Foster Forecasts Another Dry Month In October
Weather forecast from 1908 predicts first ten days of October colder than late September with below average temperatures and frosts in mid latitudes. Great storms expected Oct 21 to 28 and two high temperature waves cross the continent mid month. Andrew Jackson De Voe praised for long range forecasts now moving to Washington Times and other papers.
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W. T. Foster
Washington
D. C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Meridian 90
Andrew Jackson de Voe
Mr. de Voe
de Voe
Washington Times
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Fortress Monroe
Raleigh
District of Columbia
Conference on animal tuberculosis in Illinois set for Oct 18
Urbana Sept 27 A meeting of stockmen and others interested in animal tuberculosis is planned for Oct 18 and 14 in the Seppleurers building at the University of Illinois. Dr Bang of Copenhagen and Dr H L Russell of Wisconsin will discuss the Bang separation method and bovine tuberculosis. Illinois university officials praise the two experts as best authorities. Three representatives from the university experiment station attend the international tuberculosis convention in Washington and will share new insights. Monday evening before the convention Prof Mumford will present an illustrated talk on his Argentina trip, and Prof Fraser will discuss economic milk production in Europe.
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Urbana
Ill
Sepeuleurs
University of Ilinois
Bang
Copenhagen
H. L. Russell
Wisconsin University
Iinois University
Prof
Mumford
Argentina
Fraser
Europe
President's Son Theodore Roosevelt Jr Joins Connecticut Carpet Plant
Theodore Roosevelt Jr, Harvard graduate and twenty one, will start work tomorrow at a Hartford Carpet Company plant in Chompsonville Connecticut. The article notes a strenuous start as he learns the business and tours production, outlining expected long hours and hands on training in the carpet factory environment.
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Connecticut
Chompsonville
Conn
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Harvard
Hartford
Dakota man cultivates prized ginseng in Freeport region
O. D. Weaver of Dakota displayed ginseng specimens in Freeport last week. He notes the root is rarer each year and offers a field to cultivate. The plant thrives in thick underbrush, matures in eight years with little care, and now sells for 2 to 5 dollars per pound with seeds at two and a half cents each. Weaver has over an acre under cultivation and expects good returns.
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O. D. Weaver
Dakota
Freeport
Weaver
Fires Beyond Control In Adirondacks Wipe Out Villages
Adirondack forest fires raged beyond control near Utica on September 28 as winds drove flames through large areas. Snow villages and camps were destroyed, Long Lake West with about 100 residents lost its dozen buildings, a railroad station, and a large storehouse. Dr Webb’s preserve at Nebsane was threatened, prompting an appeal for help from Utica. Fire Chief Sullivan and units from the Utica department went to Nebsane to assist.
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Utica
Adirondacks
Long Lake West
Dr. Webb
Nebsasane
Sullivan
Unita Department
Nebasane
Mass meeting at St Petersburg University calls for nationwide student strike
In St Petersburg on September 28 a mass meeting of about 5,000 students adopted a resolution urging all students to lead a strike across Russia in protest of the repressive policies of the new minister of education M Schwartz.
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St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg University
Russia
M. Schwartz
End of a Kentucky Feudist Identified in Louisville Tragedy
The body of a man run over by a train in the Kentucky and Indiana railroad yards in Louisville has been identified as Thomas Cockrill a noted feud leader from Breathitt county Kentucky. The case marks a grim end for the notorious feud figure.
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Louisville
Kentucky and Indiana
Thomas Cockrill
Kreathitt County
Feudboa
Real estate transfers from Cedarville and Ridott dated 1900
Burton C. Mitchell transfers lot 48 and part of 49 to Mrs Augusta M Bergman for 525 dollars. Remmer Ludwig transfers part of section 20 in Ridott to Christian Ludwig for 10 600 dollars. Transfer dated January 8 1900. Remmer Ludwig transfers part of section 20 in Ridott to Martha Sohne by 400. Transfer dated January 20 1900.
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Burton C. Mitchell
Augusta M. Bergman
Cedarville
Remmer Ludwig
Christian Ludwig
Ridott
Martha Sohne
Milwaukee Engineer Killed in Portage Explosion
Portage Wisconsin September 27 An engine pulling a freight train exploded this morning killing Milwaukee engineer Goode and seriously injuring the fireman and brakeman The engine and two cars were demolished
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Portage
Wis
Goode
Milwaukee
Familiar Back Pain Cure Promises From Freeport Ad
William Kloche of Freeport testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills strengthened his kidneys, stopped back pain, and regulated secretions after months of weakness. He bought at Emmett's drug store and endorses Doan's for kidney and bladder trouble. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Freeport
Dean
William Kloche
Shawnee St
Emmett
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Looking Backward 75 Years Across New York State
A travel diary journey from Plattsburg to Buffalo detailing Potsdam Oswego and Rochester observations. Notes on Kingston Sacketts Harbor Oswego Genesee Genesee aqueducts and Erie Canal locks. Includes impressions of Potsdam Kingston Rochester and Hudson River views and a forecast of continuation.
Springfield Population Change Shown in City Directory
Springfield's population rises to 74,180 as the new city directory lists 29,652 names. The annual increase amounts to 2,064 residents, calculated by standard directory methods used nationwide.
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Springfield
Diamond Wedding Celebrated by Wilson Miller Couple
Sterling Sept 27 Mr and Mrs Wilson Miller of Walnut celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Four generations attended the event and the aged couple have 110 descendants.
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Sterling
Wilson Miller
Walnut
Fll
Wood's Liver Medicine Promises Quick Relief
An advertised liquid remedy claims to treat malaria chills fever liver kidney and bladder ailments and relieve pilousness sick-headache and constipation. The 1.00 bottle supposedly contains 2 percent more than the 0c size and the first dose brings relief. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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Wood
H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Homeopathists to Meet in Clinton for Tuberculosis Talk
The Rock River Institute of Homeopathy holds its 98rd quarterly session in Clinton on Thursday October 1 with two discussions sessions at 1 PM and 7 PM. Topics include care of the insane family and home treatment of tuberculosis with noted physicians from Freeport Watertown Sterling Ann Arbor and Chicago.
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Freeport
Rock River
A. &. Smith
L. H. Maloney
M. D
Savanna
C. B. Kinyon
Ann Arbor
Mich
O. B. Blackman
Dixon, Il
Rockford Baseball Carnival Plans Big Fundraiser
Rockford announces an eight night carnival at Armory hall starting October 10 to raise funds for indebtedness from the past season. The Rockford team faced higher costs after buying a franchise erecting a plant and assembling a squad, with other league cities seeking summer aid while Rockford did not request such subscriptions.
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Rockford
Armory Hall
Accident Claims Life of Hunter in Hunt Elgin
William Buelow, 17, of 623 Bird Street Elgin was instantly killed near Hunt while hunting when a shotgun discharged as he leaned to shoot a squirrel. The trigger caught on his buggy, causing the accidental discharge.
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Hunt
Elgin
William Buelow
Bird Street
Buelow
Behl Undergoes Operation at Rockford Hospital
Douglas Behl, formerly of Freeport, is admitted to a Rockford hospital after an operation for an abscess on Friday evening.
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Doug’’ Behl
Douglas Behl
Freeport
Rockford
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