Illinois Day Remembrance of State’s 1818 Admission
The article notes Illinois was admitted to the Union on December 3, 1818, marking a centennial in 1909 and planning Springfield celebrations. It contrasts pioneer times with modern advances, highlighting the state’s growth in war and peace and pride in the new star on Old Glory.
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Illinois
Commonwealth
Parkie
Springfield
Grant
Logan
Lincoln
Palmer
Oglesby
Douglas
Trumbull
Mother England
Trust
Packers’ Trust
Chicago
Peoria
Jefferson-Lincoln Club
Kaskaskia
Mississippi
Arnica Salve Promises Pimple Cure for Skin Troubles
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions and sores promising soft velvety skin and relief for piles priced at 25 cents at A J Tronmonger's drug store. The piece also notes a Bell System style merger giving AT&T control of Western Union Telegraphs, aiming to unify wire communication nationwide.
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Bucklen
A. J. Tronmonger
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell Telephone System
United States
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Effective, Reader Claims
Henry resident Norton Brown reports relief from back pain and improved kidney secretions after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought them at T. J. Segraves' Drug Store, says pain disappeared within a box, and urges others to remember the name Doan's. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY distributes as U.S. sole agents, 50 cents.
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Henry
Nature
Dean
Norton Brown
Main Street
T. J. Segraves
Esale
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Bergner's Opens Enlarged Peoria Store For Easy Shopping
Bergner's unveils a new and enlarged Peoria store advertised as the most comfortable shopping experience. The one floor layout emphasizes convenience with practically everything under one roof for shoppers.
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Peoria
Bergner
Something for Christmas in our big new store
At every turn and with plenty of experienced clerks to wait on you the store promises good service this season. The message stresses years of business and aims for perfect service in the new location.
One More Saturday at Peoria Holiday Sale
The notice invites shoppers to Peoria for the last Saturday before Christmas. It offers $25 purchases to refund railroad fare and promises parcel express delivery to the buyer’s station if desired.
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Peoria
Sale on Suits and Furs Cuts Prices This Week
Retail notice states new prices on all suits and furs. The shop will not carry goods into next season and is taking losses while the season is still early.
New Shoe Store Offers Women and Children Shoes
Hundreds of women from out of town know of this new shoe department with good quality footwear for women and children. Shoes are priced under four dollars a pair, offering value similar to shoes often selling for five or six dollars. Special emphasis on affordable children's shoes.
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Sterling
ELGIN
Waltham
Hamilton
South Bend
Kodaks
KODAK
Henry, Illinois
Martins Corn
Union
F.a.bergner &Co
Woolner Building
Peoria, Ilinois
Bergner’s
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