Coming Events List for April and May in Town
A compact schedule of upcoming activities includes a Republican convention on April 16 in the Thirteenth district, April 20 Finn ster party at the Masonic temple, and April 21 two events including the Freeper Consistory rendezvous and L A to BR of RT card party at Odd Fellow's hall. May features the 16th annual Maried Ladies sodality event, a Freeport ball, Eagles gathering, and a Madame Gadski and Frank La Forge recital at the Grand Opera House.
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Thirteenth Congressional District
Finster
J. F
Masonic Temple
L. A
R.T
Odd Fellow’s Hall
St. Margaret's Guild
Sodality
St. Mary's
J. Mary’s Hat
Freeport
Acrie of
Eagles
Madame Gadski
Frank la Forge
Grand Opera House
April 7 Nip and Tuck plus April 1d Howe moving pictures
The listing shows events including Nip and Tuck on April 7 and Lyman H. Howe's moving pictures on April 1d followed by April 20 Lion and the Mouse. The items indicate a small-town schedule of screenings and performances.
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Lyman H. Howe
Moving Pictures
Guaranteed Cough Syrup Promises Fast Relief for Croup
A vintage advert promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a pleasant tasting remedy for children. It claims to be a gentle laxative that expels phlegm and treats coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. Guaranteed by H. J. Moogh and vc. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
Vc. P.guenther
Merry widow ties and a new shoe rack at WM. O. Wright & O'S
A local advertisement highlights merry widow ties for the season along with a full line of tan latent and kid oxfords and pumps now available at WM. O. Wright & O'S shoe store.
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Merry Widow
WM. O. Wright &O’s
Chicago horse buyer seeks draft horses in Fair flesh
A Chicago buyer from D. Weinperna & Co. at West Side Horse Market offers top prices for horses and mules weighing 1150 to 2000 pounds. Blemishes allowed if the animal is in good flesh. Lead in your stock at Younglove's Livery in Freeport on Saturday April 18, 1908 rain or shine.
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Chicago
Younglove
Freeport
D. Weinperna & Co
West Side
Wheels turn up in stock at Kedlinger’s shop
Jos Kedlinger at 44 South Galena Avenue advertises a fresh stock of wheels. The note touts wheels as practical and popular, noting quick trips for workers and quick self payment, urging readers to visit Jos Redlingers for good prices.
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Jos
Kedlinger
Galena Avenue
Redlinger’s
Lidiw
Redbeard and Greasers Clash in Wild New Mexico Town
In a chaotic New Mexico frontier scene a red-bearded man defeats a greaser knife attack, is jailed by the sheriff, then joins a circus that faces a brutal greaser mob. He rallies with improvised weapons, rescuing himself amid a violent street melee.
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New Mexico
Redbeard
Trey
Ruahel
Medheard
Redheard
Huber
Rostoria
Praia
Dines Lieto
Redhoovel
Getty
Kiev
Athesie
Brazil Derives Name From Uraga Dye Wood
A brief note explains that Brazil’s name originates from a Portuguese term linked to Uraga a red dyewood used for dyeing whose appearance likened to living coals in early trade descriptions.
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Brazil
Sperry of the Navy Named for World Cruise Command
Vice Admiral Charles S. Sperry, veteran of forty six years in the U S Navy, slated to command the fleet leaving San Francisco for a world voyage. Known as Vinegar Bill for blunt manner, he rose from New York origins via Connecticut appointment and earned praise during the Spanish War for his tireless, exacting service and leadership of the white squadron.
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Sperry
Navy
New York
Connecticut
New York Navy Yard
Admiral Thomas
Orient
Simerican
Sar
Day of Syracuse Chancellor Refused Charges at Conference
Rev Dr James R Day chancellor of Syracuse University faced charges for attacking President Roosevelt and policies but Bishop David N Moore of North Portland presided and ruled the charges out of order. Day is outspoken on corporate rights and supported tainted money issues with conservative educators backing him while labor groups show mixed support.
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Chancellor Day
Syracuse
James R. Day
Dniversity
New York Methodist Episcopal Conference
Rooosevelt
Oneé Teinh
David N. Moore
Torthind
Ore
Day
Dev
Washington
Glidden
Pas Dhiy
Mueng
Ims
Daily Journal Delivers Newspapers Citywide
The Daily Journal notes delivery to every part of the city for the week.
