Pasadena Dry Policy Draws Civic League Support
Rockford man writes that Pasadena’s saloon ban shows clear benefits with little crime and rising business, urging Freeport residents to back local option. Pasadena’s leaders cite tax growth, low crime, and strong churches as proof of dry city appeal, while noting Los Angeles proximity as a challenge to ban enforcement.
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Pasadena
Cal
Los Angeles
Civic League
R. L. Metcalf
Metcalf
Model City
California
The
Thomas Earley
Asadena
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Offered By Local Drugstore
P Guenther & Co at the corner of Galena avenue and street advertise Hindipo the new nerve tonic and restorer. They guarantee it will cure kidney troubles and nervous disorders or refund the purchase. A 60 cent box Blue Label Extra Strength and a one dollar option are mailed under guarantee.
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P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Forgery at Lanark Hits Local Grocery Shop
A Lanark stranger used the desk to steal grocery dealer Clavis Reitzell’s checkbook and forged two checks for 62 and 10. The man mailed a registered letter to himself, then cashed the checks after the bank verified Reitzell’s good standing. Police may nab the suspect Davis, formerly of Lanark, if caught.
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Harry Reitzell
Freeport
W. J. Reitzell
Lanark
Clavis Reitzell
Mr. Reitzell
Tie
Postoffic
Mr. Morris
Obedient Husband Threatened by Galt Dance Wife
Sterling report says a married man named Charles Potts ignored his wife’s injunctions to skip a dance at Galt. She later drove with their three children to the hall and lectured him, offering him a choice of going home or receiving a horse whip. The tale is met with disbelief by locals.
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Sterling
Charles Potts
Galt
Charles
Anemia Remedy Claim Pushes Vinol in Freeport Ad
An advertisement argues anaemia results from blood deficiency and promotes a Vinol cod liver preparation with peptonate of iron as a blood-building elixir. It urges fruits, dairy, meat, vegetables, and whole wheat bread, claiming restoration of health and offering a money-back guarantee if Vinol fails.
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Vinci
Freeport
Joseph Emmert
Concert at Y M C A by Carthage College Glee Club
Carthage College Glee Club performs at the Y M C A next Tuesday March 17 at 8 p m. program includes concert works solos readings and impersonations with reserved seats at the Y M C A. admission 26 cents general and 10 cents more for reserved seats. personnel includes G W Meyers J W Cretzendaier A G Heilman Of Sunetrom Walter Hartman A Sunberg W J Hill and accompanist.
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Carthage College Glee Club
Y. M.C. A. Bath
Gi. W. Meyers
J. W. Cretzendaier
A. Gt
Staver & Co Clears Sale On Men's Shoes
Men’s cress and work shoes offered at 1.95 during a clearing sale at Staver & Co. The promotion features reduced prices on durable footwear and targets value seekers seeking sturdy daily wear.
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Staver & Co
Humphreys Medicine Claim Promises Wide Health Cures
An aged advertisement from Humphreys Medicine Co lists cures for throat issues quinsy epizootic coughs stomach problems and kidney bladder disorders. It touts treatments for dyspepsia ulcers indigestion and miscarriage prevention and claims availability at druggists or prepaid by mail from New York addresses Col William and John Streets.
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Humphreys’ Medicine Co
William and John Streets
New York
Saloonkeepers deny boycott talk in Freeport civic clash
Civic League and saloonkeepers clash over local option petition signs. The League accuses saloonmen of posting signer lists and threatening patrons, while saloonists deny any boycott or intimidation, defending equal protection of property and temperate conduct amid campaign rhetoric. The piece presents the ad and countercharges from both sides.
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Rights and Liberty League
Civic League
Freeport
The
Civic Leaguers
Leaguers
Doans Ointment Featured As Skin Miracle
An advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as a universal cure for skin ailments including piles eczema and itching. A Freeport resident testifies that after two boxes his leg eczema vanished and recommends the product, noting early relief and widespread satisfaction from friends. Sold by FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY agents for the US.
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Deans
Freeport
If. M.om. Alaiver
Tromer Street
Lil
Boan
Doan
Mme
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
O Dean
SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY AND 10 12 GT ITEMS
SALE BULLETIN lists granite dish pan salted peanuts high grade toilet soap at 26¢ a box. Brandt & Co. operates 3-L2det Blast Building. Tax payment notice urges taxpayers to visit a small Frick's pointing office at Chicago and Exchange to pay taxes. W. D. Rockey is the collector.
