Republicans Urge Solid West to Block Bryan in Electoral Sweep
The article argues Democratic gains are insufficient to reach a 158 tally with 84 votes needed. It notes Bryan’s decline in the East and predicts Republicans must fortify the middle and far West to prevent a Democratic reversal, citing states like Ohio, Illinois, Montana, and Nevada as pivotal battlegrounds.
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New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Alleghanies
Ohio
Nevada
Washington
Montana
Bryan
Nebraska
Kern
Indiana
Illinois
Colorado
Iowa
Kansas
Mr. Bryan
White House
Middle West
Far West
Freeport Plans Big Fall Building Boom on Galena Adams Corners
Plans indicate a busy fall for Freeport with Jacob Pfender purchasing the Thompson & Hunkemeier lumber yard corner on Galena and Adams. A two story brick block is to house his feed business on the first floor and flats on the second, fronting Galena and Adams. Other builders ready new three story brick structures and more residences rise across the city, boosting land values and street appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Jacob Pfender
Stephenson Street
Galena
Adams Streets
Pfender
Fpfender
Galena Street
Prender
John Stoskopf
Stephenson
Harry Stahl
Lincoln Avenus
Peter Metzger
Carroll Street
John Case
Williams Street
State
Carroll Streets
August Dilley
Kuehner
Robert D. Kuehner
Wyler
Beaver Street
Alexander Fay
Joseph Barron
Union Street
Chicago Street
Richard Dirksen
State Street
Mrs. Smith endorses Dr King's New Life Pills in Maine
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr Kings New Life Pills as a family laxative because they work quietly and effectively. The product is sold at Jos Emmerts drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert
Camp Meeting At Oakdale Welcomes Large Crowds
Throng s attend services at United Evangelical camp meeting with Dr Forbes of Philadelphia and Rev Gilbert D Cleworth of Chicago preaching to Methodists. Special trains at Oakdale Park on August 14 for the event. The camp meeting at Oakdale is progressing with a full program.
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Dr. Forbes
Philadelphia
Oakdale Park
Oakdale
Epworth
Stereopticon
Galena
Freeport
Gilbert D. Cleworth
Chicago
George Gable
Tabernacle
B. C. Holloway
Traveller
van Horne
Ada Butcher
India
C. W. Jaycox
Pecatonica
Barngey
R. G. Shumway
A. E. Saunders
Polo
Daylong church schedule on Monday August 17
The program lists 2:45 sermon by Prof. D E Thomas 6:30 EB service on Lessons from the Sea 7:30 bishop Heil evangelistic service morning watch 6:30 a m pastors conference 10:00 Bible study Ephesians Rev T R Smith 11:00 Why I believe the Bible Rev J G Finkbeiner 1:30 Missionary conference Junior league 6:30 K I L C BE meeting 7:80 Evangelistic service
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D. E. Thomas
W F. Heil
Ephesians
T. R. Smith
J. G. Finkbeiner
Missionary Conference
Eva Gurley
E. Y. Knapp
Jesus Christ
Western Union College
le Mars
Iowa
Apostolic Church
W. F. Heil
Methodist Camp Meeting Devoted Despite Rainy Morning
Attendants at Lena camp awoke to steady rain but remain enthusiastic as services proceed. The meeting grows toward its most successful in years with strong attendance. Rev. R. L. Griffin preached at 10 30 from John 3 5 and Rev. L. B. Dennis spoke in the afternoon.
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Lena
R. L. Griffin
John
L. B. Dennis
Freeport Wins Despite Wretched Fielding and Cummings Hot
Freeport edges rival as Cummings pitches well in solid form. Letse provides a warm contest as Lynch is ordered from the grounds amid erratic fielding that would have doomed any other game.
Freeport Takes Twelve Inning Win Over Fond du Lac
The first game of the series ended 3 to 2 in twelve innings with Ireland and Ives delivering key hits for Freeport. A wild throw by Harrod sparked Fond du Lac scoring in the fourth, and Lynch was ejected for arguing with umpires. Numerous lineup changes occurred as the game stretched, with late drama in the twelfth inning sealing Freeport’s victory.
