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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
4
Retail list shows 2 ply all wool ingrain carpets now 5c per yard, 4 ply wool ingrain to 68c, heavy cotton carpets to 46 inch width at 29c per yard, linoleum inlaid by the yard and floor oil cloth at 18c per yard. Also snap of ruffled net and Swiss fabrics priced per pair from 1.35 to 1.95 with stock counts.
Features from the Chicago Inter Ocean serial The Twelve Greatest Detective Stories in the World. The piece follows Frank Macy as Frank Froest’s suspect alias Lacy Tracy, a deft confidence man born in Freeport, operating from Chicago to Cape Town. In London, Margate and South Africa, Macy’s exploits include swindling, sabre violence, a bank theft, and a pursuit by Scotland Yard ending with his arrest and ongoing liberty.
Mrs. Adam Marker of Freeport New York recommends Dean's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys amid rheumatism headaches and back pain. She bought from Simmert's drug store and says the pills freed her from months of misery. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Lena April 27. J H Hornig resumed travel after a week at home. Emma Overstreet left for Rockford after visiting friends. J C Lampert journeyed to Chicago. Theress Wolf visited Freeport and returned to Nelson Reed and son visited Scales Mound. Methodist church welcomed several new members at a morning service. J F Rehbok and children returned to Freeport after visiting J W Ditzler. John Diestelmeier confined to house with tonsillitis. Miss IXate Leann visited from Rockford. Mrs. Sarah Marquette from Independence Pa visited her sister Mrs J Lobdell then traveled to Chicago for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Altenbern and children returned to Freeport after days at W H E Altenbern. Harriet Graham traveled to the county seat.
Miss Jane Addams of Hull House Chicago is named by Governor Deneen as a delegate to represent Illinois at the national conference of charities and corrections to be held in Richmond Virginia May 6 to 13.
An advertisement extols Vinod cod liver preparation as superior to tonics, claiming it rebuilds life forces, strengthens the body, aids the elderly and ill, and offers money-back assurance. It praises its concentrated process and asserts benefits for lungs and overall vigor. Joseph Eimert, Freeport, IL.
Edward Carty, Fifth ward alderman, arraigned on bribe charges after a council graft inquiry links him to $500 paid by Harvey Geer. Patrick Reynolds and Otto Paulson resignations follow amid investigations into Central Heat and Power franchise amendments and across river electrical work.
Tenry B R Harris brings The Lion and the Mouse back to Freeport with the Klein drama starring Paul Everton and Dorothy Donnelly. Hanford offers Antony and Cleopatra with a famed cast led by Mr Tranford and Miss Alice Wilson at the Grand on April 29 and May 1. Grace George headlines Divorcous at the Grand Chicago. her company and the production draw strong praise for acting and stage presence. Read the Journal want column.
This Date in History notes Philip the Bold as founder of a royal house, Morse the telegraph inventor born, Maria Christina queen of Spain born, Grant born and later died dates, the Anglo-Saxon wreck, Victoria made empress of India, Grant’s Tomb dedication, and the Matanzas bombardment. A biographical note follows about a man named William in Chicago who rose from sign painter to congressman, processed through public service, and faced a political defeat in 1901 with later reelection.
Toon Bineh endorses Allen's Foot-Ease claiming instant relief for tight shoes and bunions. Advertises reductions in shoe size for ladies, cures swollen feet blisters and sore spots, and promotes a free trial package and corn pads from Allen St. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
The Daily Journal announces a citywide delivery service for 10 cents per week, inviting residents to subscribe and enjoy convenient access to local news across all neighborhoods.
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