Weather forecast for Cutoaco next twenty four hours
Aug 20. Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with westerly winds shifting to easterly on Tuesday. Cooler with no precipitation expected across the period.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1899
Page
1
Scarcity of Farm Hands Hits Arcola Harvest
Farmers in Arcola Illinois report labor shortages as broom corn harvest begins. Early fields show 30 to 50 acre cuts with good fiber and color, but yields may be down. A prominent grower traveled 20 miles seeking help and found none available, signaling a potential crisis when peak season starts. The bulk of harvesting extends into October.
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Arcola
Ill
Dreyfus Trial Third Week Opens Without La Bori
Rennes August 21 Special La bori absent at start of week three in Dreyfus trial progressing well first witness Gen Fabbre compares bordereau handwriting to officers including Dreyfus noting resemblance Col de Abouville says bordereau could have been sent by Dreyfus Cochefort and Gribelin present at dictation test Dreyfus shown uneasy Piequart cites bracatt words Juncke notes Dreyfus intrigues with women Laub cites Schneider letter authentic allegedly from Agent Pierre
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Rennes
Labori
Dreyfus
Fabbre
Fourth Bureau
General Staff
Bordereau
Bureau
Col. de Abouville
Cochefort
Gribelin
Paty du Clam
Col. Piequart
Juncke
Laub
Schneider
Pierre
Transvaal Controversy Report May Affect Proposals
In Oaretown on Aug 21 a special report confirms the Transvaal reply to British proposals. It is believed the offer will not be accepted, but fresh terms may be advanced. In London also on Aug 21 a special dispatch confirms the Capetown note that the reply is not a complete acceptance.
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Transvaal
Oaretown
Pretoria
Lonpvox
Colonial Office
Capetown
Five Men Arrested After Olympia Sailors Attacked in Lecuora
Lecuora Italy August 21 Special five men arrested on charges of attacking and wounding sailors who came ashore from the U S cruiser Olympia. Police report unnamed assailants confronted the sailors near the harbor, resulting in injuries and subsequent arrests.
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Lecuora
Italy
U.S
Olympia
Governor Tanner Very Ill With Malaria Fever
Springfield Aug 21 Special Gov Tanner suffers from malaria fever and is very sick this afternoon leaving state officials monitoring his condition closely.
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Gov
Tanner Very
Springfield
Tanner
Dewey Coming Home After Sailed to Diy
Lecuorax August 21 reports Dewey is returning home after a voyage to Diy with details of the sailing and destination.
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Dewey
Lecuorax
Freeport College of Commerce Opens Fall Session
Ed Otto of Florence joins Jourden Stuckenbergs staff as they relocate stock to a new addition. The Freeport College of Commerce announces a fall session opening Sept 4 with a new commercial course aimed at grammar and rural school graduates and high school students not finishing the standard program. The course emphasizes practical, graded instruction and mirrors similar offerings nationwide. Parents are urged to review the new curriculum and its practical training.
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Freeport College of Commerce
Golden Eagle August Sale Children’s Wash Sailor Suits
Local retailer promotes children’s wash sailor suits priced at 25 cents each during August sale. Advertising copy appears with brand name Golden Eagle and a brief, fragmented notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Wash
Sailor Suits
Golden Eagle
Life in Lena Brims With Visitors and Local Events
Aug 21 Lena reports Miss Bessie Wilcox of Warren visiting Miss Gertrude Kauffman and Mrs J C Hatch along with Misses Elizabeth and Lillie Turner of Galena. A large Lena crowd attended the Freeport circus. Jessie Beadle will visit Hanover soon. Henry Shank returns from months in Kansas and Wyoming. Elsie Musser of Orangeville and Katie Shesser of Monroe visited Lena. Anna Rush of Chicago, formerly Lena, attends camp meeting. Rev Kundten, who stayed in Lena, leaves for Carthage.
