Cal expressing calm judgement on liquor business fate
Voters in Freeport are asked to judge whether confiscation of property tied to liquor businesses is fair. Edward Bushelle, president of the Freeport Liquor Dealers’ Association, argues it is unjust to seize lawful property without compensation and urges voters to consider enforceable laws and fair treatment.
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Freeport
Acme
United States
Tlinois
Ilinois
Joliet
Pires
Wolden
Civic League
Preatous
Bedward Busnelle
Freeport Giquaor Dealers’ Association
Ben Greet Players at Grand Opera House Macbeth
The London based Ben Greet Players bring Shakespeare to Grand Opera House next Tuesday April 7 in the Elizabethan staging of Macbeth. The troupe is famed for open air performances and this first local use of the method draws strong public interest.
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Ben Greet Players
London
Grand Opera House
Ben Greet
Cireet
Greet
In Remembrance of a Beloved Son 1908 Death Notice
In remembrance of the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herbig who died March 2, 1908 at age 20. The poem laments the loss with lines on the tender cord and parting, asking heaven to keep the departed and cherishing memory.
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Robert Herbig
Freeport Illinois Annual Town Meeting and Election Notice
Notice to Freeport citizens and voters of Stephenson County Illinois that the annual township meeting and election will be held on Tuesday April 7. Polls open 7 a m to 1 p m at multiple precincts including Shaffer store Dittmar office Kraft house New York House Brown's hotel Emerick's Barber shop Pontius store Kay's store Metropole Mideke's store Officers to be elected include one Supervisor two Assistant Supervisors one Pawn Clerk one Assessor one Collector one Justice of the Peace for one year to fill an unexpired term and one Constable for one year to fill an unexpired term. The town meeting opens at 2 p m in Precinct 1 and will hear reports and decide on expenditures. A question will be submitted: shall this town become Anti-Saloon territory. Dated Freeport March A D 18.. MICHAEL C. STERFEN Town Clerk
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Freeport
Stephenson
Illinois
Precinet No
Geo. Shaffer's Store
Cherry Street
C. J. Dittmar
Iss Exchange Street
Kraft House
Taylor Avenue
New York House
Galena Street
Brown's
Cginlena Street
Emerick’s
Adams Street
Pontius
Ottawa Street
HH. W. Kay
Galena Ave
Hotel Metropole
Cor. Stephenson and
Walnut Sts
Mideke
Cor. Elk and Locust Sts
Geo. Shaffer
Freeport Taxpayers League opposes closing saloons platform
A February 29 meeting led by William H. Wagner formed the Freeport Taxpayers and Citizens league to oppose a saloon closing measure. The platform cites losses from the German Insurance Co, Robinson Manufacturing, Meyer Vinegar fire, and wage cuts across multiple plants and farms, urging continued licensed saloons to protect tax revenue and jobs.
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Freeport
Taxpayers and Citizens” League of Freeport
League
Robinson Manufacturing Company
Chas. i. Meyer
Card of Thanks for Mrs A E Green
Mrs A E Green thanks friends for sympathy shown during her recent bereavement and expresses appreciation for their support.
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A. E. Green
Freinds
Ely's Cream Balm Claims Fast Relief for Catarrh
A testimonial backed claim from Ely Bros asserts Ely's Cream Balm quickly and completely clears nasal catarrh and hay fever. The ad cites thousands of users and decades of reputation, urging purchase through druggists nationwide.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
First Ow The Track Thomas E Watson in Great National Race
The article covers Thomas E Watson's bid for president with Bryan forces defeated after a tense factional struggle at the convention. It notes temporary chairman changes and procedural battles as delegates from Nebraska and Minnesota clashed over Watson's nomination and party alignment.
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Thomas E. Watson
Eratic
Nebraska
W. Forrest
Albany
N.Y
Watson
Minnesota
Vycb Vedstuin
Planes of the Platform First One on Reassertion of the Greenback Doctrine
The article outlines a political platform advocating greenback policies and government control over utilities and communications. It calls for ending private monopolies, taxing monopoly privileges, aligning federal and state powers, and limiting foreign ownership while demanding public ownership of certain assets. It critiques corporate influence and promotes government intervention in the economy.
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Eraueter Petri
Eadhern
Congress
Labor Desires Are Met Demand for Laws in Benefit
A garbled report outlines labor unions pushing for legislation to improve conditions. It references an eight hour workday, protections against disasters, and calls for state action to limit exploitation, with mentions of postal reforms and public works.
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Onota
Savery
Ingamerionds
Hettrreedt
Cttrretes
Dillis Ale
Aatlegal Drakboe
Osnieb
Uditufeeertien
Ae Hammers
Adl Extensions
Og Paves
Alud
Save Floors
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The
Laws of
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Tome
Wetaive
Hines
Mareh
Liki
Michael C. Sterfen
Taxpayers: League Issues
Option Movement
William H
Wagner
Fur
William FH. Wagner
August Seitz
Albert Scheidt
Joseph W. Benston
TL IW
Best
Jthenry
Witte
John Buss
Chas. S. Meyer Vinegar Company
Stover Manufacturing Company
Henney Buggy Company
Arcade Manufacturing Company
Sloefer Manufacturing Company
Minufacturing
Uinon
Cline
Wwe
Uaspasyers
W. T. Wagner
Mom
Gund
Louis Dickes
U. KK
M. Hettinger
J. BL. Dukour
Daniel Bougye
L. G. Voigt
Otro Hill
R. Tt. Cummings
Henry B. Witte
Henry Evers
C. . Dittmar
C. J. Franz
John Bauscher, Jr
James Darrah
Phil, Knecht
Dr. B. Erp. Brockhausen
A. Beeker
AL Oee
Becker
Cod
Cramer
George Piveley
Henry Voss
Ada Marker
Aug. Seitz
A. Goddard
Oscar Youngs
Job. Maurer
W.om. Putnaius
Geo. WY. Brokhausen
Henry Ohlendorf
A. Kk. Wieneke
Ifred. Jastram
Christ. Herold
Peter W. Bolsiar
Won
Pice
Woon
Cronkrite
A.C. Eemrieh
Hi. Deery
John Sacker
P. J. Lonergan
J. OP. Mutler
Jos
Ardern
J. Ohinsgerds
O.H.E Kieckhaefer
August Kraeht
L. McGovern
Gen
W. Graham
John Pappe
Alitehedt
J. On. Galloway
Bennetham
J. A. Poling
John Ellis
J. W. Benston
Ll. M. Currier
Thomas Buehler
J. Ff. Bender
W. HE. Heitter
T. W. Johnson
Hh. A. Keller
Carl Littwinski
Charles T. Balles
B. Schulte
Rights and Liberty League
Breeport
Bryan
Hot One
Summer Williams
Inediana
St. Lous
Plott EO Watson
Georgii
Swirl Willigans
Tidiana
Wiistielet
Nelyishia
Wiollistie de Bravan
Kamenninde
Coxey
Coir
Fav
Atbow
Witheraw
Greorge AL Phonnecker
Jersey Cdtv
Trade Pertimieut
Ponnecker
Bryan Elearetiu
Oebetinimi
Ford
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Dia
Jovi
Challman
Setieseli
Alirstinds
Nebrossa
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Pictou Cape
Chrif Apini de Secortars
Patroad Eessed Foenelars
Noah Cote
Sars
Bertgaet Agad Cece
Ol Pp Westin di
Cis
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Phamiitearoa
Ite Pibineis
Winninger
Charles, Adolp
Joe Winninger
Bonnie Maie
Clover Dale
Night
Distinte
Cohmer
Darine
Bish
Cider
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