Oratory Too Fervent Rights and Liberty League clash
The Rights and Liberty League accuses prohibition supporters of hysteria over local option laws. A Swedish hall speech by Dr. H R Miller of Chicago criticizes temperance zeal, noting ministers cited as pootlegging preachers and warning against oppression by prohibitionists. Public sentiment shifts amid debates on Sunday amusements and liquor policies.
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Rights and Liberty League
Revs
Wasson
Mangasarian
League
Billy Patterson
The
Illinois
Freeport
Civic League
Freport
Rockford Republic
Desis
Tle
Svea Music Hall
H.R. Miller
Chicago
Dr. Miller
Augustana Synod
Tie
Ald
Otto Poulson
Miller
Hfe
Church as servant or tyrant in prohibition speech
The speaker argued the church has served the public well but can become a tyrant as a master. He claimed 900 million dollars is invested in the whiskey manufacture and traffic and that prohibition would destroy this. He asserted that crime and pauperism would not lessen with the saloon's absence and warned about the evils of the blind pig.
Saloonkeeper fears temperance movement and women vote
A wary saloon keeper denounces temperance societies and women activists. He warns the rising generation is being drawn away, arguing vote tallies and licensing laws won’t stop them. He vows to resist but foresees eventual defeat if women persevere.
Close Call On Top Of City Building Stuns Crowd
In New York a dangerous incident occurred high above the street as a rope gave way on a scaffolding near a Moa foot chinggey. Spectators cried out as a man named Davely clung to the rope and was saved by bystanders. The crowd drew attention to Padley who helped recruit others to steady the line and lower the injured.
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New York
Apa
Cferses City
Leotewrias
Elie
Adarin
Crowel
Padley
Strael
Rene
Davely Strenach
Olga
Peston onpriboo report on polit bureau aid measures
Fragmentary OCR text describes a political briefing or discussion about policy measures and public persuasion. Names and clear context are unreadable, with scattered terms suggesting propaganda, influence, or economic actions. The fragment lacks verifiable entities.
Freeport Local Option Fight Splits Town Over Saloons
The Chicago Daily News reports Freeport’s local option battle heats up with intensive campaigning and sharp exchanges. Business leaders push the liquor side while saloon advocates argue against prohibition and warn of lost revenue as voters prepare for the coming ballot.
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Chicago Daily News
Daily News Today
Freeport
Illinois
Aurora
Rockford
Webster's
Worcester
JJ. Kk. Jackson
Rawleigh Medical Company
Civic League
KE. S. Burchard
D. F. Graham
Second National Bank
League
F. W. Hoefer
Hoefer
Burchard
Daily News
Chicago
WC U will hold called meeting tomorrow afternoon
The WC U will have a called meeting tomorrow afternoon at stock in the YMCA parlors. Important business will be trans acted with all members and friends urged to attend.
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WC. 2. U
Y. M. GC
Democrats of Jo Daviess endorse Bryan Pattison for governor
The Jo Daviess county Democrats met in Galena on April 2 and endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president and Douglas Pattison for governor of Illinois. They selected delegates to the State Democratic convention at Springfield on April 28, 1908, naming Jacob Meffley, John Sherman McIntyre, Brinkenbinder, John Coveny, Nicholas Murphy, Adam Rittweger, Frank P. Sheean, and Ada Wenner as delegates. The delegation is empowered to fill vacancies, and Galena Herald was declared the official Democratic organ in the county.
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Galena
da Daviess County
William Jennings Bryan
Douglas Pattison
TH Wools
Springfield
Frank T. Sheean
Jo | Daviess County
William Jennings Brian
United States
Tren
Illinois
Democratic State Central Committee
Jo Daviess County
Ilinois
Jacob Meffley
West Galena
John Sherman McIntyre
Tranover
Brinkenbinder
Wards Grove
John Coveny
Elizabeth
Nicholas Murphy
Apple River
Adam Rittweger
Scales Mound
Frank ‘Pf. Sheean
East Galena
A.da Wenner
East Dubuque
Mgr. C.F. McDerby
Galena Herald
Democratic Party
Amusements at Grand Opera house next Sunday show
Next Sunday evening at Grand Opera house promises a top season bill with six funny short comedies including The Would be Champion The Fish Story and Out for a Walk plus Daring Daylight Robbery an exciting canvas adventure and three illustrated songs. Admission is ten cents. Also previews Poly Primrose The Perfect Man Pell Gate Inn and The Counterfeiters with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for ailment relief.
