Burr Oak Openings and St Joseph River Journey
A traveler describes burr oak forests with immense tree tops and rich dark soil near Cold Water. He notes prairies around Sturges and White Pigeon Prairie, fields of grain, wells, and a lake on Beardsley Prairie. June 14 15 entries detail Niles and the St Joseph river voyage with timbered shores and marshes.
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Iri
Elim
Lynn
Sturges
New York
White Pigeon Prairie
Clinton Co
N. Y
St. Joseph River
Mottville
St. Joseph
Beardsley
Niles
Detroit
Familiar Back Burden Promises Kidney Pills Help
Freeport resident William Kloche testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills strengthened his weak kidneys and eased back pain after months of distress. He reports improved kidney secretions and no back trouble following a course of the remedy. Be sure to obtain Doan's Kidney Pills through Ashburn Co. Buffalo, sole agents for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Dean
William Kloche
Shawnee &J
Ill
Emmett
Ashburn Co
Buffalo
United Bet
neame—Doan
Convention of hoboes at I W W convention in Chicago
The annual Industrial Workers of the World convention in Brand's hall Chicago draws about seventy five delegates arriving by box car and train from across the country. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and Dollie Reed Walsh are among the two women present and J A Jones and Vincent St John figure prominently in the proceedings with plans for overthrow of the world and an industrial government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Industrial Workers of the World
Brand’s Hall
North Clark
Erie Streets
Clark Street
Pacific Coast
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
New York
East Side
Joan of Arc
Dollie Reed Walsh
Montana
J. H. Walsh
Joseph J. Ettor
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Foraker
Vincent St. John
Moyer-Haywood
New Movement
Dolly Reed Walsh
Seattle
Boes
Philadelphia
J. A. Jones
Haywood
Gavel St. John
Cure for eczema shows dramatic child recovery claims
A mother recalls her thirteen year old Clyde suffering severe eczema for a year with no relief from doctors. After six weeks using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, his skin healed and scars vanished. She credits dermatological verdicts and endorses the Cuticura Remedies as effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Algy Cockburn
Shiloh
Diname
Bkin Cullens
Marily
Wehout M8
Otter Drug & Chem
Gulcure Boek
Best Catarrh Cure Hyomei Inhaler Outlined
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever coughs colds grip and croup. It describes pouring drops into a small inhaler breathing the antiseptic air and claims rapid relief. Testimonials claim wife found relief, a druggist sells Hyomei and guarantees it, complete outfit costs one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Parrett
Jeffersonville
O. Wim
JF. Jungkunz
This Date in History Highlights Early American Milestones
A compact selection notes key events and figures tied to dates such as George Whitefield death in 1770, Congress sessions in York in 1777, the Columbia’s voyage starting 1787, Harmer’s 1790 clash, the 1800 US France treaty, 1831 free trade talks, Matthew S Quay birth 1838, 1867 Savannah riots, the R B Lee steamboat fire, and visits by Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to Vancouver.
