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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
2
A tongue in cheek label issued by the International Typographic Union credits the Preepart Journal for using Union labor in its mechanical departments. The notice praises the paper for fair labor practices and labor harmony within its production process.
A fragmentary OCR shows a dense roster of state government roles and candidate names including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Clerk Supreme Court Coast Congressman Board of Equalization State Senator and other offices. Names include TAFT SHERMAN HOPKINS ROSH AMES RUASEI LOWDEN DAVIS GILLESP and many more.
The Journal announces it will be mailed on request to subscribers leaving the city during summer months. Changes of address require both old and new locations, with notices sent to The Journal at 97 Chicago Street.
Morning travelers and visitors are listed as residents and guests in Freeport. Names include Jay DeVore polo traveler, A C Johnson Chicago-bound, and many locals visiting friends or transacting business in Dixon Chicago Rockford Madison Milwaukee and beyond. Notables include Homer Sheetz heading to Lake Delavan and Professor Wm. E. Birr visiting from Louisville.
Oakdale camp reports multiple conversions during Old Peoples Day week end. Camp readings, prayer meetings, and sermons by Rev. Summers and Rev. Lindenmeyer energize attendees. Programs include morning watches, workers conferences, missionary and junior leagues, and Evangelistic services as Governor Hanly day approaches.
An advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and asserts only constitutional remedies can restore hearing. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure, offers $100 for any catarrh deafness case not cured, and provides free circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
A sale offering men boys ladies and children oxford shoes at twenty percent discount above the E and W department. The notice indicates pricing and discount details for a department store location dated midweek.
Lena August 21 The Lena camp meetings see rising interest and strong unity among pastors and locals as salvation work progresses. Dr Grose speaks to children on India missions while Dr J Matlack of Galena preaches on Tell Ye the Daughter of Zion and Behold Thy King Cometh Unto You from Matthew 21 5.
A feature on the risk taken by circus performers to entertain crowds. The Carl Hagenbeck and Wallace shows promise daring acts, bicycle and aerial feats, trained wild beasts, and a prominent street parade. The New Hagenbeck and Wallace circus will exhibit in Freeport on Monday, August 24.
A Bloomington Pantagraph style review outlines seven Illinois commemorations of the Lincoln Douglas debates on their fifty year anniversary. Ottawa Freeport Jonesboro Charleston Galesburg Quincy Alton plan parades speeches and dedications including a 24 ton granite boulder unveilment and notable speakers at each site.
Mrs. Anna d S Daniels and Jay O Gould of Waterloo Town were united in marriage this afternoon by Justice of the Peace Goddard in a simple town ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Epko Shure of Pearense announce the birth of a baby girl. The newborn adds to the family count in the Pearense community, with relatives sharing in the joy and well wishes.
What Shall We Have for Dessert Try JELL O the dainty appetizing economical dessert. Instant preparation by adding boiling water and letting cool. Flavored sweetened just right. A 10c package serves a large family. All grocers sell it. Do not accept substitutes. JELL O complies with Pure Food Laws. Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Oberry Peach.
At a United Brethren church meeting on Thursday A.8. Snively was instructed by unanimous vote to demand Rev. M. Davis return as pastor for the next year. Davis is praised for high quality work and church growth in Freeport. C. A. Miller elected class preacher and Ezra Darling named his assistant.
Dr. Schlatter also known as Dr. Charles MacLean gains attention as a faith healer during a town visit, attracting a sizable audience eager for his healing services and public remarks.
The article recalls Baron Speck von Sternburg born August 21, 1852 in Leeds England. It traces his lineage education in Germany, Franco German War service, and his diplomatic rise culminating as ambassador to Washington in 1903.
Highlights of notable dates from 1708 to 1890 include a Haverhill Massacre, Continental forces at Ticonderoga, Oliver Hazard Perry’s birth, Vimiera naval victory, Throop’s birth, copper discovery at Galena, Turen port incorporation, and Middleton’s Canadian militia command retirement.
Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the proper remedy for sore feet and a wide range of abrasions, also suitable for piles. Sold with guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store. 260.
Freeport fans and officials met to arrange ticket sales for the September 9 game between the Champs and Madison. A boosting day is proposed to cover a $1,500 attendance shortfall, with tickets at one dollar each and twelve and a half cents per dollar to the Madison team after league expenses.
Deacon Lohr, famed to Freeport fans, will join the team next Tuesday and likely play in the outfield, though he can cover the infield. He has spent the last three years in the South, most recently with Charleston, South Carolina, and has secured his release. It is noted the southern climate may not suit him.
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