Freeport Charity Groups Tie Poverty to Liquor Abuse
Civic League argues alcoholism drives a large share of poverty across 33 Massachusetts towns and compares to England. Statisticians cite 24 percent of charity cases linked to liquor, with 48 percent of Almshouse poverty in Massachusetts and Chicago data showing alcohol’s strong impact on inmate conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Devine
Committee of Fifty
Carroll D. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
Washington
Worcester Polytechnic University
Charity Organization Societies
United States
Massachusetts
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Bureau
State Board of Charities of
England
Poduay
Charles Booth
London
Stepney
St. Pancras
Board of Poor Guardians
Manchester
The
Civic League
Freeport
Associated Charities of
Atlanta
Georgia
Chas. F. Weller
Cambridge Post
the Leader
Father Scully
St. Mary's Church
South Boston
Cambridge
Chicago
Dunning Asylum
Cook County
Dre. Wilhite
Sam
Co. C. Willhite
Bauscher
Stephenson
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
A home based cure claim offers relief for bleeding itching and protruding piles through a new absorption treatment. The pitch promises immediate relief and permanent care and invites readers to write to Mrs. M Summers at Box P Notre Dame Indiana for a free trial kit and references if requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Box P
Notre Dame
Ind
Steady Work Claimed By Meyer Vinegar Co
H H Swan president of Chas F Meyers Co writes to the Journal denying layoffs after a fire. He states 25 additional workers hired in two weeks and four months of steady employment planned in debris clearance and new building erection. Company maintains stock to fill orders and reports unusually good trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Meyer Vinegar Co
H. H. Swan
Pres. Chas. Ff. Meyer & Co
Change Presiding Elders Shifts in Two Districts
Rev C G Anangst, transferred to the Naperville district of the United Evangelical church, will enter the new field the latter part of next week. Rev Wm Caton comes to the Freeport district and will arrive next week, though his family may not relocate here for some time due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Anangst
Naperville
United Evangelical Church
Wm. Caton
Freeport
Severe cold may turn to pneumonia. Foley’s Honey and Tar cure
A warning about a severe cold that might become pneumonia overnight and promoting Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure. It claims the genuine product is in a yellow package and lists H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as likely sellers or distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Ely's Cream Balm Offers Quick Nasal Relief
Do the right thing if you have nasal catarrh. Ely's Cream Balm provides real relief by releasing inflamed secretions from nasal passages and throat. It contrasts with powders and snuffs containing cocaine or mercury that only dry up secretions. Available from druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Ely Bros. 56 Warren Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren ‘Street
New York
Illinois Maps Debates Centennial Plan Across Seven Cities
Illinois education officials plan seven public celebrations marking the Douglas Lincoln debates semi centennial. Under the Illinois Historical Society, Ottawa Freeport Jonesboro Charleston Galenburg Quincy Alton host events August through October with illustrated circulars, readings, and songs for schools. Arbor and Bird Day is also promoted with governor Deneen setting dates for observances and school grounds needing trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Blair
Ottawa
Freeport
Jonesboro
Charleston
Galenburg
Quincy
Alton
Lincoln
Douglas
Arbor
Illinois
Questionably finest of the kind in Illinois praised
The artwork described as among the finest of its kind in Illinois is praised for its artistry and potential to inspire proper marking of a significant celebration, with remarks on its quality and the accompanying material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Foley’s Honey and Tar Deemed Safe Under Pure Food Law
Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkuuz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkuuz
Chicago horse buyer seeks draft horses for cash sale
Farmers urged to deliver horses and mules weighing 1150 to 2000 pounds in good flesh with slight blemishes. Ages four years and up. Top prices promised for large fat draft horses. Attention led to lead in at Younglove's Livery Freeport on Saturday April 4, 1908 rain or shine. D WEINBERG & Co West Side Horse Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Younglove
Freeport
D. Weinberg & Co
West Side
Repairs and Cleaning Offered on Winneshiek Street
Reparing and cleaning services announced with pumps repaired and cisterns cleaned. All kinds of repair work offered at reasonable prices. Address M. J. Lonergan, 114 Winneshiek Street, or telephone older number 324alw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Lonergan
Winneshiek Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York, Washington
Saloon
Freeport Daily
Charities and the Commons
Charity Organization Society
New York City
Devine
Roosevelt
San Francisco
American Museum of Safety Devices and Industrial Hygeine
Washington, D. C
Associated Charities
Chas. St. Weller
Weller
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Chas. E. Meyer Vinegar Company
YAL Blatz Brewing CO
Milwaukee
Superintendent OF Public Instruction
New England
Philadelphia Record
Grand Opera House
Quincy Adams
Night
Charley
Sawyer
Mason’s
Lola
Winninger
Charlies
Adolp
Joe Winninger
Bonnie Maile
Clover Dale
Ayer
Kuehner Bros
Tyle
Huss & Kinley
the Garment Specialists
Freeport, Ill
Galena St
Davenport Savings Bank
South West Corner
2D and Main Sts
Davenport
Wa. O. Scumier
Henry Cerruck
Louis Haier
W. H. Wilson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!