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Daily Journal
Weu
Murphy to Handle American Athletes Coach многое
Mike Murphy, trainer of the University of Pennsylvania track team and Intercollegiate champion, has accepted an offer to coach the American Olympic team. Renowned for disciplined control and keeping athletes in top form, Murphy led Penn and Yale to collegiate titles and managed the Yankee team at the Paris 1900 Olympic games.
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Murphy
Mike Murphay
Cononitte
Mike
Tie
Hie
New York Mercury Footers
Pennsyivnnis
Yale
Yankee
Paris
Shin Guards Catch On In Hockey Fashion
Elberfeld and Nites of the New York Americans plan to wear shin guards under their stockings. Hiberfeld’s aggressive play leads to clashes with spikes, while Niles believes guards will reduce injuries. Guards properly adjusted are not a drawback and other athletes wear them as well.
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Smuer Grong
Heaneu
Elberfeld
Nites
New York Americans
Hiberfeld
Becase
Tiuke
Niles
National League Umpires Qualification Shortage
The National League faces a surplus of unqualified umpires for membership in the sold out league. Hawk ODay dissents in his signed contract to President Palau as the last signer, following autographs from Ellsie, Charles Figler, James E Johnstone, William Klem, and F. F. Rudderham. Ludderham, once a pitcher for Providettes, succeeds Carper ter and moves to the Southern Jenene.
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National League
Amon
Nome
Hianwk Oday
Palau
Allerry CL
Eislie
Chuarvles Figler
James E Johnstone
Willian Klem
Ff. F. Rudderham
Ludderham
Providettes
Carperter
Jenene
Jockey Gannon to Ride In Russia
Jockey Willie Gannon of East Newark N O B signed to ride for Michael Person of Russia who became unacquainted with duty last season. The contract calls for a sum of 50,000, the same as previously earned by Jockey Dobeiuy. Count Tiverpoor in Russia receives the proceeds.
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Gannon
Russia
Willie Gannon
East Newark
N.o
Fragmented WWII era sports notice traverses misread lines
A garbled OCR style summary describes a sports event with mentions of teams players and race results. It references places and dates in a scattered way including Abers, Paris, France, and a military context with medals. The readable fragments show an attempt to outline competition results and participant actions but lack coherent facts.
Fragmented OCR headline summary
A partial OCR text fragment suggests a local news item but lacks clear events or named entities to summarize into a full card.
Sugar Dressings and a Rifleman’s Record in One Note
Sugar dressings sterilized with sakies Hereld added are used on wounds with granulation forming rapidly though caution is advised for foul or hemorrhagic wounds and exposed bone. Starry Smith of Portland, a gun pointer on the Tennessee, set a world record by hitting a target six times in six shots during target practice. A clash on the Bel suvar frontier left a Russian captain and three sailors dead and five wounded as Russian troops clashed with Persian irregulars.
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Starry Smith
Portland
Tennessee
Prestie
Beckoron
Pransentinedsia
Tussia
Tussi
Bel @suvar
Imaginary Convergences of Execution Methods Disclosed
Charles I of England and Louis XVI of France discuss execution methods at the Associated Shades society clubhouse. Chiuries reveals fear of being harmed by a former employee, while Louis recalls the guillotine as painless and learning of his own beheading after brushing his hair. Ananias and Baron Munchausen depart in tears.
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Charles I O
England
Thonis VII
France
Associated Shades Society
Chiuries
Louis
Ananias
Baron Munchausen
Johno Kendrick Bangs
Harper's
Good Business Location for Rent in Galena Area
For rent are store rooms on the corner of Galena St and Galena Ave sized 40 by 60 and 24 by 40 suitable for a small business. Several office suites in the building and on the Sth floor a hall 60 by 60 with ante-rooms and kitchen, suited for lodge use. Elevator, steam heat, janitor service provided. strong service offered.
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Galena St
Galena Ave
S. Galena Ave
Capital Surplus and Profits Co Directors Listing
Capital Surplus and Profits Co. B Bidwell, President, Wm O Wright, Vice President. A Bidwell, Cashier, J OM Clark, Agat Cashier, Directors Jenn Burrell, Joseph Emmett, G B Little, Win OO Wright, O Bitwell, Boyd Pm Fum, Addison Bidwell. Interest Paid on Time Certificates and Deposits.
