Regulations on Lent fasting for Roman Catholics in Chicago
Archbishop Patrick A. Pechnan issues a circular detailing Easter Lent regulations for Roman Catholics. Fresh meat may be eaten at all Sunday meals and once daily on other days. certain days restrict meat and fish combinations. Some groups are exempt from fasting and may eat flesh more than once when allowed. An indult permits working people to eat fresh meat on fast days, with a call to penance. A special collection supports missions and holy places.
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Patrick A. Pechnan
Arch
Chicago
Holy Sea
United States
Asia Ras
Pegro
Palestoe
Patent medicine ad promises cure for digestion ills
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Bates Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation dyspepsia and bowel troubles brought on by smallpos and related ailments. It claims vaccination like protection and offers bottles for relief.
Damage suit seeks fire code relief in Fisher v Merritt et al
Albert A Fisher administrator of James Fisher’s estate sues Fisher, Merritt, and John Moore of Kewanee for damages from the Commercial House fire deaths. The case, filed by Chase I asstad, alleges the building owners failed to provide required fire escapes despite state law. The defendants Wilson and Moore represent Merritt and Moore.
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Fisher
HW Clay Merritt
John Moore
Kewanee
Albert A Fisher
James Fisher
Chase I.asdd
Wilson & Moore
Aris
Moore
Jiabla Kowaneo Star-Courier
Shattered nerves relief touted by local druggist
Advertised remedy called Lichty s Celary Nerve Compound claims to soothe nerves, calm worn tissues, and enrich blood. Sold by J E Wright druggist with numerous grateful testimonials.
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J E. Wright
Illinois Earth Roads highlighted at Corn Growers Convention
Baker, a University of Illinois civil engineer, argued three causes for poor road management lack of farmer interest, limited knowledge of road care, and inadequate machinery. He cited Champaign county data showing road taxes as a heavy share of school funding and questioned whether roads receive proportional attention to schools.
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Baker
University of Illinois
Illinois Corn Growers’ and Stockmen
Illinois
Champaign County
Champaign
Urleans
Krause's Headache Capsules Advertised
Headache blamed on living in Peay ventilated rooms overindulgence mental strain and excitement or malaria. Krause's Headache Capsules claim quick cure for severe cases leaving head clear and cool. Price 2c. Sold by J. EB. Wright, druggist.
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Krause
J. EB. Wright
New Post Office Ruling Allows Written Descriptions on Third Class
The postoffice department eased a ban by ruling that a written designation on wrappers for third class matter such as books printed matter or autographs may be treated as a permissible inscription. Postmasters will apply the rule that simple manuscript dedications on blank leaves or covers are allowed if not personal correspondence.
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Postomite Department
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promise Quick Relief
A historical prompt touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a liver stimulant that opens the bowels and relieves constipation, claiming to cure dulness, low mood, headaches, and general disorder without griping.
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DeWitt
Public sales loom in Geneseo area farms listing lots
A long sequence of auctions announced for Friday Feb 8 through February 27 near Geneseo and Atkinson. Multiple farm sales include 10 horses and 60 brood sows plus hundreds of cattle hogs and hens, hundreds of bushels of corn and oats, plows mowers binders and wagons with free lunch at noon and cash discounts or 12 month credit terms.
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John Peterson
W. W. Gale
Geneseo
A. JL. Andersson
A.J Soliday
John Papenthien
Excelsior
L. B. Tecumseh
Chief Tecumseh
T. L. Tecumseh
Drive Tecumseh
Chief
Minots
Louis Rink
Joseph Rink
Loraine
Poland
McCormick
Fuesday
John Yaeger
Isaac Urick
Spring Hill
Christiaens Bros
Silas Burgett
Atkinson
Liberty Church
Minneapolis
Sid James Nowers
Chas Tomlinson
Bsurvinses
Atlon
O W Holt Implement Co
Ruggles Farm
O. W Voit Implement Co
Fl. Geo. Mowry
Jacob Lievens, Jr
Styden
Gerade Derham
Randall Bay
S. W. Shafer
W. McGovern
Cleveland Ferry
Hanna Township
C. Denham
Atkinson St
James Nowers
Stephenson
New Evening Paper Planned for Rock Island Headed by C D Reimers
Reliable sources report a new Republican evening paper will launch in Rock Island with C D Reimers, formerly of the Davenport Times, as head or owner. The venture promises a fine printing outfit and aims to challenge the Argus and Union in the local press landscape.
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Rock Island
CD. Reimers
Davenport Times
Sola
Abs Mesqies’ Nosaons 19. & Eee
Ts Vormidd
Adwa
Reimers
The
Times
Ers
South
Hig
Argus
Democratic
Union
Republican
Moline Journal
Rheumatism Cure Promised by Local Pain Balm
A Hamilton man credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing his long standing rheumatism after trying many medicines. Sold by J E Wright and F A Peterson. The piece also lists presidents who served in the military and notes election histories, with discussion on wartime service and re elected terms.
Peoria asylum plans and staffing clarified
The Illinois State Journal disputes Chicago reports on the Peoria asylum for the insane. It clarifies that the facility will open next month for 100 patients and gradually expand to 800, with a new staff organized, while noting only cottages and buildings constructed for a large institution. Cold Cure promotes relief for colds with daily use, priced at two cents, sold by Jak Wright.
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Ilinois State Journal
Peoria Asylum For the
Chicago
igBting Plana
Jak Wright
Belief is a God Should Be Taught at Springfield Meeting
At a State Teachers Association session in Springfield President Thwing of Western Reserve University urged teaching there is a Divine Being. He argued Christians should recognize God and the duties toward Him, suggesting preference for religious instruction over agnosticism.
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State of Ilinefs
Doctor Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Adverts In Paper
The item promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation and stomach regulation priced at 0c and $1. The Borean County Record cites the St Paul Pronger Press denying a Washington lynching tale about a poisoner Dr Good marson, stating he never lived there and was in New Beniton Minn in January.
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Borean County Record
St. Paul Pronger Press
Washington
Goodmarson
Tisktiwa
New Ben- Iton
Minn
Jan. Oth
Man Crushed Left Arm In Erie to Portland Wagon Incident
Fred Carney assisting Sherm Collins moving hogs from Erie to a Portland farm fell from a wagon near the Evangelical church. The wagon ran over him crushing his left elbow in two places. He was taken home and treated by Dr. Gilbert of Geneseo.
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Fred Carney
Sherm Collins
Erie
Portland
Fred
Evangelical
Gilbert
Geneseo
Eric Independent
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