Foster Forecasts Warmer Weather and Cold Spells This Month
Local bulletin outlines a sequence of warm and cool waves across the nation in May. Forecaster Foster predicts two major warm waves crossing meridian 90 on dates near the 11th and 17th, a radical cool between them, and a fall in temperatures around the 14th. The forecast includes notable weather changes, rainfall expectations, and a detailed timetable for the week ending May 28. A separate note covers a child injury near Prairieville and a court decision favoring Rochelle against Oregon.
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W. T. Foster
Josefh
Toledo
Dayton
Ohio
Missouri Valley
Great Central Valleys
Rockies
Great Central Valley
Eastern States
Meridian 90
Pacific
Foster
Freeport
King’s New Discovery Cures Dawned in Dixie Kentucky
Witness T L Martin of Dixie Kentucky described severe nightly coughing until he used Dr King’s New Discovery which brought instant relief. He and his family have used it for four years and he recommends it as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat chest and lung troubles. It stops coughing and is guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Jos Emmert’s Drug Store.
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T. L. Martin
Dixie
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Feeling Good Pharmacist Exclaims New Life Pills
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as boosting stomach and liver action to improve strength and mental sharpness. The ad claims a 25 cent box will make you feel like a new being and notes sale by Jos. Emmert, druggist.
Entertainments and Meetings in Freeport May Listings
May 12 Vogel and Demmings minstrels at Grand Opera House. May 15 Republican Senatorial convention 12th district. May 17 Swenzerbund concert at Germania Opera House. May 21 Prodigal Father at Grand Opera House. May 26 Democratic county convention. May 28 Columbian Novelty Concert at the Y M C A under Sons of Veterans auspices.
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Freeport
Vogel & Demmings
Grand Opera House
Germania Opera House
VY. M.C. A
Thea
Sons of Veterans
Political Announcements For Stephenson County Clerk and Coroner
Candidates announce for renomination as Circuit Clerk and for Coroner of Stephenson County subject to Republican County Convention. H W Bolender and W H CroTzer seek renomination after prior terms. Notices include dates and local political details, with unrelated health ads and tips interspersed.
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Stephenson County
H. WW
Bolender
Stephens County
W. H. Crotzer
Lena, Ill
W. B. Peck
Oregon schools abandon graduation this year
Oregon will not have a graduating class as the state shifts high school courses from three to four years. In Illinois, Ogle County Telephone Co begins extending lines toward Oregon, with a local exchange planned. Mt Morris women lose money to a Silk Patch fraud scam. A Rock County jury finds against Charles Jones in a suit over a buggy accident. A Rockford man rescues his missing daughter after a river search ends with the child found safe on South Main Street.
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Oregon
United Brethren Camp Meeting Association
Ogle
Wis
Charles Jones
Clinton
Jones
John Lundstrom
Rockford
South Main Street
John Mor
Goshawks Do Not Tire In Pursuit Of Prey Across Seasons
The article notes a female goshawk named Hawks who in her first season seized 82 rabbits 8 hares and 2 magpies and in the following year 210 rabbits 2 leverets 11 partridges 4 magpies and 2 squirrels. It describes their relentless courage and relentless hunting from hedges to quarry holes with examples including Captain Bland’s hawk chasing a hare and a sting bird dragging prey from a quarry.
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Otte
Bland
Draycott
Stoke-on-Trent
London Spectator
Helena Wins Montana Capital in 1894 Contest
Victor Smith recalls a capital fight among Helena Anaconda Butte City Bozeman Great Falls Deer Lodge and Boulder. In 1894 Helena and Anaconda dominated with W A Clark backing Helena and Marcus Daly supporting Anaconda. Clark offered voters a $5 000 bet to secure Helena, promising to cover losses or relinquish winnings, costing Clark nothing.
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Helena
Montana
Victor Smith
Clark
Iansas City Journal
Treating the lagging liver with digestion first
A nostril of 19th century health advice argues a tired liver stems from an ill nourished body. It discourages drastic drugs and prescribes addressing stomach digestion to restore liver activity. Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is praised for easing liver trouble by improving digestion and toxin elimination.
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Pierce
Hair Work in All Its Bran
Mrs. A C. Thomas advertises hair work services at 255 Galena afreot, offering to craft and repair hairpieces and related grooming items with a focus on custom styles and personal fittings.
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A C. Thomas
Galena
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Gumbiner Brothers
Old Hub Corner
Stephenson Street
Cash Store
Babinet
Point de Paris
Ray
Flanagan
Prairieville
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Joseph Cross, Jr
Rochelle
Cross
Yonstipation
Thomas
Monarch
Joseph Emmert
Mississippi
Dr. Wood
Joseph Bammest
Dominion Hne
Burdock
Joseph Emmiert
ACME
Gilliam
Redlinger Bros
Matt
Jos
Redlinger
Galena Ave
Jewelry
Galena Street
Lowell
Hackett Hdw. Co
Blue Pencil Sale
Fifth Avenue
Nieman Bros
Star Clothing Co
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