Illinois Leader in Broom Industry and Harvest
Illinois dominates broom production with millions of high grade brushes for global use. The broom corn belt centers on Douglas Coles and Moultrie counties, with Illinois harvesting 15 to 18 million brooms this season and producing the world’s finest brushes sold 25 to 40 cents each.
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Illinois
Oklahoma
Kansas
Douglas
Coles
Moultrie
United States
Bloomington
Chicago Post
Missouri
Tennessee
Arkansas
Southwestern States
Edgar County
Central
Hvansville
Ind
Amsterdam
N. Y
Lincoln
Neb
Jackson
Mich
Europe
Islinois
Soprano Soloist From Second Presbyterian Weaves New Program
The soprano soloist from Second Presbyterian Church Chicago will present an entirely new songs program, many previously unheard here. With Mr Sawyer and Mr Rotzler, the recital promises high excellence and continued musical growth for Freeport, drawing on support and a warm welcome from summer listeners.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Sawyer
Rotzler
Freeport
Better Than Spanking For Bed Wetting Cure
An article touts a home treatment by Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana that allegedly cures bed wetting in children and urinary problems in adults. It promises free instructions with no payment needed and urges mothers to write today rather than blame the child.
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M. Summers
Notre Dame
Ind
Freeport Laundry Ad Promises Prompt Service
ALBRIGHT & OSTEN advertise rug and carpet cleaning services at 58 Galena St Freeport with prompt turnaround and telephone contact at 276.
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Freeport Laundry
Albright & Osten
Galena St
National Corn Exposition in Chicago Promises Prizes
Chicago hosts the National Corn Exposition from October through the 19th with $100000 in prizes and $380000 spent on decorating the Coliseum and annex. Delegates from leading states attend the National Corn Congress, with special prizes including farm land, implements, pianos, goods, and $1000 for the best fifty cars of corn. Tickets via Chicago and North Western Ry are promoted.
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Chicago
Coliseum
National Corn Congress
Chicago & North Western Ry
Uncle Tom's Cabin at Grand Opera House Monday
Amusements note the Grand Opera House presents Al Martin's mammoth Uncle Tom's Cabin with a 50 member cast and 20 negro performers plus a Chicago run of The Red Mill now in its ninth week at Grand Opera House.
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Grand Opera House
al. W. Martin
Harriet Beecher Stowe
America
Martin
Chicago
Red Mill
Victor Herbert
Montgomery and Stone
Messrs
New York
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Equla Cian
Isle of Bong Bong tour continues after success
Gus Sohlke, esteemed for stage pictures and ensemble numbers, is credited with peak achievement in B. C. Whitney's The Isle of Bong Bong. Managers and patrons drive Whitney to send the production on tour again this season, leveraging the plot’s favorable locale and story development.
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Gus Sohlke
B. C. Whitney
Isle of Bong
Whitney
Sc Hlke
Mr. Whitney
Digestive aid advertisement for Kodol product
An advertisement for Kodol saying it aids digestion by using natural digestants and vegetable acids found in a healthy stomach. It is described as pleasant tasting and capable of digesting what you eat. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson Street.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Poultry Wholesale Prices From Bray Quiamry Co
Bray Quiamry Co. advertises wholesale poultry prices with dressed spring chickens at 18c per lb, old hens at 12c, and last year’s roosters at 10c. Delivery to any city area. Address 116 Exchange Street. Old phone 357.
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Bray
Quiamry & Co
Exchange Street
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Edwin Rotzler
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Heinz’ Sauerkraut
Merck & O Brien’s
National Biscuit Company
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Ethel Johnson
Edna Fassett
Isle of
Bong Bong
Columbus
Amer
Edward VI
Brgland
Frontenac
Québec
Canada
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John C. Spencer
Elizabeth Fry
Pekin
Lord Hein
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South Carolina
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Turkey
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Mulock
John Halifax
Chester I. Long
Chester T. Long
Perry
Davies County
Paola
Kansas State Senate
Congress
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Kansas Legislature
United States Senate
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Cardus
Wm. Turner
Bartonville, Ill
Ladies Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Bailey’s Park
Stephenson and
Empire and
Carroll Streets
A. C. Knorr
Stephenson St
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