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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1905
Page
4
A silk sale advertises deep discounts on fabrics, claiming unmatched value and wide selection. Shoppers are invited to explore discounted silk goods across available colors and lengths, with emphasis on quality and affordability.
Report on young livestock condition in Illinois by Secretary Gerrard. Pigs report a 7 percent drop overall with regional declines. hog cholera noted in Hamilton and Williamson counties. Lambs, calves, mares, salts, and costs analyzed across northern central and southern divisions with varying percent of normal and values given, including hay and wool figures.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bass of Lincoln Nebraska and Oscar L Taylor of St Paul visit for a family celebration honoring the sixty third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Oscar Taylor. The Taylors married in Silver Creek township by Bishop Chase. They lived in Rauckford and Freeport before settling near Bailey's park for 48 years. Six children were born. three survive including Mrs Bass and Winnie Yasior. Mr Taylor, in his eighties, remains active in the abstract office.
M. Witte, senior Russian plenipotentiary, lands aboard the Wilhelm der Grosse with his suite. He declines to discuss concessions to Japan, saying only that discreet talks with Japanese plenipotentiaries aim to reach peace. He will meet with Ambassador Rosen before plenipotentiaries convene to pursue possible Russia Japan alliance and broader Far East negotiations.
District Attorney Jerome told Justice Davy that he might need a special grand jury to probe the Equitable Society affairs before the legislative investigation ends.
Copenhagen August 2 Special Emperor William is quoted saying Prince Charles of Denmark should become king or Norway will become a republic. He says he will support the candidacy of Prince Charles to uphold a monarchy.
Helena Montana August 2 Special report says the entire Rocky Mountain division of the Northern Pacific is tied up as telegraphers go on strike.
Little Rock Arkansas August 2 Special details of the state militia are being organized to guard the gateways of the state amid heightened security measures.
A1 news special from Mackinac Island reports that the yacht Mistral won the Chicago to Mackinac race announced in Detroit on August 2. The victory marks a notable achievement during the race with Mistral edging ahead to take the prize.
Stockholm reports a new coalition ministry formed today with Christian Lyndeberg appointed as minister of state. The move marks a key cabinet reshuffle and outlines government priorities for the coming session.
Partly cloudy with showers in central and northern portions tonight and Thursday in Chicago.
News of Day tersely told reports the eight hour workday started in Illinois Central shops in the city as part of a company wide move. Work hours run 8 to 12 and 1 to 4, with Saturdays ending at 3 12. The change mirrors other lines and aims to reduce daily hours while maintaining output.
George Schmelzle was awarded the contract to paint the Stephenson street bridge at last evening’s highway commissioners meeting. His bid was $075. The streets alleys and bridges committee of the city council advertised for bids this afternoon for a culvert 143 feet long on Cottonwood street.
A stated conclave of Freeport Commandery No 1 Knights Templar convenes this evening at 280 for business and work.
Will Give Social, he knights and ladies of Security will give a social and dance at their hall tomorrow night. Licensed to Wed. Tero Weidman, Rock Grove, .22 Myrtle Zimmerman, Oakley, Wis. .22 When you feel a sense of weight and oppression after meals it means indigestion. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea positively cures indigestion, constipation and stomach troubles. 85 cents. Tea or Tablets. Joseph Emmert.
Closing board quotes show September wheat at 81 cents, September corn 533, September oats 28, with pork at 13.60, lard 7.62, ribs 8.16. Union stock yards cattle steady to weak with various price ranges. sheep around 4.00 to 4.55, logs up to 20,000. An advertisement notes a patent frame for rubber fires and warns against counterfeit Dr King’s remedies from Buckten’s and Emmert.
A Witnots state board report shows northern division wages with board at 255 dollars monthly, central at 22 and 27, southern at 18 and 24, and Saline at 13 with board and 20 without. Only eight counties meet labor demand. Carroll at 26 and 27 tops rates but lacks 72 percent of needed workers.
A fragmented page lists a soda fountain address at 101 Stephenson St Texas and a room for rent on Hancock Ave East Freeport priced at 10 dollars per month. Wagquire Isvar Rigmaan and D A Gingrich appear as names within the ad blur.
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