Cuticura Remedies Bring Relief from Eczema and Eye Lump
Mrs. David Brown of Locke Crawford County Ark reports long eczema suffering ended after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills. She describes severe itching and sleepless nights, four months of inability to walk, and a year without recurrence since treatment. A painful eye lump also vanished after applying Cuticura products. May 18 and July 13 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brown
Locke, Crawford Co. Ark
Disfigured for Life Cry appeals for skin relief
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as a complete external and internal treatment for humors eczema tetters and rashes. It claims immediate relief and a speedy cure when other remedies fail offering Soap Ointment Resolvent or pills with prices and global sale by Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eskin
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole
Boston
Mase
Suffering For Love Among Fulani Married Life Rituals
An English traveler in northern Nigeria describes Fulani marriage customs where a suitor must endure a thrashing without wincing before marriage. The note parallels such tests with European notions of fitness for women and recalls Edgeworth’s anecdote of harsh betrothal rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigeria
Europe
Thomas Edgeworth
Woman Interrupts Political Speaker With Persistent Cough
A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker by continually coughing. The notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for coughs and colds, warning against substitutes and highlighting the genuine product in a yellow package from H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Preachers and Political Outcry on Sensational Methods
Special to the Journal New York Oct 24 reports on a Pennsylvania Presbyterian minister ousted for sensational church methods. It contrasts with New York ministers, cites DeWitt Talmage influence, and notes debates over kissing laws on Sundays, foreign critics of skyscrapers, and Hudson Maxim’s peace weapons as paradoxical paths to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
de Witt Talmage
Brooklyn
Young
M. Augustin Rey
Municipal Art Commission
Paris
London
Berlin
Vienna
Hudson Maxim
New York Court Faces Watchful Eyes On Actress Witness
A New York court debated forcing an actress to testify about a $5,000 automobile gift from a financier amid insolvency inquiries. The piece laments such tests of coram publico and predicts rises in divorces while touching on Miss Elking and engagement rumors with the Italian Duke. It notes police humor at a stair accident and praises Dr. Leeser’s campus friendly surgical viewing device for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chavel Street
Dor. Leeser
New York Red Cross Hospital
Useful Discoveries Warn of Hair Loss Cause
A science note explains that not all discoveries are equally flashy yet many benefit humanity. It cites Prof Anna's experiments proving a parasitic germ causes Baldness and Dandroff. The finding enabled Newbro's Herpicide to kill the germ, preventing hair loss. Sold by druggists with samples via The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich. Special agent Geo F Swarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erschel
Uranus
Anna
Dandroff
Newbro
Luc
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarts
Live Stock Exposition marks milestone in Chicago history
The International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago, begun in December 1907, drew 400000 visitors from 22 states, one territory, and four foreign countries to view 7423 animals in 600 classes with 2400 premiums totaling over 75000 dollars. The show aimed to improve breeding and exports, fueling greater meat consumption at home and abroad. The 1908 edition runs November 28 to December 10 at the International Amphitheatre and nearby buildings in Union Stock Yards, with expectations of larger foreign participation and stronger competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International
Nest
International Amphitheatre
Union Stock Yards
Dan Hanley visits Belvidere en route to Chicago
Dan Hanley, a boilermaker from Belvidere, was in town this morning on his way to Chicago. He is employed at the Illinois Central shops in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Apd
Chicago
Belvidere
Dan Hanley
Hanley
Hinois Central
Freepore
A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal for Home Rheumatism Cure
A letter from Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Ind offers a free home treatment for rheumatism and related pains. She claims the remedy purifies blood dissolves uric acid, loosens stiff joints, and brightens eyes, urging readers to request proof at Box R Notre Dame Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
M. Summers
Box R
Ind
Burdett Piano Orders Noted At Brown & Dollmeyer
I J Burdett piano tuner places orders at Brown and Dollmeyer’s or by phone B0g 1 dtf Suits neatly pressed in West Mallet Galena and Ven Buren streets G Budtf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Burdett
Triter
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Malle’s
Galena
Ven Buren
Sappho at Grand Opera House and Salome Dance Debut
Commercial travelers praise Paudet's Sappho at the Grand Opera House Monday night as one of the best on tour. The Vision of Salome debuts in Freeport, while The Melt ing Pot, featuring Walker Whiteside, opens with a powerful story of persecution and identity. The Grand Opera House will show these performances for three weeks with matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paudet
Sapphe
Grand Opera House
Sappho
Freeport
New York
London
Aris
Chicago
America
Kishener
Walker Whiteside
Brother drives the hack in John Howe’s absence
John Howe, a popular hackman in Monroe, has returned from Freeport where he was visiting his brothers. During his absence, John Reynolds drove the hack for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
John Howe
Hackman
Freeport
John Reynolds
Hack
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsement
A testimonial style notice extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for women's illnesses. It claims wide endorsement, long-standing success, and relief of symptoms from inflammation and ulceration to backache, irregularities, nervous symptoms, and general debility. It cautions against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EF. Pinkhan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EK
