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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1907
Page
7
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth reaches Freeport before dawn. A huge prep project employs hundreds as tents go up and seats are arranged for 11 AM and 6 PM free performances. Visitors gain access to the menagerie and giant acts before the main exhibit.
A large circus mob arrives by five long trains as Taylor avenue hosts a traveling camp. Camp paraphernalia goes up first, then dining tents and kitchens. The commissary feeds 2200 tons of meat and vast staples daily, with 350 draught horses and 60 horses in the equine division. The menagerie pavilion rises to shelter 50 dens of animals and daily meat needs, while night shows feature revived Old Rome contests and early ticket reservations at 111 Stephenson Street.
Local residents report travels and social visits across Rockford Freeport Chicago and neighboring towns. The remains of George Stevens were brought from Evanston for funeral services at Mrs. B. Stevens home with interment at Holley Ravine beside his wife.
Government notes: Teachers examinations will be held in the circuit court room at the courthouse on Friday, August 16. The item also includes a promotion of medical remedies and several local notices about accounts and a boat excursion from Savanna to Dubuque on August 19 aboard the riverboat Mississippi.
The United States civil service commission calls for competitive exams for many posts in the country and the Philippines. Applicants request blanks by mail, indicating the desired examination. Locations include acting assistant surgeon to draftsmans across Isthmian canal and Philippine services, with posts in engineering, clerical, teaching, and medical fields.
President Roosevelt issues an executive order declaring Labor Day September 2 a holiday for per diem federal employees and day laborers whose service extends through the first Monday in September. The order exempts these workers from work and designates the day as a holiday for all purposes.
Decatur Illinois Aug 12 printers strike in the newspaper offices has been settled and the Decatur Herald will publish tomorrow morning while the Review appears tomorrow afternoon The agreement among publishers and job printing plant owners broke down during the strike but the newspapers intend to honor the settlement The printers won a minimum wage of 17 dollars a week an eight hour day and time and a half for overtime while the strike continues in job printing plants
The DeVore plan promises four shorthand lessons at no cost with the purchase of a piano before September 1 1907. It claims quick mastery, potential annual income of 600 to 3000 dollars, and flexible payment options including a dollar weekly piano plan after earning. Freeport Illinois Main Street contact.
A Friday evening gathering at D Brubaker's house featured a surprise plan for Emanuel Brubaker but he arrived late and surprised the guests. The event included games and at midnight ice cream and cake, with many local residents listed among the attendees.
The Otsego Journal editor William M. Dietz endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the county’s most popular remedy for coughs and colds. He calls it an infallible cure for lung and throat diseases and notes a trial bottle is free with prices 40 cents and $1.00 guaranteed to never disappoint.
Midweek excursions to Hate Jem park Rockford offered Thursdays through August by the Rockford & Tintenirban By. at 80 round trip including street car fare to and from the park. Tickets good returning on the sale date.
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