Insanity Costs of Liquor in Stephenson County
Civic League argues liquor causes 25 to 55 percent of insanity, urging saloon restrictions. It cites Massachusetts data, Watertown asylum figures, and Illinois costs. In Stephenson County 57 patients at Watertown and 20 at the county farm drive an estimated yearly burden of about 2,600. total county impact around 2.6 thousand plus statewide maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Massachusetts
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
State Capitol
Boston
Mass
Telede Tett & P
Ingelish Asylim
Dear Sheppard
Cloney-Hatch Asylim
Rowntree & Sherwell
Great Britain
Heoley
Robert Jones
Claybury Asylum
England
Pst
Plinois
Isane
W. EK. Taylor
Stephenson
Graves
Board of Commissioners of Public Charities
Ilinois
Taylor
Watertown
Stephenson County
Springfield
Illinois
The Ugly Truth Behind Alcohol and a Looming Election
A speaker argues that alcohol is the root of a man’s descent into insanity and degradation, tracing hereditary and societal factors. The narrator questions voters about endorsing a business that yields such outcomes and prompts a decision on a ballot scheduled for April 7.
Northern Illinois fair to be held despite opposition
Directors of the Northern Illinois Agricultural association met at the courthouse Saturday. They decided to proceed with the county fair next fall, despite opposition from the Freeport Business Men's association to advertising. Fifteen hundred dollars in prizes will be offered for races, and the fair is planned on a larger scale with more attractions. The Business Men's association offered gratis printing of premium lists but with no ads, a move rejected by the fair directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois Agricultural Association
Court House
Freeport Business Men's Association
Business Men's Association
Fair Association
Wagner
Fair Association Gratis
Fifteen Cand Initiated At I diusa Temple Ceremonial
The spring ceremony of I diusa Temple No 108 Dramatic Order Knights of Whorassan occurs tonight at the kW of G hall. Fifteen candidates will be initiated from Monroe Savanna Sterling Lena Orangeville and possibly other towns. The Dokey drill team performs well and a banquet will follow at the hall served by the Troy cafe.
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I Diusa
Dramatic Order
Knights of Whorassan
G. Hall
Monroe
Savanna
Sterling
Lena
Orangeville
Troy Cafe
Lena Items Highlight Apron Sale and Local Talks
Miss Florence Coomber visited Miss Gibbie Yeager while the W. E. M. society of the Methodist church planned an apron sale and pillow exhibition followed by a tea. Rev L L Dennis of Winslow spoke on local option in the church audience room. Mrs Beauchamp of the Kentucky W C T U gave two strong addresses boosting the local option cause. The Enegelish Lutheran and Methodist churches drew large crowds and Mrs Beauchamp's visit was noted for inspiring support.
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Lena
Florence Coomber
Freeport
Gibbie Yeager
W., FE. M. Society of the Methodist Church
Ats& O
L. L. Dennis
Winslow
Mattie Ditzler
Rockford
George Schoney
Flunch
Elizabeth Beshear
Rogalie Taylor
Davis
W. Gc, BP. A. Institute
Oscar Seyier
Peter Sevier
Enegelish Lutheran
Beauchamp
George Sprague
Charles Weaver
Thomas J. Isemison
Chas. Wales
Nettie Reeder
George Cain
Burdett Piave Toner Ordered at Brown & Dollmeyer
KF J Burdett orders piave toner from Brown and Dollmeyer, or by phone at 3a Leedet. The notice appears in a local business advertisement seeking supply for office needs.
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KF. J. Burdett
Piave Toner
Brown & Dollmeyer
Shields 15 to Speak at Freeport Anti-Saloon Meeting
Civic League plans big meetings before election with prominent speakers. Tomorrow night at First Presbyterian Church James K Shields head of Illinois Anti-Saloon movement will address men about the local option law and the campaign to abolish the saloon. Shields, noted for guiding the state to a vote on prohibition, will share news from sister cities and boost the moral welfare effort. The event begins at 8 o'clock for men only with the Male Quartet singing.
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Vitv
Civic League
Freeport
First Presbyterian Church
James K. Shields
Ilinois
Shields
Springfield
Anti-Saloon League
Eli
Electric Bitters Endorsed by San Francisco Architect
Prominent architect Norman R Coulter in the Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic medicine. He says it is good for everybody and helps stomach liver and kidney disorders while building up the system. Sold for 50c at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Joseph Emmert
McDaniel on Trial for Dynamite Plot in Circuit Court
Judge Farrand reconvened the circuit court this afternoon as the People begin the case against John McDaniel on an indictment charging rocking dynamite with unlawful intent to destroy property. McDaniel is defended by Tiffany and Walsh with Burrell prosecuting. second venue jurors were excluded while prospective jurors were examined, and the first panel’s exam began. It is expected about two days will be needed to select the jury.
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Farrand
John MeDaniel
McDaniel
MebDaniel
Tiffany and
Walsh
Rockford
Burrell
There Is No Secret Vinol Patent Medicine Ad
Freeport residents are urged that Vinol is not a secret patent medicine but a cod liver extract produced without oil. The ad touts Vinol as a tonic for elderly and delicate individuals, with iron peptonate, claiming it strengthens the body after illness and aids throat and lung troubles, promising money-back satisfaction.
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Freeport
Vinci
Joseph Einnert
Draggist
Card of Thanks from Mrs. M Schneider and Family
Mrs. M Schneider and her children express heartfelt appreciation for the kindness and support from neighbors and friends during the recent bereavement.
New Life Pills Promise Health Against Ailments
The Lucky Quarter offers Wing's New Life Pills claiming relief from headache biliousness constipation and malaria. If unsatisfied the price is refunded at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr. Wing
Joseph Emimert
Dry cleaning offer for overcoats and jackets
Advertises French dry cleaning for creased cravenette and light over coats. Promises thorough cleaning bright sanitary finish and inviting customers to call BK B Dye Works located at 3 2nd wlw.
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BK. B
Thanks to neighbors for sympathy and help in bereavement
The undersigned return thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance during their recent bereavement of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ross and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Ross
Fan- LY
Hindipo Kidney Cure Ad
A drugstore ad from Guenther & Co. promotes Hindipo as a remedy for Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation bad blood and nervous troubles caused by sick kidneys. They offer mail delivery prepaid with a 40 cent single box and six boxes for 2.80 under a positive guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Hindipo
Rush to Western Canada Sparks Largest Immigration Wave Yet
Reports from government agents in the United States indicate a spring surge toward Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as a significant influx of settlers moves west. Excursions are full from Missouri Nebraska Iowa and Minnesota with many bringing goods and families seeking homes, while Scandinavian migration adds to the momentum.
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St. Paul
Minn
United States
Western Canada
Mar White
Manitoba
Saskatche- Want
Adberta
Whisisas
Missouri
Nebraska
Lows
Tioetama
Emois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Pakotas
Canada
Clement
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Ilinois Western Hospital
County Poor Farm
Wells
Reepert
Stephenson Co
Howe
Ebbets Hospital
Lsat
Choi
Antesaloon Movement
The
Mdaniel
Faton
Edna Remmelhagen
Herbert Spring
Andrews Wire Works
Edna Rummelhagen
Ciacquit Court
Civic League OF
Namved
Western
Bron United
Fargiers
Pane
Kuehner Bros
Freeport Gas Light & Coke
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