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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
5
The publican and this silly charge that I am making a Democratic speech are unprecedented aspects in Illinois politics. I take it that my republicanism needs no defense and my record as a Republican and as governor is open to inspection. I invite you to look it over, analyze it, and I will stand or fall by the people's verdict.
Poem-like reflection contrasts death with eternal life. It speaks of stars moving to a fairer shore and souls living on in immortal form. The speaker notes the heart remains desolate yet flowers are transplanted into bills to adorn immortal bowers as immortal spirits tread unseen.
The piece notes a member resigning after the salary increase to 7000 a year. It argues historic honor of public service outweighed pay, but reflects a shift as Congress grows, influence wanes, and wealth in Washington fuels lobbyist money. It foresees a legislature of millionaires if trends continue.
A bustling back yard conversation swirls with mistaken seats, mislaid coats, and rival tellers as neighbors discuss schemes, marriages, and social pretensions. The dialogue clips reveal sly humor and strained family ties amid a lively, old-time neighborhood scene.
A caller presents titles and orders of nobility at Miss Giltwads and directs delivery of all orders to the rear door as requested by the duke.
Mt Sterling April 16 Governor Deneen says Mi Yates criticizes the civil service system but notes such criticism is not new and that public sentiment remains unchanged amid ongoing discussions about government structure and efficiency.
The speaker argues civil service in state charitable institutions improved merit over politics. He notes 2,265 civil service appointments by last Saturday and 981 public exams in 41 cities, with 8,725 total appointments and 2,427 discharged for disobedience or incompetence. He counters claims of sham by citing open competitive examinations and removal of political obligations.
A medical ad states deafness cannot be cured by local applications, caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous surfaces. It claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers $100 for an incurable case via Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars from FLU, CHANEY & CO of Toledo, Ohio.
Chicago officials unveil four tentative 1200 mile routes for the Chicago Motor Club reliability contest set for June 24 to 27. Chair Charles P. Root says plans cover 206 miles per day with checks at Kenosha Janesville Rockford Freeport and Dixon. The four routes form a four leaf clover from Chicago through southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois back to Chicago.
The Illinois Central Limited was delayed nearly an hour last evening as high winds blew the depot platform at Berwyn across the tracks. The station agent flagged the train and, with help from the train crew, debris was removed and the train proceeded west.
In spring 1906 Jesse Morris faced a severe pneumonia and weak lungs with a grave cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a rapid recovery after two and a half bottles. The remedy, sold by Joseph Linmert’s drug store UK, with a $1.00 price and a free trial bottle, is offered with a guarantee.
To the Consumers a public notice from Ballus and Heck clarifies they deal in artificial ice. Ballus sold a half interest to Mr Heck last January due to business size. Prices remain the same as last year and orders may be sent to the City drug store or by telephone to Tevidiw Anton Balg les.
Freeport High School presented Pauline an two act operetta directed by Miss Davis and Elmer K Thayer. The amateur company featured a forty member chorus and a varied cast including Pauline Calgady Reuben and Shady. The show raised funds for decorating the music room and drew strong audience applause for its harmonious singing and lively performances.
W N Tee of Freeport spent Friday in Carroll in the interests of the Craftsman's Home Study School of Freeport which has put in a manual training exhibit at Cole's Opera House.
A week ahead promises politics foreign events church celebrations conventions and naval entertainments with the Pacific fleet. Republican conventions surge in number with Taft favored in many states but Knox leading in delegate counts. Key primaries in Texas and North Carolina shape party fates while Democratic contests focus on Bailey and state conventions in Connecticut and New Jersey. The battleship fleet visits Santa Barbara for a full week of activities and the New York diocese marks its centennial as Catholic dignitaries gather abroad. Confederate Memorial Day observed in four southern states and Grant’s birthday celebrated across the North. Prohibition election in North Carolina also slated.
A Paris beauty show two years ago awarded gold medals to five women aged between 20 and 45. A society reporter found all five credited their hair’s beauty to Parisian Sage, a hair tonic supposedly developed by Dr Giroux. The ad-like piece urges readers to obtain the product via a faulty mailing offer.
A large turnout attended Prof. FOR. EB. Dawson's dancing class at Lexington ball last evening. Next Friday a Masdaie ibe party will be held there.
A Mill Creek Indiana Territory man, Co Farthing, credits Electric Bitters with saving his life after a near fatal illness. He recalls doctors’ warnings and credits the tonic with restoring his health and strength. Sold by Joseph Furner's drug store for 00.
Dr John B Leitzell longtime Stephenson County physician died at Dakota village residence after a period of asthma and lung trouble He was born March 16 1829 in Pennsvalle Pa and practiced medicine in Spring Mills Salona Ridott West Point Lena Orangeville Belvidere and Dakota He was twice married leaving three children from his first marriage and is mourned by relatives and friends in Carroll Shannon and surrounding counties Funeral services will be held in Dakota Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev C B Holloway officiating
Fred Seefeld died at noon Friday at his Lancaster township home after a long battle with stomach cancer. Born March 22, 1845 in Germany, he immigrated with his family to Stephenson County and settled in Lancaster. He leaves a widow Justina and children August, Gustave, Mrs. Win Rovkow, and Mrs. Henry Tieman, plus a brother Chorist Seefeld and sister Mrs. Anna Grima. Funeral from the family residence and St John’s Church. Burial in the city cemetery.
Moline Dispatch reports the civic committee urges residents to cultivate back yard gardens for city beautification and family activity. Use annuals like asters and nasturtiums for borders and bouquets while hiding unsightly structures with morning glories. Perennials such as phlox larkspur peonies and dahlias should be planted in clumps. residents are invited to send gardening tips to the civic committee.
A Chicago buyer will pay top prices for horses and mules weighing 150 to 2000 pounds with blemishes acceptable and ages suitable. At Youtyvtlove's Livery, Wreeport, Saturday May 2, rain or shine, with payment in cash. Local note lists contact and venue details amid garbled ad text.
St Louis defeated Chicago 2 1 with twelve innings played while Cleveland beat Detroit 2 1 and Philadelphia won 3 2 against New York. Washington overwhelmed Boston 7 0 in another game.
Four new players join the Rockford team as Otto Kempf and Harry Schanze were reported last night plus James Hutton and George O Leary arriving this afternoon. Cox Mathieson Miller Sutton Kaelin are released from the club.
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