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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1907
Page
2
Fragmentary text from a Freeport post office notice dated August 3 1907 discusses second class matter status and subscription terms including annual and six month rates. The legible pieces reference mail, post office procedures, and rate wording without a complete narrative.
A note credits the Freeport Journal for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, recognizing the paper's labor-friendly stance and use of organized workers.
Virginia Democrats say they will accept Bryan but reject his new-fangled policies. Bryan is open to some modifications for this third battle to keep things agreeable for the fourth.
Secretary Taft gears up for a western circuit tour to press his bid for the Republican nomination. He projects frankness, fairness, and determination as he pursues key supporters and aims to shape the race.
Secretary of State Root and his wife will visit Mexico as guests of the government. They will reside at Chapultepec Castle in the capital, the summer home of President Diaz, which will also serve as their headquarters during the visit.
United States Senator Edmund W. Pettus of Alabama died at Warm Springs North Carolina on July 27 at age 86. The state also lost Senator Morgan on June 11 and Bankhead was chosen at a primary to fill vacancies. We believe Pettus successor was picked at the same primary.
The Brownsville disturbance involving three army companies of colored troops is alleged to have been carried out by local Brownsville citizens rather than the army. The article notes hopes that competent testimony will establish the full truth.
As one rides through the countryside surrounding this city, the writer notes nature has compensated for planting delays with unusually vigorous corn growth. Some advanced fields are already shooting and another week of favorable weather should push the crop beyond potential danger.
Bishop John H. Vincent of the Methodist Episcopal Church and founder of the Chautauqua movement delivered an address in Kansas criticizing sensational evangelistic methods. He urged genuine evangelistic effort under discreet direction and condemned spasmodic devices that create unbalanced emotionalism and temporary enthusiasm.
An editorial in the Des Moines Tribune rails against United States Senator Ben Tillman who spoke in Des Moines last week. The piece accuses him of 18 years under oath to the Constitution while leading a faction that nullified Congress the President and the army and carried out disenfranchisement and nullification efforts unmatched since the Civil War era.
Speaker Shurtlett may or may not seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Chinuis while Chicago papers claim he is a candidate. Ada States Senator Hopkins faces little opposition, with Webster and ex senator Billy Mason as lone contenders. Rumor suggests ex Governor Yates could run for U S Senate against Hopkins, stirring the race.
The Wisconsin Bankers reject the Asset currency plan arguing the public does not want to return to wildcat and red ink banking that would permit banks to issue paper money based on bank assets such as municipal bonds and rail securities.
The speaker recalls earlier days when road, gas, and water bonds circulated as money and warns against their return. He asserts that the current banking system is superior, with government bonds backing all money and protection when banks fail.
John Lane reports mixed signals in Chicago politics as Deneen factional lines crackle. Cook County leaders who backed Deneen three years ago may stay loyal, while opposing chiefs forecast a ward level push and a return to ordinary law practice. The public waits for clear stance as tensions rise.
A historical note discusses a huge Oregon lizard skeleton and claims geologists say giant icebergs floated over Stephenson county long ago. It posits that Niagara limestone survived only at two high points in Stephenson county, Waddams Grove and Crane's Grove, as a mysterious remnant.
Washington correspondent notes Governor Hughes of New York rising in talks as a potential Republican nominee if Roosevelt is not chosen. He cites Taft and Foraker feud in Ohio, Cannon's limited eastern traction, Fairbanks’s public appearances, and Knox’s hold on Pennsylvania as part of a shifting national scene with the next nomination unclear.
Ohio Senator Foraker argues the country is best governed when government protects natural rights and interferes minimally. He cites a Roosevelt “square deal” philosophy and critiques excessive licensing, regulation, and statutes, suggesting repeal of most laws would yield better governance.
The remark advocates safeguarding natural rights for every person and allows citizens to manage their affairs independently in their chosen manner. The tone emphasizes liberty, personal responsibility, and minimal external interference in daily life.
Governor Hughes of New York argues that direct democracy is impractical and government must be run through elected representatives. He praises responsible officials and warns against leaders acting as conduits for private interests while claiming public justice. The public now demands clear leadership and disciplined parties.
Chicago stands out for not living up to its feared reputation. observers say no city can be as bad as Chicago’s notorious image, yet locals note genuine issues exist beneath the boastful stereotype.
August shipments from Flayant New York and Pennsylvania totaled 48 carloads, with the Illinois river and Columbia river producing the largest share of the fish market.
A quotation condemns a labor organization as un-American for allegedly seeking to destroy private property, murder to win contests, and shield lawbreakers while priding itself on being a curse to the state.
