bowery and country maid portrayals. The Norrises entertain as a multi-instrument comedy musical act receiving enthusiastic encores. The illustrated song and motion pictures cap a strong bill.
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Sam Rowley
Freeport
Mile
Hilda
Sperry
Ray
Billy Butte
Bowery
Norrises
Sperry and Ray
Father William's Indian Herb cures digestive ills
An advertisement claims Father William's Indian Herb relieves dyspepsia indigestion constipation liver and jaundice with direct action on digestive organs. It promises perfect digestion, stomach cleansing, and bowel regulation. Priced at 20 cents per box with money-back guarantee by C. P Guenther & Co., druggists at Galena avenues.
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William
C. P Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
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