Fashion Letter: Summer Parasol Trends and Tea Lace
New York fashion notes describe pongee parasols, colored linings, scalloped borders, and white embroidered belts. Updates include jackets with embroidery, Neapolitan hats, mantilla wraps from lace shawls, and rain outfits with brown tones and matching accessories. The piece also covers sleeve shapes, belt buckles, sailor dresses for the seashore, stationery color trends, and a Florence Fairbanks play review with notes on humorous scenes and a country parade.
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New York
Florence Fairbanks
The Missouri Girl at Grand Opera House Tomorrow Night
A lively review praises The Missouri Girl for Zeke and Daisy comic pairs and a strong supporting company. The production features detailed sets with elaborate accessories and includes songs and dances. Audiences are repeatedly drawn to the self advertising hit, and it plays at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night.
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Mr. Raymond
Zeke
Daisy
Grand Opera House
Rural comedy "gi Plupkard" at Grand Opera House
A rural comedy titled "gi Plupkard" is slated to appear at the Grand Opera House, suggesting a local stage production. The note indicates an entertainment listing with a possibly misread title and venue.
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Grand Opera House
Tempest and Sunshine at Grand Opera House
The romantic drama Tempest and Sunshine opens at the Grand Opera House Thursday. The finale is highly veiled and suspenseful with the ending revealed only seconds before curtain. Original company includes Miss Marie De Beau and Miss Ruth Raynor.
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Grand Opera House
Marie de Beau
Ruth Raynor
Upcoming Events and Plays at Freeport and Local Parks
A lengthy list shows camp meetings at Leno Ata Oakdsle River Side Park and a Snengerbund picnic at Forest Park plus Old Settlers picnic at Cedarville. The Freeport College of Commerce fall term opens at Grand Opera House with a slate of entertainments from August 20 to September 28 including Missouri Girl St Plunkard Tempest and Sunshine and Berry's Minstrels.
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Leno
Ata
Oakdsle Park
Temperance Chautauqua
Riverside Park
Forest Park
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Hon
Wim
Mason
Freeport Colege of Commerce
Grand Opera House
Missouri Girl
St Plunkard
Public Real Estate Auction of Bauch Property in Galena
The Bauch property at 672 South Galena Avenue will be sold at public auction on Tuesday September 10 1907 at 8 oclock p m at the residence front door. The estate includes a 14 room two story brick house a one and one half story frame house about 20 acres of land wells and cisterns. Auctioneer A H Miller conducts the sale representing Emma Sauderman and others.
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F. R. Bauch
Galena Avenus
Ipi Campman
Emma Sauderman
Louris Bauch
Mathilda Kuehner
Kvowarp Bauen
Cuara Cannam
A. H. Miller
Rockford Interurban Excursion Aboard Illinois Steamer
On Tuesday August 20 the Rockford and Interurban Ry runs a 35 mile trolley and boat trip from Freeport to Rockford aboard the palatial Illinois steamer. Depart 3:00 p.m. from Mulberry Street dock with round trip fare 80 cents. Cars depart Freeport 35 minutes past the hour. For information call agent Wm Neese.
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Rockford & Interurban Ry
Freeport
Rock River
Illinois
Dock Landing
Mulberry St
Rockford
Forest City
Neese
Call at Hollister and Barrett to settle accounts
All those indebted to Hollister and Barrett are asked to call at the store to settle their accounts and those holding bills against the firm should present them. The change in partnership necessitates prompt attention to this request.
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Hollister & Barrett
s-Ld Iw
Notable dates in history on this day
This date marks events such as the 1344 Earl of Derby defeating the French at Auberoche and the 1692 Salem witch trials executions. It also recalls the 1782 Royal George sinking, 1865 Richard Bland born, and 1895 Denver hotel boiler explosion that killed 25.
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Earl of Derby
Auberoche
Salem
Mass
St. Sebastian
Royal George
Spithead
Richard P. Bland
Missouri Statesman
William Bowen Campbell
Tennessee
Teutonic
Denver
Colo
Excellent Home Recipe for Stomach Trouble
A homespun remedy touts a simple mixture of Tincture of Cinchona Prosene Compound and Sherry Wine. The ad claims the formula boosts gastric secretions and acts as a general tonic to aid digestion before meals and at bedtime.
Lena Budgets Busy social notes from Lena
Lena August 19 notes list arrivals and visits. Leslie Baldwin accepts a position with Rawleigh Medical Co in Freeport. Visitors include Miss Vesta Shoeamith from Chicago and Miss Delia Howard from Walton. Local residents host friends from Freeport Denver Racine Belvidere and more.