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Grand Opera House
Fidward Price
Indiana
Bhat
Winninger Bros
Bonnie Mate
Polly
Chas
Winninger
Hugh Carlisle
Pell Gate Inn
Important School Opinion on Free High School Privileges
A state act allows eighth grade graduates from districts lacking high schools to attend nearby districts with tuition paid by their home district. The judge condemns the amendment inserting a financial inability clause as invalid, arguing directors must fund tuition if funds exist and admit non residents if no prejudice to residents.
Cure Your Kidneys With Doans Kidney Pills Freeport Testimony
Freeport citizen Mrs. G. F. Kurtz testifies that Doans Kidney Pills eased her back pain kidney soreness and irregular secretions within a short time after starting use She recommends the remedy to others and notes her husband also had positive results Sold nation wide 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents Remember the name Doans and take no other.
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Dean
Bright
Freeport
G. F. Kurtz
Shawnee Street
Emmett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
Vinco Vincl Vinol touted as superior cod liver tonic in Freeport
Information notes Vinol as a non patent medicine claim. It asserts Vinol includes tonic iron and medicinal elements from fresh cod livers without oil, promising health and strength for elderly, women, and children. Jos eph Emmert, a Freeport druggist, endorses the product with a guarantee.
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Freeport
United States
Vinci
Joseph Emmert
Hik
Embury Junior League Social At Church Parlors
The Embury Junior League holds a social at the church parlors this evening with refreshments and homemade candy for sale. Admission is 10 cents. Program features A Morning Call dialogue with Doris Rehbeck and Bernice Harker, a vocal solo by Lloyd Gray, a recitation by Cleo Perry, a selection by Lela Windecker, and the Old Ladies' Sewing Circle of seven girls, plus the Journal's want column.
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Embury Junior League
Gale
Doris Rehbeck
Bernice Harker
Lloyd Gray
Cleo Perry
Lela Windecker
Coming Events and Social Gatherings Schedule
A listing of April and May activities including Germania stag party, Birds lecture at the Woman's club, Republican convention for the Thirteenth district, sock social at First M. E. church, foster party at the Masonic temple, Freeport conast tale rendezvous, Germania dance and card party, St. Margaret's guild dances, annual balls at the Masonic temple, and a recital by Madame Gadski and Frank Ta Forgety at the Grand Opera House.
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Woman's Club
Thirteenth
First M. FE Church
Masonic Temple
St. Margaret's
St. Margaret's Guild
Manonic Temple
Freeport Arrte of
Englea
Madame Gadski
Frank Ta
Forgety
Grand Opera House
Moving pictures and acts debuting this spring season
March events announce Winninger Bros. on March 90 extended season, Nip and Tuck set for April 4, Lyman HH Howe's moving pictures appearing, Lion and the Mouse in April, Strongheart scheduled for May 8.
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Winninger Bros
Nip and Tuck
Lyman HH. Howe
Moving Pictures
Strongheart
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Guaranteed by Guenther Co
C P Guenther & Co druggists at Galena avenue and Galena street promote Hindipo the new nerve tonic and restorer. They guarantee it cures kidney troubles and nervous disorders or refund the purchase price. A 60-cent box Blue Label Extra Strength priced at 1.00 is sold with risk free trial.
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C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Winnebago County Eyes Bryan Pattison Endorsements
Winnebago County Democratic officials plan a meeting called by Chairman Hugh Gallagher to endorse William Jennings Bryan for president and Douglas Pattison of Freeport for governor at an upcoming gathering in Rockford on April 3.
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Winnebago County
Pattison
Rockford
Democratic Central Committees
Hugh Gallagher
William Jennings Bryan
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
ManZan Pile Remedy In Tube With Nozzle Sold For 50c
A collapsible tube product labeled ManZan Pile Remedy offers ready to use relief. One application soothes reduces inflammation removes soreness and itching. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther at fifty cents.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
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