Great farmer's sale for feed cooker machine
A sales pitch touts a corn rye barley oats cooker that mushes feed, claiming it halves feed needs. Promotes independent selling force, cites Iowa and midwest sales totals, lists counties in Illinois and Wisconsin, and urges visits to a store across from the Court House to learn to earn up to 250 dollars monthly. Largest feed cooker factories are in Waterloo Iowa Detroit Michigan and Goshen Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minn
Neb
Kansas
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Jo Daviess
Carroll, Ogle
Winnebago
D«Kalb
Henry
Mercer
Illinois
Green
LaFayette
Grant, Rock, Dane
Richland
Court House
Waterloo
Detroit
Mich
Goshen, Ind
Revival controversy surrounds Billy Williams evangelist
Reports detail clashes over Williams revival efforts in Sterling. John H. Ahrens recounts blocked church support, a plan to hold services at the Armory, and Williams’s personal struggles including a stint on stage in Des Moines to fund his family. Ahrens urged unity as meetings began and possible continued sessions were discussed.
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Mr. Ahrens
Mr. Williams
the Gazette
Ahren
Billy Williams
Sterling
John H. Ahrens
Armory
Christ
Williams
Ahrens
Baptist Church
Board of the Baptist Church
Board of Trustees
Nebraska
Fonken
Des Moines
Ministerial Association
Heaven
Jesus
Tie
Iowa
Gazette
Suits and Overcoats at Ten Percent Reduction
Tailor offer to reduce stock by ten percent to clear inventory. Emphasizes first class work and urges early orders. Advertising the up-to-date tailor Jounss Hater at 189 Steph son Street.
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Joun
Hater
Stephson
John 8
Harpster
Stephenson St. Milidiw
Notice of Office Move by GARROLD R. PLERCE
GARROLD R. PLERCE, telephone and electrical installer and Western Electric Power apparatus agent, moves office from Chi cago street to Hettinger block second floor. News phone listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street
Hettinger Block
Garrold R. Plerce
Western Electric Power Apparatus
Hike Record Set By YMCA Instructor Smith
Physical Instructor Smith of the Y M C A established a new hike record yesterday between Ridott and Freeport along the river road. He covered eight and a quarter miles from Ridott North Western station to Freeport North Western station in one hour twenty five minutes, averaging a mile in 10.38 minutes with a pedometer. He has made several similar trips, but yesterday’s was the best yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Ridott
Freeport
Northwestern
Local students enter University of Chicago free scholarship contest
Miss Florence Dorman and Donald Breed left for Chicago to compete in the annual free scholarship contest at the University of Chicago. Eligible students from the Mississippi valley take exams overseen by head professors in each subject. Breed focuses on English and Dorman on German. first local high school entrants in the event.
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Florence Dorman
Donald Breed
Chicago
University of Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Donnard Breed
Miss Dorman
John A Wolf Uses Half Page Ad for Golden Eagle
John A Wolf part owner and resident manager of the Golden Eagle clothing house uses half a page to promote suits and overcoats. He champions advertising, aligning with John Wanamaker that merchants should heavily use newspaper columns to run a business.
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John A. Wolf
Golden Eagle
Golden Eagle Clothing House
Wolf
Ile
John Wanamaker
Exhibit of Shells at Y M C A Nov 18
An exhibit of shells will be in the Y M C A boys room on Wednesday November 18 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. View the largest and finest shell display in the city and purchase items made from shells. Admission is five cents. Concert program to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Majestic to Feature Edison Film and More News
Majestic manager Guiteau returns from Chicago with plans to secure special feature films for the house. The Lovers Guide, Edison’s latest comedy, tops today's and Saturday's program. Sunday’s lineup promises some of Freeport’s best pictures yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteau
The
Majestic
Chicago
Lovers’ Guide
Edison
Freeport
Busker Sr. Improves After Suicide Attempt
John Busker Sr., who tried to end his life last Wednesday by slashing his throat, was said to be somewhat improved this morning. A report that he again attempted suicide at Globe hospital was denied by doctors and hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Busker,Sr
Globe Hospital
Ahrens Sells Department Store for Religious Work
John H. Ahrens announced at the Billie Williams revival meeting that he sold his stake in the Ahrens Department store to his brother Amos B. Ahrens after receiving a message from God guiding the sale. He will devote himself to religious work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Gazette
John H. Ahrens
Ahrens
Amos B. Ahrens
Billie Williams
Real Estate Transfers in Harlem and Nearby Additions
Real estate transfers include Thomas D. Wilcoxon as executor conveying part section 10 Harlem to Joseph L. Meyers for 2225 dollars. Mary Colvin transfers tota 8 and 4 in Black versus Knowlton second addition to Maria Rinehart for 3400 dollars. Marcus Selb transfers parts 1 and 12 in Black 1 Johnson and Bennett addition to John Hartman for 1400 dollars.
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Thomas D. Wilcoxon
Thompson D. Cockrell
Joseph L. Meyers
Harlem
Mary Colvin
Maria Rinehart
Black
Knowlton
Marcus Selb
John Hartman
Johnson and Bennett
Germania Party Dance Draws Large Attendance
A large crowd attended the Germania hall dance and card party last evening. Prize winners were Dr. Matter, William Straub, Mrs. J Mayer, and Mrs. Marvil. Gilbert's orchestra provided music for the event.
