Modern grandmothers lead society in 1908 era
The article celebrates the modern grandmother as society’s social leader in 1908. It contrasts old caps and insignia with today’s poised, healthful grandmothers who maintain influence, charm, and authority in fashion and social circles, naming prominent families and debutantes among her circle.
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New York Herald
New York
Goelt
Henry Clews
Luther Kountze
Lorillard Spencer
Douglas Robinson
Roosevelt
Charles Oelrichs
Charles S Brown
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Demand Boosts Buffalo Firm
In New York society the hair tonic Parisian Sage from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo is in great demand. Prof Hroux, the renowned hair specialist, claims it kills dandruff germs and offers a money back guarantee. Available at 50 cents a large bottle from Win F Jungkunz or by mail from Buffalo.
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New York
Paris
Giroux
Hroux
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Buffalo, N.Y
Personal Records Busy Day with Many Local Contacts
A compilation of short personal notes shows residents visiting, traveling or calling across Freeport and nearby towns. Names include L. W. Merrin, Mrs. S. S. Jourden, Ross Oblander, S. Rigney, J. P. Fleming, W. Rouland, Elias Heckman, P. W. Davis, J. S. Weber, Mrs. Charles Wieman, K. P. Perrine, F. Dutcher, Ed. Stephan, J. A. Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kahley, Art Stauffer, E. F. Burmeister, J. H. Cartwright, James Bennehoff, Ed Troy, Robert Brooks, C. J. McNewen, L. G. Harrison, I. Shoudy, S. Barnes, Dr. Caldwell, Miss Carrie Musser, Mrs. Ridgway and Grandson, Miss Esther Fosha, and A. N. Seely.
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S. S. Jourden
Baileyville
M. E. Kahley
Cedarville
Ross Oblander
Mendota
S. Rigney
Red Oak
Freeport
J. P. Fleming
Davenport
W. ©. Rouland
Polo
Elias Heckman
Orangeville
P. W. Davis
Rockford
J. S. Weber
Minoak
Charles Wieman
McConnell
K. P. Perrine
F. Dutcher
Whitewater
Wis
James Bennehoff
Rock Grove
Ed Troy
Monroe
Robert Brooks
C. J. McNewen
L. G. Harrison
Des Moines
I. Shoudy
Riverview
Wic
Dixon
KE. S. Barnes
Dr. Caldwell
Winslow
Circus Davis Drawing Near
The Gollmar Bros Greatest of American Shows brings the Flying Nelsons from Circa Russie to perform 60 foot aerial flights in mid air and vaults over the arena. The extensive program includes equestrianism acrobatism gymnastic and athletic feats as the circus museum hippodrome and menagerie visit Freeport on Monday May 18 with two performances and a grand street parade at 10 a.m.
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Gollmar Bros
Freeport
Prohibition Gains Reported as Saloons Close
May 9 reports say over 1,500 saloons in Hawaii went out of business per Antisaloon League figures, with thirty counties added to the dry list. Prohibition advocates claim a major wave, while opposing groups dispute the numbers. legislative action continues toward May 21. Governor heads to Washington for a natural resources conference.
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Hainois
Fiares
Antisaloon League
Qiquor Dyeders Protective Association
Sprinefieldt
Advertised Letter List for Week Ending May 11 1908
The Freeport post office lists remaining letters for the week ending May 11 1908. Names include Miss Selah Cole Mrs Selma Helmholtz Miss Ethel Hogan Mrs Gizzie Kniss Mrs Nelson Phos Antonio Muarasie Harbers Geo Walter Hood Chas Chaamberlain Walter Johnson Mr Prodna t Colson WwW Tus Cowling Herman Kunts Sam Dubs Mr Freeman Oswalt Walter Guflin Herbert Schuering Bad W. Scott Shafer and others. Call for pickup or notify addressees. Postmaster Smith Ayking urges recipients to claim advertised mail.
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Freeport Post Office
Ladies. Cole
Selah Helmholtz
and Hogan
Ethel? Kniss
Gizzie Nelson
Phos
Antinio
Muarasie Harbers
Geo
Arose
Parenade Hood
Walter Chaamberlain
Chas
Johnson
A. Tnrest
Walter Johnson
Na't Colson
Cowling
Kunts
Herman Dubs
Sam McGlassoo
Mr. Freeman
Oswalt
Walter KR. Guflin
Herbert Schuering
Bad W. Scott
Oo. Shafer
Dwar
Charles H Cramp 70th Birthday Celebrated in Philadelphia
Charles Henry Cramp born May 4 1828 in Philadelphia oldest Cramp family shipbuilder. He joined William Cramp & Sons as partner in 1857 and advanced marine design, pioneering propeller development and surf boats for Mexican and Civil War eras. His firm built ships for battleships and modern passenger liners.
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Charles Henry Cramp
Philadelphia
That
City
William Cramp & Sons
Manila
Cervera
Santiago
Charles H. Cramp
Sampson
WASTS BETTER TEACHES Blloomington PS May there’s hope
A fragmented excerpt reports the new educational commission backing stronger teacher quality. State Superintendent Propers Bright emphasizes improving the school system to reward good teachers and elevate student outcomes. The meeting elects officers including President Mrs. Girville Bright Chicago and vice presidents.
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Blloomington
Putin
Rropers Brhitp
Unite States
Girville Bright
Chicago
Mars Samevel
Oedvaiba
Scott
Mrs Joyce Praises Foleys Kidney Cure for Longstanding Trouble
Mrs Joyce of 180 Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire reports buying two bottles a year ago and says Fo ley s Kidney Cure cured a severe chronic kidney problem and recommends the medicine highly.
First Methodist Home Missionary Supper and Meeting
The Home Missionary society of the First Methodist church will serve supper next Wednesday evening May 18 at the church parlors starting at six o'clock and continuing until served. A business meeting of the society will be held at half past two at the same place.
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Home Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
Mystery Rail Disaster in Shelbyville Sparks Multiple Injuries
In Miarthoon Gh on May 8 a Saskisia rover derailment near Shelbyville triggered a series of raids and a passenger train No 46 derailed. Many injured including Parenaai NStat and Qnel. Rescue crews report severe harm and chaotic scenes as authorities investigate the incident.
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Saskisia Rover
Toa
Shelbyville
Hiade
Pathere
Disturbance at Congregation Cited for Coughing Incident
A recent disturbance at the congregation involved a person who continually coughed during Sunday services. The note requests the offender to buy Moless Honey and Tar at the local store, with names H. J. Moogk and Win. F. Jungkunz listed as references or authorities.
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H. J. Moogk
Win. F. Jungkunz
Shootings Espouse Self Defense in Crossville Fire
Carla Gib May Jt Darke Brow was fatally shot by Frank Cherry during a quarrel at Crossville amid celebrations over a saloon levy law. Cherry admits self defense. Brow was reportedly unarmed.
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Carla Gib
May
Darke Brow
Frank Cherry
Crossville
Cherry
Drown
A Wonderful Drummer and His Drum Feats
A fragmentary account praises Jesus Renr as a remarkable drummer and tambour major under Napoleon. It describes him playing fifteen drums in rapid succession, moving across drums with astonishing speed, leaving spectators awe struck by the seamless performance.
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Jesus Renr
Napoleon
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