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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
6
The store announces a ready to wear department with a large spring showing including spring suits priced from 15 to 35 dollars and silk and lace coats from 5 to 25 dollars. Separate cloth coats for ladies misses and children are available.
April events list includes Germania stag party April 8 and Germania dance April 8 plus card games. Lectures and dances at Masonie temple and St Marys hall with Rencontres and guild dances. Includes Republican district convention April 16 and annual rendezvous and Eagles ball in May. Concert by Madame Gadski and Frank Ga Forge at Grand Opera House.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a May event with Seth and Tdelti art, plus April film projects and a mention of money owed for tires. Additional context is unclear but indicates planned events and financial notes tied to April and May.
The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10e¢ a week.
An alarm clock and savings bank combination that locks when ran down and unlocks only after a coin is deposited. It accepts nickels dimes and pennies holds over $80 in dimes stands ten inches high seven wide weighs about two pounds and costs $2.00 or free with a $25 purchase.
An enthusiastic Freeport meeting outlined plans for a late August homecoming centered on the Lincoln-Douglas debate. They expect state historians and Cedarville events, plus an industrial dinner in May or June with railroad and business leaders. committee reports and street cleaning proposals were discussed.
Today's market report lists closing quotations for the Onion Stock Yards with livestock prices and sales totals, plus Chicago Board of Trade figures for wheat, pork, lard, ribs, oats, and futures. It includes names of firms and managers handling the data and a medicinal ad for Pineules at the end.
The Germania Ladies card party is postponed until next Tuesday. Miss Anna Balz has gone to Denver to visit her brother August Balz. The W R C sawing school meets tomorrow at the G A R hall. Social Skating club hosts skating party at Rollaway rink tonight. Prayer meeting at First Presbyterian church tomorrow evening led by HH Moore pastor.
Some advise raking after mowing while others warn clippings form mulch and fertilize soil. Overgrown lawns hide weeds. frequent mowing keeps it neat. Set knife blades high to leave at least two inches of foliage.
The article describes the prairie wolf known as the coyote in Mexico and jackal in the old world. It measures thirty six to forty inches long with a sixteen to eighteen inch tail, dull yellowish gray fur, and white underparts. It has a barking bark voice, hunts in packs, is fleet, and ranges from Mexico to latitude 55 north on the western plains.
A retrieved scene from Lippincott's Magazine portrays overheard street chatter in a southern city where Black speakers mimic White vernacular. The conversation features playful mispronunciations and affectionate if backhanded compliments about health, appearance, and color, highlighting racial caricature through colloquial dialogue.
Divorces are easy in Turkey and couples may remarry up to three times. To wed a fourth time a woman must first marry another man and obtain divorce. This practice has spawned proxy husbands, typically blind men who readily surrender their brides for money.
A Chicago Record-Herald quote notes savoir faire as the knack for appearing amused yet unbothered when a tale is retold, describing the man who stays tickled and attentive to a familiar story. It underscores social finesse in listening.
Washington April Seldom clear text notes Representative William Plenburn of Town elatr Minn as the district committee on water state and commerce. The condition is not serious and no routine action is described.
An old style advertisement notes E B Dye Works offers cleaning services for clothing as a core business. The copy emphasizes professional cleaning and says the firm cleans garments for customers. The message reflects a small local business focus on laundry and garment care.
Classified style notes show several rental and lodging requests and small ads. Entries mention renting a four room fat and summer kitchen at 87 Oak St, inquiries for a modern single room flat with Adams and Benton streets corner, and other housing offers. An old time nurse girl ad and a small manufacturing business for sale with bank references also appear.
A London Tribune piece by Tighe Hopkins discusses famed leaders and soldiers such as Charlemagne Caesar Clive Wellington Peter the Great and Napoleon era rulers as possibly afflicted by epilepsy or neuropathic conditions. The essay cites their exploits and fates, arguing nerve disorders shaped destinies and even influenced historical outcomes.
Charles F. P. Anderson of Marquette Michigan is jailed in Crystal Falls after a quarrel ended in a gunshot injuring his wife who remains in critical condition. The report notes the incident occurred during a domestic dispute.
Henry Dickson Company presents a three night engagement at the Grand opera house beginning Monday April 18 featuring a strong cast. Mr Clarke, noted English producer and author, directs all productions with careful staging and costuming. Matinees on Wednesday with notices of plays to follow.
All cast members will rehearse Thursday evening at 7 15 pm. The event gathers the full ensemble for the operetta to finalize preparations ahead of performances.
Nine years ago Mr C Farth ing of Mill Creek Indian Territory says his life hung on a slender thread until a druggist recommended Electric Bitters. He bought a bottle and regained strength, nearly dying, but Electric Bitters put him back on his feet. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store. 650c.
The Daily Journal promotes a good business location for rent with citywide delivery and a low 10¢ a week rate suggesting widespread readership and affordable options for tenants.
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