Regiment Returns to Springfield After Porto Rico Campaign
The Sixth Illinois Regiment led by Colonel D. Jack Foster arrived in Springfield from Porto Rico. Many men were sick but weary veterans received cheers. The unit will be furloughed for sixty days, with pay rolls not yet received, and several events and charitable efforts followed their homecoming.
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Sprinareto
Ill
Springfield
Porto Rico
D. Jack Foster
Santino
Miles
New
High School
T. H.truman
Finstas Shaw
Henry Dixon
Sfanson
Dixon
Dixon Company
Company G
St. Nicholas Hotel
Galesburg
Foster
Camp Tanner
Baldwin
Philadelphia
Camp Alger
United States
Here
Washington
New York
Domingo Safe
Ferris
Abingdon
Reece
Camp Aiene
Colle
Logansport
Ind
Charleston
Santiago
Siboney
Guantanamo Bay
Guanica
Yauco
Talboa
Ponce
September Weather Forecasts From Foster 1898
W T Foster publishes weekly forecast bulletins from Josefa Missouri noting storm waves across the continent and precipitation patterns. He predicts warm and cool waves crossing the Rockies and central valleys by late September with cooler trends into October and occasional frost in northern cotton regions.
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W. T. Foster
Josefa
Pacific Coast
Rockies Country
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
United States
Cotton Belt
Canada
Atlantic Coast
Foster
Freeport
The Original Syrup of Figs Ad Claim
An advertisement emphasizes the genuine Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as superior and authentic. It claims unique scientific manufacturing, asserts imitations are worthless, notes the product is a trusted laxative without irritation, and urges customers to recall the company name.
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California Fie Syrup Co
Cati-Forna Fia Syrup Co
Sands Creamery claims milk egg substitute breakthrough
A Belvidere report says Sands Creamery, operating about 100 plants in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, claims a secret process to make a powdered milk product that substitutes eggs in cooking. Tests suggest two varieties, yellow for whole egg and white for egg white, with the milk used when sweetened and baked.
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Belviperg
Sands Creamery Company
Sands Company
Illinois
Wisconsin
Belvidere
French chef tests egg substitute in Belvidere
Wilmar Benoit, a chef formerly at the Wellington hotel in Chicago, arrived in Belvidere to try a new egg substitute powder said to be cheaper to produce and superior for pastry. F A Bowers of Sands Creamery and Clark Waite supervise the experiments and promise details after patent protection. Daily interest rises as reports of the discovery spread.
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Wilmar Benoit
Wellington Hotel
Chicago
Belvidere
F. A. Bowers
Sands Creamery
Union
Clark Waite
Bowers
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Offers Guaranteed Skin Relief
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. 26 cents per box sold by Emmert & Burre.
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Bucklen
Emmert & Burre
Thresher Crossing Bridge Collapse Causes Fatal Burn Injuries
Two men, Hess Long and Joseph Light, were trapped beneath a steam thresher when a bridge over a culvert collapsed on County Line road near Winnebago. Long suffered severe burns likely fatal. Light also badly burned. Both men from Egan City were removed to George Bull’s home for care as Dr. Paul treated them overnight. The accident occurred about 7 pm on a culvert bridge. investigators suspect missing required stringers.
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Winnebago
County Line
Rockford Register Gazette
Hess Long
Joseph Light
Mr. Long
Paul
Mr. Light
George Bull
Egan City
Hoisington Church
Morrow's Kidneyids Claim Cure for Neuralgia Rheumatism
John Morrow presents kidney based theory linking neuralgia and rheumatism to kidney failure. His Kidnepids claim to restore kidney function, relieve nerves and muscles, with widespread medical endorsement and pricing of 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, via John Morrow & Co. IH. J. Moogk sells locally.
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John Morrow
Morrow
Morrow’s Kidwealds
John Morrow & Co
Chemists
Springfield
Ohio
IH. J. Moogk
Freeport Post Office List for Week Ended Sept 17
The following names are listed as remaining in the Freeport post office for the week ending September 17: Ladies include Bolender Mrs E J May Mrs W L Baker Miss Lula Pauls Miss Maggie Erb Miss Eliza Varney Miss Carrie. Gents include Amat A B Myners Gen R Berry Benj Pratt Addison Bennington W eovict Ad Hubbard Suc Scholler Charles Hubbell A H West Frank Persons. Calling for the above please state advertised Sept 12. Postmaster Smith D Atkins.
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Freeport
Bolender
E.J. May
W. L. Baker
Lula Pauls
Maggie Erb
Eliza Varney
Carrie Gents
Amat
A. B. Myners
Gen. R. Berry
Benj. Pratt
Addison Bennington
W. Eovict
Ad, Hubbard
Suc Scholler
Charles Hubbell
A. H. West
Frank Persons
Smith D. Atkins
Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward for Cure
Readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. The advertisement states the remedy works internally on blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 to any claimant if it fails. Listed are testimonials and contact details for F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio with retailer Cruegists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Triennial Conclave Route For Travelers
Knights Templar Conclave visitors to Pittsburg can use Pennsylvania Short Lines with five daily trains from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburg Union Station. Additional special services may be added as needed. For information contact H. R. Dering at 248 South Clark Street Chicago.
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Chicago Union Station
Pittsburg Union Station
Pittsburg
Knights Templar
Pennsylvania
H. R. Dering
A. G. P. Agt
South
Clark St
Chicago
Men’s Tailor Made and All Wool Suit Sale
Clothing Department offers men’s tailor made suits finished in nobbiest style with imported worsted ceviots and meltons priced at 12.50, all wool heavy weight suits at 6.48, and ready made suits at 3.98, each with a wide selection and guaranteed quality.
Bargain Boys and Men Clothing Line Revealed
An advertisement touts men's worsted pants at 89c from 1.50, cotton ade pants at 59c from 1.00, blue overalls at 23c from 40c, and child knee pants at 18c, urging customers to inspect the elegant, reliable line of boys and children's clothing and sweaters.
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Freeport
Bargain Menswear Items Sale Listing
Gents Furnishing Goods offers discounts on menswear including 25c silk finish suspenders for 10c 50c shirts for 85c 15c hoses for 9c 40c Merino underwear for 19c 1.50 hats for 89c and more assorted items such as socks collars gloves and overshirts at reduced prices.
Hair Work in All Its Branches by Mrs A C Thomas
Mrs A C Thomas advertises hair work in all branches at 255 Galena Street offering crafting and styling services. The notice appears in a local newspaper card promoting her hairdressing offerings.
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A. C. Thomas
Galena Atreet
Home Seekers Excursions by C M and St P Railway
C M and St P Railway announces homeseekers excursion tickets to western points on specified July, August, September, and October dates with inquiry encouraged at the ticket office. J B Sweatt, agent. Reduced Omaha Exposition fares are offered May 31 to June 6 for round trip to Omaha, plus exposition period fares with 80 days limit. Bands in uniform and military companies qualify for special rates, J B Sweart, agent.
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North Western Line
Chicago & North-Western R.y
Omaha
Neb
Illinois Central R. A
Freeport
H. W. Rowtey
C. M. & St. P. Railway
Wisconsin
Michigan
J. B. Sweatt
Agt
J.B. Sweart
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Trasport
California Fig Syrup CO
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Cal
Louisville
New York, N
Belvidere, Ill
Oream
Otek
Sprague Warner & Co.ciicacail
Gambiner Bros
One Price Clothing House
Clothing Department
One Price Clothiers
Stephenson Street
Ely
Gatarrh
Hayfever
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
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