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Lena
Bessie Wilcox
Warren
Gertrude Kauffman
J.C. Hatch
Elizabeth
Lillie Turner
Galena
Roush
Freeport
Jessie Beadle
Hanover
Henry Shank
Kansas
Wyoming
Elsie Musser
Orangeville
Katie Shesser
Monroe
Anna Rush
Chicago
Rev. Kundten
Carthage
Freeport College of Commerce Commencement Aug 29
Commencement exercises at Freeport College of Commerce set for Tuesday evening August 29. Program includes music by piano and vocal selections, an invocation, an annual address The Dream of Life, a diploma presentation, and an address to graduates by Rev. D. D. Hey. Class of 1899 includes Pearl Adleman John Martiny Cyril Martiny and others.
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Freeport College of Commerce
Issos
Telegraphers' headquarters move decision noted
The Telegraphers' office force declares satisfaction with their treatment in Peoria as they prepare to relocate headquarters. The board cites business grounds for the move and will issue official confirmation when information is received.
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Peoria
Peoria Journal
St. Louis
Freeport Doctor Warns on Bottle Feeding Hose Use
A Freeport physician urges mothers to discard the rubber hose when bottle feeding, especially in hot weather, noting it cannot be kept perfectly clean and can cause cholera infantum. He recommends a short nipple and thorough cleansing of bottle and nipple, with fresh food prepared each time.
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Freeport
Sheriff Cuts Hard-Rubber Mules Use At Illinois Central Yards
Sheriff Fox inspected mules used in gracing at the Illinois Central yards after complaints. He ordered drivers to fit sheepskin pads to prevent harness rubbing on raw shoulders. The mules were new to work and some showed raw shoulders.
West Indies turtle catching with winged sucking fish
A curious method in the West Indies uses suckers with wing and tail lines attached to various fish. The fish are cast overboard and swiftly attach to the first turtle sighted, pulling both the turtle and fish aboard.
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West Indies
Ahead of His Time Simplified Spelling Debate
Chicago Reverend jokes about a life spent spelling differently as he weighs a simplified spelling proposal. The remark highlights humor and personal experience amid a broader language reform discussion.
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Chicago
Thorough Revenue Stamp Inspection by Martin
Revenue Inspector Martin conducts a multi site sweep across banks drug stores breweries and courthouse offices to verify proper stamping on documents requiring revenue stamps during his several day inspection.
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Martin
Court House
Dr Connell to Open Manitowac Office After Visit
Dr Connell returns to Davis after a week in the city and declares he will not locate here. He plans to open an office in Manitowac instead, signaling a new practice site.
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Connell
Davis
Dr. Connell
Manitowac
Reserved seat sale for Little Trixie at Hollister’s
The reserved seat sale for Little Trixie begins Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. The sale will be held at Hollister's instead of Moogk's, and attendees are urged to note the location change.
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Hollister’s
Moogk’s
Health promises from Rocky Mountain Tea ad
More business men lose fortunes and social standing by ill health than all else combined. Rocky Mountain Tea will bring health and prosperity, Emmert & Burrell.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
Emmert & Burrell
Sermon on Is There a Hell at Baptist Church
Rev. Chas H Holden preached the first in a series on hell at First Baptist as a large audience heard him argue for hell’s existence. Music by the choir and solos by Miss Kasten and Holden complemented the sermon urging belief in divine truth and biblical proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Holden
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Hell
Heaven
James
Peter
Luke
Matthew
Christ
Heaven Is My Home
J. D. McCaughtry
Personal notices from a serviceable town stroll
Charles Gordon visits Am boy. Mr. Stapleton of Rockford is in the city today. Douglas Pattison travels to Pecatonica on business. Mrs. I. Goodwin and daughter Mary return from Amboy. Dr. C. L. Snyder returns home after a week or more vacation at Oregon, Delavan Lake and Beloit. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Menzie of Beloit Wis report a visit with Freeport relatives and friends, returning home this afternoon.
