Emancipation and Lincoln in Zodiac Astrology
Miss Violet Newcomer writes on astrology and Abraham Lincoln, arguing celestial influences shape character and destiny. She links Aquarius birth to Saturn wisdom, cites Egyptian astrology, and claims Lincoln’s life events were foretold by stars and planetary keys guiding his public service and moral resolve.
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Violet Newcomer
Abraham Lincoln
Newcomer
Orient
Christ
Earth
Hayden
Saturn
Death
Belog Porp
Lincoln
Edwin Arnold
Inexorable results hint at heavens as a scroll
The text declares that obedience will yield inevitable outcomes as the heavens depart like a scroll and mountains and land are displaced, emphasizing apocalyptic rhetoric on cosmic collapse.
Better Than Spanking Means Cure for Bed Wetting
A local notice offers a home treatment by Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana claiming to cure bed wetting in children and adults. It states spanking is ineffective and promises free instructions without payment. The ad invites mothers to write for the cure and asserts the method works by day or night.
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M. Summers
Box W
Notre Dame
Ind
Christmas Music Rendition at Grand Opera House
The event aims for a proper and effective rendition of Christmas music at the Grand Opera House on Friday September 11. Local organizers announced the program highlighting seasonal songs and performances by participating artists.
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Grand Opera House
Peculiar Comedian W B Patton Engaged for Season
Local theatregoers hear Manager Knorr announce the engagement of W B Patton as a leading season offering. Patton has steadily grown in popularity with a long list of admirers who praise his wit and stage presence.
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W. P. Patton
Knorr
W. B. Patton
Mr. Patton
Actor-Playwright Stars in The Blockhead at Grand Opera House
A renowned performer, also the author of several plays, headlines the evening at the Grand Opera House this Tuesday. The production, The Blockhead, features a clever cast, fine costumes, and is praised as wholesome and well acted, drawing large crowds.
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Blockhead
Grand Opera House
Patton
As Told in the Hills in which
The phrase appears to be a fragment likely referring to a rural or regional story titled As Told in the Hills. No complete context or details are present to identify a full item or event.
Princess Wah-ta-Waso at the Grand Theatre
Princess Wah-ta-Waso and an excelled company will appear at the Grand for matinee and night shows on Thursday September 10. The production promises a more developed plot and action than any previous dramatic offering to the public.
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Wah-ta-Waso
How to Avoid Appendicitis
Health note warns most cases come from chronic constipation. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is promoted as a cure by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims to be mild, not nauseating, and pleasant to take while advising to refuse substitutes from H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Orino
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Advertised Letter List at Freeport Post Office
Week ending Sept 4 letters remain in Freeport post office. Ladies include Becker Mrs Toney Mackey Miss Ethel Gulley Miss Iva P. Martin Hisse Jacobs Miss Jennie C. Moore Mrs Paul Johnson Miss Marie Yambert Mrs J J Gentlmen include Aunsbauch Win Hart Everett Borkelile Frianeis Holmes Clawson O Leonharda Fred K Crane Henry Rol Hiram Duty Frank Samson Wheel Co Giunter WLS. Callers must state advertised Sept 5 190k. ATKINS Postmaster Read the Journal s want column.
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Freeport Post Office
Becker
Toney Mackey
Ethel Gulley
Iva P. Martin
Hisse Jacobs
Jennie C. Moore
Paul Johnson
Marie Yambert
J.J
Aunsbauch
Win, Hart
Everett Borkelile
Frianeis Holmes
Clawson
O. Leonharda
Fred K. Crane
Henry Rol
Hiram Duty
Frank Samson Wheel Co
Giunter
Wls
Atkins
Sabbath Services in Freeport Pulpits Report
Religious notices list services at multiple Freeport churches Trinity Evangelical Baptist Embury Methodist Episcopal Second Presbyterian First Church of Christ Scientist Grace church First U B Church First Presbyterian First M E First English Lutheran Congregational at Taylor's Park with schedules, speakers, and special topics for Labor Day week including sermons, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and guest speakers from the Wisconsin Legislature.
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Freeport
Trinity United Evangelical Church
Cornet Union
Pleasant
L. C. Schmidt
State St
Trinity Church
First Baptist
Stephenson St
William H. Beynon
Epworth League
Second Presbyterian
H. M. Markley
Wm. C. Swanzey
Veilon Moses
Rowland
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Stephenson Street
Grace Church
U. B
F. M. Davis
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Moore
Wright Burrell
the Lord
Vanity Fair
M. BE
C. W. McCaskill
First English Lutheran Church
P. H. R. Mullen
Y. P.C. BE
Freeport Theosophical Society
Horticultural Hall
Taylor's Park
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Denounced by Local Drugstore Ad
Co P Guenther Co announces Hindipo the nerve tonic and restorative with a bold guarantee to cure kidney troubles and nervous disorders. A 50 cent box or $1.00 Blue Label Extra Strength will restore vitality. Mail order offered with positive guarantee and risk on the seller.
