Forest Education and Planting Drive in 1907
The 1907 yearbook notes forestry has grown from a nearly unknown field to a growing profession with over 400 trained foresters. Forest lands under management have expanded to 7.5 million acres across 39 states, and national forests to 165 million acres. Timber as a crop gains emphasis, with farm groves increasing land values and protections. Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri illustrate expanding university and state efforts, nurseries, experimental plantings, and cooperative studies advancing forest management nationwide.
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Department of Agriculture
Europe
Taurope
Nebraska
Brunner
Holt County
Blassey
State University of Illinois
Urbana
State Normal School
de Kalb
University of Nebraska
Department of Forestry
Iowa
State College
Fort Hays Experimental Station
Kansas
Hegun
Plains
Ogallah
Dodge City
Ozark
Missouri
Arkansas
Tumber
United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D
D. C
Appearing Old and Hair Loss Cure Ad
An old advertisement claims dandruff signals a germ that causes baldness and promotes Newbro Herpicide as the only destroyer. It touts benefits as a hair dressing and dandruff cure, urges samples for 10 cents, and lists Geo. F. Swarts as special agent in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarts
Yankee Drummers bring new comedy to Grand opera house
Amusements note that the Ly man Twins will present their rollicking musical show The Yankee Drummers at the Grand opera house on Thursday night October 15. It is reported to be a big hit.
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Lyman Twins
Grand Opera
Bijou Week Teems With Laughter and School Capers
At the Bijou this week the Riley Twins open with song and dance, Probasco the tramp juggler delights, and a seven student school act provides rich humor. Motion pictures and Ruby Smiths illustrated song add to the program, drawing audiences back for a second show.
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Riley Twins
Probasco
Ruby Smith
Pocahontas and Capt John Smith Onstage At Majestic
Moving pictures depict Pocahontas with Powhatan at rainstowns treaty of peace Pocahontas meets Capt John Smith Kunder Wacha a jealous suitor causes trouble Smith quells disorder and begins expedition he is captured almost tortured but compass failure elevates him as medicine man Pocahontas rectifies relations with Powhatan and saves Smith Smith is released departs later wounded by Kunder Wacha Pocahontas visits Jamestown Rolfe helps and later marries Pocahontas
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Ehreeport
the Majestic
Pocahontas
John Smith
Powhatan
Rainstowns
Capt. Smith
Kunder Wacha
Smith
Powhatany
Kander Wacha
Stith
Jamestown
Rolfe
Carriage Makers Convene as National Bui lders Meet Today
H J Leonard travels to Chicago as a morning passenger and will join the Nacional Carriage Builders convention meeting today. H A Steele, Henney Buggy manager, departs this evening to attend the same convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Leonard
Chicago
Leonard
Nacional Carriage Buiiners
H. A. Steele
Henney Buggy Company
Ada L Croom Credits King’s New Discovery Cure
Mrs Ada L Croom owner of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi says she suffered months with a severe cough and consumption seemed near. A friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery. After taking three bottles she says she was completely cured. The remedy is sold at Jos Emmiert's drug store at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
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Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn, Miss
Dr. King
Jos. Emmiert's
Courts Involved In Battle Over Foresters Group
Chicago date line reports a fierce intra order clash for control of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters. Mrs Elizabeth Rodgers seeks reinstatement as leaders rally to oppose her, with libel threats and quo warranto actions anticipated. Evidence of priestly influence and political maneuvering ties to school board control and potential public investigations.
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Chicago
Order of Foresters
High Court of the Order
Unity Building
Elizabeth Rodgers
Rodgers
Frencis McDonald
McDonald
Rodger
Detroit
Rittman
Illinois
P. J. O'Callaghan
Mr. McCorry
Paulist Fathers
Michael Foley
Dixon
M. A. Dorney
Morris, Jr
Father McNamee
Joliet
John Dolphin
Father Cleary
Minneapolis
Catherine Goggin
Teachers’ Federation
Margaret Haley
Catholic Order of Foresters
Cooley
Committee of Safety
Loop
Julia McDonald
Katherine Birmingham
Po J. Callaghan
Detraits
Campaign Meetings Announce Speakers for Frank O Lowden
Republican committee outlines campaign gatherings in Stephenson County with Frank O Lowden as speaker. October 15 Siena Lowden, October 16 Grand Opera House Freeport, October 17 Pearl City with Lowden addressing attendees.
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Stephenson County
Isena
Frank O. Lowden
Grand Opera House
Freeport
Pearl City
Butter At Former Figure On Elgin Board
Butter held at 27 cents on the Elgin board of trade for the session amid expectations of a small rise. No stock was available at 28 cents per pound from Fox River Butter Co president C S Kilbourne. Local output last week totaled 670 400 pounds with New York specials at 24 cents and extras at 27 1/4 cents. eastern receipts reached 6 284 tubs.
