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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
1
An display showcases popular priced Japanese and Chinese art goods including card cases ivory hat pins Awazi vases brass ash trays bowls and vases sandalwood fans Chinese brocade belts ivory salve boxes and various other novelties priced from twenty five cents to several dollars. Direct from the San Francisco importer to us. Stop and look for items that may please you.
C F Hildreth offers two three story brick buildings on Stephenson street for sale. Well located and occupied with adequate rentals, the properties promise an excellent return on investment. Prompt attention requested.
The effort to break the New York to San Francisco speed record began at 8 AM from Herald Square. Chicago men Richard H. Little and Christian D. Hagerty drove the two cylinder car chosen for the challenge.
El Paso reporting that twelve men were killed and twenty injured by a dynamite car explosion in Chihuahua, Mexico yesterday. Many of the injured are expected to die, according to information received this morning.
King Edward left Friederichshof for Marienbad this morning. At the railway station the king and emperor exchanged cordial leave taking and kissed each other on the cheeks as they parted.
Rio Janeiro August 16 special report says the Bahia fireworks factory exploded yesterday. Twenty-one men were killed and many wounded in the blast.
Harmony was the keynote as Col Frank O Lowden was nominated by the Republican delegates of Illinois thirteenth district to succeed Hon Robert R Hitt in Congress. The convention, meeting in Oregon, endorsed protectionist principles, lauded Roosevelt era reforms, and pledged support for Lowden and fellow Republicans in state and nation.
John Herold, a well known retired farmer of Lancaster township, died at Globe hospital at 4 30 yesterday after a prolonged illness. He was born in Baden Germany in 1830 and came to America at 22. He lived in Rock Run township many years and in Stephenson county forty three years. Survived by five daughters Mrs Snively Mrs landolt Mrs Montague Mrs Deery and Mrs Wolf. Funeral from his Lancaster township home at 2 pm Friday with interment in city cemetery.
Illinois fair tonight with sunrise at 5 08 a m and sunset at 6 05 p m. The special report notes the day begins with early light in Chicago on August 16.
Closing quotes show Sept wheat 70 cents, Sept corn 48.1, Sept oats 304, Sept pork futures at 17.27, Sept lard 8.70, Sept ribs 88.95. Union Stock Yards cattle 4,000 strong to 10 higher with bees 3.90 to 4.75, cows heifers 1.35 to 5.25, stockers feeders 2.40 to 4.50, hogs 18,000 up 10 with mixed butchers 5.75 to 6.30, ready heavy 5.85 to 6.25, rough heavy 5.55 to 5.75, light 5.80 to 6.35, bulk 5.95 to 6.25, sheep 10,000 strong 3.25 to 5.35.
Miss Irene Truesdell and Miss Irme Irwin hosted a Lobster club kitchen shower for Miss Bessie Krape ahead of her August 28 marriage to Roscoe Carnahan. Mrs. Ralph Burt to honor the couple tomorrow. Mrs. Victor Heise hosted a large Highland Park gathering for Miss Lillian Weber and Miss Rose Tschudy with a picnic and games. Florence Drener to entertain the C D Q club for Mrs. Raymond Fauber nee Bradshaw, and a board and sewing party is planned for St Vincent's orphanage. Anna Seifert will host her Sunday school class Saturday afternoon with assembly at Read's store.
The Capernaum Shrine plans a night session to conduct its regular organizational business. Members will address pending motions and routine matters at the meeting.
At the Horse shoers Picnic Association annual event held at Washington park yesterday Freeport was chosen for the next picnic on August 16 1907. Officers for the ensuing year include President W M Gibler Freeport First vice president James Kram er Freeport Second vice president William N Hicks Sycamore Secretary C H Faerber Free Treasurer J A Botdorf Free.
The Ladies' Aid and Home Missionary societies of the First M. E. church note the passing of Mrs Myra Hart a beloved sister and co worker. They extend heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends mourning a loving mother and loyal member. The group believes the loss is her eternal gain.
The Women’s club of Van Brocklin met with Mrs. John Hance on Wednesday afternoon and elected officers: President Mrs. W. C. Mack View President Mrs. Hattie Warner Corresponding Secretary Miss Ivy Van Brocklin Recording Secretary Mrs. Ella Peek Treasurer Mrs. Emilina Sheetz.
A reflective lyric line imagines Time reversing to grant youth for a single night, as the speaker asks to become a child again and hints at a remedy named Rocky Mountain Tea as a whimsical fix.
Dorman and Co at the corner of Exchange and Van Buren streets advertise a temporary sale offering lawn swings at a ten percent discount while stock lasts. Customers are urged to act quickly to secure one.
An advertisement touts land as the only safe investment in the country and promotes William Clement as the guide to Canada. It invites prospective land buyers to join weekly Tuesdays tours and notes mail subscription options for the Daily Journal, with flexible address changes at no charge.
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