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Germania Hall
Dr. Matter
William Straub
J. Mayer
Marvil
Gilbert
K. & W. Promotes Shoes and Winter Attire
The K. and W. store advertises the ABCs of footwear, drawing attention to its shoe display. The shop also markets its line of suits and overcoats in newspaper space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
Display of Furs at Walton Nephews Store
Willian Walton Nephews announce a special fur display in this issue scheduled for November 20 and 21 at their store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Walton Nephews
Licensed to Wed in Freeport at City Hall
Arthur H. Siefert and Helen Melchior both of Freeport are set to wed. The license details list the couple's names and residence, with the ceremony anticipated in Freeport.
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Arthur H. Siefert
Freeport
Helen Melchior
Same
Bick and Afflicted. Charles Meyers Ill With Diptheria
Charles Meyers residing west of Freeport is ill with diphtheria.
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Bick
Charles Meyers
Freeport
le Ill
Smoked pork sausage sale at Manignes Factory
Smoked pork sausage offered at 12 pounds for 122 cents per pound at the Manignes Factory. Local listing notes discount pricing for shoppers visiting the plant storefront.
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Manignes
Illinois Central Agents Meet in Dixon
A report notes a meeting of Illinois Central agents held yesterday in Dixon. Mrs C 8 Serfass hosted euchre this afternoon for friends. The Industrial School opens Saturday at 1 30 PM in First Presbyterian parlors. A Freeport Dixon basketball game was cancelled tonight. Brothers Circus passed Freeport en route to Baraboo. Embury Epworth rummage sale on Van Buren Street runs November 12 18 and 14 with winter clothing cheap.
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Ilinois
Dixon
Freeport High School
Dixon High School
Ae. Brothers’ Circus
Freeport
Baraboo
Embury Epworth League
van Buren Street
Funeral of John Sola Day Held at Family Residence
The funeral for the late John Sola Day was held from the family residence at 183 Illinois Street on Thursday afternoon. Rev. R. C. Harker of Binbury Church officiated. Pallbearers were John Gale, O. E. Stein, Albert Dittman, John James, William F. Dietrich and Joseph Meyers. Interment was in the city cemetery. services were well attended and many large floral pieces were contributed.
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John Soladay
Illinois Street
R. C. Harker
Binbury Church
John Gale
O.E. Stein
Albert Dittman
John James
William F. Dietrich
Joseph Meyers
Basket Ball Tonight at the Y M C A Intermediates vs Working Boys
Tonight at the Y M C A a basketball game features the Intermediates against the Working boys. A series of volleyball matches follows between teams from the men’s classes.
The Gag Was Omitted in Stage Talk and Plans
A well known actor recalls a backstage gag idea proposed during his early career. The plan involved a leading man writing a letter beside a footman in a white Eton collar and wiping ink on it to create a dramatic stain, followed by a retaliatory knee to heighten the laugh.
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Longhead
15 Jewel Elgin Watch for 11.50 at Em erick Barrett Co
15 jewel Elgin watch with 20 year gold filled case offered for 11.50 at Em erick Barrett and Company located at 98 Stephenson Street. Sale dated November 13. Local shop advertises affordable timepieces downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerick, Barrett & Co
Stephenson St
Sausage Factory Offers Fresh Pork Sausage At 10 Cents
A local market promotes fresh pork sausage at ten cents per pound from the Sausage Factory. The offer highlights affordable processed meats for shoppers seeking poultry and meat deals.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted By Endorsed Formulas
Dr Pierce's medicines claim to use native forest ingredients with no alcohol and glycerine preservation. The Golden Medical Discovery is described as a blood purifier stomach tonic and bowel regulator that can prevent or combat catarrhal conditions, weak stomach, torpid liver, bronchial troubles, and persistently hanging coughs, though not a cure for advanced consumption. Readers are urged to trial with patience and note endorsements from medical leaders while recognizing reasonable prices and standard dealer availability.
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Tvet
Dr. Pierce
Com Plerce
Pierce
John Pera Shoe Repair Ad Under Bengston’s Jewelry
Local ad urges shoppers to visit John Pera for shoe repairs located beneath Bengston’s Jewelry. Notes reasonable prices and quality leather work with contact listing Red 692. Potential OCR artifacts removed.
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John Pera
Bengston
Wisconsin Potatoes For Sale At 70 Cents A Bushel
A carload of Wisconsin potatoes offered at 70c per bushel. Call at Kinne hotel on Lower Stephenson Street. Phones 281. H. A. Perrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Kinne Hotel
Lower Stephenson Street
H. A. Perrine
Suits Nicely Pressed at Mal le s Galena Street
A brief note reports neatly pressed suits priced at 60 cents at a shop on Galena and Van Buren streets, with unclear reference to an owner or name. The fragment suggests a small local sale or advertisement in a late era newspaper.
Rummage Sale by St Agnes Guild at Grace Church
St Agnes guild of Grace church to hold a rummage sale on November 16 17 and 18 in the old Harpster store Van Buren street next to the old post office. Volunteers may notify Mrs H S Bowler at blue 871 or Mrs Dr Burrell at 204.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Agnes
Plymouth Milling Co introduces White Lily and Plymouth Flour
The Plymouth Milling Company markets White Lily and Plymouth Flour and invites readers in Freeport to restock. The notice requests customers to ask for the brands at local grocers. Dated 10 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Lily
Plymouth
Plymouth Milling Co
Freeport
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Spot Cash Grocers
Jersey
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Geo. A. Rogers
Exlin
K. A
Journal Office
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