No-license debate across states stirs temperance press
A sprawling digest lists letters and articles from February to April critiquing prohibition. It cites Mayor Kennedy of Owen Sound, Cardinal Gibbons, Waggoner of Kansas City, Mayor Widmayer of Jacksonville, and U. W. Wiley, among others, arguing prohibition's effects on business, crime, and tax revenue. It notes Georgia and Alabama progress with no-license policies, Missouri deficits, and factory layoffs countered by Vinegar Co. statements.
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Kennedy
Owen Sound
Canada
Jacksonville
The
Knoxville Journal
South
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Birmingham
Alabama
Foes of Saloon Hold Big Meetings and Rally
Large gatherings condemn liquor traffic with strong speeches and moral appeals. A parade through business streets drew men women and children in temperance support. Dr Harker addressed attendees before a choir performed, then Rev Rohrbaugh and Rev Schmidt urged voters to oppose alcohol in tomorrow’s election.
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Singlish Reformed Church
Mr. Rohrbaugh
Schmidt
Freeport Union Meeting Backs Liquor Prohibition Effects
At a Freeport union meeting, four local ministers argued saloon closures would benefit the city. Speakers outlined revenue gains from other sources and staged warnings about drink’s social harms. The Rev McCaskill discussed liquor economics and potential cost savings. The Rev Moore highlighted the toll on families, citing mistreatment, divorces, and ruined lives due to alcohol.
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First Presbyterian Church
Freeport
W. McCaskill
Jepal
Divis
Db Moore
Fle
Salvationist sermon rails against saloon evil in Freeport
The closing speaker Rev. W. H. Beynon denounces the saloon as evil, arguing the United States Supreme Court, Christ’s martyrdom, and Christian duty demand eradicating liquor’s influence. He cites Christianity’s historic reforms from education to abolition of slavery and calls for eliminating the saloon.
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Freeport
W. H. Beynon
Supreme Court of the United States
Jesus the Christ
Christ
How Would Christ Vote in Freeport Sermon Probe
Pastor FOOW. K Emer son discusses how Christ would vote on government, wealth, and rights in Freeport. He asks if Jesus would support a money driven system or champion liberty and equality, urging voters to seek justice over personal gain and to save future generations.
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Foow. K Emerson
Christian Church
Freeport
Christ
Caesar
Jesus Christ
House of God
Calvary
Jesus Chiorist
Riphteotts- Hess
Vote as Jesus Would in This Election Message
A sermon-like exhortation urges Christians to vote in line with Christ’s teachings. It argues that righteous government comes from surrendering to God, condemns worldly corruption, and calls believers to mirror Jesus by living selflessly and loving others. The piece frames voting as a personal test of faith and devotion.
Home Protector Orator Urges Testimony From Saloonkeeper
A wartime era leaflet from Frances Willard era rhetoric invites a saloonkeeper to testify in a witness box about business motives. The speaker frames the saloon middleman as a feeder of vice, arguing alcohol profits harm families and children, and promises to reveal how such schemes profit firms at the expense of home life and morality.
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Frances HK. Willard
We, Us and Company
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
Freeport reader Mrs. William Klocke testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills strengthened her kidneys, reduced back pain, and normalized kidney secretions after months of trouble. The advert promotes sale through Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo, with a 40 cent price and warns to remember the nine Downs.
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Freeport
Dean
William Klocke
Shawnee Street
Emmett
Foster-alifburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Masonic Meetings for the Week Listed
Masonic schedule for the week notes Evergreen lodge A F and ALM M OM depree on Monday Freeport chapter We oA M RooA depree Tuesday Freeport Consistory Lode of Perfection Wednesday Freeport Commander Order of the Temple Thursday and Friday Excelsior lodge Fev degree
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M. OM
Depree
Freeport
We Oa
Order of the Temple
Fexcelsior Bodee
Fev
Kidney Cure Claim From Local Drug Gists Ad
Local chemists C P Quenther Co offer Hindepo as a kidney and nervous system remedy. Claims include Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout bladder inflammation and nerves. Promises refund if it fails and mails prepaid with mix boxes priced at 2.50 dollars per bottle plus bust.
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Bright
C. PP. Gquenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Hindepo
Aus
Bnbee
Daily Journal Delivery Offer in City at 10e Weekly
The Daily Journal announces home delivery available citywide for ten cents per week. Readers can sign up for regular service and receive the newspaper directly at their address. This advertising blurb promotes wide circulation and convenient access.
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Daily Journal
Thief Accused Policemen In Philadelphia Robberies
Harry Rothenberger, 19, tells police he was aided by four unnamed officers in a series of robberies in Philadelphia's wholesale district. The officers John Welly and Albert Ro Sithens are named along with Tobia W. Staurb as arrested. Rothenberger claims they helped him gain entry and carry out thefts.
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Pee Hee
Erir
Harry Rothenberger
Waden
Kien
Welly
Liarekentith
Albert Ro Sithens
Tobia W. Staurb
Medt
Alleny
Rothenhberver
Dashaway and Dustins Pleasures Weigh on Cleverton Ele
Wealthy figures Dustins and Cleverton Ele face concerns over lavish indulgences as Dashaway and Dustins’ circle of interests occupy their attention. The piece centers on excess and responsibility among affluent individuals.
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Dashaway
Cleverton
Contends for the Boycott
Washington April 6 The House Judiciary Committee discussed Civic Federation amendments to the Sherman trust. Samuel Gompers testified that organized labor favors boycotts and that proposed amendments would relieve labor from the Supreme Court ruling in the Hatter case. He affirmed the labor body's stance when asked by Littlefield.
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Tetcore
House Judiciary Committee
Civic Federation
Sherman Main Trust
Samuel Gompers
Inbor
Comptes
Thease
Tittlefield
Gompers
Organized Labor
Supreme Court
Hatter
Ganized Labor
Littlefield
Gempers
Not One of Them Jones The Great Men Dying Off
Jones notes that the era of great men is fading and personality faces decline. He argues it is not necessary to seek a doctor, reflecting a skeptical stance on contemporary judgment and expertise. The fragment hints at a distrust of professional authority.
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