Denial of Liquor Story Highlights Civic League Letter
A Milwaukee statement quoted by liquor dealers is challenged in a Freeport Civic League letter. Dr Colman explains he did not declare that prohibition does not prohibit and criticizes saloon allies. The piece cites editorials, advertisements, and brewing industry reactions across Wisconsin and Ohio.
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Civic League
Colman
Milwaukee
Dr. Colman
Appleton Post
Appleton
Post
Milwaukee Sentinel
Asbury Church
Sentinel
Model License League
Taft
Parsick
Ohio
Oklahoma
Boss Cox
Cincinnati
Taftbooster
Texas
Fred Miller Brewing Company
Prohibition
Columbus
Brewing Company
St. Louis
Crediblly
Dry
Maine
Nervous strain on overworked women and remedy
The passage describes the extreme stress season for women, leading to nervous prostration fainting spells dizziness and insomnia. It asserts a single tried and true remedy for all overworked women without naming it explicitly.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advocated by Patient Letter
A letter from Mrs. Ella Griffin of Park Street Canton New York praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three years of female weakness backache side pains and headaches claiming doctors offered no relief and the remedy restored health The ad notes the product has been a standard female remedy for thirty years and invites sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham Lynn Massachusetts
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Ella Griffin
Park St
Canton
N.Y
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Morning light breaking as agitation gains followers
A reader from Milwaukee comments on increasing sales and asks why the return of fixtures, noting that many are silent no longer and that agitation is preferable to stagnation. The letter ends with Henry Colman's signature from Milwaukee, March 12, 1908.
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Henry Colman
Milwaukee, Wis
Local option campaign debated in city paper dispute
The Register-Gazette criticizes a Chicago Record-Herald correspondent over local option coverage. Editorials claim sentiment has shifted toward a strong turnout and potential victory for anti saloon supporters while liquor interests show nerves and wavering commitments amid a heated race.
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Register-Gazette
Chicago Record-Herald
The
Record-Herald
Civic League
Diceuse
Birthday salute to Gen. John Carson Smith of Chicago
The Tyler-Keystone notes Gen John C Smith of Chicago marked seventy six years. Messages from family and Masonic bodies flood him with flowers and good cheer as he sits with his wife and daughter Ruth. Notables include his sons Robert A and Samuel H with families in Bellingham and Grand Rapids plus many Masonic peers across Illinois New York and Ireland.
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Freeport Conslatory
Tyler-Keystone
Smith
Freeport
John Carson Smith
Chicago
Ruth
Robert A
Bellingham
Wash
Samuel H
Grand Rapids
Wildey Lodge
Galena
Fil
Gil W. Barnard
Josephine Reynolds
Portland
Ore
Nellie Reynolds
William J
Hughan
Torquay
England
W. J. Chetwode
Crawley
Dublin
Ireland
James H
Codding
Northern Supreme Council
New York
Ulysses S. Grant
G. A
Miners Lodge
Jo Daviess
Ely
Parker Council
Galena Commandery
Chevalier Bayard Commandery
Dearborn Lodge
Father William's Indian Herb Tab Promoted as Remedy
The advert boasts Father William's Indian Tablets as a tonic and regulator for women’s ailments and general weakness. It claims to quiet nerves, restore flesh and vitality, brighten eyes, and improve complexion. Tea or tablets priced at 20 cents, sold by Co. P. Guenther & Co. druggists.
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Father William
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Personal Record Local visitors in Freeport area
I A Vinton of Moline spent the day in Freeport. C L Hanson of Janesville was in Freeport. William Broncho of Clarne and B T Knox of Belvidere made Freeport calls. Miss Margaret Fox visited Mrs R R Pratt. William Eisentrager of Ackley visiting nearby. I Shoudy of Riverview Wis transacted business in Freeport. Tom Rigney of Scioto did business in Freeport. John H Coyle of Madison was guest of friends in Freeport. A E Aldrich of Whitewater called on friends here. Miss Mary Elsesser returns from Red Oak. Mr and Mrs H C Rouland of Polo were guests in Freeport. Miss Belle Trott er left for Polo to visit over Sunday.
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I. A. Vinton
Moline
Freeport
C. L. Hanson
Janesville
William Broncho
Clarne
B.T. Knox
Belvidere
Margaret Fox
R. R. Pratt
William Eisentrager
Ackley
I. Shoudy
Riverview
Wis
H.C. Rouland
Polo
Belle ‘L'Rotter
Orino Laxative Syrup Introduced as Pleasant Remedy
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is presented as a new remedy offering improvements over older laxatives. It does not gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take, with a guarantee. Names mentioned include UH. J. Moogk and Wm. PF. Jungkunz.
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J. Moogk
Wm. PF. Jungkunz
Advertised Letter List For Week Ending March Fourteen
Postoffice advertises remaining letters for the week ending Mar 14. Ladies include Miss M. Bryer Je, Mrs Brooks Schoeney, Miss Katia Burns, Ruth SchoetTer, Maria W Capp, Mary Fisstingner, Bertha Stetfen, Idac Rohn, A M Wolford. Gentlemen include Bred Ginewieh, M Barnes PT, Frank Beloan, Phar Beekoer, Heady, Willard PhurYyah, Keltner, Ciswell, Radph Rerning Mod, Calvino View Co Smith Woo Down Bros KE A Cranmer Fred Apencer Arthur Crus W Stoltz. Jewelry firm Ulvne. Postmaster Loos SMIPHOOD.
