Seamless hose and stockings offered at old prices
A fragment notes seamless hose at 19c per pair and stockings that always sold at 25c per pair, indicating a catalog style price listing from an earlier era.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
4
Incomplete Football Tie Reported In Darkened Play
Two teams battled to a 2 2 tie as darkness halted play. Ed in the ninth inning halted further scoring. Rouse and Lang pitched for the opposing sides as Freeport struck all its runs in the first inning while Wausau answered with a third inning rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Games Today Matchups Across Wisconsin
Wausau visits Freeport while Green Bay plays Rockford Fond du Lac travels to Madison and Oshkosh hosts La Crosse in a slate of prep basketball games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Freeport
Green Bay
Rockford
Fond du Lac
Madison
Oshkosh
la Crosse
Weekend Scores From Wisconsin Matchups
Results Saturday show Wausau 2 freeport 0 and La Crosse 11 over Oshkosh 6. Green Bay 6 defeated Rockford 2 while Fond du Lac 2 beat Madison 1.
Freeport vs Wausau ends in tie by darkness in ninth
Sunday results show Freeport and Wausau tied 2 to 2 when their game was called after the ninth due to darkness. Freeport led in the first inning while Wausau tied in the third. Attendance looked good despite threatening weather as pitchers Rouse Lang and ump Hoffman handled a tight game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Wausau
Rouse
Lang
Hoffman
Ump
Sasa
Ireland
Ives
Erickson
Fisk
Disch
Barlow
Beumiller
McCauley
Gardner
Brady
Fox
Sunday Games In Wisconsin State League Thriller
In a twelve inning pitchers duel Fond du Lac edged Madison 2 to 1 as Reinert bested Liese. Lippert drove in the winner on an error by Mee with Shaub's sacrifice and Liese wild pitch. Other results include Green Bay defeating Rockford 6 to 4 and La Crosse topping Oshkosh 11 to 6 amid miscues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Reinert
Liese
Fond du Lac
Lippert
Mee
Shaub
Freeport falls to Wausau as toboggan misfires in opener
In Taylor's park Freeport failed to score after the fourth inning as Wausau outpaced them 2 to 0. Ireland and Ives sparked Freeport but key stops by Dunbar plus tight pitching by Scott sealed the win for Wausau. Stolen bases by Miller and Ives and Brady’s two base hit highlighted the game. time 1:25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. PO. A. E. Breaport
Ireland
Ives
Fisk Gs Eee
Disch Rf
Barlow 1B
Stark
Harrod
Corkhill If
Rowse
Wausau
PR. PO
Miller
Beumiller
McCauley
Gardner
Brady
Lox
Ea Nee O iBrickson
Seitz
Lang
Freeport
Mwrickson
Fisk
Tarrad
Rouse
Frickson
Diseh
Hoffman
Lumberjacks
Wausau Imate
Rouge
Dunbar
South Feeport
Aelder
Treland
Disch
Barlow
Taylor's Park
R. H. PO
A. E. Ireland
Eer
Schoonhoven
Scott
Ccc
Cde
Ysteiee
A. E. Miller
Ifox
Erickson
Acs
Dunbar, Po O
How 0 the Teams Stand at Madison Fanning Meeting
A Madison gathering heard calls to publish batting and pitching averages for all teams. A fan urged President Moll to issue the figures, noting they would reveal standings and spark interest. Supporters foresee monthly updates similar to other leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Moll
Ferguson Protests Pitcher Box and Diamond Lines
Manager Charles Ferguson of the Wausau team filed a written protest with league President Moll before the game, challenging the pitcher's box and base lines. He protested Wausau's games in Freeport over alleged irregularities in the diamond, though the field has been inspected many times and found perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Charles Ferguson
Wausau
Moll
Iie
Freeport
Trade send Darrah for Harmon to Waterloo finalized
Waterloo pitcher Harmon is due in Freeport today to complete the trade with Jack Darrah. Hess the Milwaukee pitcher is set to arrive Wednesday at noon, providing Freeport with two new arms for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Darrah
Harmon
Waterloo
Freeport
Hess
Milwaukee
Green Bay Team Visits Tomorrow for Three Games
Green Bay will play here tomorrow hosting a three game series. An appeal is made to fans to turn out and support the club, as its finances depend on gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Two Games Today Freeport and Wausau Double Header
Freeport and Wausau scheduled a double header this afternoon after yesterday afternoon’s game was called due to darkness. The pair hope to complete the series with both teams seeking a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Wausau
Real Estate Transfer Greensburg Lot Sale Report
George E. Shoemaker sells lots 9 and 10 in block 8 of the 6und addition to John H. Greider for 10600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Shoemaker
John H. Greider
Ladies Aid to Meet at 104 Chicago Street
