Charles City Iowa to Vote on Gas Plant Franchise
In Charles City Iowa a proposed gas plant franchise by Z. T. F. Runner and nephew Robert Runner awaits a March 29 vote by residents. Hart-Parr Co. plans expand, with a steel foundry 116 by 250 feet plus two auxiliary buildings, boosting local employment toward 500 then 2000 in five years.
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Z. T. F. Runner
Robert Runner
Charles City
Iowa
Hart-Parr Company
Runner
Hart-Parr Co
Scott Street
Ifneis Central Stock Yards
Hart-Parr
Newbro's Herpicide Promises to Kill Dandruff Germ
Modern science links dandruff to a germ that irritates the scalp and weakens hair. After Professor Anna of Hamburg identified the germ, Newbro's Herpicide emerged as a remedy claimed to kill it. The ad promises hair growth when dandruff is removed and offers samples by mail from Detroit and a one dollar bottle guarantee.
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Anna
Hamburg
Germany
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarts
Pressing offer from B B Dye Works for garment cleaning
A bold advertisement urges customers to call now to have clothing cleaned and pressed at B B Dye Works. It promises faster service, longer hold times if delayed, and emphasizes cleaning older suits as a superior option for all garments.
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B. B. Dye Works
Limited Wecht and Green Carnations for St Patrick's Day
A brief sale notice offers a limited stock of Wecht from Ireland with orders urged early. The vendor also lists a selection of Green carnations for St Patrick's Day and provides contact details for W auscher, J Phonesata, and Chicago addresses.
Seals a Sensation at the Bijou in Freeport
The Bijou this week features Captain Webb and his trained seal and four sea lions. The troupe performs tricks from band playing to balancing balls and clapping fins. Also appearing are Stevens and Washburn dancers and Mark and Laura Davis in a short comedy vaudeville act.
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Bijou
Webb
Freeport
Pete
Perenne
Captain Webb
Seal
Stevens
Washburn
Mark
Laura Davis
Talk of the Town cures with Mi-o-na in Albion
Albion residents praise Mi-o-na for dyspepsia relief. Mrs. E C Cass and W H Mott report long stomach trouble solved by Mi-o-na. Emma Overy cites months of distress cured. Drugstore in Freeport sells Mi-o-na 50 cents a box with money back guarantee.
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Albion
Mich
E. C. Cass
W. H. Mott
Emma Overy
Fr. Jungkunt
Freeport
A Broken Idol to Play Here After Chicago Run
Hal Stephens, Harry Williams and Robert Van Alstyne as sponsors of the musical comedy A Broken Idol note its long Chicago success with Otis Harlan in the lead. The show, after a 300 plus performance run at the Whitney house, comes here on Thursday for two performances with the original Chicago cast and production.
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Hal Stephens
Harry Williams
Robert van Alstyne
Whitney House
Chicago
Otis Harlan
Majestic Managers Head to Chicago for Film Lineup
Managers Guiteau and Graham of the Majestic moved to Chicago to secure improved film service as several notable titles have appeared recently. Patrone may anticipate a major offering soon following their trip.
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Guiteau and
Graham
The
Majestic
Chicago
Moving Picture Theatre
Latimore & Leigh Open Three Night Run At Grand
Repertoire Company presents Murder Will Out to a pleased audience at the Grand Theatre. Vaudeville features delight patrons. Tonight and tomorrow include Youight Loat in New York and The Ways of Women plus Jesse James on Wednesday night.
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Latimore & Leigh Company
Youight
New York
Jesse James
Electric Bitters Cured Boy's Eczema Plight
The little son of H M Adams of Henrietta Pa suffered five years with eczema and aborted remedies. Doctors warned of poisoned blood affecting his lungs. The mother reports seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured him completely. Effective for eruptions eczema salt rheum sores blood disorders and rheumatism at 60 cents guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Eczema
Joseph Emmert
Umbrellas Repaired and Covered by E F Ryan
E F Ryan at 80 Galena Street offers umbrella repair and recovers for customers with prompt service.
