FOSTER'S FORECASTS Great extremes of temperature forecasted
A 1905 weather bulletin by Foster predicts short lived temperature extremes for February with several waves crossing the continent. It states February forecasts were 83.33 percent good, detailing expected warm and cool waves across the Rockies central valleys and eastern states and notes two warm waves in two weeks plus a predicted April outlook and storm patterns.
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Foster
Pet
Box
Woghtneton
Cy Wasuinavon
D. C
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Meridian 90
Upper Ohio Valley
New York
Pennsylvania
New England States
Weather Bureau
To My Aged Friends and The Colonel's Waterloo
A reflective poem urges endurance and faith as old age approaches the “sweet bye and bye” with calls to walk the straight and narrow way. It includes a brief note about Colonel John M. Fuller praising Electric Bitters as a cure. The page also notes a new clothing stock, a Horseshoe Cafe opening with 25 cent dinners, and a dance event featuring Edward Gilbert’s orchestra.
Cat Ties Up Switch Yards In Tama Yard Chaos
In Tama Iowa March 10 during peak freight congestion a runaway cat caused a yard lockup for about thirty minutes. A road official directed the clearing effort then returned to the station where the cat leapt through air and caused operators and a freight man to flee onto desks. The feline’s antics halted business until the cat finally released the switch yard resumed normal operations.
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Clinton
Towa
Northwestern
Tama
Ama
Fox
Hale and Well at 74
A letter from Geo. W. Tift of Troy Illinois testifies Father John’s Medicine cured his severe cold and throat trouble at age 74. He claims the remedy builds strength, prevents pneumonia and consumption, and has no alcohol or poisonous drugs. Available from Joseph Eohmert in Freeport Illinois.
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Waterloo
John M. Fuller
Money Grove
Texas
Joseph Emmert
Father John
Geo. W. Tift
River St
Troy
N. N
Joseph Eohmert
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Pensions for Railroad Men by Illinois Central
The Illinois Central Railroad reports a pension plan adopted April 1901 with seven board officers enforcing rules. It covers officers and employees serving full time who reach 70, and train crew such as engineers, firemen, and conductors who retire at 60 with a pension of one percent per year of service based on monthly salary.
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Ehinois Central Railroad
The
Central
C. A. Beck
Board of Pensions
Ilinois Central
Disease strikes rural carriers in a penny folly tale
A satirical report claims a bizarre disease spreads among rural mail carriers from patrons dropping pennies in mailboxes. Symptoms include elongated thumbs and fingers, protruding tongue, and a strange speech pattern when handling unstamped letters. Cure urged: patrons stamp letters in winter. Also mentions a sale on shoes at Staver's with prices from $1.26 to $1.60.
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Staver
Asdwiw
Death by own action Ends Turbulent Life of Oliver Hall
Oliver Hall of Sterling found dead in a Dixon city jail cell after being held for intoxication and alleged molestation near the Sunday tabernacle. Coroner's inquest ruled death by own action. circumstances include a vial labeled Strychnine Sulphate found in his pocket and prior parole history. Authorities notified Rockford. Hall had a long police record with multiple burglaries and state penitentiary terms.
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Dixon
Ollie” (Olver) Hall
Sterling
Corone
Tabernacle
Hall
Hall Was Arrested and Lodged In the City Calaboose
Thalen
Goolson
Rockford
Hawley
Kalen
Stering
Daniel Ferris
Oliver Hall
Smith
Charles Stainbrook
J. Patterson
Jacob Harnish
Fred Mead
William Newman
Fred Palmer
Ferris
George E. Hall
Reform School
State Penitentiary
Man Driven to Act Amid Shunning by Friends
The subject faced isolation as many former companions shunned him and it is believed that these circumstances pushed him toward his action. He is described as distressed and influenced by social ostracism.
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Tentiary
Holidays on Saturdays plan for public observances
A correspondent urges moving public holidays to Saturdays to minimize economic disruption. Proposes fixed Saturday dates for New Year McKinley Lincoln Washington Decoration and other observances, arguing it aids labor and business while keeping Sundays free for rest and worship. Includes endorsement of Dr King s New Life Pills and a Chicago testimonial.
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Washington
Lincoln
McKinley
Jess
Harlem Town Collector Schedule Notice
Collector for Harlem will be at First National Bank every Wednesday and Saturday, at Sciota Mills every Monday, and at West Freeport Grocery each forenoon. 2-16d.
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Harlem
First National Bank
Sciota Mills
West Freeport
Bright Youngsters and a Talking Tree in News Snip
A Stepney school teacher quizzes pupils on Scriptural work with playful quips. A five year old answers with the ax of the apostles. Kentucky's Podueah reports a talking tree inspiring local amusement and a humorous political showdown idea.
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Stepney
London
Samson
Moses
Kentucky
Podueah
Jentucky
Washington Star
Gas lit by electricity shocks whist players at boarding house
In a west side boarding house a whist game turned strange when a young woman lit gas by touching the burner with her finger after moving about on the carpet. A rare electric gas ignition occurred, while an advertisement promotes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with a 75 cent price and mail order from Ely Brothers.
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West Side
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Coming Events Roundup From Local Socials and Theater
March events include a St Patrick social dance by Prof. Dawson at Hlust's hall with a full Harris orchestra and a St Mary’s hall dance by Young Ladies. A benefit for orphans by Division 0 in LA and a March 2 performance by Michael Gane at the Geind Opera House. Also March 4, 9 and April 4 mark dances and the Thirteenth annual Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen ball.
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Flatty Totty
Grind Opera House
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Prat
Dawson
Pust
Mare Trod
G. Dawson
Lial
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Ife
Golden Gate
God
Heaven
A.W. T. Antt
Schmidt & Wachlin
Gee, Schmidt, Waehlin
Stephenson St
Horshoe Cafe
Chicago St
German Bank
G. Hall
Susie i
Edward Gilbert
Mr. Gov. Tifft
N. Y
Iminois
Selfat Dixon
Ole Hat
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Schofield
Hofmann & Buss
Galena
Chicago
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Company
South Galen At Ave
Freeport, Ill
Harpster
Huyler
W. W. Harpster
R-Daa LY
Dr. Bunsen
Albert von Drake
Pattison & Kryder’s
Kuehner
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