Reported trend in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania shows many women compelling husbands to mortgage homes to purchase automobiles, a move seen as eroding moral bearings and risking sowing the wind for a whirlwind outcome.
The text argues times are best for a renewal of old fashioned honesty based on conscience not sentimentality. It recalls past crooks, walsh without justice, and says rogues were jailed in the common jug, with illegal gains causing no lasting benefit to them or families.
The piece weighs 600 pounds and was made at Krupp Works Essen for the Czar’s government. The projectile was fired from a gun mounted in Cronstadt fortifications with a twelve mile range, and each shot is estimated to cost 1400 dollars.
A Kansas editor declines a price rise despite higher production costs. He explains by recalling a minister who refused a salary increase, saying he could only collect what was promised now and would give up if raised. The tale underscores the editor's stubborn stance.
The Shurtleff supporters aim to back Carroll Stephenson McHlenry Kane Boone DuPage and Jo Daviess counties at the start. Friends of Governor Deneen contend preconvention strife shows opposition to the State administration confined mainly to a few northern counties outside Cook County.
The spool cotton trust advances prices to ten cents. Independent manufacturers say no reason exists as cotton costs are not at high levels. The public faces a choice to challenge the trusts or endure the burden themselves.
A rural philosopher explains tainted money in plain terms to a juvenile inquirer. He says people mean money that isn’t theirs, a notion tied to ownership and rightful claim.
Citizens must clearly write or print the words special delivery and affix 10 cents in stamps beyond regular postage. If the phrase is absent the item is treated as ordinary mail regardless of stamps. This rule aims to ensure prompt handling of mail designated for special delivery.
The carp once seen as a nuisance for destroying game fish nests prompted state legislators to allow seizure and killing. Fishermen backed the move, and now carp are regaining favor as Lord's Park commissioners in Elgin place large numbers.
The fragment describes river red salmon and mentions fish used to clean ponds and “rooters” akin to hogs but not game fish. It notes they are eaten rarely and references Portland river red salmon.
Farmers in Madison County resist crow slaughter and ban on trespass by hunters. They value crows for vermin control and money, challenging state law that placed a bounty on the birds.
Col H Watterton denounces southern Democratic resistance to Bryan style policies. He warns that endorsing Bryanism or no platform could push the party toward Whig fate and socialism or back to the constitution for national usefulness and power. He casts Hearst as a warning figure.
The essay warns that people who lack moral cleanliness are dangerous in all circumstances and leave sorrow behind. It condemns dividing humanity by wealth or occupation as an insult to intelligence and a crime against society.
W. J. Bryan, en route home from a Chautauqua, halted when a motor driven by Mrs. E. B. Stillman of Correctionville Iowa crashed into his car. Mrs. H. W. Deal, in the rear, was thrown to the ground and slightly injured. Bryan jumped out, aided Mrs. Deal, started the car, and brought the injured woman home.
The speaker argues that fires and small crop shortfalls are losses, not gains, since insurance or higher prices bring costs to the world. While fires spur rebuilding demand, someone pays for new construction and society bears higher prices for goods, reducing other purchases.
Illinois Senator Hopking predicts no tariff revision by the current Congress after a luncheon with the President. He notes it would be remarkable for the Republicans to campaign with a newly enacted tariff law to defend. Historically, revisions occurred in Arthur and Harrison administrations, with Cleveland’s election following each. The Dingley tariff endures longer than any since the Civil War era.
At a Milwaukee funeral a phonograph was placed on the casket after the rites and the deceased was heard singing a favorite hymn. Officials call it the first known instance of a dead man singing at his own funeral and hint at future sermons by the deceased.
Self-help builds strong, vigorous lives and teaches through early poverty and necessity. Criticism defeats most handicaps, the obstacle is overcome by the doer who creates opportunity rather than waiting for help. The self-reliant individual dares to be himself and follow his own program to win.
The article explains that U S Senators are chosen by state legislatures and that Iowa primary law cannot override this constitutional provision. It notes voters may express a preference at the primary, and similarly the President and Vice President are elected by the electoral college, with warnings about electors and legislators following voters' instructions.
Sons of great men face skepticism yet the Garfield brothers earned distinction by merit. James R. Garfield began as state senator and rose to United States civil service commissioner, commissioner of corporations, and secretary of the interior. His brother Harry made his mark at the Cleveland bar, led the Chamber of Commerce, and became a Princeton professor.
The selection of the Williams College president draws national attention as the son of the institution’s renowned alumnus, who is also the father of the Garfield boys now in the public eye. The country expresses strong interest and pride in the brothers’ standing.