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Lena
Leslie Baldwin
Freeport
Rawleigh Medical Co
Vesta Shoeamith
Chicago
Delia Howard
Walton Nephews Store
Wm. DeFrain
James Allen
W. A. Davis
G. 8. Roush
William Foreman
John Lobdell
Wassau
Neb
Winona King
W. T. Nash
Belvidere
R. D. Carnine
Denver
Colo
J. D. Hinds
Alice Slothower
Warren
Matilda Buss
Mina Barnes
Orangeville
Crotzer
James Crawford
Carroll
J. M.miller
John Gibson
Galena
Edward “Ade
Racine
Wis
Robert Lampert
Edgar Wiler
D. C. Reed
Dakota
W. H. Foll
F. A. Latham
Birthday tribute to George E. Roberts, notable Mint director
George Roberts born August 19 1857 in Delaware county Iowa. He rose from printer and Fort Dodge newspaper owner to state printer at 24 and influenced Republican politics. His finance essays attracted Lyman Gage who later helped him become director of the U S Mint and then Chicago bank president.
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George Roberts
United States Mint
Chicago
Delaware County
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Lyman J. Gage
Roberts
Downward Course of Kidney Trouble Advised Against
A Freeport citizen L A Buckley urges Doan's Kidney Pills to warn readers about the gradual decline of kidney illness. He describes relief after using the product at Emmett's drug store, noting restored health, energy, and sleep. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co New York is the U S sale agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Bright
Freeport
L. A. Buckley
Fifth Avenue
Slam
Dean
Emmett
Freddie's ice cream choice sparks a motherly compliment
A youngster praises self-control by choosing two plates of ice cream over a second helping of meat. The mother lauds Freddie for obeying instructions and being exemplary during time away with his aunt.
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Freddie
Tlarper
DeVore Piano Co offers free shorthand education with piano purchase
DeVore Piano Co of Freeport Illinois promotes shorthand lessons as a free benefit with piano purchase before September 1 1907. In five lessons a shorthand writer is made while other systems take months. Those trained can earn 500 to 3000 dollars yearly depending on skill. Lessons can be paid on easy terms and the piano may be bought later with weekly payments.
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DeVore
Chicago
DeVore Piano Co
Freeport
Ill
Main Street
Dr Pierce Publishes Full Ingredient List for Medicines
Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo N Y announces full ingredient disclosure for his medicines. Aimed at proving safety and effectiveness the notice claims no alcohol narcotics or poisonous agents and invites requests for a free explanatory booklet.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. J
Dr. Pierce
N. Y
Pierce
Dogfish Cutlet A Glimpse Of Coastal Fishermen Tales
A Scots coastal anecdote notes dogfish as a valued catch and eating, with memories of fishermen bragging about fierce dogfish attacks on boats and gear. It cites historical remarks on fish scarcity and the sea dogs affecting lines and catches.
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North Kent
Couch
Robert Chalmers
Spalding
Aberdeen
Scotland
Pail Mall Gazette
Dinner Conversation Reveals Hugo’s Read Count
A bashful man and a woman converse over dinner. She steers him from silence to talk about books. He expresses liking for Hugo and reveals he has read only a few of his works.
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Ingain
Hugo
Lipplecott
Attitudes Toward Japanese Dress and Manners
A Kansas City Journal item quotes a view that Japanese women are seen as alarmingly grown and shocking in costume. It claims kimono obscures the figure, education teaches women to speak with lips closed and to walk with tiny parallel steps.
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Kansas City Journal
Local lad notes time as it nears noon then resets
A traveler asks a boy driving cows the time. The boy says almost 12 o'clock, the traveler disagrees and the boy replies that it never goes past noon here and it starts again at 1. A Lustige Blatter quotation illustrates a local time quirk.
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Lustige Blatter
Boy Solves Berry Price Riddle in Class
In a Brooklyn classroom a teacher posed a berry price word problem. A confident pupil answered that three quarts would cost 22 cents, then argued the price would be 42 if the smallest coin value were 1 cent, highlighting currency ideas of the era.
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Brooklyn
New York Press
Yes She Painted Young Marge Painted Parlor Scene
Dialogue snippet from Chicago News shows Margie finishing a portrait scene in a parlor. Conversation reveals Margie’s painting talent and plans to join shortly after getting ready.
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Gotrux
Margie
Chicago News
Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Jungkunz
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve penetrates pores and heals quickly. Particularly effective for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson St.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson
Secretary Straus Visits Hawaii Labor and Immigration Inquiries
On the steamship Asia from Honolulu, Oscar Stratus secretary of commerce and labor inspected immigration matters and labor questions. He looked into navigation aids and potential Heathouses sites, and found no basis for alleged enmity by Japanese in Hawaii toward U.S. citizens.
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San Francisco
Rte
Asia
Honolulu
Oscar 8
Stratus
Commerce
Labor
Straus
Islands
Dheere
Cittizens
United States
Mawaii
BiATS THE SEA SERPENT
A blazing meteor seen off Armagansett Beach New York caused a 20 foot diameter fireball to streak over the ocean. Witnesses report a deafening hiss as it struck the water sending up a heavy swell, washing away bathing pavilions and nets while fishing gear suffered damage and many fish washed ashore.
