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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
7
The piece contrasts Republican factions amid Senator Foraker's challenge to Secretary Taft. It frames extremists who oppose any tariff touch as aligned with the platform, while noting growing sentiment for revision. It cautions against a winter revision but signals rising pressure to modify the tariff later.
The piece features snippets of life from a small town with characters such as Nan Fan Miss Sminith Aunt Marta and Farmer Corntessel. They discuss editors fickle dialogues trading stamps fashion laws about hats and the upcoming legislature with humor about an unruly boy and local ambitions.
Speaker Shurtleff, a gubernatorial hopeful, argues there are multiple ways to restrict Chicago representation fairly. He says he did not detail all options and rejects one third-only limits as unfair and taxation without representation. He suggests charter-based home rule could yield evenhanded results.
The article argues for constitutional change before the next apportionment to prevent Chicago from dominating the General Assembly. It proposes keeping county senatorial districts with one senator per county plus a population-based add-on, creating a larger upper house independent of Cook County control. It warns Chicago cannot control both houses if Senate apportionment shifts.
The annual Boys' Sunday club picnic will be held Tuesday at High Parke Tha thletic park on Stephenson street. An afternoon of baseball, foot races, and jumping contests is planned with prizes donated by city merchants.
Rockford Interurban and Freeport city lines have taken up the running of the upper Stephenson Street cars to the Liberty Street switch. Officials say superior officers from Rockford will visit to assess the situation.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers $100 for any catarrh related deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes circulars and Hall's Family Pills, with Toledo, Ohio as the company base.
The Shannon Reporter laments a lack of celebration as the town enters another year and declares the community as quiet and lifeless in tone.
Bluff, Missouri businessman C. G. Hays endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the fastest and surest healing salve for sores, burns, wounds, and piles. The claim is guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, a local druggist, with a 26 cent price.
Oakdale park camp meeting opens Thursday with Rev T R Smith of Polo to preach the opening sermon on Missionary Day. Rev H V Summers of Columbus arrives by August 16 joining a strong district pastors group for evangelistic services. Summers noted for gospel singing and effective evangelism.
The article notes Rev. L. C. Schmidt and Rev. RE. Y. Knapp will lead singing at Oakdale park with Dr. Cc. N. Dubs from Changsha providing sermons. Elmer Matter will run a bus from the courthouse to Oakdale park daily, synced with four Illinois Central trains and Great Western trains stopping at Oakdale platform, easing travel from Freeport.
China has been invited to address the people on Missionary Day Saturday August 17 to share the experiences of a pioneer missionary. Bishop W M Stanford of Harrisburg Penn will arrive to preach the Old People Day sermon August 28 and to speak during the camp meeting. Stanford, editor of the Evangelical, preaches regularly and assists at Bible conferences and camp meetings. He spoke at Ocean Grove July 28 during the season when thirty thousand attend from across the U S and abroad.
The gathering at Oakdale Park will start August 16 and run for ten days, ending August 26, accessible from all locations.
Mrs A W Green and son returned from Polo and Earlville visits. Miss Lola Altenbern ill with typhoid fever. Mrs Will Graham arrives from Beatrice Neb to stay with parents James King and wife. Phidean Art club program committee plans an active year. Ralph Babcock of Rockford visits. Mrs W W Kremer visits county seat. Mrs P J Moore and Miss Nellie Starkey travel to Prescott by train. Large crowd views Soncle Si Haskins show last night. Mrs M A Biehl handles business at the county seat. Mr and Mrs Merritt Fowler go to Rockford for several days. Mrs H C Montague visits Freeport. Mrs Martha Moore and Miss Fayne Clay go to Freeport.
A health notice warns men over sixty face kidney and bladder disorders from enlarged prostate. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a treatment, quoting Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri who at 91 says two bottles improved his condition after years of trouble. Also credited to H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Firemen responded to a midday blaze at Henry Groshahs saloon on Salens Street. Passersby reported flames from cupboards beneath the back bar. the fire was extinguished without hydrant use and deemed not serious.
On Tuesday evening August 18 the Embury Epworth loans host a novel berry festival. Dairy maids will offer select products for sale and the old oaken bucket will serve a refreshing drink. A fine musical program will be performed for attendees.
In President A. F. Wagner's absence, Vice President F. A. Read calls a meeting of the Business Men's Association at the council chamber at 7 30 p m Tuesday August 13 to pass upon the constitution and by laws submitted by the constitution committee. Full attendance is desired.
An ad claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures constipation headaches stomach trouble and indigestion and offers a money back guarantee if it falls short. It lists H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jung kung as makers or endorsers.
Three weeks into a county bounty on groundhogs, 1466 killed for a total payout of 366.50 dollars. Crows receive far less harsh treatment under the new law, with bounty sums not yet reaching five dollars.
Normal school scholarships given to county students have arrived and will be distributed after signatures are completed.
Otsego County readers hear endorsement from William M Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville praising Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough and cold remedy and a cure for lung and throat diseases. Drugstore Joseph Emmert sells marked sizes with trial bottle offered. Also notices of shoe sale at Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer and a Y M C A Boys meeting addressed by Rev C W McCaskill tomorrow afternoon.
Freeport Public Library board notes the death of F Charles Donohue an active director and resolves that his efficiency as such director entitles him to kindly consideration. The resolution will be spread on records and copies sent to his family and published in city papers.
The fragment details a baseball game with Freeport leading 6 to 1 over Scott. The pitcher is poised to start the second game while Steffiti is described as being hit hard. Treland records four hits and Disch has two doubles.
A seven inning game at Taylor’s Park last evening saw Embury Church nine defeat St John’s. Embury took control early and held on for the win.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for hay fever and summer colds, claiming immediate relief from difficult breathing and inflamed air passages. Notes genuine product comes in a yellow package and lists H. J. Moogk Wim F. Jungkunz Ten.
Patent leather or kid Oxfords offered in all styles at reduced price of $1.56, marked down from $2.24. Sale advertised by Schmidt Wachlin and Pieltecs with emphasis on affordable footwear options.
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