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Freeport
Fond du Lac
Harrod
Ireland
Cummings
Ives
Stark
Lynch
Hartig
Bobby
Wiser
Lippert
Fisk
Schooney
Barlow
Leise
Fond du Lace
Missionary Day at Oakdale Camp Meeting Draws Large Turnout
A packed Oakdale camp program featured Rev. H C Stephan Rev L C Schmidt and Bishop W F Heil with sermons on prayer and the Holy Spirit. Friday highlighted missionary focus with lectures Bible study notes and a special train schedule while Lena Camp meeting elected officers for the Lena Campmeeting association.
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Lena
Lena Campmeeting Association
George S. Wagner
Orangeville
R. W. Parkinson
Stockton
W. C. Schling
Pearl City
George W. Frey
Freeport
John H. Shank
Illinois Central shops to hire thirty more men
Master Mechanic McKillop received orders to employ thirty more men in the Illinois Central car department. Car penters and car repairers are needed immediately to handle work as large crops move. The expansion implies about one hundred more workers than ever before at the local shops. Business is booming and the activity should benefit both mechanics and merchants.
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McKillop
Illinois Central
Mrs Mary Lee Credits Dr King’s New Discovery
In Zanesville Ohio rural route resident Mary Lee reports her husband James Lee survived severe lung illness believed to be consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. She says the remedy revived him and praises its throat and lung relief. Trial bottle free at Jos Emmert's drug store with 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
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James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Advertising Values What Sells The Goods
Fragmentary adage notes that promotion matters only if the product exists and the item must be advertised to reach buyers. The saying links commerce to visibility and demand in a concise trade-style observation.
Unclear baseball game score summary from Freeport vs Fond du Lac
Fragmentary box score notes show two base hits by Barlow and Zackert, three base hits by Ireland, and sacrifices by Ives Cummings Fisk. Stolen bases credited to lives and Harrod. Pitchers Cummings and Letse fanned several batters. Time recorded as 2 00 with umpires listed.
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Freeport
R.A A
Ireland
Fisk
Disch
Rf Stark
Harrod
Sb Pet Hee
Schoonhoven
Barlow
Cummings
Preba
Renee
Fond du Lac
Wiser
PO. Lynch
Nee
Hartig
Kutina
Lippert
Watson
Ewe McDonald
Zackert
Gard
Lesse
Ives
Letse
Lele
La Crosse Wins First Doubleheader Game Amid Darkness Call
La Crosse beat Green Bay 5 to 4 in the first game of a two part set. The second game, halted after five innings due to darkness, remained scoreless. Batters Flynn Killian and Miller Vance Johnson carried La Crosse to the win as Green Bay faced similar pitching. Madison doubleheader: Wausau edged Madison 1 0 in both games with Lang of Wausau striking out 18. Oshkosh takes both ends from Rockford. errors and poor play blamed for Rockford losses.
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Freeport
Fond du Lac
la Crosse
Green Bay
Madison
Wausau
Rockford
Oshkosh
Fond du Lace
R. H. E. la Crosse
Cn Eee
Flynn
Killian
Miller
Vance
Johnson
Baillies
Wis
Lang
Chicago White Sox
Canners Host Oshkosh in 1:30 PM Home Game
The Monday afternoon game between the Canners and Oshkosh is set for 1:30 on home grounds to allow locals to catch the 3:55 train to Wausau. There they face the Lumberjacks in double-headers on Tuesday and Wednesday as Schoonhoven's squad aims for a favorable week.
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Canners
Oshkosh
Wausau
Schoonhoven
Local Churches and Parishes List Compilation
A fragmented OCR list names several congregations including Embury Methodist Grace Episcopal Parr a6 St. John s Evangelical Second Presbyterian English Lutheran First Methodist and numbers 160 545 363 383 417 683 notations appear beside some entries indicating addresses or listing order.
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Embury Methodist
Grace Episcopal
St. John’s Evangelical
Second Presbyterian
English Lutheran
First Methodist
Deafness Cure Proclaimed by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be treated with local applications, only constitutional remedies. It describes the Eustachian tube as the source of deafness via inflammation and catarrh, offering one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured. It promotes a cure and solicits requests for circulars from E Henry & Co of Toledo, sold by druggists for ten cents.
