Matches Consumed by Billions Across The World
A Washington statistician notes that civilized nations burn 3,000,000 matches every minute, with the United States consuming about half. The article describes vast American forest sources, factory sizes, and the search for choice timber like pine and birch, plus international moves to boost domestic match wood supply.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Germany
Austria
France
Sweden
United States
Russia
Minister of Agriculture
Canada
Match Company
Six Indicted at Morrison Illinois for illegal liquor sales
Six men from Tampico and Deer Grove appeared before Judge Ramsay in Morrison Illinois as indictments by a special grand jury were handed up for illegal liquor sales. Bonds ranged from 600 to 1200 dollars with cases likely to be continued to the October term. The defendants claim the action is spiteful and not a real issue, with one admitting Mead sales. Their attorney is C L Sheldon.
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Clarence Renslow
Timothy Callahan
Joseph Mull
Deer Grove
Stock
Terry
Graham
Renslow
Tampico
C. L. Sheldon
Gates saves his old school in St Charles visit
John W. Gates, while visiting his mother in St Charles Til, volunteers to rebuild the district schoolhouse where he and Judge E. H. Gary once studied. He pledges paint, roof, and repairs, promising a new building on the old site to serve the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gates
Chicago
St. Charles
E. H. Gary
Steel Trust
Mr. Gates
Sam Parks
Texas
Youree
Shreveport
W. J. Urqhart
Carl Denzer
White Automobile Company
Colonel Youree
Mr. Denzer
Denzer
Gary
Easy to Cure Catarrh with Hyomei Inhalant
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a cure for catarrh asthma bronchitis hay fever and colds. It cites G J Stevers of Crown City Ohio reporting a complete cure after using two bottles. Wim Jungkunz guarantees Hyomei and offers a full outfit for one dollar with refills at forty cents.
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Gd. J. Stevers
G. J. Stevers
Crown City
Ohio
Wim , Jungkunz
Dancing at Class Banquet Debate Shapes Banquet Program
In Rockford on May 13 the senior class debated the banquet program at the high school. The dispute centered on including dancing with a vote showing a majority in favor. The president backed dancers while anti-dancers argued for a two-thirds vote for reconsideration, but the pro dancing faction prevailed.
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Rockford
Bishop Sunday criticized by bishop after Decatur meeting
Billy Sunday is deemed profane and sacrilegious by Bishop Osborne of the Springfield diocese after Evangelist Sunday’s campaign in Decatur. The bishop preached that some participants regret their involvement and urged the church to seek forgiveness from Almighty God.
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Decatur, Til
Billy Sunday
Osborne
Sprinfield
Episcopal Church
Evangelist Sunday
Erid
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for tired feet
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to ease swollen nervous and damp feet, prevent blisters and callous spots, and aid tight shoes. It claims relief from chilblains and bunions with rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. trial package free. address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Newy
Twenty Princes Shimer students hear Madam CGadski today
About twenty pupils from Princes Shimer academy accompanied by Mr Carroll arrived to hear Madam CGadski speak, sharing a brief visit on the school grounds.
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Princes Shimer Academy
Mr. Carroll
Madam Cgadski
Three witnesses Held on Perjury Charge in Davenport Case
Sterling May 16 three witnesses W A Jones W T Woodward and A Berry who testified against John McPartland Davenport saloon keeper are still locked in Rock Island jail. Civic Federation attorneys have not sought their release while prosecutors plan to press perjury charges. It remains unclear if requisition papers will be used as the men may return across the river in due course.
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Betty
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Pain Relief Endorsed
Freeport readers report quick relief from backache through Doan's Kidney Pills. Jerry Driscoll of 156 Cherry Street says the pills cured his back pain and restored natural kidney secretions. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Freeport
Dean
Jerry Driscoll
Cherry Street
Tih
Doan
Fustere-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Personal Record of Visits and Travel Notes
A compilation of short notices lists individuals and their movements through Freeport and surrounding cities. Names include A. F. Hawke, J. T. Cottingham, Miss A. Bender, J. F. Jones, D. W. Rosenberg, H. F. Fisk, Mrs. H. B. Stocks, F. W. Hasing, H. H. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. John Stocks, Charles Sechrist, Mrs. R. R. Williams, E. Chamberlin, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hodges, C. R. McElwain, IL. E. Carlson, F. Kuhlemeier, Charles McNeil, H. J. Weishar, John Haller, George Gastel, and others. Entries place trips to Aurora, Dubuque, Peoria, Chicago, Monroe, Rockford, Buffalo, and attendances at a golden wedding in Buffalo and related events.
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JT. A. Cottingham
Dubuque
Freeport
A. Bender
McConnell
J. F. Jones
Stanford
Iil
D. W. Rosenberg
Rochelle
Hl. F. Fisk
Peoria
H. B. Stocks
Martintown
R. C. Hodges
Monroe
C. R. McElwain
IL. E. Carlson
Rockford
F. Kuhlemeier
Chicago
H. J. Weishar
John Haller
George Gastel
Buffalo
N. Y
Philip Keifer
Henry Rohkar
Tour
Parisian Sage hair tonic promises cure in two weeks
In New York society style notes Parisian Sage by Prof. Giroux is in high demand. The Buffalo based Giroux Mfg Co offers a money back guarantee for dandruff cure and hair restoration with a 50 cent bottle through local agent Wm. S. Jungkunz. Read the Journal's want column.