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Brandt & CO
Frick
Chicago and
Exchange Streets
W. DT. Rockey
Knights of Columbus seek to buy Columbus ships at Chicago exposition site
Local Knights of Columbus consider a plan from a Chicago lodge to have the order purchase the world’s fair reproductions of the Santa Maria Pinta and Nina ships. The ships stand at Jackson Park since 1893 and remain intact. Knights propose Congress authorize funds to preserve the caravela, fearing demolition if no action is taken. Over 200,000 members бы urged to contact their congressmen.
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Knights of Columbus
United States
Chicago
America
Jackson Park
Xepotim
Board of Park Commissioners
Knights
Congress
Park Funds
Knigts of Columbus
The Local Option Fight Letter Appeals for Temperance
A Freeport reader criticizes the Rights and Liberty League over liquor policy. The letter argues against saloons, urges temperance education, and calls citizens to vote against the saloon on April 7, highlighting moral concerns and the impact on families. It appeals to workers, homeowners, and civic leaders to support prohibition.
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Freeport
Til
Rights and Liberty
League
Journal of
Civic League
D A R Elder William Brewster Plans Benefit Entertainments
The Elder William Brewster chapter of the D A R in this city prepares a series of benefit entertainments at members homes with a 2 cent admission. Proceeds fund cabinets for historical and wartime curios. The first event is Tuesday March 17 at Mrs R R Vilfany 109 Lincoln Avenue.
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William Brewster
Imeimbers
R. R. Vilfany
Lincoly Avenue
Yeager Opens Meat Market in Port Territory
B F Yeager of Pearl City has moved to Preeport and opened a meat market at the corner of Adais and Shawnee streets.
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B. F. Yeager
Pearl City
Adais and
Shawnee Streetea
March events and gatherings listed for local churches and groups
A calendar of upcoming events includes church dedications and sacred recitals from March 15 to April, plus St Patrick's Day activities, lectures by Prof Willett, and various dances, concerts, and conventions at Grace, Trinity, First Lutheran, Baptist, and other venues in Freeport and Carroll counties. Notable items include the Democratic township primaries, the Republican district convention, the Freeport Commandery inspection, and multiple Germania society dances.
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Trinity Church
Grace Church
St Mary's Hall
Jn A, Too
Carthage College
First English Lutheran Church
The
Baptist Church
University Extension
H. I. Willett
First Presbyterian Church
Stephenson County
Grand Opera House recital by Li-Mine Gadski and Mr Frankfin
At the Grand Opera House a recital featured Li Mine, Gadski, and Mr Frankfin in a program of songs and arias. The performers offered a varied selection highlighting vocal range and stage presence in a formal concert setting.
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May li-Mine
Gadski
Mr. Frankfin Forge
St Margaret's Guild Dance Set for April 27 at Masonic Temple
One of the principal social events after Lent, the St Margaret's guild dancing party, will be held Monday evening April 27 at the Masonic temple. The members aim for an unqualified success, building on past efforts widely regarded as hard to surpass.
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St. Margaret's Guild
Masonic Temple
This Date in History Highlights Milestones Across Years
Key events span 1676 Groton attack by Indians and 1695 death of Jean De La Fontaine. Other items note La Fontaine born 1621, 1741 Joseph Tl of Germany born, 1781 Uranus discovered, 1846 bishop Maes born, 1848 Vienna revolution Metternich flight, 1867 Russian America ceded, 1881 assassination attempt on Tsar Alexander II, 1882 Costa Rican earthquake deaths, 1901 President Franklin D. Roosevelt? Benjamin Harrison died born 1838.
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Groton
Mass
Jean de la Fontaine
Joseph Tl
Germany
Hershel
Canillus P. Maes
Covington
Belgium
Vienna
Prince Metternich
Russian America
United States
Alexander Hr
Russia
Costa Rica
Benjamin Warrison
U. S
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Kore
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Jd. KK
Sturmach Wlaggers
Edo
Leaguer
Thiceport
Rights and
Liberty League
Washburn
Crosby
Thirteenth Congressional District
First Mob Church
Tl. F
St. Margaret’s Guild
Manonie Temple
Grand Opera House
Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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