The Ladies' Aid society of Embury church will hold a regular meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Grant Courtney. All ladies and church friends are invited. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Embury Church
Grant Courtney
Chicago Street
Church
Allen's Foot-Bra se product promotion ad
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Brase powder for swollen tired feet and sore shoes. It claims relief from aching and burning feet, blisters, corns, chilblains, and sweating, with a trial offer and 26 cent price. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, promotional names Aaron, Allen E. Olmsted in Le Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Aaron
Olmsted
le Roy
Goest o New Mexico Paul Fair to head taxidermist role
Paul Fair son of Dr and Mrs J F Fair will leave Friday for Raton New Mexico to accept a position as head taxidermist in the new territorial museum. He accepted after telegraph inquiries from museum authorities and will prepare an exhibit for the National Irrigation congress at Albuquerque September 29 to October 5. A Freeport High School graduate class of 04, he studied two years at Leland Stanford university. Friends in Freeport send good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fair
J. F. Fair
Raton
New Mexico
New Territorial Museum
New Mexico i
Fair
National Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
N. M
Freeport High School
Leland Stanford University
Filth in Korea and the blocked streets of commerce
The piece describes Korean streets as open to the elements and commerce, with sewage, narrow open shop fronts, and women sewing the men’s clothes. It notes shops seldom deter loiterers, and many homes use a single open side while others are hidden behind walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Japan
Leslie’s Weekly
New York City Recorder A Longstanding Public Official
The article traces the recorder’s role in New York City from its 1686 charter origins through its evolution. It notes the recorder as a key official alongside the mayor and aldermen, its early duties in civil and criminal cases, and its function as a guardian of traditional common law principles in criminal jurisprudence. It mentions James Craghan as the first recorder and describes the shift of civil cases to newer courts as the judiciary expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dongon
New York
Old Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court
Aldermen
James Craham
Recorder
Local Notices Hit By Small Town Happenings
Miss Lottie Contrera plans a vacation. Eastern Star meets tonight for work. Ed Boengatén leaves for Lake Kegonna for two weeks. Emma Christen returns to Williams & Beckmire store after a vacation. Albert Rice of Chicago visits his mother Mia Elinda and brother Fred Rice. Royal Neighbors host a card party at K of G hall tomorrow afternoon. Susie Kuhr resumes Rogers store job after Red Oak Des Moines trip. Louise Reinhold also returns to Rogers after visiting Rockford and Chicago. G A R women move meeting to Tuesday due to upcoming reunion. In state results Pattison leads with 11,631. Stevenson tops with 49,482. McGoorty 15,781. Lewis 25,470. Gunther 8,118. Kimbrough 611. Munroe 545.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Boengatén
Lake Kegonna
Emma Christen
Williams & Beckmire
Albert Rice
Chicago
Mia
Elinda Rice
Fred R. Rice
K. of G. Hall
Susie Kuhr
Rogers Store
Red Oak
Des Moines
Louise Reinhold
Rogers
Rockfor
Pattison
Stevenson
McGoorty
Lewis
Gunther
Kimbrough
Munroe
Will Probated for John Kloster in Rock Run Township
The county court probate records show the last will of John Kloster of Rock Run township. The estate is left to his children with sons Walter Kloster and Frank A. Kloster named as executors. The instrument is dated September 16, 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kloster
Rock Run Township
Walter
Frank A. Kloster
Picnic at Rockford by Ladies Auxiliary of the B of L F
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers invites firemen and their wives to a picnic at Rockford on August 12. Transportation via Illinois Central departs at 0:15 am, and attendees are asked to bring baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
B. of L. F
Rockford
Rockford Plumber Johnston Declares Voluntary Bankruptcy
John S. Johnston, a Rockford plumber, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition through his attorney with the United States court clerk. Liabilities are listed at 2688.59 dollars and assets at 1036.60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Johnston
Mrs Nampel Injured in Buggy Run Near Streetcar Switch
Mrs Nampel and Mrs Frank Nampel were thrown from a buggy on umpire street near the street car company switch Sunday evening. Mrs Nampel was severely injured about the head after the horse, startled by a passing street car, caused the buggy to overturn.
