Baltimore Sun backs Taft over Bryan in Maryland race
A Baltimore Sun dispatch reports the Democratic newspaper would oppose Bryan and back Taft, arguing Maryland’s electoral vote could shift in a close election. The Sun praises Taft as a safer, steadier defender of the people’s rights and interests, citing Roosevelt era policies and Maryland’s conservative temperament.
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Walter Wellman
Washington
Chicago Record- Herald
Baltimore Sun
Bryan
Taft
the Sun
Maryland
Sun
Baltimore
Parker
McKinley
Roosevelt
United States
The
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
White House
Minor note on college voter behavior in close elections
A fragment mentions that totals from colleges may be of great importance if the election is close. It hints at substantial college influence in final results and potential impact on outcomes.
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Toral College
Fond du Lac Holds Strong Hitting Form In Muskego Tie
Robby Lynch and his squad arrived in Pond du Lac this morning and clashed with the Champs this afternoon, as Fond du Lac, leading the second division, shows solid play and efforts to reach the first division. A double header is set for tomorrow with Oshkosh, and Sunday features another twin bill. Attendance yesterday was high and organizers hope for continued crowds.
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Pond du Lac
Robby’ Lynch
Dath
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Miss Caroline Schultz and Leroy Knuckle wed in Freeport
Miss Caroline Schultz and Mr. Leroy Knuckle of Freeport were united in marriage on Thursday by Judge Reckhow. Knuckle works in the ice business in Freeport and took a day off from his busy season to marry.
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Rockford
Caroline Schultz
Leroy Knuckle
Freeport
Reckhow
Knuckle
Property transfers in Kent and Jefferson townships
Mrs. Gertrude Auman conveys an undivided interest in part of section 34 Kent and part of section 3 Jefferson to Marcus John and Robert Gable for 5000 dollars. Maria Redlinger transfers lot 19 and part lot 20 in Knowlton's second addition block 80 to Elmer G. Pratt for 575 dollars.
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Gertrude Auman
Marcus
John
Robert Gable
Kent
Jefferson
Maria Redlinger
Elmer G. Pratt
Knowlton
Stevenson to Speak at Savanna During Democratic Day
A. E. Stevenson, Democratic candidate for Illinois governor, will speak at Savanna on August 28 during the soldiers and sailors reunion and carnival. Democratic day has been set apart by the general committee for the event.
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A. E. Stevenson
Illinois
Savanna
Held by the Enemy at the Majestic thrills patrons
The Majestic theatre presents Held by the Enemy, a new picture first shown at today’s performance and drawing strong praise from local patrons of the small venue.
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Majestic Theatre
Condition Improves For Mrs Dittman Residents Say
Friends of Mrs. Albert Dittman of Liberty Street report her condition is somewhat improved today.
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Albert Dittman
Liberty Street
Machinist Injured at Illinois Central Shops
Co M Wilkins, a machinist at the Illinois Central shops, was slightly hurt yesterday when a red brass piece fell on his left hand.
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Co. M. Wilkins
Thinois
Masonic Excelsior Lodge to Confer M M Degree Tonight
Excelsior lodge of Masons meets in special communication this evening to confer the M M degree. Members and interested brethren are invited to attend and participate in the ceremonial program.
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Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Market Report from Chicago Board of Trade Quotations
Closing board of trade quotes show Sept wheat at 9 14, Sept corn 7 6 4, Sept oats 4 7, Sept pork 14.95, Sept lard 9.26, Sept ribs 8.65. Union stock yards totals list cattle 2,000 strong with beeves 3.65 to 37.7a, hogs 24,000 down 10 to 6.45, sheep 1,000 strong 2.50 to 4.35.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Strohacker Returns From Funeral in New York
C C Strohacker came back Thursday evening from Flushing New York where he attended the funeral of his brother in law George Benz a former Freeport resident.
