Conservation Advocate Urges Export of Finished Goods
A Western manufacturer urges conserving natural resources by processing raw materials and exporting finished products instead of exporting raw outputs like petroleum lumber and iron. He cites floods and transport costs, recommends waterways from Chicago to the gulf and canal links to South America, and foresees water power shaping America's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Indiana
Kansas City
Louisiana
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Gulf
Panama Canal
Chicago To
St. Louis
England
Mississippi
Chicken thieves drug fowls in Migia on cysty night
In Migia on October 28, thieves used chloroform to drug chickens owned by a local man named Elgin. The birds were knocked unconscious and carried off, with the culprits fleeing after the caper. The case highlights nighttime chicken thefts and farm losses.
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Elgin
Migia
American medicinal roots praised by Dr. Pierce claims
An advertisement extols American forests for valuable medicinal roots. It touts Dr. R V Pierce’s blood purifier and Favorite Prescription, claiming cures for indigestion heart ailments and women’s complaints. It promises a free extract book and notes glyceric extracts, alcohol-free formulations, with full ingredient lists on bottle wrappers.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
Thieves Take 40 Birds Valued Over $50 In Sleep Drugged Heist
A wagon carried off 40 valuable chickens after thieves drugged them to sleep and bagged the birds. Most were springers being prepared for market. Tracks led south on Crystal street but vanished in mud. Thefts have risen recently with losses in nearby cities and farms totaling thousands. No suspects or unloading location found. speculation points to shipment to Chicago. An unrelated nearby farm also reported two pigs stolen.
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Crystal Street
Chicago
Elgin
Open letter praises Miona for dyspepsia relief
A reader from Astrabula Oregon reports five years of severe indigestion improving after using a 50 cent box of Miona from Knowlton's drug store. The letter notes better appetite, sleep, and energy with two boxes, and urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy. Signed by Harry L. Goodies of River Street.
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R. W. Knowlton
Harry L. Goodies
River St
Astabula, O
Arthur Yager 50th Birthday Milestone
Arthur Yager, born October 29, 1858 in Henry county Kentucky, rose to professor of history and economics at Georgetown College. A noted writer and educator, he chaired the Georgetown faculty and contributed extensively to scientific and historical journals. He belongs to the American Historical Association and the American Economic Association.
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Arthur Yager
Henry County
Kentucky
Georgetown College
Georgetown Academy
Georgetown
American Historical Association
The
American Economic Association
America
Freeporter Injured at Rockford in Steel Bar Incident
D. D. Sheirk, a former Freeport resident, was injured yesterday at his South Street shop when his left hand was caught between two large steel bars. He narrowly avoided a crushing injury and will lose the nail on the second finger. Despite the pain, he expects to continue his work.
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The
Rockford
D. D. Sheirk
Freeport
South Street
Are You Only Half Alive Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement claims kidney trouble leaves people weak and exhausted, describes Voley's Kidney Remedy as restoring vitality and health, and urges using only Voley's with endorsements by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voley
S. H. Oj. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
The English Way at Pecopuizcdh School
Students argue over who is better physically in a mock competition. Friends clash as they seek approval of peers, creating tension and a tense atmosphere among participants.
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America
Digit Ik
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Quickly
Advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar claiming rapid cure, lung strengthening, and cold expulsion. Promotes genuine product in a yellow package sold by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkung.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkung
National Health Department urged by medical leaders
A Washington Cosmos Club meeting discusses creating a national Department of Public Health within the Interior Department. President Roosevelt backs consolidating health bureaus, urging letters to Congress in the next weeks to gain support from lawmakers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
J. N. McCormack
Bowling Green
Department of Health
Interior Department
Medical Association
Cosmos Club
Washington, D. C
Irving Fisher
Roosevelt
Congress
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
American Public Health Association
Conference of
State and Territorial Boards of Health
This Date in History Highlights Major 19th Century Events
London birth of a poet, John Keats, and John Hancock resigning as president of the American congress in 1795. Erie Canal’s first boat reached Buffalo from Albany in 1809. Knights of Pythias founder Justus Rathbone born near Ulula, NY. Several deaths and political shifts noted from 1864 to 1904 including Gen. McClellan and premier Roblin. Also Henry Irving’s American debut and a London wedding.
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London
Laar
John Hancock
American Congress
John Keats
Erie Canal
Buffalo
Albany
Justus H. Rathbone
The
Knights of Pythias
Uulea
N.Y
Lima
Maryland
Bradford
t&Sa
Henry Irving
New York City
George B. McClelan
Orange
N. J
Philadelphia
R. BP. Roblin
J. HL. Macdonald
Manitoba
A. Pauline Astor
Spender-Gray
John Adams Visits Mother Hurt In Walnut Drying Accident
John Adams of Freeport spent Sunday in Forreston visiting his mother Mrs John Adams who recently broke her collar bone when a chair tipped while she was placing walnuts on the roof of the summer kitchen to dry. She is progressing as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forreston Journal-Herald
John Adams
Freeport
Forreston
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Proves Helpful
Mrs. Mattie Copenhaver of Parsons Kansas praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after two years of severe feminine ailments. The notice claims the remedy has restored health and happiness and urges other sick women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mattie Copenhaver
21St St
Parsons
Kans
Lydia E. Pinkam
Sauerkraut as a National Scientific Quest
The Baltimore Sun argues that the U S Department of Agriculture has spent vast sums and personnel without improving sauerkraut. It mocks neglect of kraut research while praising other farm science and urges crossing kraut with wild varieties, a permanent overseas breeding corps, and a hardy, unbreakable strain to end breakage and improve flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Uncle Sam
Remsen
John Kiger
Woman interrupts political speaker with persistent cough
A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker by continually coughing. The ad suggests Foley's Honey and Tar as a fast, nonopiate remedy to cure the cough and expel the cold, noting the product comes in a yellow package and warning against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
New store offers children's sleeping garments at 25c
Brok hausen and Hill advertise a sale of children’s nightwear at 25 cents each at their new shop. The brief notice notes the opening presence and pricing, with a concise promotional angle typical of a neighborhood retailer.