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German Bank
Freeport
Ill
Collmann
J. S. Collman
L. R. Jungkunz
A. F. Schulte
Ass’t
Time Tables for Illinois Central and Westbound Routes
Timetables detail trains between Chicago, Rock Island, Omaha, and beyond with arrivals departures and connections. Lists include freight and passenger services, route numbers, equipment notes, and connections to Beloit Belvidere and Milwaukee. Also notes Westbound services to St Paul Minneapolis and Des Moines with stage connections from Interurban depot.
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Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madlene
Northweety
Belvidere Tae
Sycamore
DeKalb
On Yard
Madison
Belvidere
DeKalt
Surtey Valley
Peelahe Comal
Pike
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Omahe
Kansas City
Paul
St Joseph
Ft. Dodge
Dubuque
Teteees
la Buque
Interurben Ischem
Baga
WM. Neese
Seast
J.P. Elmer
GO. PA
Pealites
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Ety
Aan
Gage
Orn
Warren Street
South
North Dakota
H. Everts, Lennox, S. Dak
Quaint
Holland
Morocco
Siere
Casa Blanca
Ate de Hoolland
Nretie Reviers
C. P. Guenther’s
Charles S. Sperry
Adhope Snl
Bertal
Bee
Denys
Aks York
Fa Poston
Perodua
Olweied Bishen
Che
Willie
Philidalr
Prass Ieee
The
Sporting World
Mike Murphy
Orby
Tor
Dibs Vetevi TV
Saititeeens
Ibert
Trindaea
Mesteball
Carétmell
Perotti
Covhias
Bk H. J. Moog
WM. F. Jungkunz
Ephenqon
Joseph Emmert
People's Column
WO. Wright
Stephenson St
AL Wolkers
Alnat Streets
Danteda
Mes. W
Simith
Trreen
Lodiw
Ansted
Freeport Shoe
Mit
Geo
Nash
COREA
Steph
Harlan
Call van Clentrent
van Buren and
Oak Place
Bas Quireoof R
Perkins
Lope Tiaik Ave
Oran
Sor Santi
Carrow St
Peter Metzen
Zito Cine
Beta Pos
Rob
Boise
Wade Hitie
T-Lidiny
Oteawel Street
RENE
Uton St
S. Cadena Ave
Fir St
Jadguire
Walton Nephews
ITA
Taquire
Brown
South Cutten
Brent
Lothtage Bose Pete Ptrone
Bae Vitec
Ettiee
Mtr
Tates Nee Om We Bats
Nichey Walter Gb
Beiteehew
Ats Prhagie Witte Tard
Hedseda
Modena
Cfrdns
Tix
MIL Wacker
WAS Blatz Brewing CO
M. B. Marvin, Ag'’t
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
BANKS
C. c. Stover
H.H. Antrim
R. G. Shumway
Beatie Baler
Free Orman
Ass't Cash State Bank
Preeport
A. & Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
H. H Antrim
J. H. Stealy
D. C. Stover
Fred Dorman
W. Hagner
Henry Bater
Homer F. Aspinwall
Savings Department
First National Bank
M. V. B. Elson
L. Z. Farwell
D. F. Graham
Second National Bank
Illinois
L. ] Farwell
J. F. Farr
Reuben Siegfried
I. Graham
J. L. Meyers
J. H. Granam
R. P. Eckert
Attorney At Law
Stephenson Street
Iinoia
Attorneys AT Law
D&w
Freeport, LW
Cronkrite
Hook Bindery
Wagner
Agzetger
CG. A. Ruthe
Carpenter Ang Contractor
Russell
Douglas Ave
Orice
Stace St
New
Llinois Central R
Sioux City
Omaha
Dodge
Omaha Lim
St. Paul Lim
Decatur
Serer
Leere
Southern
Csome
iMotorcar
iMotor
E Daily
Cnic'ga
F. Daly
R. Island
Re- Cine
Mt Carroll
Pra
Rock Island
T48
Davenport
Wes
Ie City
Cedar Rapida
Peti
North
South Dakota
J.B. Sweatt
Dyes
Maple Leaf
Eee Freeport
Forrestor
Freep
T. Av.Chie'ge
Gan
Rockford & Interurban
Reeuort
Belvidere Aurora
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