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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1907

Page

7

Canners Day Off Boosts Charge for Green Bay Series

Freeport and Green Bay were rained out with a doubleheader planned for Saturday. Thursday results show Eau Claire 9 Wausau 2 and Fond du Lac 3 La Crosse 2. La Crosse and Wausau split two games, each gaining two points. La Crosse suffers injuries.

Eau Claire Wausau la Crosse Fond du Lac Freeport-Green Bay Madison-Oshkosh Freeport Green Bay Scott Warhop Darrah Obs la Crosse

Wausau Seeks Comeback in Flag Race Against Freeport

Wausau presses its bid for the flag as Freeport holds a growing 64 point lead. The team keeps faith in a late surge, aiming to close the gap and claim the title.

Wausau Freeport

Doubleheader split as Fond du Lac and La Crosse win each

In La Crosse Fond du Lac takes the opener 3 to 2 while La Crosse wins the nightcap 2 to 0. Vogt leaves the squad and Duchien is moved to Madison weakening La Crosse. In Eau Claire Wausau forfeits the first game and Wausau wins the second with bunched third inning hits.

la Crosse Wis Fond du Fac Fond’ du Lac Vogt Duchien Madison R. H. E. la Crosse Fond ,du Lac Hastings Killian Zook Cigrangie Eau Claire Wausau Eau

DeVore Piano Co Seeks Shorthand Writers

Chicago report shows strong demand for shorthand with 43 stenographers sought. DeVore Piano Co offers five lessons to become a shorthand writer and a piano plan with easy payments including a $1 weekly option. Freeport customers may begin lessons before September 1 1907 and apply payments to piano purchases.

DeVore Chicago Sth Inst Piano Co Freeport, Ill Main Street

Sunday magazine of Record-Herald proves a premier fiction source

The Sunday magazine of the Chicago Record-Herald is praised as a premier national publication. Its exclusive rights to Conan Doyle and Anthony Hope serials, lavish color illustrations, and diverse content set a high standard for literary magazines in America.

Middle West Chicago Record- Herald Conan Doyle Sir Nigel Anthony Hope Sophy United States Bost Independent

Arrests Over Profane Language Linked to Boarding House

Lemuel Long was arrested on a warrant for using profane language, with Mrs. Perkins of a boarding house at Stephen son and Liberty streets as complainant. The case is continued to Monday morning, August 19, in Magistrate Bentley's court. James Long, Lemuel’s brother, also charged, pleaded guilty and paid a $12 fine plus costs.

Lemuel Long

Otsego Journal endorses Dr King’s New Discovery cure

The Otsego Journal editor William M. Dietz praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the popular remedy for coughs colds and lung throat diseases. It is sold by Joseph Emmert druggist with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a free trial bottle. Personal notes list numerous local residents visiting, traveling, and staying with friends in Freeport, Rockford, Polo and surrounding areas with brief mentions of their movements and hosts.

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

Egyptian Obelisks in New York and London Relate Ancient Links

The Central Park obelisk brought to the United States in 1880 stands at the temple of the Sun in Heliopolis as of 1831 B C. Augustus moved its companion to Alexandria before the era of Christ, later shipped to London by the Thames and finally to New York. About forty two Egyptian obelisks are known, though many are damaged.

Central Park Heliopolis Egypt B. C Holmes Christ Augustus the Thames London Alexandria New York New York American

Buck Jen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by Bluff Businessman

C G Hays of Bluff Missouri extols Buck Jen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healer for sores burns wounds and piles. The salve is guaranteed by druggist Joseph Emmert and priced at 25 cents.

C. G. Hays Bluff, Mo Buck- Jen Joseph Emmert

Cunning of Muskrats Revealed in March Travel Trails

March observations describe muskrat activity before rivers open. Footmarks press into snow with a long tail drag, while houses built last September showcase their foresight. Under ice channels, muskrats navigate marshes to feed on flag roots and wild onion tubers, with paths rarely closed by thick ice.

Outing Magazine

Witty Exchange on Household Chores in Harper's Weekly

A captioned quip shows a wife preferring starvation to cooking and a husband agreeing he would starve rather than her cooking. The humorous exchange highlights domestic banter reflected in Harper's Weekly.

Harper's Weekly

Emerson Quote on Action and Sentiment Depth

A concise reflection by Ralph Waldo Emerson on how deeds flow from the depth of emotion. It spotlights that genuine action mirrors inner sentiment rather than surface motivations.

Emerson

Enrollment Drive for Business and Shorthand Courses

A large number of young men and women are urged to enroll in either business or shorthand courses to prepare for the many daily job openings. The initiative targets improving employment prospects and basic professional skills across the community.

Talk this matter over for free copy offer

A note inviting discussion and offering a free copy of Modern Business Training full of information. The message frames the call as convenient and emphasizes the value of receiving the free literature for business training insights.

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