Throwing Light on MNP Affairs and City Finances
Civic League in Freeport reports efforts to curb city waste and raise taxpayer savings through uniform municipal accounting. The article cites Mowry and Cleveland, cites Ohio Wyoming Massachusetts Minnesota and Iowa examples, and notes Chicago Boston St. Paul Minneapolis and New York comparisons. It argues for centralized control and standardized books to reveal true costs and avert deficits.
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Civic League
Freeport Ia
Don E. Mowry
Municipal Affairs
Madison
Wis
League of American Municipalities
Mowry
Frederick A. Cleveland
National Municipal League
Chicago
Baltimore
Providence
Boston
State Auditor
Ohio
F. R. Crow
United States
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Wyoming
Iowa
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Harvey 8. Chase
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
New York City
Phidian Art club meets in Lena for lively programs
Lena March 17 the Phidian Art club gathered at Miss Anna Diggs's home for a full program. Harriet Dam ert discussed calamities befalling the nation, Mary Crotzer spoke on the Panic of 1887, and Mrs. E C Allinson presented Our Later Ware. Harriet Hayes is ill at home. A 25 cent coffee is held Friday at Amity church. John McEathron returns from De Pere Wisconsin with his mother due next week. Lucy Parker visits Freeport for a few days. The Young Men's Bible class banquet at Amity Lutheran was a Delightful affair with about forty members and guests. served by the Ladies' Aid. Mrs. Charles Rech visits at the county seat. Mrs. Fred Leseman visits relatives at Eleroy.
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Lena
Phidian Art Club
Anna Diggs
Harriet Damert
Mary Crotzer
E. C. Allinson
Harriet Hayes
W. H. and
F. M. Society of Amity Church
John McEathron
de Pere
Wia
Mises
Lucy Parker
Freeport
C. E. Derr
Amity Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Charles Rech
Wim. Lehman
Fred Leseman
Eleroy
Lurid Doom avoided by seven bottles of Electric Bittera
The boy of H. M. Adams of Henrietta Pa suffered five years from eczema with a red face hands and body and feared ruined lungs. His mother reports seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured him fully. The tonic is advertised for eruptions eczema salt rheum sores blood disorders and rheumatism priced 60 cents and guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Joseph Emmert
Tailor Revival Claims New Season Look for Last Year Garb
A local clothing service promises to refresh last season outfits, claiming dramatic improvements that will surprise customers. The business emphasizes dyeing and refurbishment as its core offerings.
Ireland's steady progress and Irish unity themes
A long article reflects on Ireland's progress including tenant buyouts, restocked farms, new pensions, and a National University of Ireland. It links St Patrick's Day to Irish identity, the shamrock as Trinity symbol, and ancient ties to Druids, with notes on land reform, old age pensions, and emblems across cultures.
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St. Patrick's Day
Emerald Isle
Michael J. Ryan
United Irish League
Ireland
O'Connell
National University of Ireland
Patrick
Garden of Eden
Gabrielaga
Fra Angelico
Isis
Osiris
India
Persia
St. Patrick
Special Tax Notice Returns to County Treasury
The Special Tax Collector's office will close March 20 and turn over the books to the county treasurer. All parties owing improvement tax should call to settle assessments now to avoid having their names placed in the Meange, Dittmar Griffy sadaw Apecial Fax Callegtor.
Clara Morris Birth This Year Sparks New York Benefit Plan
Retired actress Clara Morris, born in Toronto on March 17 1848, is the focus of a proposed New York benefit performance. Her early stage debut occurred in Cleveland in 1861 with a rapid rise to leading roles at Wood's Theatre Cincinnati and later at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York. Ill health in the early 1890s ended her stage career, after which she pursued writing and journalism.
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Augustin Daly
Fifth Avenue Theatre
New York
America
Hyomei Promises Cure for Bronchitis and Colds
Ada Hopkins of Coldwater Michigan testifies Hyomei cured a five year bronchitis spell with nightly coughing choking and throat irritation. Seller Wm. Jungkunz guarantees Hyomei to cure bronchitis catarrh asthma croup hay fever coughs and colds with a $1 complete outfit including bottle and inhaler.
