Freeport Growth Told by Pioneer Delhauer’s Reminiscences
Freeport pioneer J B Delhauer recalls 19th century city life from 1853 to 1872 including Fisher Subgen lumber yard building changes, Shockley brickwork feats, and early lawlessness. He describes Lincoln Douglas debate site near Mechanic street and Clark avenue, saw Lincoln greet him, and notes trees that once marked the spot were cut down.
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J. B. Delhauer
Journal
Chicago Tribune
Delhauer
Freeport
Fisher & Subgen
Brewster
T. K. Best
Goddard
D. Shockley
Shockley
Mr. Delhauer
J. B. Kenogy
Freeport, Railway, Light and Power Company
John Kenegy
Dalhater
Roosevelt
Cedarville
Delhatier
Mechanic Street
Clark Avenue
Douglas Wot
United States
Abraham Tincoln
Edward McLaughlin
Lanart
Lincoln
Brewster House
Senator Douglas
Exchange Street
Douglas Avenue
Mr. Jincoln
Delhunet
James Buchanan
Historic Illinois shop building marks early engineering training
West of the University of Illinois campus stands a red house of historic interest once used for the first American classes in shop work and as the mechanical shop for engineering and woodwork. A substantial shop built in 1871 served as a technical lab and drink hall before its destruction, leaving the original structure as a relic. Now the institution boasts a premier technical complex including a new testing laboratory for engineering work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
University
Schumann Band to Lead Rockford Labor Day Parade
The Schumann Piano Company Military band, engaged by the Central Labor Union, will represent Rockford at Freeport's Labor Day exercises on Sept. 4. They will march in the parade and perform in the concert. Rockford Beloit Freeport and other cities join in a large regional celebration expected to eclipse last year's event.
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Rockford
Freeport
Rockford Republic
Schumann Piano Company
Central Labor Union
Beloit
How Psychic Pictures are Mite Realities by Auto-Suggestion
Magazine notice for Suggestion New Psychology highlighting psycho research, suggestive therapeutics, auto suggestion, and mental attitudes as keys to health and success. Published by Suggestion Publishing Co. at 4020 Drexel Blyod, Chicago.
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Suggestion
Chitugo
New Psychology
Suggestion Publishing Co
Drexel Blyod
Chicago
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised by Norfolk Reader
Rivenbark Jr of Norfolk Virginia reports a severely burnt knee blistered but Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped the pain and healed without a scar. The product claims to heal all wounds and sores and is sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drugstore.
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Bucklen
Rivenbark, Jr
Norfolk
Joseph Emmert
Railroads report 1904 losses and vast mileage in US
Interstate Commerce Commission figures show 10,646 deaths and 84,158 injuries from railway accidents in 1904. US rails totaled 297,078 miles with 2,104 roads, 1,296,121 employees, and 1,798,561 cars. Passenger and freight movements rose as air brakes and automatic couplers spread, while total earnings reached 1,974,040,001 dollars amid rising freight and passenger tonnage.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Carrie
Duiness Bankers Life Agent Promotes Safe Insurance Plan
Well Ree A G Brock district manager of the duiness Bankers Life association writes from near Freeport describing a fireproof, low-cost insurance model. He states the company does not promise much but offers protection with a reserve fund to guarantee future prosperity. The plan separates risk from investment, with investment earnings funding paid-up insurance and providing usable funds if needed. The message asserts the plan is open for inspection.
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A. G. Brock
Life Association
Freeport
Brock
Talks of Child Laborers at Detroit Convention
Rev. Owen R K Lovejoy urged private citizens to demand strict enforcement of child labor laws at the International Factory Inspectors Association convention in Detroit. He cited Philadelphia and Pittsburgh lawmakers lacking mill exposure and described a glass house boy tied to bottles for ten hours daily, a stark example of humane failure and inspector limits.
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Lovejoy
Detroit
Mich
Owen RK. Lovejoy
National Child Labor Committee
International Factory Tnspectora Association
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Tam
Iman
George G.’ McLean
Hartford
Marchantile
W. A. Bodine
Chicago
Michigan
St. Joseph Gretna Green
Fraud warnings against counterfeit medicines and scams
Fraud Wyxposed warns the public about counterfeiters imitating Dir Kings New Discovery and Bucklen remedies. It urges buyers to trust Our Name on the wrapper and names H. P. Bucklen Co. and Joseph Emimert as references. Also promotes a list of improved Iowa remedies and offers home investment prizes from Northern Town Land Co. and notes piano tuner Edlwe F. Burdett.
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King
Dr. King
Bucklen
HPL Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Windsor
Canada
Joseph Emimert
Drugeist
Terns Wnh Pictures
Northern Town Land Co
Ndependence
Iowa
Grand Master Urges Labor Day Observance
The Grand Master of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen urges timely Labor Day observance on the first Monday in September 1905. He emphasizes unity across labor groups, calls for participation in parades, and asks lodges to publicly celebrate labor’s contributions, appoint committees, and invite speakers to detail union benefits and objectives.
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R. T
P. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of
Wong
Erge
Mexican Midget Found Dead in Beloit At Fairgrounds
Beloit August 1 coroner reports death of Waux Arias known as a Mexican midget at the fair grounds. Inquest observed asthma attack and fits. witness Valdez found body at 6 am. Dr. Telir suggested possible illness. show promoter Marsh present. Notices promote Journal delivery for summer subscribers.
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Beloit
All & m
Waux Arias
FF. Valdex
Chicago
Nan
Iomasistainen
Gormer
Marsh
Hogkford
Wis
Aring
Blewis
Printing Delay Delays Freeport Stock Booklet
Due to an unusual workload in the printing department the company delays publication of its booklet detailing a preferred stock proposition for Freeport and nearby citizens. Booklet will be ready for mailing in a few days. future announcements to out of town buyers await readiness. Stock reservations go to early applicants who request the booklet and specify share quantities within a reasonable time.
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Freeport
Vicinity
Investment prospectus notice from W. T. Rawleigh Medigal Company
Appeal to readers to invest in stock through a booklet detailing the company plan assets and dividends. It promises full disclosure of business, preparations, and future plans while urging purchase of shares on cash or installment plans. Freeport Illinois firm emphasizes that stock should beat other investments and invites calls or letters for the booklet.
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Rawleigh Medigal Company
Freeport
Ill
U.S. A
Free Great Paul Concert at Walnut and Jackson Corners
Reporter notes readiness at Free show grounds corner Walnut and Jackson for Great Paul tonight. Elevated stage set with electric lights, Brass Band and Orchestra to perform. Admission free, claims entertainment surpasses many paid shows. Concerts begin 7 30 p m. Big show at 8 sharp at Walnut and Jackson streets.
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Walnut
Jackson Streets
Paul
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Ontft
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F. J. Burdett
Brown A& Dollineyers
Bhoneits
Progidy Dead
Phrall
Cothernai
Tie
Davis Ohare
Ubede
Grand Opera House
A. CO. Knobbk
Managher
Lincoln J. Carter
Ain Bile Ab GP
Iterithor'sy Drug Store
Mandy
Klimt & Gazzolo’s
Jim
George Klimt
Sheriff Chentedt
Gots
Chaney
Cnet
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