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New York
Armagannett
I. J
Hue
Kaiser pardons Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia
The Neue Freie Presse reports the Kaiser pardoned Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia banished to Southwest Africa to separate him from actress Marie Sulzer, known as Baroness Leidenburg. He plans to return to Berlin soon and be reinstated in the army.
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Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Joachim Albrecht
Prussia
Africa
Leidenburg
Marie Sulzer
Berlin
Man Killed by Automobile in West Philadelphia Collision
Arthur Men, 39, member of the Union League, was struck by a car while alighting from a trolley in West Philadelphia. He died later in a hospital from injuries. Dr. William E H Hughes of West Philadelphia drove him to the hospital after the crash.
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Philadelphia
West Philadelphia
Arthur
Union League
William EH. Hughes
Klem Ina
Repudiated Interview Claims About Railroads
New York August 19 AG Harri man telegraphs from San Francisco denying any statement that he wished to own all or any part of the railroads as credited in last week's interview syndicated to Associated Press newspapers.
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New York
AL Harriman
Associated Press
San Francisco
Explosion on Gasoline Launch Fire Drowns Passenger
A gasoline launch named Ed on May bound from Manteo to Nags Head with a large party aboard caught fire from an explosion near Manteo. Miss Corn Mogett was blown into the water and drowned. The engineer and firemen are reported fatally burned.
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Norfolk
Manteo
Nags Hen
Eden
Corn Mogett
Compromise Reached in Steel Strike Talks
Pittsburg August 1 The Republic Iron and Steel company and the Western Bar Iron association have agreed to the scale approved by the board of conciliation. The agreement between the Amalgamated association and the manufacturers will be signed within a few days.
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Pittsburg
Republic Tron and Steel Company
Western Bar Iron Association
Board of Conciliation
Amalgamated Association
Auto crash in Wabash injures seven including attorney
In Wabash Indiana a car donated for a church festival crashed injuring seven people, several seriously. Attorney Arthur Crackn drove the vehicle carrying seven occupants.
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Wabash
Ind
Aug. T
Arthur oftCrackn
Earthquake Felt in San Juan Porto Rico
A perceptible quake struck San Juan Porto Rico at 7 PM and 4 AM with a heavy shock recorded. The event awakened many residents but no damage was reported anywhere on the island.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Drowning of Young Henry Scharto in Milwaukee River
Henry Scharto Jr aged 11 months drowned while bathing in the Milwaukee River. He waded beyond his depth and the body was recovered by rescuers on the riverbank. Local authorities are investigating the incident as a tragic accident.
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Milwaukee
Henry Schart- Jew
Henry Scharto
Vacation Forwarding Service at Journal Office
Subscribers leaving the city may have their papers forwarded by leaving their address at the Journal office. Call phone 25 to arrange forwarding and updates can be made freely. Half the vacation pleasure is reading happenings at home.
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Journal
Daily Journal Delivery Across City Each Week
The Daily Journal is delivered to every area of the city weekly ensuring broad access to local news and information for all residents.
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Daily Journal
Book Plates and Early Engravers Across History
The article traces the origins of book plates from 15th century Germany to later spread in France Sweden Switzerland Italy and England. It notes Paul Revere as an early American engraver and cites Pepys as historic reference, then abruptly shifts to animal behavior discussing a fox like creature and the pteropus with a wing fold enabling flight.
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Germany
Buxheim
Suabina
Pepys
America
Dudley
Paul Revere
The Flying Fox of Moreton Bay
A bright description of the flying fox in eastern Australia near Moreton Bay. It details the nocturnal habits, the loud wing beats, and the preference for quiet roosts among armorican pines with dense undergrowth.
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Australia
Moreton Bay
Obsolete Cures From Folklore For Various Ailments
The article lists ancient remedies said to cure epilepsy with a coffin wall silver ring and cat tail blood, and other practices such as finger in a cat ear to capture a felon. It also notes cures involving mouse nibble bread, soldier’s tooth, frog tongue, eel in brandy, and potato fed to a pig for warts.
Yellowstone Park Dimensions Given in Report
The Yellowstone National Park measures about sixty five miles north to south and fifty five miles east to west.
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Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone National Park
The Party Line Delays Door Entry in Cleveland
In a Plain Dealer excerpt, a husband named George asks why he wasn’t let in the door and the wife explains she was on the phone while a neighbor spoke with someone else. The dialogue hints at a domestic moment amid a quiet neighborhood scene.
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George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Deadly shootout follows brief Missouri confrontation
A Missouri sharpshooter reflects on the balance of honoring the dead and saluting the living, urging respect for those affected by violence while noting the harsh reality of gunfire in communities.
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Missouri
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Ayer
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
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Golden Rio
Japan
Burrell Brothers
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