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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
7
The author defends newspapers as fair voices of public interest, arguing they are not bought by money or whiskey interests. While opinions may vary, press freedom serves as a recorder of history and a vehicle for honest, unbiased analysis, not personal agendas.
Morrison Sentinel outlines Frank O. Lowden's record in the Fifty Ninth and Sixtieth Congresses. It notes his roles on foreign affairs and rivers and harbors, bills benefitting farmers and veterans, opposition to raises for congressmen salaries, and strong ties to Roosevelt and Taft. The piece also previews a Cedarville Cedarville gathering where Lowden will speak.
Mrs M M Davison of 379 Gifford Ave San Jose California praises Electric Bitters as a powerful family remedy for headaches biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She claims one bottle provides more digestive benefit than any other remedy known to her. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert s drug store for 50 cents.
The gathering sparked bitter debate over residency terms from 1845 and 1850, with calls to exclude non-county citizens. After wrangles, a compromise allowed some participation but barred future entry. Dinner followed at Turner hall as attendees, including Col Turner and John H Adams, shared remarks and a large pioneer crowd enjoyed provisions despite disarray.
Report details a group of Swedes from Rockford arrested for drunkenness. Finances forced an arrangement where one man paid his own and companions’ fines, then raised funds by returning later. A mixup left a $7.30 sum with the wrong person, creating tension over final repayment as Johnson vanished and reappeared with the balance.
The Hagenbeck Wallace circus debuts in Freeport on Monday August 24 presenting a larger show with five hundred avenue performers and over a hundred cages in the Million Dollar Zoo. The mammoth three ring program features a famed wild animal exhibition and new novelties throughout the combined Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wallace displays.
Home runs by Stark and Fise boost the locals while Liese powers Madison in a high scoring game. Wausau enters the series intent on challenging the champions as large crowds fill the stands for the marquee matchup.
Yesterday Freeport defeated Madison 3 to 1 behind Nifty Jack Darrah who faced Grimes. Stark Fisk and Liese homered, with five hits allowed by both pitchers and no errors in the tight victory boosting Freeport hopes after earlier defeats.
La Crosse won 7 to 0 over Rockford to extend their streak to three straight. Manager Hawley pitched his second league game, dominating the contest with Hawley and Killian battering Rockford. Rogers Dombroski and Moore teamed up for Rockford in the loss.
Wausau holds first place as Freeport hosts three hard fought games this weekend. The Freeport club, facing financial strain, appeals to fans to attend and cheer the home team in the final stretch of the season. Popentuss returns to the Wausiu lineup for a lively battle.
Reilly Stang and Parish, suspended by Reilly from the baseball team, have signed with independent clubs. Reilly and Stang will join Sheboygan in the Lake Shore league for Sunday games, while Parish signs with the Shullsburg Independent team in the southwestern minor league.
The text argues that a .250 batting average does not prove weakness, noting about 50 AL players hit .250 or better while thrice that many fall below, with at least ten of the top 50 not regulars. It claims yearly hitting is on the decrease and the trend continues.
A Washington Post excerpt notes a modern batter hitting around .275 compares to a .340 hitter from a decade past. It discusses attempts to handicap pitchers, limits on mound distance, the challenge of banning spitballs, and the value of the foul strike rule to curb delays.
A Wausau fan who has predicted outcomes before selects the league order for the season. La Crosse is favored for second while Freeport and Madison vie for third and fourth as the rest of the second division teams remain closely matched and unchanged.
The Madison Journal notes that Madison and Walligan are viewed as the main contenders for the flag, while praising Freeport for strong pitching and base running. Disch and Barlow are highlighted as key players, with Disch favored by fans and Barlow driven to win.
Sterling Illinois August 7 Sterling Infants defeated DeKalb nine to day 38 to 1 the feature being a triple play by Eubl Love and Kirby Le SCore RH a Sterling Dee Kalb Batteries Woodyatt and Dodd DeKalb Smith Nelson and Woodyatt
Freeport pitcher Jack Darrah was exchanged to Waterloo for pitcher Harmon. The deal closed yesterday, but by noon today it remained unclear if Darrah would agree to join Waterloo.
A pitcher named Hess has been secured from Milwaukee. Hess is a left hander described as a whirlwind on the mound and expected to boost the pitching staff.
Fourteen men were arrested in Belvidere on August 7 and 8 for violating the anti-saloon law by selling liquor in dry territory. Bonds range from 300 to 500 dollars, with lower bonds for first-time offenders. Warrants issued for John Geick Jesse Geithman Frank Joyce Chris Dillman Mike Ward Frank Barney James Kemmett Frank Sullivan George Powers Frank Maas George Norman Chris Suhr John Sipple and William Keefe.
Boston reports the twenty fifth Knights of Pythias convention closing with a supreme lodge session and the breaking of camp by the Uniform Rank. Major General Arthur J. Stobbart of St. Paul is named commander in chief. Milwaukee chosen for next encampment and awards announced for cavalry and infantry drills.
Mary J. Holmes novel drama Lena Rivers staged at the Grand opera house on August 15 with matinee and night showings. The adaptation by Miss Buelah Poynter promises an elaborate production and strong audience interest in the southern tale and its characters Granny Durward Lena and others.
Oakdale camp meeting opens Thursday with many draw slots filled and strong parish involvement led by Trinity church. Rev. L C Schmidt promotes suffrage support in Rockford. political notes discuss governors Burke and Johnson and cabinet history across states, including North and South Dakota and Wisconsin figures.
Savanna reports a fatal incident after a train strikes a local man in Savanna August 7. Police investigate the derailment and determine the victim’s identity and circumstances surrounding the crossing.
Last Tuesday ministers and laymen held a labor and lot drawing day at Oakdale. More lots were drawn than last year as preparations proceed for the annual gathering. Two canvas cottages were erected by A B Wight of Freeport Corset and the Knapp girls. Tents will be erected next Tuesday with a strong work crew to be ready by Thursday the 13th for the camp meeting. Readable lists name many attendees from Freeport and nearby.
In Alaska politics Sam V. Mathews named as new chairman of the Republican State executive committee of West Virginia. Judge Taft noted for memory of names and faces. The People's party of Texas plans its state convention in Wert Worth on August 11 to select an electoral ticket. The Brownlow Houk faction of Tennessee Republicans to meet in Chattanooga in August for governor candidates. Fred W. Upham of Chicago to assist Republican national committee as campaign fund administrator for Western states. Dr Martha Hughes Cannon moved from Utah to California.
Edward Holden a 30 year old Milwaukee road brakeman residing in Savanna died in an Elgin incident on a house track. He was walking beside cars when his body was found severed. Funeral plans not yet made. His wife and family await details of the tragedy. Holden will be laid to rest in Kirkesville, Ohio.
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In East Poland Maine Mr W Stone endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as ideal for sore feet and for healing burns cuts and abrasions It is also suitable for piles Bold drug store sells it for 25c.
A real estate notice lists owners and parties including names such as Johnson and Bennett along with a lot in a sub-division. The fragment notes a sale action and target lot 6 under the local property records.
A solemn scene unfolds as Moyera weeps beside Fok Qing Motulug, with onlookers noting a mood of restrained grief and a whispered exchange that hints at a stirring personal loss.
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