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C. C. Strohacker
Flushing
N. Y
George Benz
Freeport
Oldest Prescription From 4000 B C Found In Tomb
A papyrus from an Egyptian tomb records the world oldest medical prescription dated 4000 B C. Discovered by an English professor, it reveals a baldheaded patient treated with a bizarre mixture supposedly rubbed into the scalp. The text notes the headache of history more than the cure.
Walking Upstairs Strength Compared To Level Ground
A fragmented note states it takes eight times more strength to walk upstairs than to walk on level ground. The text lacks context, dates, names, or locations.
Flag in Trumbull painting at capitol shows red banner
The rotunda display features a red flag with a white corner and a green pine tree, representing the period in Trumbull's celebrated Battle of Bunker Hill scene.
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Trumbull
Battle of
Bunker Haq
Capitol
Washington
Pemmican Used On Arctic Expeditions
Pemmican, a North American Indian preparation, is made from lean beef dried and pounded into a paste pressed into cakes. It preserves meat for long journeys and is favored on Arctic expeditions for its storage stability and rich flavor.
Courtship Custom Noted in Gorton Community Market Place
An odd local custom described among the Gorton ansideas shows couples gathering at the Market Place at intervals. A lighted lamp before each pair stands as a symbol of conjugal ties. A young man feels drawn to a match as time passes and ignition fades, with subtle signals implying acceptance if the lamp remains unattended.
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Gorton Ansideas
Arabian Sand Pits Deep Dunes Unearth Beds
In the sandy deserts of Arabia, whirl winds excavate pits reaching 200 feet deep and extending to the harder bedrock that underlies the great geological formation.
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Arabia
Horsepower cult varies across nations
Discussion notes how the idea of horsepower changes by country and culture, reflecting differing automotive traditions and engineering priorities. The piece surveys international attitudes toward engine power, efficiency, and performance expectations shaping car design and consumer choices.
Death of Ainsworth Spofford noted librarian of Congress
Ainsworth R. Spofford longtime chief and later chief assistant librarian of Congress dies at Shepard Hill Holderness New Hampshire aged about 88. Born 1825 in Gilman New Hampshire he helped build the Congressional Librarys vast collections and the present library building completed at 6 million. He directed growth from 70 000 volumes to 2 500 000 and mentored many officials and readers during a career spanning from 1861 to 1897.
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Washington
Ainsworth R. Spofford
Shepard Hill
Holderness
N. H
Great Library of Congress
Western Hemisphere
Spofford
Congressional Library
Hot Springs
Florence S. Spofford
New York City
L. A. Spofford
New Hampshire
Reading
Literary Club
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Daily Commercial
Congress
John Russell Young
Librarian of Congress
Social News Roundup: Local Residents Take Trips and Visits
O D Anderson spent the hike at Rockford. T B Wilcoxon returned last night from a visit in the east. George W Hoyt of Watseka called friends in Freeport. G R Morrison of Savanna was a business caller in Freeport. Mr and Mrs Fred Rehbeck and children have gone to Gen a to attend camp meeting. Miss Daisy Carmody will go to Aliana Monday to spend her vacation. Mr and Mrs M G Littlefield and family and A R Buffin will go to Lake Geneva Monday for an outing. Mrs Charles S Hill and Miss Helen Hill left for a six weeks trip to Bay View Michigan. Wright Burrell and Dick Fry leave this evening on an extended trip to the east. They will be guests of Edwin Hall. Mrs Sylvester Gray has returned to Kalamazoo after visiting Prospect terrace. Miss Marion Leach and Miss Helen Leach left for Rochester after visiting Mrs B P Hill. Secretary R C Smedley and wife have gone to Bloomington Decatur and Pontiac to aid in starting new work in the associations and will also visit Aurora and Elgin.