Pinkbai
Sunday gospel services in Freeport churches
A survey of Sunday and midweek church activities across Freeport venues. Trinity United Evangelical, Oak Street Evangelical, Embury Methodist, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Presbyterian, Grace Church, First M E, Christian Church, First Baptist, English Reformed, St Marys Catholic, First U B, Congregational, and Freeport Theosophical Society outline service times, Sunday school, youth meetings, revival events, and special sermons. notable speakers Rev W Gardner Thrall Rev JF Neinsted Rev C W MecCaskill Rev Thomas f Leydon Rev W L Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Pwlpits
Trinity United Evangelical Church
Corner Union
Pleasant Streeta
L. C. Schmidt
State St
Bible School
A. B. Wight
W. Gardner Thrall
C. FE
Brotherhood
Junior League
Trinity Church
Oak Street Evangelical Church
Wm. Klingbeil
Archool
Geo. Ennenga
J.F. Neinsted
Monroe
Wis
Embury
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ray C. Harker
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Stephenson Street
First Presbyterian Church
H. T. Moore
Persia
Lowry Moore, Jr
Grace Church
M. E
Stephenson and Cherry Sts
C. Ww
MecCaskill
Epworth League
Christian Church
F. W. Emerson
W. H. Beynon
Sociological Bible Club
English Reformed
Galena Ave
Pleasant St. C
M. Rohibaugh
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Thomas F
Leydon
Harrison Millard
Kittie Petrie
Edward Lawless
U. B
J. B. Norville
W. A. Kerr
Y. P
C. U
W. L. Jones
Taylor Avenue
Harris Street
Freeport Theoasophical Society
Tumor Forces Removal of Eye in Monroe
Robert Pinnow returned from Freeport after an operation by Dr J B Clark to remove a tumor behind the left eye. The eye was removed last Tuesday, and Pinnow reports the operation was successful with relief from his trouble and satisfaction with the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Evening Times
Robert Pinnow
Freeport
J. 8. Clark
Married Man in Trouble Warns on Family Neglect
A married man who allows any family member to take anything other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is guilty of neglect. The genuine product has no opiates and comes in a yellow package. H. J. Moogk and W. FE Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colle
Piso
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. FE
Jungkunz
Withdrawal of Sunday Trains on Madison District
Train No. 14 and No. 188 traveling south from the south at 12 01 noon and 6 00 p m will be discontinued Sundays starting October 15 Train No 305 for Madison runs daily except Sunday with special Sunday rates ending November 19 19d1w on above dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hainois Central
Madison District
Madison
Orangeville Happenings Describe Runaway Injury and Local News
Albert Zimmerman suffered a runaway incident while helping haul goods for a new minister. His wagon wheel rolled over his chest and a scalp wound B struck. A stove and organ were destroyed. Dr Hutchins treated him and he is recovering. Also notes on visitors, health news, and a radish weighing 10 14 pounds from seed sent by Congressman Lowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Albert Zimmerman
M. HB
Zimmerman
Bolender House
Hutchins
Ebel Place
Wm. Denhart
White
Denhart
Freeport
Chas. Dickhoff
Frank O. Lowden
Advertised Letter List for week ending Oct 4 1908
Postmaster urges patrons to claim advertised letters from Freeport post office. Names include Mrs M J Clark Miss Alice Daley Miss Daisy Leith Miss Josie Ettingson Mrs Marty Miller Mrs Verde Fisher Mrs I Kroot Mrs H E Harrison Mrs W Wernick Hon GW Davis Fred Harris Anson Harris C W Donnelly Joe Mano J Dorman J Hall Chng Hall Fred Aleck Theo Beyer B O McCashrin and others. Please state advertised Oct 24 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entlemen Ansheck
Huss
Rabsovk, JR
Kuhlman
Bridell
Lath
J. Ma. Here
Herman Lenka
Theo. Beyer
McCashrin
Hon
GW. Davis
H. McNutt
W.s
Donnelly
C. W. Mano
Joe Dorman
Whi, Prautt
Jatin Hall
A. Sheldon
Chng. Hall
J. He. Aleck
Fred Harris
Henry Youbney
Anson W. Harris
W.H
Sarrh D. Atkins
Postinnater
Healy Daughters Depart From Waco In Separate Trips
Misa Cora Healy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Healy, sets out from Waco, Texas. Mrs. ad. Dillon, another daughter, will depart a little later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Cora Healy
R. W. Healy
Waco, Tex
Ad. Dillon
Aiden
This Date in History Highlights Major Events
On this date in history key events include Lady Jane Seymour’s death in 1538 Tycho Brahe the renowned astronomer died in 1601 John Hancock chosen Massachusetts governor in 1780 Sir James Henry Craig named Canada governor in 1807 Elias Boudinot first president American Bible Society died in 1821 Daniel Webster died 1852 born 1782 in Salisbury Illinois Petroleum discoveries in Monroe County Michigan 1864 Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain born 1887 and President Theodore Roosevelt visited Birmingham Alabama in 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Seymour
Tycho Brahe
John Hancock
Massachusetts
James Henry Craig
Canada
Elias Boudinot
American Bibe Society
Daniel Webster
Marchfield
Mass
Salisbury
N. IL
Monroe County
Michigan
Queen Victoria Eugenie
Spain
Roosevelt
Birmingham
Ala
Mrs Autha Gray Visits Freeport from Kalamazoo
Mrs Autha Gray of Kalamazoo Michigan is in Freeport for a brief stay visiting at the home of Mrs Chas S Hill on Prospect Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autha Gray
Kalamazoo, Mich
Freeport
Chas. S. Hill
Prospect Place
Saved His Boy's Life With Laxative Remedy
Quote from A Wolkush of Casimer Wisconsin praising Foley's Orino Laxative for saving his three year old boy from a severe constipation and fever. The endorsement is attributed to H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. Wolkush
Casimer
Wis
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miliner & Powers
Maxine Miles
Sapho
Aguita Valdez
C. P. Guenther
Illinois Central RR
Columbus
Albany
Waycross
Gcentral of Georgia
Rye
Atlantic Coast Line
Carbondale
NEW York People
Gotham
Kikins
Abvuszi
Connecticut
Coney Island
Miss Elking
Abruzzi
Miss Pkins
S. HO. Moogk
Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Cardui
M. A. St. Clair
Eskdale
W. Va
United States
Harry Mooge
Third Ward
Adams St
Reflexolier
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
Union Loan and Building Association
Freeport, Ill
S. Galena Ave
Rice
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