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Charles Gordon
Amboy
Mr. Stapleton
Rockford
Douglas Pattison
Pecatonica
I. Goodwin
Mary
C. L. Snyder
Oregon
Delavan Lake
Beloit
Chas. H. Menzie
Wis
Freeport
Death of Geo F Thomas in Wisconsin
Former Freeporter Geo F Thomas died at Fennimore Wisconsin last Saturday aged 63 He lived in Freeport previously and leaves relatives including W B Thomas and sisters Mrs J W Messinger and Mrs Jacob Hartman Chronic Nasal Catarrh is described as damaging to breathing with Ely s Cream Balm offered as a remedy sold by druggists or mailed by Dilg Brothers New York Also an ad for Harr Hat and WR GOLDEN BAGLE appears.
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Ely
Dilg Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Good Roads Convention Dates Released for Illinois
The State and Interstate Good Roads and Public Improvement association outlines autumn conventions to boost highway improvements for farmers. Illinois spends over 4 million dollars yearly on 100000 miles of roads, with debates on converting dirt and macadam roads while stressing rail and river transport reliance. Events run in Monmouth Rockford Rock Island Alton Quincy Jacksonville Danville Decatur Bloomington Joliet Ottawa and a state convention in Springfield through September.
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State
Interstate Good Roads and Public Improvement Association
Illinois
Office of Road Inquiry
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Monmouth
Rockford
Rock Island
Alton
Quincy
Jacksonville
Danville
Decatur
Bloomington
Joliet
Ottawa
Springfield
Increase in Population
Kenig Schlump is the father of a Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greslin have a young son. Wm. Siefferman and wife have wel comed the arrival of a little daughter at their home. The homes of Louis Young and Benj. E. Paine have been gladdened by the arrival of baby boys. Ray Williams is sick. Yardmaster Reed of the I. C. A.R. is sick. C. F. Johnson is indisposed. Miss Tillie Musser is ill. Mrs. Wm. Dawson is critically ill. Drs. Arnold and Holke operated upon Beary. Shubibe of Silver Creek yesterday afternoon is ill. Charles Beck injured his hand at Campman's grove yesterday. Drs. Stealy and Firestone operated upon Mrs. Mamie Andrews of Fayette, Wis., this morning. August Rholes, the sidewalk contractor, is laid up with a bad injury after a heavy weight fell on his leg early today under Dr. Mease's care.
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Kenig Schlump
Charles Greslin
Wm. Siefferman
Louis Young
Benj. E. Paine
Ray Williams
Yardmaster Reed
C. F. Johnson
Tillie Musser
Wm. Dawson
Three boys bound over for copper theft at Gordon vinegar plant
Justice Lane bound the three charged with stealing copper from the Gordon vinegar factory over to the grand jury with bonds set at 100 dollars each. A man named Riddles faced the court for striking a boy. A stranger tailor swore out warrants for the arrest of Lewis Neese and Fred Oblendorf for assault. H Bloem whose larceny charge was postponed until Friday. Two elderly men, Young and Prante, damaged each other’s appearance. their case set for Thursday in police court.
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Gordon
Justice Lane
Riddles
Lewis Neese
Fred Oblendorf
H. Bloem
Young
Prante
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Health Boost
Bismarck’s iron nerve credited to health from Dr King’s New Life Pills. Claims they sharpen brain and body, supporting success. sold at Emmett & Burrell’s drug store. Also ad for eye ear nose throat services by Dr Rideout at 133 Stephenson St.
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Bismarck
Dr. King
Emmett & Burrell
W. d. Rideout
Stephenson Street
Gas House Coke Cheapest Fuel in Freeport Ad
Gas House Coke markets itself as the cheapest fuel in Freeport inviting customers to order in advance for quick pickup or delivery. The ad emphasizes low prices and convenience for local residents seeking affordable heating fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Remarkable Rescue From Consumption Ends Illness
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois says a four month battle with a lung consumption left her hopeless until Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption was tried. After six bottles she recovered and is back to full health doing housework. Free trials at Emmert Burrells drug store. Fifty cents and one dollar per bottle. Guaranteed.
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Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Ill
King
Emmert & Burrell
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