To Walk To St. Louis By Edwin Selle Bookkeeper
Edwin Selle a bookkeeper at the German bank starts at six o clock tomorrow morning to walk to St Louis He will return by train Selle has long made walking vacations a yearly habit spanning many years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Selle
St. Louis
Mr. Selle
Machinist Injured at Illinois Central Shops
Fred Metz a machinist at the Illinois Central shops had the end of his index finger cut off while at work yesterday afternoon. He will be incapacitated from work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Metz
Ilinois Central
Father William Indian Tablets Offer Female Tonic
GOOD NEWS TO WOMEN. Father William's Indian Herb Tablets, Nature's Remedy, become popular Female Remedy. It quiets nerves, builds strength, improves complexion and energy for pale weak nervous women. Tea or Tablets, 20 cents. For sale by Co. P. Guenther & Co., druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father William
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Hand reader Dr Spear returns to Hotel Clifton
Dr Spear, famed for palm reading years ago, is back at the Hotel Clifton offering consultations on personal matters with satisfaction. He is described as a rare, trustworthy hand reader who operates on the square and understands his Buel ass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Spear
Clifton
Upcoming events list with multiple community gatherings
Aug 12 Soldiers and Sailors reunion at Winslow. Aug 18 23 Campmeeting at Oakdale Park. Aug 18 23 Methodist campmeeting at Lenn. Aug ? Biennial reunion Forty sixth Tinels regiment. Aug 20 Old settlers reunion at Cedarville. Aug 27 Fifty year anniversary Lincoln Douglas debate. Aug 27 Sept 6 Riverside Park camp meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Oakdale Park
Lenn
Tinels Regiment
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Riverside Park
Y. M. C. A. Directors Meet. LNT Club Reorganizes
The Y M C A board of directors holds its regular monthly meeting in the association parlors this evening. The L N T club plans reorganization for the coming season. A group of Y M C A members and Rev H L Moore visited Pearl City yesterday afternoon for Methodist church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
L. N.T. Club
Y.M.C. A
H. L. Moore
Pearl City
Cholera Infantum Claims Brown Infant Daughter
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brown, aged 18 months, died of cholera infantum Sunday at 2 45 AM. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1 PM from the family home in Silver Creek township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Brown
Silver Creek Township
Why James Lee Got Well in Zanesville
Mrs. Mary Lee reports her husband James Lee survived severe lung illness due to Dr King’s New Discovery. The note praises its throat and lung relief, with claims of instant relief from the first dose. Sold at Jos Emmert’s drug store for 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Zanesville, CO
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Jos
Demonstration of Burnham's Toilet Requisites at Swarts Drugstore
Ladies are invited to attend a free demonstration of Burnham's Toilet Requisites at Swarts Drug Store all week. The event emphasizes personal care products and offers practical tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
White Canvas Oxfords Sellout at 95 Cents Per Pair
Closeout sale announces White Canvas Oxfords reduced from 1.25 to 1.75 dollars to 95 cents per pair. Offers run while supplies last at BOKEMELER KANEY storefront, date-limited advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bokemeler & Kaney
Salamander myths linger in heated lore from antiquity
In Andrews and later lore a claim says a salamander forms in a glass house kept alight for seven years. The piece notes the creature cannot endure sun heat and hides under stones, yet the fire eating reputation persists in the cooking utensil that bears its name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
The Girl To Love Behind Me Tune History
An old Irish tune titled The Girl To Love Behind Me is linked to 18th century origins with uncertain authorship. It has long served as a parting tune for British forces and is played when a regiment leaves port or during wartime departures.
Thompson Huenkemeier Fry join in lumber yard venture
Notice announces that due to part of the real estate sale the lumber yard partner firms Thompson Huenkemeier and Fry acquired an interest in W E Fry Lumber Co. The combined business will operate from the Fry yard with an expanded stock and continued Adams Street office. Patrons are urged to settle accounts.
Lumber firm calls for accounts after yard consolidation
Having consolidated our yard with that of Thompson and Huenke Meier we ask all persons knowing themselves indebted to us to please call. W E Fry Lumber Co 8-3dtf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson & Huenkemeier
W. E&. Fry Lumber Co
Undefined speculation noted in the Washington Post fragment
A fragmented Washington Post item discusses a speculative concept linked to a tattoo. Readable text mentions a contentious phrase about a “specu- Tatoo” and the term bau rose, leaving the exact context unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Mrs. Charles B. Smith Endorses New Life Pills
Mrs. Charles B. Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr Kings New Life Pills as the family laxative because they are effective and gentle. The purifiers are sold at Jos Emmerts drug store CG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Jos
Suits Pressed Cleanly at Mal le's in Galena District
A short notice reports neatly pressed suits priced at 60 cents each at Mal le's located at the corner of Galena and Van Buren streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malle
Galena
van Buren
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