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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is awarded an International Typo graphical Union label for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
Louis H Burlbuli announces candidacy for Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County subject to the August 8, 1008 primary. He asks for Republican support and cites Roscoe J Carnahan as a signer or associate in the notice.
Circuit Clerk candidate A H Wieman announces for Stephenson county clerk under Republican primaries on August 8 1908. W A Stevens also appears as a candidate with primary decision pending.
William W. Krape of Freeport announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties subject to the August 8 primary. McKenzie and Tiffany also declare for the Republican nomination in the same district with primary date noted as August 8 1908.
A column of declarations from multiple individuals announcing their candidacy for state representative or legislature in Illinois. Names include Stephen Rigney, T A M Hollister, J I Shaffer, William Ehrer, Geo R Morris, W W Gillespie, and C A Hammond with districts defined as the 12th Senatorial or 1th district covering Jo Daviess Carroll Stephenson and Tolaviess counties. Primary date August 8 1908.
The Journal will mail upon subscriber request for those leaving the city in summer. Changes of address must include old and new addresses and may be submitted as often as desired to THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street.
Illinois voters are told how to vote in the first state primary. Details cover polling hours from six in the morning to five in the afternoon and rights to two hours leave from work. Eligibility requires male US citizen 21 or older, one year in state, 90 days in county, 30 days in precinct, party declaration, and proper registration. Voters must present identity and may be barred if signing nominating papers for another party or if independent candidates are involved.
This notice outlines how to vote in the primary, including eligibility, ballot handling, and restrictions. It covers where to vote, how to mark choices for each office, counting rules for General Assembly candidates, precinct committeeman, and penalties for revealing vote intentions. It also explains provision for assistance in marking ballots for those unable to read English or with a disability and the need for cross marks to select candidates.
Beloit Wisconsin August 3 Mrs Amelia Merrill widow of Orson E Merrill founder of the Beloit Tren Worka died at her son Herbert W Merrill 731 Prairie avenue in the early hours after a two month illness She was 77 and had lived in Beloit over 62 years since arriving with her husband two years after their 1858 marriage Her death comes eight years and two days after her husband’s passing.
An advertisement asserts deafness results from an inflamed auditory tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promises constitutional treatment and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars and product details from K. S. Cheney & Co. Toledo.
A fragment notes a neatly pressed suit and a 50 cent price tag at Mal les store located near Galena and Van Buren, hinting at a small urban retail scene and possible bargain finding.
John C. McKenzie defends his record in the Twelfth Senatorial District against charges by the Legislative Voters League. He denies belonging to any corrupt ring, attacks on Chicago interests, and mischaracterizations of his votes on primary legislation labor and civil service issues. He asserts opposition to pet banks, support for state control of water power, and commitment to fair play and public interest.
Democratic candidates claim strong primaries prospects for Douglas Pattison. He has canvassed ninety six counties, reports large meetings, and expects ward endorsements in Chicago. A love feast and multiple banquets in Chicago and surrounding towns mark the final campaign week.
Twenty five Fresh Air Kids returned to Chicago this morning from Globe park where two weeks of hosting ended. Freeport greeted them with lunches and flowers as they left, and Edward Bengston said another group may visit next summer. George Mord helped entertain a Warren party of Fresh Air Kids, who will head home to Chicago tomorrow.
Sick and afflicted. The condition of Leonard Stoskopf remains about the same as it was on Saturday. Owing to the peculiar nature of his illness the physician is unable to give any accurate information as to the result of his attack.
Mrs. E. R. Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr King s New Discovery as a lasting remedy for threat and long standing lung troubles. The renowned cough and cold healer is sold at Jos Emmert s drug store 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free
Reflection on commerce notes that advertising alone fails without product quality and product quality is wasted without promotion. The aphorism stresses balance between merit and marketing to drive success.
Illinois voters face the first large city test of direct primaries next Saturday. The reform shifts candidate nomination from party conventions to voters, with party rulers elected and the outcome determined by the plurality vote. Contests in Chicago generate interest, while many nominations proceed with little opposition, highlighting the practical challenges and potential nationwide impact of the direct method.
A list of residents and visitors across towns notes Al Schmelste spending Sunday with friends in Rockford, J M Meinenbach's morning arrival in Forrenton, J W McCauley’s trip to Platteville Wisconsin on Sanineee, and various locals transacting business or traveling. Mentions include Beile Morin vacationing, Miss Florence Prince's Peoria trip, Miss Susie Boyer’s return from Everts, Will Ray visiting town, and several others visiting Chicago, Freeport, Cedar Rapids, and Madison lakes. Also listed are trips to Galena, Rock City, Alban, Lake Mills, Phillipsburg, and more with multiple family and friend visits.
The governor nomination battle has grown bitter and drawn out, reaching a climax in Chicago where the fight will be pushed to its finish this week. Noted figures and party factions prepare for decisive moves as ballots loom.
Mr. A. A. Felton of Harrisville New York says Dr King s New Life Pills are exactly right after years of use. The pills relieve constipation biliousness and malaria with no discomfort and cost 25 cents at Jos Emmert s drug store.
George Smith of La Crosse, night clerk at the American House, robbed the hotel safe of about $800, with over $200 on his person when arrested in Freeport after 6 PM Saturday. He confessed to Chief Silk, was taken to La Crosse by Sheriff Burke, and had worked at the hotel since May 2. He left Thursday evening on an errand, failed to return, and a friend alerted the proprietor. The case traces from La Crosse to Milwaukee and Chicago before Freeport. A woman connected to him reportedly planned to move to Zanesville, Ohio.
Eleven night blooming cereuses at Mrs John Lenz home on Benton street drew a crowd Saturday night as flowers unfolded after sundown. All buds opened by 9 o'clock with no additional blossoms Sunday night. Earlier in the week Mrs John Lebkick er on Van Buren street hosted friends where several cereases bloomed.
It can't be beat. The best of all teachers is experience. C. M. Harden of Silver City NC says Electric Bitters does all that's claimed for it. For stomach liver and kidney troubles it can't be beat. Also helps weakness lame back run down conditions chills malaria. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store 60c.
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