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E. F. Ryan
Galena
Special Tax Notice From Collector Office Closure
The Special Tax Collector's office will close on March 20 and all parties owing improvement tax are urged to call and settle assessments before names are turned over to the county treasurer for delinquent listing. TM. KE. Dittmar Griffin, Special Tax Collector.
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Dittmar Grifia
Tex Collectio
KEG PARTY ENDS AS ROCKFORD MAN BEATEN AND HELD
Peter Danielson of Rockford drinks with a Freeport gang then wakes in an empty boxcar minus $32 after beer binge. He’s fined $5 and costs and remains in custody for nonpayment. John Klubine is jailed for animal cruelty after humane officers note a starving horse and a later arrest follows. A reward notice from Freeport police offers $300 for information leading to the capture of grave robbers and recovery of a body from Luther Valley cemetery Jul 1909.
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East Freeport
Kilgrubbin
Peter Danielson
Rockford
Freeport
Danielson
Hogan
Milwaukee Depot
John Klubine
Mechanic Street
Galena
John
Dunlap
Brubaker
Hartman’s
Milner
Goddard
Hendrika Thingvold
Luther Valley
Newark
Rock County
Wisconsin
Daily Journal Delivery Offer in City Wide Service
The Daily Journal announces city wide delivery at 10 cents a week making the newspaper available to all residents.
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the Daily Journal
Final Examinations Scheduled Across Stephenson County
County Superintendent Cyrus S. Grove announces the 1909 final examinations for eighth grade pupils in Davis Dakota Pearl City Freeport Red Oak Winslow Orangeville Lena and Ridott counties. Subjects include orthography reading writing arithmetic grammar geography history civics physiology with an 80 percent average. locations to be chosen by eligible pupils, tests to be held May 4 to May 12. Top scorers listed with schools and teachers.
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Grove
Freeport
Stephenson County
Davis
Dakota
Pearl City
Red Oak
Winslow
Orangeville
Lena
Maude Vere
Davia
Katherine Albright
Marion Ward
Flora Nichols
Milford Bolender
George W. Moyer
Anna Hoppe
Ruth Foster
Aaron E. Wagner
Sophie Johnson
Louisa Bahr
John Chambers
Aaron BE. Wagner
Edith Bobb
Elsie Abben
Ridott
Katherine Moran
Valmie Wise
John A. Bolender
Cyrus S. Grove
Hem-Roid Piles Cure Guarantee Ad
Dr J S Leonhardt and Wm F Jungkunz advertise Hem-Roid as an internal tablet remedy for piles. The claim promises cure for any case with a money back guarantee. Price listed as $1 for 24 days of treatment from Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
J. S. Leonhardt
Leonhardt
Hem-Reid
Dr. Leonhardt ,Co
Station
Buffalo, N. Y
B B Dye Works Promises Sharp Looks for Last Season Clothes
Let us prove we can make your last season's attire look vastly improved with professional dyeing and restoration. Our service specializes in reviving faded fabrics and renewing color to surprise you with refreshed garments.
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B. B. Dye Works
Prominent Farmer Dies in Minnesota Obituary Notice
A telegram announced the death of John Burckhardt, a well known former Silver Creek farmer now in Russell, Minnesota. Heart trouble likely caused his sudden death. he was born November 14, 1844 in Bruehl Germany and moved with his family to Freeport, then Silver Creek township. He leaves a widow and nine children, plus two brothers and a sister. Funeral plans not set.
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Geo. M. Burckhardt
Silver Creek
Russell
Minn
John
Freeport
George M. Burckhardt
Jacob Burckhardt
Margaret Schmitt
Silver Creek Township
Burckhardt
Bruehl
Germany
America
Florence Township
Albertine Walske
Alfred
Anna
Henry
Charles
Elizabeth
Ida
Eva
Oscar
George M
Jacob
Ridott
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Soncer
Fred Vehmeyer
Elmer’ Veumeyer
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Charles A.camer
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Albert Brundage
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Frank J. Hoppe
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Edward Sielerman
Knowleton
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