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F . E. Henry &Co
Toledo
Pruggists
Tic
Fragmentary Retail Ad Mentions Mal le’s Galena and Ven Buren
A damaged note references a shop named Mal le’s at the intersection of Galena and Ven Buren streets with unclear timing and pricing details. The fragment offers limited context for a potential sale or display.
Pioneer Jonathan Matter Arrives in Buckeye Township in 1845
Jonathan Matter, born April 26 1822 in Dauphin County Pennsylvania, arrived in Buckeye Township via river route in 1845. He joined the Freeport Journal in 1848 as a subscriber while his relatives remained in the city. The sketch notes he was the eldest of twelve siblings and father Isaac Matter moved the family to Stephenson County in March 1845.
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Jonathan Matter
Lankins Valley
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania
Isaac Matter
Stephenson County
Twinois
Pioneering Illinois Settler Mr Matter Passes At 86
The obituary recounts Jonathan Matter of Buckeye township near Freeport Illinois who aged 86, journeyed by steamboat in 1845 to Savanna on rivers and settled on government land nine miles north of Freeport. Married twice, first wife died July 4 within months of arrival, second wife Lydia Mease. two daughters Hannah Best and Elnora Markel. A longtime Freeport Journal subscriber since 1848, he learned English with the help of the paper. Ancestors include Revolutionary War soldier George Matter. many relatives live in Illinois California and Wisconsin. He remained hale and reflective on western changes.
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Allegheny
Ohio
Mississippi
Savanna
Illinois
Freeport
Buckeye Township
Matter
Lydia Mease
Hannah Elizabeth Matter Best
Elnora Matter Markel
Freeport Journal
Middle West
Pennsylvania
George Matter
Jonathan Matter
Mr. Matter
S. H
L. H. Matter
E. E Keck
Daniel M. Winter
Hves
California
Lloyd Matter
Lake Geneva
Wis
Moses Matter
Journal Office
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Sore Feet
Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet and all abrasions. The advertisement claims it also treats burns sores and piles and offers a guarantee. Sold at Jos Emmert's drug store location 2ic.
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Bucklen
Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Jos. Emmert
2Ic
Daily Journal Delivery Offered Citywide for 10c Weekly
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available at a rate of 10 cents per week. Aimed at broad access, the notice highlights convenient home delivery across neighborhoods and sets the price as a weekly charge.
Open Headquarters in Chicago Today
The piece notes open headquarters in Chicago with Democratic seats at risk and discusses election rules. Attorney General Stead in Springfield ordered drawing lots by election judges for die votes in precinct committeemen cases and by canvassing boards for ties in congressional and senatorial committeemen.
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Stead
Springsfield
Hagenbeck and Wallace Circus Tour Returns With New Delights
The Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wallace Shows combine for an upgraded tour with new tents, cook tent, and a fresh presentation. Five long trains carry the spectacle to town for a Monday August 24 stop featuring trained wildlife acts, three rings, steel arenas, and lavish expensive acts and novelties.
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Carl Hagenbeck
Great Wallace
Hagenbeck & Wallace
Wil Beast
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Promises Kidney Disorder Cure
C P Guenther & Co druggists at the corner of Galena avenue and Galena street announce a large demand for Hindipo the new nerve tonic and restorer. They guarantee complete satisfaction or refund, offering a 50 cent blue label box and a one dollar extra strength mail order option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Thompson Huenkemeier and Fry Lumber Firm Formed
Announcement states that due to land sale, Thompson Huenkemeier & Fry will merge stocks with W E Fry Lumber Co. and operate from Fry yard. The firm plans a larger stock, continues Adams street office, and asks customers to settle debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fry Lumber Co
Thompson, Huenkemeier & Fry
Thompson & Huenkemeier
Adams Street
Thompson
Consolidation of yards prompts debt calls to rest
Notices request all persons knowing themselves indebted to W. E. FrvyQl Lumber Co. to please call as consolidation with Thompson and Huenke Meier is completed. Local guidance seeks prompt settlement of accounts.
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Thompson & Huenkemeier
W. E. FrvyQl Lumber Co
Address Change Notices For THE JOURNAL Subscribers
The Journal informs readers it will mail notices to subscribers leaving the city in summer months. Changes of address must provide old and new addresses and may be requested at the Journal office 97 Chicago Street.
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Journal
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Chicago Street
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