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George Whitefield
Newburyport
Mass
Congress
York
Columbia
Boston
General Harmer
Miami Village
Ohio
United States
France
Philadelphia
Matthew S. Quay
U. SS
Pennsylvania
Savannah
R. BK. Lee
New Orleans
St. Louis
Vicksburg
Duke and Wuchess of Cornwall
Vancouver
B.C
Cyrus Northrop 74th Birthday Noted Educator
Cyrus Northrop prominent American educator born September 20 1834 in Ridgefield Connecticut. Yale educated with high honors 1857, studied in Yale law, served Connecticut senate and house 1860 62, edited a New Haven newspaper, became Yale professor 1863, led Yale until 1884, then became University of Minnesota president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Minnesota
Ridgefield
Conn
Yale College
Yale Law School
Senate
House of Representatives
Connecticut
New Haven
Yale
The
Macadamizing Whistler Street Contract Begins
William Ascher today commenced the contract for macadamizing Whistler street from Stephenson street to Lincoln avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistler Street
William Ascher
Stephenson Street
Lincoln Avenue
Hindipo Kidney Cure Ad Proclaims Spineless Kidney Remedy
Co P Guenther Co, druggists at Galena avenue and street, promote Hindipo as a cure for Brights Disease Diabetes Rheumatism Gout Gravel Dropsy Bladder Inflammation bad blood and nervous troubles caused by sick kidneys. They offer mail delivery prepaid with 50 cents, six boxes for 2.50 under a positive guarantee, at their risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Hindipo
Chicago horse buyers seek 1150 to 2000 lb stock
Chicago horse buyers offer top prices for large draft horses and mules in good flesh. Aged four years or older, with slight blemishes acceptable. Lead in your horses to Younglove's livery in Freeport on Saturday October 3, 1908, rain or shine. D. Levi & Son. Max Fineberg Ge 9-28d iw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Younglove
Freeport
D. Levi & Son
Max Fineberg
Chicago Tribune Great Fashion Number Promises 50 Page Edition
The Chicago Tribune announces its Great Fashion Number to be printed on Wednesday September 80th. It will showcase the latest fashions for men women and children and home decor. The edition, over 50 pages, will be the largest weekday paper published and available only to preorders through news dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Let Us Dye Your Suit Or Overcoat
The advertises dye services for suits overcoats jackets and skirts with pressing available at Mallevs on Galena and Van Buren streets offering quick turnaround and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malle
Galena
van Buren
Comus to Be Brought Here by Grand Opera House
Grand Opera house manager Knorr plans October 5 presentation of Donald Robertson and company from Chicago Art Institute. Milton’s Masque of Comus will be staged in Freeport with a special supporting cast led by William Owen and Marion Redlich. A Waltz Dream from New York’s Broadway run comes to the Illinois theatre starting October 4, boasting star cast and lavish production.
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Knorr
Grand Opera House
Donald Robertson
Chicago Art Institute
United States
Mr. Robertson
Freeport
John Milton
Chicago
William Owen
Shakespearian
Marion Redlich
Alice John
Herman Lieb
Broadway
New York
Metropolitan
Illinois Theatre
Oscar Strauss
Joachim Xiit
Henry V. Donnelly
Sophie Brandt
Franazi
Octavia Broske
Helene
Joseph W. Herbert
Count Lothar
Josie Sadler
A. Waltz Pe
Interstate Amusement Company
Festival Hall
King’s Palace
Madam DeVoe Psychic Parlor Ad Promises Truthful Life Guidance
An advertisement for Madam DeVoe at 68 Oak Place offers psychic readings on life, marriage, business, lawsuits, separations, and luck. Promises include identifying names and occupations, advising on marriage prospects, and reuniting couples. Private parlors operate 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with 60 cent weekly readings.
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Madam DeVoe
Oak Place
Clapp Flats
Palacé Drawing Room Highlights New Performances
The third act features the palacé drawing room and nightly performances continue with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets may be obtained two weeks in advance.
Husn Temple No 108 Meet This Evening
Important meeting of Husn Temple No 108 D O K K at the K of G hall this evening. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of G. Hall
Be careful with old time patent remedies claims
Be es Laxative Cough Syrup promises quick relief from coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial throat troubles. Mothers particularly praise it for children. Pleasant to take and gently laxative. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Pites Relief Advertised By Local Sellers
Sufferers of pites offered Man Zen Pile Remedy with flat topical application promising relief. Guarantied price 60e. Sold by A. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther with local distribution in a small classifieds style notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty A. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
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New York Press
Cyrus Northrop
Fern and
Alma
de Voe
Adams S&t
Near
Third Ward School
Robertson
Company OF Players
Dr. Arne
Sir Walter Lawes
Soshua
Potts
Dearborn $T
Ninth &T
Washington
Cheatnut St
J. Schwarz & Sons
Galena St. S.mas
Raymond S.wise Pa
Raymond S. Wise
Hettinger
Trip
Chicago & Northwestern
R’y
Highland Park
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