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Brokhausen & Hill
Many Going Home to Vote As Capital Empties
Washington, Oct. 29. A large exodus of veterans and federal workers from the District of Columbia to vote at home is under way aided by the best ever reduced railway rates. Officials estimate about 20,000 Republican voters will influence home-state outcomes, with 60 percent of government printers and post office staff likely to depart to vote. The White House staff were paid off today to leave for home voting locations.
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National Capital
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Middle States
Canada
Mexico
Denver
Henry M. Camp
Republican Campaign Committee
Washington
Post Office Department
Government Service
Interior Department
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Connecticut
Nebraska
Capitol Building
White House
Ten Years of Eczema Reports on External Treatments
A 10 year review notes the value of external eczema treatments. Druggist Wm. F. Jungkunz reports patient experiences with oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine in liquid form from D. D. D. Prescription. The piece asks if anyone cured a decade ago has remained free or suffered relapse.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Priests Plan Reception for Incoming Bishop Muldoon
Clergy from the Rockford diocese likely numbering seventy five will meet at St James hall on Wednesday at 2 PM to outline arrangements for the clerical reception to Bishop Muldoon after his December 16 installation. Invitations are issued by Rev Thomas Finn Rev Patrick A McMahon Rev Father McCann and Rev Father Kalvelage. A civic reception is contemplated with Mayor Jardine to decide on formal action soon.
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Rockford
St. James Hall
Muldoon
Thomas Finn
St. James Church
Patrick A. McMahon
St. Mary’s Church
Father McCann
Elgin
Father Kalvelage
Freeport
Jardine Probaby
A DOUBTING THOMAS HEROIC HAIR RESTORER CLAIMS
H B Fletcher of Butte Montana writes of years with dandruff and hair loss. After using Herpicide he reports his hair thickens and dandruff disappears. The Herpicide Co Detroit offers samples by mail and sells 50 cent and one dollar bottles through druggists. Cec F Swarts is the special agent.
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H. B. Fletcher
Butte
Mont
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
F. Swarts
White Shrine ceremonial session at Masonic temple
Members of Capernaum Shrine No White Shrine of Jerusalem and many candidates arrived for the fall ceremonial session at the Masonic temple. A 3 o'clock business meeting preceded a 5 to 6 social hour and 6 to 7:30 supper. The ceremonial session starts at 7:30 with candidates required on hand by then.
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Capernaum
A Jeweler's Experience with Foley's Kidney Remedy
A Indianapolis jeweler named C. R. Kluger describes severe kidney trouble causing weakness. Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy improved his complexion, cured backache and irregularities, allowing daily business again. He endorses the remedy after doctors and other treatments failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Kluger
the Jeweler
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jupgkunz
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Grove Street Studio
Harriet M. Burbank is listed as a piano teacher operating from Studio at Grove Street, address 3 Grove St. The note mentions a registration or listing number 93-22dtf, indicating an archival or catalog reference.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
America’s Reckoning Speech on Plunder and Renewal
President Thomas of Middlebury College, in Leslie’s Weekly, laments America’s history of conquest and profit by devastation. He urges a shift from plunder to building, planting, and renewing national life from within, warning that wealth relies on men and culture, not conquest.
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Rome
Emerson
Edison
Morse
Fulton
Iire
Mnnsters
America
Athens
Thomas
Middlebury College
Leslie
Taft Leads Spines Toward Civilization and Administration
Mr Taft has led seven million spines with tact patience and humanity on the path toward Ueht and civilization He has proved his worthiness to head eighty million people of his own civilization in an administrative role
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Taft
Saved His Boy Life With Foley’s Orino Laxative
A Wisconsin man credits Foley's Orino Laxative with saving his three year old son's life. The child suffered severe constipation and high fever before two doses were given, after which the fever subsided and the boy recovered fully by morning. The testimonial is attributed to A. Wolkush of Casimer and references H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. Wolkush
Casimer
Wis
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Piano Tuner F J Burdett Accepts Orders
F J Burdett, a piano tuner, accepts orders at Brown and Dollmeyer or by telephone at 806. Silent note: professional service listed for local residents seeking tuning.
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F. J. Burdett
Ordera
Brown & Dollmeyer
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National Health Department
Eere
U. S
Anheuser-Busch
Science and Sauer Kraus
Jo2nal's Want
Japan
Nickel
Cheerie Natr
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Serf & Haight
Stephenson St
Luits
Theodore F. Ellis
Prohibition
Ellis
Mattie E. Gilbert
Chicago Street
Zemo Zemo Circus
Howley and Leslie
Dorothy Vaughan
P. J
Diiteoud
Lyric Theatre
Erin
Oliver
vaHke
Cory
Olver
Loye
Thomas Oliver
Oliver Typewriter Company
Giver Typewriter Building
Djinois
J.J. Nagle
Union Loan and Building Association
III
S. Galena Ave
Rice
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