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Rockford
Wilcoxon
Enat
George W. Hoyt
Watseka
Freeport
G. R. Morrison
Savanna
Was & Business
Fred Rehbeck
Gena
Mias Daisy Carmody
Wm. Walton Nephews Store
Aliana
Charles S. Hill
Misa Helen Hill
Prospect Terrace
Bay View
Michigan
Wright Burrell
Dick Fry
Edwin Hall
Sylvester Gray
Charless. Hill
Kalamazoo
Mich
Marion Leach
Los Angeles
Cal
Helen Leach
Rochester
N. Y
B. P. Hill
R. C. Smedley
Bloomington
Decatur
Pontiac
Smedley
County Cullings From Our Own Correspondent
Cedarville August 10 We need rain and need it badly. Local residents report sidewalk work by C A Piper Jacob Kratzer and Elder Yeagie on Main street. Various visitors and locals linked by social events and church activities fill the week.
Coming Events Campmeetings and Reunions Listing
A dated events list notes campmeetings at Oakdale park and Lenn from Aug 13 to 23, a Forty sixth Union regiment anniversary reunion, an Old Patriots reunion at Cedarville on Aug 26, a Lincoln Douglas debate fiftieth anniversary on Aug 27, a Riverside Park camp meeting, and the Freeport College of Commerce fall term opening Sept 7.
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Oakdale Park
Methodist
Lenn
Uniols
Nus
Old Arttiers
Cedarville
Lincoln+ Douglas
Riverside Park
Freeport College of Ocommerce
August Listings for Theaters and Performances
A compact schedule lists August shows and tours including Lena Rivers National Opera Co Ma's New Husband The Gow Puncher Tempest and Sunshine A Knlight for a Dry Meadowbrook Farm Empire Stock Co W B Patton in The Blockhead As Told In the Hills The Flaming Arrow The Yankee Doodle Boys When We Were Friends Jane Eyre Harvey Dramatic Co Sept 8 to Sept 24 with one week engagements
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Lena Rivers
National Opera Co
Gow Puncher
Tempest and Sunshine
Meadowbrook Farm
Empire Stock Co
W. BB. Patton
The
Flaming Arrow
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement promises relief for tight shoes
In a pinch use Allen's Foot-Ease to make tight or new shoes feel easy and provide instant relief for coins and bunions. Marketed as the greatest comfort discovery of the age, it claims to cure swollen feet, blisters, callouses and sore spots and to relieve sweating and tired feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 26c with a free trial package and corn care sample, address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy, N Y.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Shannon and area social notes of August updates
From Our Own Correspondent Shannon Illinois August 11. Miss Josie Kraker spent the past week with relatives at Freeport. Mrs. C C Stewart and Mrs A Booth with daughter Jennie traveled to Freeport. Mrs F B E Wicke and Mrs Thos Roche visited Lanark. Rev J F Van Evera made a Lanark trip. A J Miller visited his parents. Ella Schmid visited Clara Kraker. Mrs Ida N Babb visited her daughter Clyde Boyle in Lanark. A Christman and wife spent Saturday in Freeport. Jennie Franka returned home from Valparaiso Indiana. A Babb was in Lanark on business. Miss Hazel Bender returned to Chadwick after visiting her cousin Helen Bender. Mrs B F M Lutz and Helen Lenker attended the Dixon assembly. Geo Whitmore and H M Honken spent Monday in Freeport. B BE Boyle and wife with baby Lamoin and J Bender and daughter Helene spent Sunday in Chadwick. J W Donnell of Freeport visited J C Hoffman home. Roy Bowen of Hoopeston visiting Shannon friends.