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Fred Apencer
Arthur Crus
W. Stoltz
Steely Jewelry
Ulvne
Hy Persous
Mar.di Loos
Smiphood
Atekins
Postblaster
Special Tax Notice From Office To Settle Assessments
The special tax collector will close March gist and books will be turned over to the county treasurer. All parties owing improvement tax are urged to call at the office to settle their assessments and avoid being listed as delinquent. Ob. Duper an-ConibbiN, Special Tax Collector, Ne lod2w
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Ofice
Mareh Gist
Duper An-Conibbin
Clearing sale offers Ladies' shoes at sixty cents a pair
A local ad notes SCO offers ladies footwear in a clearing sale priced at 60 cents per pair. Shoppers are advised to view the east show window of WM. O. WHRIGHTRP & 0 for details and selection.
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SCO
WM. O
Low rate ad for wood improved farm property
At very low rate of interest on wood improved farm property. Inquire of H. Bo Erb. Freeport, IL Seitz Building, corner Galena and Mechanic Streets.
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H. Bo
Freeport
Seitz Bldg
Galena and
Mechanic Sts
Senate and House in Brief March Measure Passes
In Washington the Senate and House discussed executive power and shipped material for the paint industry on ships with US registers. A large post office appropriation of 22,219,000 was approved, with rural delivery funding rising by 20,600,000. The session adjourned to Monday and several private bills were enacted.
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Senate
House
Washington
Mareh Tf
United States
Ocean Mail
Joint Commission Moves to Consolidate Two Brother Hoods
Suffalo's session aims to unify the Brotherhood of St. Paul and the Wesley Brotherhood into a single Methodist Brotherhood. The commission works to finalize the plan during its in session meeting.
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Suffalo
Brotherhood of St. Paul
Wesley Brotherhood
Methodist Brotherhood
Nearly Wiped Out the Town in Montana Fire
Big Timber on the Northern Pacific line was nearly wiped out by a devastating blaze. Three fourths of the town burned, leaving about 300 families homeless and an estimated loss surpassing $400,000.
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Butte
Mont. Maren
Big Timber
Northern Pacific
Kidney Cure Story From Sivansville Patient
Up to Date B. Spiegel of Sivansville Ind describes long kidney and bladder ailments causing severe pain, weight loss, and inability to work. After three physicians failed, Foley's Kidney Cure brought relief from the first bottle and total cure after the second.
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B. Spiegel
Virginia St
Sivansville
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Staver & Co Clearing Sale On Men Shoes
Men's dress and work shoes offered at 81.95 in a Staver & Co clearing sale. Available sizes include 82.40 price noted with 3-138d&wlw marking.
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Staver & Co’s
Masonic Calendar for Local Lodges and Chapters
Excelsior Lodge No 97 A F and A M meets first and eighth Friday each month. Yergreen Lodge No 170 A F and A M meets first and third Monday each month. Freeport Chapter No 2 BR A M meets first and third Tuesday each month. Ireaport Council No 89 R and S M meets every Tuesday. Ireaport Commandery No 7 KT meets first and third Wednesday each month.
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Excalsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Yergreen Lodge
Freeport
BR. A. M
Ireaport Council
Ireaport Commandery No
K. T
Caucus Notices From Town Republican Voters
Republican voters in Jea kota Buckeye Lancaster Waddams Harlem Partai and Dakota hold caucuses in late March 1908 at town halls or designated locations to nominate township and town ticket candidates. Meetings list dates March 20 to March 28 with various times and committeemen signatures.
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Jeakota
Prappleton
Buckeye
Flw
Clingman
Commttteuman
Waddams
McConnell
P.o
Tewe
Job Pardee
Harlem
Deet
West Freeport
W.i.brady
Committeernian
Partai
Erwin Rickbards
Comuitteemmun
Dakota
Spain
Sw.nelson
Comuipittecnin
Governors Presidential Headquarters Open in Chicago
St. Paul March 14 Governor Johnson plans to open presidential headquarters in Chicago with possible extensions to New York and Washington. Day and Lynch travel from St Paul to secure quarters, with Brests of activity expected from eastern visitors and increased mail. Bryan to host dinner for Nebraska Democrats in Lincoln on March 31 after a Y M C A banquet.
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Chicago
New York
Washington
Bryan
Harry New
St. Paul
Johnson
AL Day
F. B. Lynch
Day
Tie
Mose
State Central Committee
Square Deal for Alu and the Republican Committee
Washington March dd A statement by Park S New chairman of the Republican national committee asserts the committee will hear all contests and decide each case on its merits sustaining justice and party regularity with no bias toward any candidate. He notes conferences with national committee members pledged not to let personal preferences influence delegate claims at Chicago.
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Washington
Mareh Dd
Parry S. New
Chicago
Chiairman New
Iito
Albany Wireless Message to Governor Hughes Mentioned
A wireless message received at the executive chamber from the steamer Apache at sea was addressed to Governor Hughes. It reads in part about a West ballot and Patt. Sy. Bry. Ti dahuasan, with signatures indicating the Passenger message originated from Albany via Armite City.
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Albany
N.Y. Marehtt
Hughes
Executive Chamber
Ataemite City
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Essa
Wien
Duother
Tarse Coola
Obe
Tore
Lydia E. Pinkham
Gen. Smith
D. J. Mahoney
LaCrosse
Tom Rigney
Scioto
John H. Coyle
Madison
A. E. Aldrich
Whitewater, Wis
Mary Elsesser
Red Oak
Cardus
Sallie H. Blair
Johnson City
Tenn
Dte
Lancaster
James Reznor
Mmivar
CL W. Meyer
Kleroy
Grant Rees
Comimitteeman
Minnesota
Alu
Saya
Midocean
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Santos
Japan
California
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
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