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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport Journal MF is issued recognition by the International Typographical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The award highlights the newspaper’s commitment to organized labor practices and fair work standards within its production operations.
Fred Morris visits friends in Dixon and many residents travel to Chicago Galena Dubuque Rockford Rock Island and other towns for visits business and family. Several couples and individuals depart for South Bend Battle Creek Milwaukee and Europe while others return from visits to Joliet Orangeville Polo and Dixon with plans to visit relatives and friends.
A minor crash occurred Saturday night involving J C Guyer and Jacob Weiss cars near Harish Chipar store on Stephenson street. Guyer’s Buick was stationary while Weiss, driving east, attempted to stop and struck the hood of Guyer’s car, breaking a headlight.
Byron Sweatt mourns a new bicycle swapped for an old one yesterday at the baseball park. The mis matched machine differs in pattern from the left bike, and Sweatt asks the person who prompted the exchange to notify him at the C M and St P freight house.
George Ortmeier collided with aFred Hoefer automotive on Lincoln Avenue last evening. Both vehicles were moving slowly. Ortmeier’s front wheel was broken but he escaped injury.
Charles Horsley, who was seriously injured in Dubuque about two weeks ago, came down Saturday evening to visit his parents. He is rapidly recovering.
A historical advertisement extols Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Tablets as a product that makes children eat sleep and grow while making mothers strong, presenting a household health claim tied to the brand Joseph Emmert.
Sunday results show Oshkosh shutting out a team from Oshkosh while La Crosse and Green Bay post mixed wins and losses across Wausau Green Bay Eau Claire and Freeport. Saturday results list Freeport 4 Oshkosh 1 and La Crosse 1 Wausau 1 with other close ties.
Saturday and Sunday games at Taylor's Park puzzled observers as Freeport first played raggedly and then rallied to win. Warhop pitched for the Canners, delivering steady work, while Oshkosh’s tight defense limited hits to one. Umpire issues and a late hitless stretch dominated the narrative as Crangle wildness and a double steal added to the tense action.
The big lefty kept the home lineup off balance as Warhop sparked a two-base hit with runners on. Neumann followed, Yves bunted for advancement, and Schoonhoven broke the game open with a two-base hit driving in both runners. Gwin and Barlow added flyouts as Schooney remained on base. No more scoring, game ends with the visitors leaving for a 16-game road trip.
Freeport lost the second game of the Freeport Oshkosh series 1 to 1 in a poorly played contest on the home field. Errors and brainless plays sparked a third inning rally, and costly miscues in the ninth ended a potential win. Moriarty’s leadership and subsequent dissension are covered as the Freeport club travels to Green Bay with Moriarity restored as manager and player.
The passage notes Skopec’s uncertain future with Samanah, praises his leadership potential and control despite early wild play, and mentions managers from Oshkosh vying to sign him shortly after Freeport secured him. Chip Hanford received a director’s notice to sign Skopec immediately, signaling strong interest.
A Ruth Teller letter to the Sterling Gazette denies an elopement and marriage with Emerson Klontz as reported from Dixon and Morrison. The Gazette explains it pursued the tale to verify facts and attributes the information to Klontz, noting she and friends dispute the account.
Local groups announce a variety of gatherings including a card party at the K K G hall and a steak roast at Forest Park next Friday night. The Boga Arcanum lodge meets at 8:50 with Mr. Royce, a district organizer, in attendance. Church groups and youth activities are slated for tomorrow and Tuesday, with talks at the Y M C A, a Parents social at the Second Presbyterian Sunday school, and an executive meeting of Freeport union officials to prepare for the county convention.
Freeport lodge No 452 Knights of Pythias invites all knights to a castle hall meeting this evening. All three ranks will be conferred on one candidate.
A fragmented quotation recalls Time urging a return to childhood for one night, mentioning a Rocky Mountain tea and a character named Joseph Fiminart. The garbled line hints at themes of time, nostalgia, and a paradoxical wish.
Pickets leave Chicago August 17 by train to Northern Michigan resorts with return by August 25. For details contact local agents or write IL. D., Heusner, G. W. PB. A., 286 Clark St., Chicago. 8-18dst.
Seedlw advertises threshers and gasoline engines with ready stock at Dorman and Co located at the corner of Exchange and Van Buren Streets. Savings implied for farmers awaiting rain break to thresh grain.
More than 2,000 delegates fill Temple theatre for the fifty second convention of the International Typographical Union. President Lynch reports progress toward an eight hour day, wage gains, and broad support, with details on injunctions, international cooperation, and finances.
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