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New York
Paris
Giroux
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Buffalo, N.Y
Lena Social Notes Update From May 15
Mrs Helene King visits W H Goodrich family in Pearl City. Mrs E S Baldwin arrives from Warren to see son G L Baldwin and family. W H Miller seriously ill at home. longtime tailor here, illness forced retirement. Rev Will M Beck spoke at Amity Lutheran on Muhlenburg mission and Africa, plans to return in July. Florence Taylor returns from Pearl City. Harriet Hayes visits county seat. Silver Gishwiller returns to Chicago from visit. Julia Eisley heads to Rockford for time with friends. Chas Simmons and Mrs Stine back from Ames Iowa after funeral. Chas Barrett family visit Freeport.
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Lena
Helene King
W. H. Goodrich
Pearl City
E. S. Baldwin
Warren
G. L. Baldwin
W. H. H. Miller
Amity Lutheran Church
Will M. Beck
Muhlenburg
Africa
Beck
Florence Taylor
Harriet Hayes
Silver Gishwiller
Chicago
Julia Eisley
Rockford
Chas. Simmons
Stine
Ames
Silver Creek Couple Marries In St Josephs Church
Miss Clara Bangasser and Frank Lamm, noted young local couple, wed at St Josephs Church with Rev C Kalvelage presiding. Attendants were Miss Gertie Lamm and Fred Baugauser. A 200-guest reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will farm in Florence township after a wedding trip.
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Clara Bangasser
Frank Lamm
Silver Creek Township
St. Joseph’s Church
C. Kalvelage
Gertie Lamm
Fred Baugauser
Fred Bangasser
Mrs. Lamm
Florence Township
Basket and lawn social at Rosenstiel school event
A basket and lawn social is planned for this evening at the Rosenstiel school south of town. A literary and musical program will be given by a number of Freeporters.
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Rosenstiel School
Germania Society Dance and Card Party Notice
The Germania society invites members and Best ladies to a dance and card party on Wednesday evening May 20. Cards begin at 8 30 and dancing follows.
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The
Germania Society
Local updates from Freeport and area events
Globe hall cancels card party. John M Wise ships 13000 small fruits and a large lot of fancy evergreens from Wise Avenue Nurseries in one of Freeport’s largest shipments. English Lutheran church hosts 730 pm service with Rev Will M Beck and a church council meeting and choir practice to follow. Congressman Lowden awards two gold medals to Oregon high school. contest in oratory with best essay winner to be commemorated on a silk banner in the high school room.
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John M. Wise
Wise Avenue
Freeport
English Lutheran Church
Will M. Beck
General Synod
Africa
Church Council
Congressman Lowden
Oregon High School
Northwestern Time Card Changes for Local Train Schedule
Northwestern issues a new time card effective next Sunday with several arrival and departure changes. The only alteration affecting Freeport is the daily train that used to depart at 1 45 PM now leaves at 1 40 PM.
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Northwestern
Freeport
Mrs R G Shumway in critical condition at Freeport
Word from Polo reports Mrs R G Shumway remains very low in Freeport this morning with death anticipated shortly. She is under heavy opiate treatment to ease the intense pain she endures.
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Freeport
Polo
R. G. Shumway
Pythian Home Cornerstone Set for June Ninth
Grand Chancellor L C Hay of Bloomington will oversee the cornerstone laying for the Pythian Home building at Decatur on June 9. Weather has delayed work but brick work looks strong and steel will start soon. Grounds may host picnics, a lake may be added, and a greenhouse is planned. applications for staff are being reviewed after the ceremony.
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L. C. Hay
Bloomington
Decatur
Home Board
Mrs Joyce Praises Foley Kidney Cure in New Hampshire
Mrs Joyce of 180 Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire says she bought two bottles of Foley s Kidney Cure about a year ago and was cured of a severe long standing kidney trouble. She highly recommends it. H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.
Coming Events Grand opera house and Lexington hall dances
May 16 shows Madame Gadski and Frank La Forge in song at Grand Opera House. May 16 Prof Dawson hosts a social dance at Lexington Hall. May 20 Germania Society hosts a dance and card party. May 22 Former Governor Richard Yates speaks in Freeport. May 22 Prof Dawson hosts another social dance at Lexington Hall. May 28 Germania dance and card party.
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Madame Gadski
Frank la Forge
Grand Opera House
Prof. Dawson
Lexington Hall
Richard Yates
Freeport
Bankrupt Stock Sale At McPherson & Service
About a thousand sales were made on opening day of the McPherson and Service dry goods stock bankruptcy sale. If kept at the rate, the stock will be sold in about thirty days, not the scheduled sixty. The store drew crowds despite bad weather.
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McPherson & Service
Meeting Postponed for Death of Hon H C Burchard
The Mothers' club meeting at Settlement Home scheduled yesterday afternoon is postponed for two weeks. The new meeting will be a joint gathering of the W W C C T U and Mothers' club in memory of Hon. H. C. Burchard.
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Mothers’ Club
H. C. Burchard
Poe
Cc. T. U
Kidney disease warning and cure claim from ad
An advertisement warns that kidney complaints cause more deaths than any other disease due to insidious onset. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as preventing fatal disease if taken early, and is signed by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
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Rock Island Police
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Aurora
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Subuth
Basket Social
Germania Party
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Pythian Home Cornerstone
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Freeport Railway, Licht & Power CO
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