Rockford Editor Ruhl Joins Miller at Republic Paper
Robert W. Ruhl of H. C. Marsh Manufacturing Rockford has bought part of Co Mills holdings in the Rockford Republic and will be identified with the paper as co editor with Mr Miller.
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Robert W. Ruhl
H. C. Marsh Manufacturing Company
Rockford
Pat
Co. Tl. Miller
Rockford Republic
Miller
Foley's Kidney Cure Claim Exaggerated Remedy
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure can treat any kidney or bladder ailment beyond standard medicine limits. The claim emphasizes superior efficacy with no substantiation and is attributed to H. J. in the copy.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Freeport Banker Seeks Washington State Bank Subscriptions
A well known Freeport banker now organizing a state bank in Washington seeks a few more subscriptions to the capital stock before organization is completed. The investigation is invited and subscriptions close September 1. Interested parties should address P. O. Box 575, Freeport, Ill.
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Freeport
Washington
Til
Song Recital by William Ashley Ropps At Freeport Temple
Freeport hosts a Tuesday evening recital by William Ashley Ropps at the Masonic temple on Sept 8 at 8 15. Tickets cost 60 cents and are sold at Bengston's jewelry store. Critics from New York praise the performer.
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Masonic Temple
William Ashley Ropps
Freeport
New York
Bengston
Lincoln Douglan exhibit brings Freeport history to life
The Freeport section of the Lincoln Douglan exhibit at the public library museum draws attention with a hand colored city map by Miss Bertha Taylor. It marks original town areas including Clark's addition, Ford farms, Indian Float, and sites like Camp Scott, the first stores, the Indian burial ground, and the old court house square. The map also notes the Knowlton property, Mary Myatt’s land grant, and historic buildings such as the Emmert Burrell drug store. The board of education will fund afternoon hours next week to aid public schools with guided visits.
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Freeport
Lincoln-Douglan
Public Library Museum
Ordway
Knowlton
Mary Myatt
Wyandotte
Ottawa
Miami
Kickapoo
Chippewa
Third Ward
Taylor
Union Station
Galena Avenue
State Road
J. A. Crain
United States
Stevenson County
Court House
W.H. Wagner & Sons
Emmert & Burrell Drug Store
Lena Funeral Attendance Moves Through Iowa Visitors
James Romayne of Waukon Iowa attended the funeral of his uncle Chase Barrett, returning home yesterday. Marie Goddard came from Freeport to visit Aunt Cyntha Hall and others for the Barrett funeral. Mrs Mary Stahl travels to Lincoln Nebraska to visit relatives. Mrs G W Miller visits Freeport after time with her parents. C F Miller of Rockford visits Warren then departs. Mr and Mrs Clay Gishwiller head to Kenosha Wisconsin. Eric sails as Rockford passenger. L M Aldrich of Chicago leaves Dixon after guest stay with Mrs Myron Holley.
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Lena
James Romayne
Waukon
Iowa
Chase Barrett
Marie Goddard
Freeport
Cyntha Hall
Meadames
Mary Fee
Patrick Grant
James McCarty
Maude Gleason
Charles Barrett
Mary Stahl
Lincoln
Neb
G. W. Miller
Ditzler
C. F. Miller
Rockford
Thomas Kahl
Warren
Clay Gishwiller
Kenosha
Wis
Peter
Eric
L. M. Aldrich
Chicago
Myron Holley
Dixon
Kidney Cure Claim Promises Health via Clean Kidneys
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the body by ensuring sound kidneys filter impurities and promises a positive cure for kidney and bladder diseases, claiming improved overall health under the sponsor H. J.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Responsible Position at Elgin
Ulysses S. Jenks of Elgin, a former Freeport boy, visits his brothers J B O and Charles Jenks. Once a JOURNAL pressman, he became a bookbinder and now is foreman at the D C Cook Publishing bindery in the watch factory city. His success is noted by many acquaintances.
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Elgin
Ulysses S. Jenks
Freeport
J.B. O
Charles Jenks
Jenks
Journal
D. C. Cook Publishing Company
Watch Factory
Tlinois
Kidney trouble warning and Foley medicine ad
A brief ad warns that kidney trouble is dangerous and insidious and urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Names H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz are listed.
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Foley
Bright
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
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Standard Oil Company
Highland Park
Gleason
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