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Elgin
Board of Trade
C. S. Kilbourne
Fox River Butter Company
New York
Baby eczema cured by simple oil mix
The article claims infantile eczema and skin diseases in children can be easily cured with an oil of winter green thymol and glycerine preparation called D. D.D. Prescription. A Weathery Pa testifier recounts drastic improvement after using 34 bottles, praising rapid relief and lasting cure for his baby.
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Lewis Steeley
Weatherly
Wm. F. Jungkung
Local highlights and visits from Pearl City October notes
From Our Own Correspondent Pearl City Oct 12 mild morning 24 degree frost. Notables include Lowden and McGoory speaking upcoming, livestock shipments to Chicago, renovations at Hotel Pearl, and various local visits and travels among residents and families. Funeral for Philip Aspinwall reported.
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Pearl City
Mr. Brown
Miller
Charles Harding
Chicago
E. M. Watkins
John Sprague
Victor Wistler
Stockton
M. Bechtold
S Pifer
Amen
G. W. Curtis
Will Collier
Freeport
James Collier
John Vanderheyden
Mt. Carroll
G. W. Don
Miss Stiertuman
Miss Swartz
Ora Dow
Mt. Morris
Mike Martin
Notable Episcopal Meetings in Milwaukee and Chicago
The Episcopal calendar features the Brotherhood of St. Andrew National Convention in Milwaukee from October 14 to 18 with about a thousand clergy and lay attendees. Chicago hosts the George Smith Memorial Building dedication at St Luke's Hospital, plus Laymen Missionary Move ment events at St James and related activities. The sequence includes meetings of the Woman's Auxiliary and Daughters of the King, with Grace Church rector absent and Rev EK Cleveland serving arrangements.
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Episcopal Church
Milwaukee
the Brotherhood of St. Andrew
St. James Church
Chicago
James L. Houghteling
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mond du Lac
Weller
Springfield
West Michigan
Brotherhood
George Smith
Locke
Grace Church
St. Luke's Hospital
Wabash Avenue
Church Club of
Diocese of Chicago
Auditorium Hall
Woman's Missionary Sociey
Woman's Auxiliary
Board of Missions
Church of the Epiphany
Assembly of the Daughters of the King
Brotherhood of
St. Andrew
Bate
EK. F. X. Cleveland
Dundee
Cleveland
Father Williams Indian Tablets Promote Female Wellness
Good news to women, Father William's Indian Herb Tablets claim to be the popular female remedy. The tonic purports to strengthen nerves, build flesh, improve complexion, and restore vitality for those weakened by female-specific troubles. Tea or Tablets sell for 20 cents, distributed by C. P. Guenther & Co., druggists.
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Father William
C. P. Guenther & Co
Cleaned by B B Dye Works Guarantee
If your clothes have been cleaned by the B B Dye Works you know they are perfectly clean and sanitary. It pays. 10-12dwlw
Augustus E. Willson 62nd Birthday Milestone Highlight
Augustus I Willson, governor of Kentucky and noted lawyer born October 13 1846 at Maysville Ky, educated at Alfred University and Harvard, practiced in Boston and Louisville, served as treasury chief in 1875, Republican congress candidate in 1884 86 and 1892, delegate to national conventions 1884 1888 1892 1904, elected Kentucky governor last year for a four year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus I. Willson
Kentucky
Maysville
Alfred University
Harvard
Harvard Law School
Boston
Louisville
Treasury Department
Congress
Harriet Burbank Piano Teacher Studio Ad
Harriet M. Burbank offers piano lessons at Studio 36 Grove Street. Contact details imply September 22 date or deadline, inviting students to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Burbank
Grove
This Date in History Highlights Historic Events
A compact chronology lists 1685 Roger Williams banished from Boston for heresy. 1792 Washington presided at the corner stone laying for the White House. 1829 Maine’s first daily newspaper debuted. 1854 Howard College in Alabama burned. 1859 a monument to General Sir Isaac Brock unveiled at Queenston Heights. 1874 James A Garfield elected to Congress. 1884 Greenwich Meridian adopted. 1900 Pennsylvania coal strike ended by mutual concessions.
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Roger Williams
Boston
George Washington
White House
Maine
Howard College
Alabama
Queenston Heights
Sir Isaac Brock
James A. Garfield
Greenwich
Pennsylvania
Cleaning request for clothing to BB Dye Works return if not right
Customer asks that clothes cleaned at BB Dye Works be returned if not made exactly right and notes pressing guaranteed from 9 to 20 days.
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Elgin Board of Trade
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Milwauteer
Ial Building
the Lyric
Court House
Donde
Grace Binder
Directoire
Chicago Street
Augustus E. Willson
Koenig Furniture Co. House Furnishers
Peninsular
Supreme Peninsular
Koenig Furniture Co
Stephenson St Freeport
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