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Shannon
Ill
Josie Kraker
Freeport
C. C. Stewart
A. Booth
Jennie
F. BE. Wicke
Thos. Roche
Lanark
J. F. van Evera
A. J. Miller
Ella Schmid
Clara Kraker
Ida N. Babb
Clyde Boyle
A. Christman
Jennie Franka
Valparaiso
Ind. A
Babb
Hazel Bender
Chadwick
Helen Bender
B. F. M. Lutz
Helen Lenker
Dixon Assembly
Geo. Whitmore
H. M. Honken
B. BE. Boyle
Lamoin
J. Bender
Helene
J. W. Donnell
J. C. Hoffman
Roy Bowen
Hoopston
Colored barber shoots wife after four week marriage
In Marengo Illinois Aug 18 C H Brown a colored barber shot his wife and wounded her fatally or likely fatally She says the shooting was premeditated while Brown claims it was accidental He was jailed at Woodstock Mrs Brown’s death is momentarily expected The couple had been married only four weeks
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Marengo, Til
C. H. Brown
Brown
Woodstock
Red Men Bar Liquor Dealers Barred by Resolution
La Crosse August 13 The Great Council of Wisconsin of the Improved Order of Red Men adopted a resolution barring saloonkeepers bartenders brewers and others connected with the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors from admission to the organization.
She Likes Good Things Says West Franklin Woman
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin Maine praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as effective laxative medicine for her family. The painless purifiers are sold at Jos Emmett's drug store for 26 cents.
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Charles E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Jos
Emmett
Patrons Asked to Confirm Regular Newspaper Delivery
Readers are requested to verify and confirm delivery with the office when papers are not received regularly. Prompt confirmation helps ensure timely issues and accurate circulation records.
Fair leaves for New Mexico exhibit post at National Irrigation Congress
Paul Fair son of Dr and Mrs J F Fair departs for Raton New Mexico to become head taxidermist at the territorial museum. He will pass through Kansas City and arrive in Raton Sunday to prepare an exhibit for the National Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque from September 29 to October.
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Paul Fair
J. F. Fair
Raton
N. M
New Mexico Territorial Museum
Kansas City
National Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
Advertisements and notices on page seven
Sell page seven for additional Peoples' Column advertisements. OstT Knights of Columbus watch dhara. Leave at this office. A woman wanted to help in eftghe Apply at Senate hotel. 8–lidlw rent house and lot No. 4 West 8t Modern improvements. Inquire Geo. S. Nash, 62 West St. 8ladin room and board With all modern conveniences, 187 Washington as Lane.
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Ostt— Knights of Columbus Watch
Dhara
Senate Hotel
Nash
West St
Washington
Lane
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Canadian West
William Clement
WM. Clement
Little's Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Freeport Loan Co
Stephenson Street
W. J. Bryan
W. Wellean
East
New York
Stevenson
Today’s Market Report
Dog
Deedee Et Eee
Pemmican
Doraon
Want Colums
A. R. Spofford
CON
Gressional Library
Washington, D.C
M. G. Littlefield
A. R. Buffin
Lake Aubesca
C. A. Piper
Jacob Kratzer
Elder Yeagie
Main Street
John Wolf
Henry Richart
Shoemaker
A. Greider
Lancaster
Penn
C. J. Lapp
Hazel Shoemaker
Eastern College of Music
Elmer Smith
Dakota
Josie
Hattie Neidigh
Shacretia Tobias
Verna Bennetham
Grandma Neidigh
J. B. McConnell
Albert Jones
Ridott
Chas. B. Lapp
Pierce
Pierges
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Pres
Buffalo
Grand Opera House
Marengo
Red Men
Chancery Notice
Chancery
Circuit Court
Stephenson County
Wignets
Daniel Mowry
Henry T. Mowry
John L. Mowry
Willan. W
Tenots
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Charles HW. Green
Compl's
Puljie
Asult
B. Prack Yeager
Johann Mews
Charles RR. Bonsnett
Charles R. Bennett
August Schaefer
Winneshirk
Stephenson
State Oallinois
Illnois
W. A. Stevens
Charles
Ane Green
Sollettor
New Mexico
T Grove Street
Eys Schofield
Freeport Building and Loan Association Oe
F. Hildreth
Sec
Edw. Allington, Jr
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co
GEO. A. Stemm
Galena St
Opp
N. Y. Honas
W.J. Young & Co
Win Walton Neph Clothing Department
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