Ben-Hur and the Christ Spirit Urges Latter-Day Benevolence
A speaker extols Gen. Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur and the Tribe of BenHur as Christian ideals. He chronicles the Christlike deeds of Jesus at the well and the slave Ben-Hur’s rise, urging Ben-Hur Society members to live by truth benevolence and honor in kinship, poverty, and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len. Wallace
Indianapolis
Robert d. Ingersoll
Lew. Wallace
Jesus
Ben-Hur
Wallace
Ingersoll
Christ
Heaven
God
Ben- Hur
Messala
Jerusalem
Judea
Valerius Gratus
Nazareth
Arrius
Tirzah
Israel
Hur
Leesburg Woman Credits Vegetable Compound Healing
Maude E. Forgie of Leesburg Virginia writes to Mrs am praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says months of feminine illness left her near death until following the prescribed treatment she regained strength and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude E. Forgie
Leesburg,Va
Mrs. Am
Lydia E. Pinkham
Facts for Sick Women by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
An advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a long standing remedy for female ailments including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and nervous prostration. It invites sick women to write to Mrs Pinkham for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rockford Man Elevated to Thirty Third Degree Mason
Richings J. Shand of Rockford was elected to the thirty third degree by the Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Buffalo New York. Only two Rockford Masons had prior such honors, including Charles A. Works and I S Montgomery. Rockford Masons note the honor reflects exceptional service to the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Supreme Council of
Buffalo
N. Y
Richings J. Shand
Illinois Fourth Class Postmasters Elect Officers
Springfield Sept 28 officers for the Illinois State League of Fourth Class Postmasters were elected for the coming year. F R Aykes German Valley is president and A E Wasson Franklin Park vice president with Charles H James Meredosia secretary and William R Maugham Buncombe treasurer. Saneca Selby Golden John Donaldson Armstrong are on the executive committee along with ex officio members. Delegates to the national convention are James and Aykes. Post office Inspector John Mahon cautioned postmasters against political talk in offices.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois State League of Postmasters
Civil Service
Postal Savings Bank
F. R. Aykes
German Valley
A. E. Wasson
Franklin Park
Charles H. James
Meredosia
William R. Maugham
Buncombe
Saneca Selby
Golden
John Donaldson
Armatrong
John Mahon
Warning on kidney trouble and early treatment
One of the worst features of kidney trouble is its insidious onset and potential fatal outcome. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. H. J. Moogh, Wm. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Suita nicely pressed Boc at Malles
Suita neatly pressed Boc at Malles on Galena and Van Buren streets with 6 300 tf noted in the text.
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Malle’s
Galena and
van Buren Streets
Burdett Schedules Piano Tuning Order with Brown Dollmeyer
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, places an order with Brown & Dollmeyer for a piano service. The notice details the requested task and the supplier involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Rules for World’s Championship Baseball Tickets
The national baseball commission adopted Rule 18 to govern world series ticketing. General admission tickets at $1 and $1.50 with rain checks are issued to both clubs, sold only at the ball park office, and turnstile counts are checked against the commission. Reserved seats are diagrammed before games, with settlements for unsold reserved seats, and daily two reserved seats set aside for each visiting player.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission Today
Natonal Commission
Ball Park
Commission
Sterling Infants Beat Davenport 9 to 4 in Ninth Inning
Sterling Ill September 23 The Sterling Infants won the second game of the series against Davenport by nine to four. The eight hits and one error aided Sterling while four runs in the ninth were presented to Davenport. Batteries Lewis and Killian for Sterling Stauffer and Moose for Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Davenport
Ill
Sterling Infants
R. H. E. Sterling
Lewis and
Killian
Stautfer and
Moose
Registration proposal to curb habitual drunks at Illinois liquor meet
Fast St Louis Ul Sept 23 Habitual drunkards debated at the Illinois Liquor Dealers convention. Saloon men favor a city clerk registration of this class to aid license issuance. Relatives may register habitual intoxicated individuals. Donation of 350 to local hospitals approved. Executive committee to choose 1909 meeting site.
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St. Louis
Illinois Liquor Dealers’ Convention
A Woman Praises Newbro’s Herpicide For Dandruff Cure
Mrs C B Foster of Butte Montana writes that after a month using Newbro’s Herpicide her dandruff vanished and hair grew thicker, with new growth where none existed. She thanks the product and notes samples available for 10 cents from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan. Sold by leading druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes. Geo F Swarts is special agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
C. B. Foster
Utah Ave
Butte
Mont
Herpicids Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarts
Prohibition Candidate Fined in Defamatory Letter Case
W S Wilson a Hanberg resident and Prohibition party candidate for Calhoun county treasurer admitted sending a defamatory letter via mail in a U S district court session. He was fined ten dollars plus costs after labeling saloon interests attack a former keeper with the remark you are like a bedbug living off other people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruit
Til
Calhoun County
United States District Court
W.S. Wilson
Hanberg
Wilson
J. Beede
Foxy Grandpa Returns to Forreston for Stay
The Forreston Journal-Herald notes Foxy Grandpa resumes residence in Forreston after six months in Freeport and expresses optimism about his return. H. Colvin, longtime local barber, buys the A. I. Hoover shop and opens at the old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forreston Journal-Herald
Forreston
Freeport
H. Colvin
A. I. Hoover
Redmen Meeting in Winnesheik Tribe Hall Tonight
An important Winnesheik Redmen meeting is set at their hall over the First National Bank this evening. No officer elections will take place and members are urged to attend as important business matters will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnesheik Tribe
Redmen
First National Bank
Owl
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
The product Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is declared not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Folco Readers Urged to Notify Paper Delivery
Undelivered Folco paper readers are asked to inform the office to restore regular service. Recipients urged to specify name and address to ensure prompt resumption of daily delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folco
Rare tumor challenges surgeon and patient dispute
A surgeon describes a rare tumor to students. the patient objects and threatens to go home. A fashion reporter wonders about attire described as coral breadcloth with coral trim and black velvet cuffs, prompting amused commentary from a conductor.
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Ben Hur
F. R. Aukes
League of Fourth Class Postmasters
Baseball News
Drunkard’s
Ilinois
Redmen Meeting
Swift
Mason’s
Abe Keefer
F. A. Schulz
Santos
Japan
Formosa
New York
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
Raymond S.wiseite
Raymond S. Wise
Hettinger
Sm Wat
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