Study on Birds for Crop Protection Across Illinois
Entomologist S A Forbes of Urbana led a statewide bird census to gauge species yields and impact on crops. The 1907 survey mapped 150 foot wide transects, logged 61 visits on 400 acres in 1905 06, counted 8 874 birds of 54 species, and linked stomach contents to field usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Forbes
Urbana
Forbes
United States Biological Survey
Dr. Forbes
Messrs. A. O. Gross
Hl. A. Ray
Illinois
Birthday of ex president Grover Cleveland at seventy one
Special to the Journal from Princeton New Jersey reports Grover Cleveland the only living ex president of the United States is seventy one today. He remains retired from public life and will not participate in the coming presidential campaign. He receives letters of congratulation from across the country and maintains his stance against public political service citing the honor of the presidency and a desire to avoid public office. Cleveland remains in good health due to outdoor pursuits and continues to share thoughts in magazine articles and lectures at Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
United States
White House
Cleveland
New Jersey
Denver
New York
East
Cardus Mra
Lucinda Johnson
Fish Creek
Wis
Cardus
the Medicine Co
Chanancign
Tenn
Dean
Freeport
Scott Best
Ordway Street
Ill
Kimmert’s
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Cities Not Responsible For Burning Smallpox Goods
An appellate court ruling in Oregon held cities may burn a smallpox patient’s goods to protect public health without paying the owner. The decision says fumigation can justify destruction of belongings when deemed necessary to prevent spread, and that compensation is not required for the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Oregon
Mary Kelley
Sillslove
30 Days Trial Offer on Vineules
An old advertisement promotes Vineules short trial for 30 days at $1.00 claiming relief for back pain rheumatic pains and kidney bladder blood ailments. It targets all ages with a guaranteed satisfaction or money refund and lists J J Moogk and C P Guenther as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Krebs at Y M C A a March 24 Star course finale
On Tuesday March 24 the Star course at the Freeport Y M C A concludes with Dr S L Krebs an entertainer of note. He is a versatile musician and orator whose two hour lecture blends humor with broad observations of human nature. Krebs studied at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and has written music for choir and various instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Krebs
Mr. Krebs
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
Dannreucher
Lichtenburg
Chadwig
Hale
Theological Seminary
Make the Stomach Work With Mi-O-Na Tablets
An advertisement urges stomach exercise over dieting to cure indigestion. It claims Mi-O-Na tablets strengthen stomach muscles, reduce flatulence and heartburn, and improve digestion with regular use. A 50-cent box is offered with a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
F. Jungkunt
Labor Leaders Meet Over Supreme Court Labor Decisions
National labor chiefs gather at AFL headquarters in Washington to map response to recent Supreme Court rulings on boycotts and organizational liability. They consider legislative relief as there is no appeal, aiming to act in defense of organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Tribunal
United States
Supreme Court
Hatters
Tabor
Congress
Miss Chace Lempke and LaRoy Paine to marry at Janesville
Friends say Miss Chace Lempke of Freeport and LaRoy Paine formerly of the central station will wed in Janesville Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Chace Lempke
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Advertisement Promises Relief
G W White of Ctalesbury calls today and urges readers to try Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. It is marketed as a pleasant to take remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial issues. Guaranteed by U J Moogh and P Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. J. Moogh
P. Guenther
Glee Club Scores Success at Carthage College
The Carthage College Glee Club gave an excellent performance at the Y.M.C.A. concert last night. Soloists and readers impressed as much as the violinist and pianist, with special mention for Meyers of Freeport and Waller for herencore choices Barbara Frietchie and A Little Dutch Garden. The audience gave enthusiastic encores to every number. If a return engagement occurs, a cordial welcome awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage College
A& Mountain Stream
Meyers
Waller
Barbara Frietchie
GC. C. Glee Club
Devils Auction Tonight Funhouse Vaudeville Act
Manager Charles N. Yale presents the twenty sixth edition of The Everlasting Devils Auction featuring the Brothers Hill acrobatic grotesques as a headliner import from Klaw and Erlanger. The act follows European specialties in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Yale
Brothers Hill
Klaw & Erlanger
Yale
Rip Van Winkle at the Grand Next Tuesday
The famous play Rip Van Winkle starring Charles Herbert Colson arrives at the Grand next Tuesday night March 24. A strong company, with special scenery for each act, guarantees the finest production yet in the city and has earned endorsements from press and clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jefferson
Atrong
Charles Herbert Colson
Birthday tribute to William O. Bradley