The Champaign Gazette notes two Cook County men lead the Republican gubernatorial field and remarks outsiders fear Chicago influence. It argues the Legislature erred in curbing Chicago and that, with no aid from state lawmakers, counties outside Cook struggle to govern themselves, a point the Gazette questions about outside intelligence and capacity.
A moral exhortation urges readers to face life with courage and a manly spirit. It contrasts cowards with those who endure difficulties, noting wealth does not equal happiness and contentment with moderate success can bring happiness. It asks readers to assess if complaints are justified by comparing personal hardship to others.
Governor Deneen appoints W Scott Cowan chief state grain inspector and Cowan travels to Carroll County to assess Speaker Edward D Shurtleff s gubernatorial bid. The piece depicts a dramatic showdown between two political figures and predicts a monumental clash ahead.
The piece traces how early Kentucky governors regarded their elevated status nearly equal to the president. It notes Hancock's Massachusetts sovereignty claim in 1789, then describes how Western growth and Jacksonian and Lincoln era moves toward centralization diminished state executive rank.
A reflective verse about children and nature. It depicts girls and boys gathering flowers, fruit, and shells in a rural landscape. The poem links humble labor to future leadership, praising the moral growth of the "ditthe brown hand" that may forge writers, rulers, and artists.
A weekly editorial discusses how Buchanan benefited from being abroad when Douglas introduced the bill in 1854. It notes Archibald Dixon authored an amendment to repeal the Missouri Compromise and Douglas accepted a proviso, shaping later territorial slavery power, with Douglas as the bill’s main author and driver.
TheKansasNebraska act of 1864 produced the Republican party as an immediate consequence. The Dixon proviso altered margins but would not have changed the North’s opposition to Douglas or the Kansas struggle between slavery supporters and free‑state men. Douglas’s stance would still risk Southward rally and disrupt the Charleston convention of 1860, sealing Democratic party fortunes.
The piece rebukes manly newspaper insinuations that President Roosevelt seeks Japan tensions to win reelection. It states Roosevelt would not pursue a second term and has consistently refused any such ambition. It argues his neutrality on nomination shows concern for national peace over personal ambition.
Despite sharp criticism over the past year President Roosevelt maintains high public esteem. Critics’ efforts to undermine him backfire, drawing attention to his humanity and democratic aims and fueling talk of a third term across the middle west and west regions.
President Roosevelt issued an order amending civil‑service rules to bar classified service employees from active political management or campaigns while allowing voting and private opinion. The rule, now enforceable by the Civil Service Commission, marks a shift from executive order to civil‑service policy, though unclassified officials remain outside its reach and reforms urge extending the rule to all administrative officers.
A fragmentary humor piece depicts last fair prices for food and services at Jamestown with stray dialogues from tramps and townsfolk. Characters include Parson Johnsing De Lande Bradder Jackson and a beggar who jokes about shoes and coins. The tone shifts to a hay fever gag amid romantic misreads.
If Mr. Bryan sought to better relations between the public and the railroads as earnestly as he pursues a new party issue, he would find greater happiness in himself. The remark implies a political test of his priorities and suggests a shift toward practical conciliation.
The Madison State Journal criticizes William Jennings Bryan for clinging to public ownership as a principle while arguing that the people prefer control. The editorial calls his stance politically cheap, notes his knowledge of American history, and asserts Democratic government can and should control major transportation enterprises.
H N Wheeler recalls the Monitor versus Merrimac struggle that reshaped naval power. The ironclads fought in Hampton Roads with wooden ships losing ground as the two vessels grappled. The Monitor’s decisive stand preserved the Federal cause and foiled Confederate hopes at sea.
Week ending Aug 3 1907 lists letters for Ladies and Gentlemen including Miss Gertrude Hasking Mrs Netti Olt Miss Fasaie Trance and others. Names cover Hardy Fairy Trek Jaques Sharp James Sanford Jaques Vanluah Shockey Kesler Harley Van Wauken and more. Postmaster Buhrh Datking requests owners call to claim and confirm letters.
Warren authorities seek two fourteen year old boys who escaped home and are believed to be heading toward the city, with police asked to be on lookout and report any sightings promptly.
A Bluff, Missouri businessman C. G. Hevs praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the fastest and surest healer for glore burn wound or piles. He claims personal use proves its effectiveness. The product is guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, a local druggist.
Notice to parties with water gas or sewer connections on Walnut Street to attend to improvements at once. WM. AsoniR. bag Se
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