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Ada Hopkins
Cutter Ave
Coldwater
Mich
Wm. F. Jungkunz
This Date in History Fort Hill Boston 1776 to 1908
This date in history notes events from 1776 British evacuation of Boston and Washington taking possession, through 1777, Roger B Taney born, 1817 Allegheny College charter, 1836 Texas Republic constitution, 1864 Grant commands Union armies, 1890 Bismarck resigns, 1907 Roosevelt meets with Illinois governor, 1908 Senator Whyte dies, born Aug 9, 1824.
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Fort Hill
Boston
Washington
Roger B. Taney
United States Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Calvert County
Allegheny College
Meadville
Republic of Texas
Grant
Spain
United States
Prince Bismarck
Johanan Most
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Gov. Deneen
Illinois
Taft
William P. Whyte
Maryland
B. B. Dye Works Clothing Cleaning Notice
Urgent notice urging customers to call now to hold clothing and send items for cleaning. Emphasizes immediate action for all garments with a focus on preserving older suits through thorough cleaning offered by B. B. Dye Works.
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Rey
B. B
Shamrock imports offer early orders for Fate and garb
Fragmentary text notes Shamrock import from Ireland and suggests limited stock for Fate clothing and green garments. Mentions pat and viched, with unclear references to phones and locations.
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Shamrock
Ireland
A Broken Idol to Play Grand Opera House Two Performances
The Whitelaw Chicago hit A Broken Idol returns to the Grand Opera House for two performances on Thursday March 18, matinee and night. Otis Harlan stars with an original Chicago cast and an augmented orchestra. Supporting cast includes George Richards David Andrada Alice Yorke Carrier Perkins Charles Bowers Otto Hoffman Lawrence Comer and Birdie Beaumont. Qua Sohlke again directs the comely chorus. Seats for the matinee are on sale now.
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Whitney Opera House
Chicago
Hal Stephens
Williama
van Alstyne
Otis Harlan
Grand Opera House
Mr. Harlan
George Richards
Hoyt
David Andrada
Alice Yorke
Carrier Perkins
Henry W. Savage
Charles Bowers
Farewell sermon and local notices from Davis March edition
From Our Own Correspondent reports Rev Smith’s farewell sermon and his attendance at Stockton meetings. Rev Cookingham brings in new members with more joining soon. Election notes cover primary nominees and a village vote, with social events at the opera house March 20 and 26, plus church activities and visits around town.
Chicago Licensed Ward Brown Narrative
Chicago records show Ward Brown of Silver Crook connected to a marriage event in the city, with notes indicating formal licensing and registration procedures followed in the year referenced.
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Chicago
Ward Brown
Silver Crook
Etait
Ame Sriage Maton
M C A Banquet Delayed Then Merged With Gym Event
The Y M C A annual banquet faced several postponements after three months of speaker recruitment failures. It is now planned for early April, likely April 6, merging with the gymnasium men's banquet to connect young men with city business leaders. J P Bailey of Omaha will be the chief speaker. Tickets will be limited to 200. Toastmasters meet tonight to discuss municipal ownership of public utilities, with a lively open discussion expected after dinner. The club plans only one more meeting this season before Ladies' Night in May and a year-end gathering. The Reformed churchs district supports the academy, with synod assistance pursued for funding. The Interior Academy aims for high quality academi cation under synod management and adequate support.
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J. P. Bailey
Omaha
Nebraska
Freeport Association
Freeport
Itt
Reformed Chate
Synod of Reformed Church
Interior Academy
Interior Academy of Dakota Board considers president resignation
Fourteen members of the Interior Academy of Dakota board met yesterday to review Rev. W. D. Marburger's resignation and to discuss a successor. The resignation was accepted but a successor was deferred until the June annual meeting as the school year ends. The academy has faced adverse circumstances and whether to continue after this year was among the topics surveyed.
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Interior Academy of Dakota
W. D. Marburger
Rev. Marburger
Marburger
Creosote Treatment Aimed at Longer Tie Life
A creosote plant is to be erected by the Rockford and Interurban colony to treat ties used along lines. The treatment is expected to lengthen the life of the ties and improve durability of the rail system.
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Rockford & Interurban
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