William O Connell Bradley, Republican leader and U S senator from Kentucky, born March 18 1874 in Garrard Ky. He became a lawyer under a 1865 act, served as prosecuting attorney from 1870, totaled many Republican convention delegations, and led Kentucky to a Republican plurality in 1895. He declined a Korea post in 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Connell Bradley
Kentucky
Garrard
Bradley
United States
Korea
ManZan Pile Remedy Guarantee and Availability
Advertisement for a pile remedy priced at 50 cents with ready to use packaging. Claims one application provides prompt relief to various forms of piles and soothing effects. Sold by H. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. *. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Date in History Highlights and Notable Dates
Notable historical notes include 1609 birth of King Frederick III of Denmark and 1670 death, 1745 Sir Robert Walpole death, 1862 Paris omnibus inauguration by Louis XIV decree, 1769 repeal of Stamp Act, Grover Cleveland birth, 1868 Admiral Farragut visit to the Pope, and William Warner elected U S Senator from Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick IE
Denmark
Paris
Louis XIV
Robert Walpole
Cortes
ISIS
United States
Milner Takes McGilvray to Joliet Prison
Sheriff Milner departed with Verne McGilvray heading to Joliet. McGilvray was sentenced to the penitentiary on forgery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGilvray
Joliet
Milner
Verne McGilvray
Spring Winds Skins Remedies Promoted by Moogk and Co
An early mention promotes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped skin. The sales brief credits Jl J Moogk and P. as the listing parties for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Moogk
P. Guenther
A Broad Assertion on Prohibition in Freeport
Rights and Liberty League argues that banning liquor would harm city finances and tax revenue, while moral benefits are unclear. They challenge league rhetoric, claim enforcement could address lawbreakers, warn against class bias, and contend prohibition would push drinkers to illicit sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rights and Liberty League
Freeport
Leaguers
Masonic Home Nears Completion Near Sullivan IL
The new Masonic home two miles from Sullivan sits on a 264 acre farm bequeathed to the Masonic Grand Lodge of Illinois by Robert C. Miller. The old home housed 200 Masons and wives, with future plans limiting admissions to aged persons in need of assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Sullivan TH
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Illinois
Robert C. Miller
Association of the
Bix Closing Out Sale Begins Saturday at Cost
Freeport Mercantile Co announces a cash only close out at cost in the Old Post Office building. The sale starts Saturday, March 14, and will run for 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Mercantile Co
Postothee
March events and gatherings listed for Freeport area
A compiled schedule of community events and meetings for March and April including dances lectures musical programs and church activities. Notable items feature a cantata at the Baptist church a university lecture by Prof Willett and a Democratic township primary with various social and fraternal functions across Freeport and surrounding venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dermanta
the Baptist Church
University Extension
J. J. Willett
First Presbyterian Church
Stephenson County
Teacher'a Institute
Germania Dance
Dro Willett
Freeport Commiidery
Ciecmania Star Party
U Birds
Women’s Club
Mareh
First Moog Church
Masonie Temple
St. Marzaret
Masonite Temple
Maneonde Temple
Batt
Dramatic Schedule of 19th Century Stage Acts
A fragment lists several acts with dates: Charley Hy Grte's Devils Nie So, Quincy Adams Sawyer, Nip and Puck, Lyman Hy Howe's moving pictures, Ton and the Mouse, and Strongheart. The text appears as a dusty program of performances slated around April and March dates, typical of a theater bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maret
Chas. Hy. Grte
Devils
Quincy Adams
Sawyer
Mareh So
Winntiger Bros
Puck
Lyman Hy Howe
How Hugo Voted In The French Chamber
Qucene Sue once sat with Victor Hungo in the French chamber as a bill was discussed. The poet Hugo Voted rose to vote after being told by a spectacled gentleman beside him how to vote. The exchange shows how a translator’s cue informs the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo
Qucene
Sue
Chamber of Deputies
Victor Hungo
Tax Collector Notice From Rocky On March Seventeenth
A historical notice from Rocky the Collector urges recipients to call immediately regarding tax payments due on March 17, signaling urgent collection action.
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Bird Census
Ing Lind
United States Department
Haimbers
Cities
LABOR
Washington
G. W. White
Ctalesbury
Glee Club
Carthage College Organization
Wiliam O. Bradley
Want Ecolarmn
Bix
Aver
Ayer
Lovell
Grand Opera House
T.ton and the Mouse
Strongheart
Webster’s International
St. Louis
Websters International Dictionary
C. Merriam Co., Publishers
Springfield, Mass
Wedsday
Mar
Charles H. Yale
Devil’s
Joe
Yale Laundry
Carl Hagenbeck
the Express
Night
Carl M. Dalton
Charles Herbert
Colson
Washington Irving
The
Catskills
Rocky
Journal
Roy Tees
Joshua R. H. Potts
Dearborn St
Chicago
St. Poiladelphoi
Hermsmeier
Galena St
California
Northwest Soap
Hackey
Galena Avenue
Jogie
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