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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1907

Page

7

Saloon Keepers Barred by Fraternal Orders Fight

Illinois liquor dealers face exclusion as the Catholic Order of Foresters and other groups bar saloonkeepers bartenders and liquor dealers from membership. The Foresters vote takes effect July 1 1908 with some groups already enforcing bans while others resist arguing saloonmen are not inherently hazardous.

Chicago _ Record-Herald Catholic Order of Foresters St. Paul Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias The Royal Arcanum Lodges of Elks Foresters’ Convention Independent Order of Foresters W. R. Humphreys National Union Columbian Knights Knights of Columbus Masonic Order Minois Gil W. Barnard Grand Council of Miinois Royal Arch Fraternal Society Chicago Maiwurm Liquor Dealers’ Association N. V. Fischer Ihnois Foresters Order Fischer Forester

Cooking Hints by Experts Highlight Corn Starch Use

Two renowned cooks Alice Cary Waterman and Janet M Hill promote Kingsford Oswego Corn Starch as superior for bread soups gravies and pastries. The National Starch Company offers a free cooking hints book with recipes and tips to trial by applicants amid rising demand.

Alice Cary Waterman Janet M. Hill Kingsford National Starch Company I. Kingsford & Son Oswego N. Y

High Speed Air Brake Warns of Rail Disasters

Westinghouse reports air brakes currently in use are inadequate for fast trains and a new high speed brake is 50 percent more effective. Rail officials and the American Railway Association will study the issue at Jamestown in October. The Pennsylvania railroad already tested the brake, while Santa Fe has not adopted it, citing sufficiency of the old system.

Chicago Westinghouse Air Brake Company American Railway Association Jamestown Committee of Safety Appliances Westinghouse Pennsylvania Road Pennsylvania Santa Fe Lake Shore

Otsego Journal Endorsement for Kings New Discovery Cough Cure

Wm M Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville N Y endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as the most popular remedy and infallible cure for coughs colds and lung and throat diseases. Joseph Emmert druggist guarantees satisfaction price 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free.

Otsego County Wm. M. Dietz Otsego Gilbertsville N. Y Dr. King Joseph Emmert

W T Law Dies. Savanna Businessman Remembered

W T Law a prominent Savanna businessman died on Wednesday. He was born September 12 184s in Washington township Carroll county and left a mark on the local community through decades of trade and service.

W. T. Law Savanna Mr. Law Washington Township Carroll County

Nay Fever and Summer Colds Remedy Ad

Hay fever sufferers receive instant relief from Foley's Honey and Tar which also soothes inflamed air passages. The genuine yellow package is sold by H. J. Moogk and Wim. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wim. F. Jungkunz

August Clearing Sale Shoes and Oxfords

August sale at WeNamara & Co. 1147 Stephenson St offers big cut prices on all stock footwear. Opportunity to buy best footwear for little money.

WM. O. Wright & Co’s Littlemoney. Co. A WeNamara & Co Stephenson St

Midweek Excursion to Harlem Park by Rockford Ry

Beginning July 11 and every Thursday until August 16 the Rockford and Interurban Railway runs midweek excursions to Harlem Park Rockford at 80 cents round trip including street car fare to and from park Tickets are gold for any car Return valid only on sale date through August 14 with limited seats and dated ends.

Rockford & Interurban Ry Harlem Park Rockford

Barn Dance Celebrates Lena Band Benefit

H C Houser dedicated a fine new barn with a dance and festival to aid the Lena band. The event drew a large crowd and praise for the music. Local social notes record several visitors and farewells, including funeral attendance for Joseph Hutmacher at Shiloh and residents traveling to Dixon and Freeport.

Lena H. C. Houser New Barn O. J. Wilsey Dixon T. A. Saul Mary Saul Rosalie Taylor Joseph Hutmacher Shiloh Yestery Leah Kritzer Sabetha Kan Allen Boyer A. P. Reber Fremont Mich Reber Frank Higgins Delia Smith Gordon Scott Warren George Beaton Birdie Zaeger Walter Herbert Alma Ernst Chicago B. Jogerst Grace Wetzel Mildred Hinds Chas. Gassman Flora Leveke Eleroy William Haubach Dubuque John Leigh Freeport

This Date in History Highlights Major 1607 to 1897 Events

A chronology of notable dates: 1607 English settlers land in Maine, 1647 Dungan Hill defeat, 1690 Limerick siege, 1827 death of George Canning, 1831 Louis McLane becomes U S Treasury secretary, 1840s Natal annexed, 1857 Napoleon II and Eugenie visit England, 1862 Canadian premier death, 1894 Hawaii recognized, 1895 Howell Jackson dies, 1897 Canovas assassinated.

England Maine Trish Dungan Hill Limerick William IT George Canning Louis McLane Delaware U. S. Treasury Natal Napoleon II Empress Eugenie Queen Victoria Allan Napier McNabb

Labor Day Plans in Tri-Cities Under Threat of Cancellation

Freeport unions prepared to send a large delegation to Rockford for the September 2 Labor Day celebration, but Rockford’s fundraising response lagged. If funds fail by week’s end the event may move to Harlem Park or another city with Rockford and Beloit contingencies canceling the main celebration.

City of Freeport Iyo Police Department Freeport Journal Co. J. Dittmar A. PD A. D WM. Waterstradt Rockford Beloit Tri-Cities Harlem Park Patrick Vicnic Belvidere

Limit of Life and Electric Bitters Claim

The article argues life expectancy could extend beyond current limits with advanced knowledge, noting the critical 50s decade. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to support long life and vitality, guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist, priced at 50 cents.

Nature Joseph Emmert

Daily Journal Deliveries Now 10 Cents Weekly

The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery at ten cents per week. Residents may subscribe for affordable access to local news and updates across the whole city.

Manny transfers property to Garman in Harlem deed

Catherine Manny sells to William D. Garman lot 3 and part of lot 4 in the sub division of lot 4 of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter section 25 Harlem for 1800 dollars in a real estate transfer recorded in the local registry.

Catherine Manny William D. Garman Harlem

Charles Sanford Diehl A Noted AP Executive Born 1854

Charles Sanford Diehl born August 8 1854 at Flintstone Maryland. He moved to Illinois as a child and trained as a newspaper reporter in Chicago. Diehl reported Sioux campaigns of 1876 77 and the winter campaign four years later. He joined the Associated Press in 1883 and later became assistant general manager with headquarters in New York.

Charles Sanford Diehl Press Association America Flintstone Illinois Chicago Chicago Times Wilbur F. Storey Times Diehl Associated Press Association San Francisco New York

Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Guarantee Claim

Advertisement notes a positive guarantee for Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup promising to cure constipation headaches stomach trouble and indigestion with a refund if it fails. The makers listed are H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

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