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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
7
Keene's Canners overwhelmed Oshkosh Indians 9 to 4 as Skopec earned the win for Freeport while Botsford allowed fourteen hits. Skopec struck out five, Botsford three. Freeport remains in second place with La Crosse holding the lead. a series with Wausau closes the season.
In Eau Claire on August 20 La Crosse defeated Eau Claire 2 to 1 in a close game. The cited batteries were Jones and Killian for Eau Claire and Speiser and Karnell for La Crosse. In Wausau Green Bay won a regular battle over the hosts with a score of 9 to 11.
The Oshkosh Northwestern reports a doubleheader at White City park where Oshkosh defeated Freeport 8 to 3 in the first game and the second contest followed with another tense display as fans packed the stands. An improvised feature column discusses the umpire’s tough lot, recalling harsh crowd treatment and the profession’s strain.
In a pitcher duel between Crangle of Oshkosh and Scott of Freeport the game stretched to ten innings with Freeport winning 8 to 6. Freeport led 2-0 early, then both teams battled with few hits before the visitors broke the tie in the tenth inning to seize the victory.
An early 20th century note celebrates modern health practices for young women, praising time saving ideas and habits. It mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea or tablets priced at 35 cents, and cites Joseph Emmert as the seller.
Geo. K. R. Manenn sold his interest in Hall Plumbing Co. to Herbert L. Hall who assumes all debts and collects all bills due to him. Hall Plumbing Co. transaction details indicate a full transfer of obligation and receivables under new management.
Alpaca and merge coats advertised as cool wear offered at the E and W Clothing House located at 81.50 to 5 dollars. A compact, period style notice highlighting affordable outerwear options for warm weather.
A compact historical survey lists key dates from 1567 to 1906. Entries mention St Francis de Sales’s birth, Danish, French, Portuguese conflicts, and notable events like the Charter Oak collapse. The piece closes with a 1906 Freeport Illinois fishing party reminiscence and playful bylines for local residents.
Frank A Munsey born in Maine on August 21 1854 rises from a country store and telegraphy to New York with under 40 dollars. He launches The Golden Argosy then Munsey's Weekly later Munsey's Magazine pioneer cheap magazines and builds a diverse publishing empire. He remains unmarried and fully devoted to his work.
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Indiana credits Electric Bitters with ending two years of kidney trouble and general debility. He notes the remedy cured stomach, liver, and blood concerns, headaches, dizziness, and weakness. Sold at Joseph Emmert drug store for 50 cents with guarantee.
The Daily Journal promotes citywide delivery for ten cents per week. It emphasizes convenient access and universal circulation across neighborhoods. The notice highlights affordability and broad reach for readers seeking timely, regular issues.
Transfers show numerous parcels sold or exchanged in Freeport and surrounding areas, with buyers and sellers including Frances Allen, Moses Ebv, W L Karchar, J C Butterfield, F R Erwin, EB J Owen, Frank Singer, John Schiller, Wm Getty, Wm Welling, R D Martin, Elizabeth Warneke, E G Pratt, E M Roger, and others. Amounts range from 500 to 8,000 dollars, with properties in Dakota, Freeport, Waterman, Kent, Lincoln Boulevard, and Meyer's and Wright & Pad ads. abstracts of title and legal instruments offered by Taylor & Frick.
Several young men and women are advertised for steady positions at the Freeport Shoe Mfg Co. The notice seeks applicants for ongoing factory work, with opportunities for long term employment and steady hours at the Freeport plant.
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