October In History The Wine Month And Its Names
The article traces October's origins from Roman and Julian calendars, noting its days varied from 29 to 31, its association with wine and autumn festivals, and changes under Roman emperors Faustina Domitian Commodus. It covers Saxon Slavic names, French republican calendar, Dutch month names, and Egyptian precedents, concluding October retains its traditional name despite emperors’ alterations.
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Rob Nspherrie
Leariae
Peru
Wiebes
Marvel i
Phos
Deaty Baer
Deat
Judy Ties
Ate
Lannmaand
Zomermaand
Hooymaand
Oostmaand
Herstmaand
Wynemaand
Egypt
IV Mglantine
Numa
Paustinus
Faustina
Antoninus
Pius
Domitian
Dominitianus
Commodus
Invictus
Sterling Press Urges Saloon Limit Ordinance
A Sterling exchange discusses a proposed limit on saloon licenses to one new license per 500 new residents, with Rockford at 750. Saloonkeepers support the plan, citing reduced lawbreaking and fair competition, and the state association backs spreading it to larger cities. Most local saloonkeepers reportedly favor Sterling adopting the ordinance.
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Sterling Exchange
Chicago
Rockford
Peoria
Heo
Sterling
October Weather Outlook From Washington Forecast
A long weather bulletin outlines October disturbances across the continent with multiple cool and warm waves, predicting a cold wave bringing frosts further south. It notes high temperatures early, then a wintry shift, with general rainfall increasing and a shift toward November-like conditions later in the month. The piece criticizes neglect of weather records and parallels sun pulse theories with Langley’s failures.
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Opyright
W.T. Foster
Washington, D. G
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
West Central Valleys
Earth
Joseph Henry
Dangley
Joseph
Weather Bureau
Langley
Laxative Honey and Tar Offered to Cure Cold
A historical remedy claims the cold is cured by opening the bowels. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is advertised to open the bowels and drive the cold from the system. Sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Community events list and notices from Freeport area
A dense, OCR damaged page lists local meetings dances lectures and ceremonies. It mentions a eleventh reunion for the Forty sixth regiment, a Freeport club musicale, Christmas lectures, a St Marys hall dance and cord party, a ceremonial at a temple, and a harvest home supper with associated dates and local organizers.
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Oet, &T—Ekleventh Biedmial
Ovet
Freeport Club
Dttayee
Septimus Hanta
Carma Opera Hose
Het
Crapertuein
Sheplae
Mar Catiise
Unclear historic ad for pills promises comfort and ease
An unreliable historical notice markets a batch of pills described as dependable and non gagging, claiming to give rosy cheeks and sparkling health. It mentions selling through druggists and links to a Grand Opera House context with unclear names and places.
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Dave
Escalapious
Bodeh
Berlin
Phe
Sikce
Wann
Otto
Vanni
Tamm
Viatn
Isso
Seadieiae
Naopetatione
Iss
Fatiraid Geert Ty
Eddie Tees
Peer
Diane Nies
Gil
Howe
Doriakern
Freeport
Getuber
Brewster Hotel
Vaud
Wanted Fifty Two and a Half Married Ladies Ad
An odd classified notice invites fifty two and a half married ladies to sample Van's hugh wheat cakes at a local grocery with a playful prompt to bring stomachs to the event.
This Date in History Collage of Events
A compact list highlights key historical milestones across years including Henry VI’s release from the Tower in 1470, Kazan’s capitulation to Ivan IV in 1652, Manila siege by British forces, Henry Laurens in the Tower in 1780, and various political and notable deaths and births cited with mixed accuracy and fragmented text. The item presents a timeline rather than a cohesive narrative.
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Henry VI
England
Kazan
Ivan TV
Russia
Manila
Philippines
Henry Laurens
Tower of London
Guadelon
Santa Ana
Mexico
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Japan
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Standard Oil Company
Grand Opera House
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C.S. Williams Co
Kitty
Norman Lee Swartout
C. PP. Guenther's
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Freewort
Illinois
Vann
Rae
Wuuch
Romulus
Nunn
Julius A
Rehroats
Whiel
Augustus
Julius
Julius Caesar
Manes
Germany
W. T. Foster
Science Notes
Whity
Greg Wee Vibe Boeta
Gabe
Charmberlain
Blairge
Kuehner
Paes Rae
TELAT
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Globe Wernicke
Karpen Bros
Victor
Royal Morris
Ostermoor
Ivans
Deitz
Mezgar
McDougal
Kivery
Artisto
Joseph Emmert Oruucccist
Stephenson St
W. W. Kimball Co
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