Weather forecast for coming month predicts frost and tropical storms
Forecast describes multiple disturbances crossing the continent from late August to September. Warm and cool waves bring heat, then broad frost risk in northern regions by September 10. Two tropical hurricanes are forecast in September with medium impact, frost waves reaching meridian 90 around September 10 to 23. Forecast notes general storm periods and widespread effects.
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Vwcr Paster
Washington
PD. C
Ate. Ul
Meridian 90
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Pacific
North Atlantic
Azore Islands
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Manitoba
Evening tribute to Lincoln and Douglas draws roaring praise
The gathering heard eulogies by Samuel Alschuler Chief Justice Hand and James Hamilton Lewis of Chicago praising Lincoln and Douglas though illness and prior engagements altered speakers. Jules Jumbard sang rallying a patriotic tune to thunderous cheers as veterans wept. The orator assailed Lincoln's policies as misapplied toward a new federal structure, followed by fireworks.
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Ons
Mason
Iowa
Douglas
Samuel Alschuler
John P. Hand
State Supreme Court
Lincoln
Jules Jumbard
James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Rome
Legion social after meeting initiates fifteen members
After the regular meeting of the local Legion of National Protective Legion the hall was opened for social festivities. Fifteen candidates were initiated into the mysteries of the order followed by a fine musical program. Dancing cards and refreshments kept attendees engaged until nearly 1 a.m. District Manager S. S. Smith gave an instructive and entertaining address.
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Legion of National Protective Legion
Order
8S. S. Smith
St Margaret's Guild to Dance at Masonic Temple
Members of St Margaret's guild plan a dance at the Masonic temple next Tuesday evening with Gibler's orchestra providing the music.
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St. Margaret’s Guild
Masonic Temple
Gibler S Orchestra
Local notices from Embury and area events
No class tomorrow at Embury. Eastern Star holds a Monday evening meeting. Advertisement change for C. G. Schoeffel on page 2. W C C F hosts a card party next Tuesday at St Marys hall at 2 30. First English Lutheran asks members to bring weekly offerings for Aug 9 16 and 23. Mr O R Wernl and family move to Freeport from LeMars Iowa residing at 278 Walnut St. Mr Wernl is traveling salesman for Plymouth Milling Co LeMars. Rev F W Emerson invited to preach labor org union mass meeting Sept 6 in Sterling park.
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Embury
Eastern Star
First English Lutheran Church
O. R. Wernl
LeMars
Iowa
Freeport
Walnut Street
Wernl
Plymouth Milling Co
F. W. Emerson
Ministerial Association of
Sterling
Freeporters Return From Lake Camp With Fishing Prizes
Six Freeporters from Chicago returned by train after a ten day stay at the lake. Captain Burrell earned the largest fish prize a five pound muskie while George Graham and Joe Gund captured the most fish. Graham also won best diver for retrieving his eyeglasses from twenty feet. Nearly two hundred campers were present, and the group reported fishing not as good as in past years as lakes near the area show signs of being fished out.
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Chicago
H. Burrell
Fred
Joe Gund
Joseph Hall
Robert D. Kuehner
George Graham
Burrell
Fred Gundy
Personal mentions brighten Freeport social scene
Miss Irene Winter of Chicago visits Miss Irma Rowland while Clarence Wasson arrives from Winslow to spend Sunday with G. A. Stemm. Chicago resident John B. R. Hays visits old friends. Cyrus Lattig returns from Anita after two weeks with J. D. Gingrich family. Mrs. W. G. Barnes returns from eight weeks in New York and New Jersey. Burton L. Figeley heads to Freeport for Lincoln Douglas Debate anniversary. W. Gardner Thrall goes to Dixon to fill in at Lutheran pulpit. Bessie Howland returns to Chicago after three weeks with Elsie Schulz and Marguerite Parks. T. L. Waddell returns from Louisiana to Freeport for Lincoln-Douglas anniversary. Otto Landeck to spend vacation with Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Landeck. Harriett and Marjorie Leigh visit grandparents J. R. Leigh in West Freeport en route to Mt. Carroll. Families return from Lake Waubusa after two weeks. George Long to visit old home in Martinsburg Pa. health prompt trip. return around Oct 15.
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Irene Winter
Chicago
Irma Rowland
Clarence Wasson
Winslow
G. A. Stemm
W. G. Barnes
Carroll Street
New York
New Jersey
Burton L. Figeley
Freeport
W. Gardner Thrall
Dixon
Bessie Howland
Elsie Schulz
Marguerite Parks
T. L. Waddell
Louisana
Harriett
Marjorie Leigh
J. R. Leigh
West Freeport
Leigh
Mt. Carroll
O. W. Dorman
Ford Gibler
Arch Youngs
Ralph Mayer
Lake Waubusa
George Long
Martinsburg
Blair County
Mr. Long
Pennsylvania
Ottawa Observance Marks Lincoln Douglas Debates
Ottawa Illinois marks the semi centennial of the Lincoln Douglas debates with a memorial boulder unveiling. A three part program honored Abe Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas while veterans recall the historic clash and a floral parade features 500 floats.
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Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Ottawa
Abe” Lincoln
Steve Douglas
Lincoln
Douglas
Chicago
E. C. Swift
George Edmund
Dreyfus Affair Tale Shown At Majestic Tomorrow
A Pathe film presents the Dreyfus affair from 1894, detailing Alfred Dreyfus charged with treason, harsh trial, degradation, and imprisonment on Devil's Island. The plot follows forgery, vindication, and his eventual pardon and return to service.
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Majestic
Dreyfus
Pathe
France
Alfred Henry Dreyfus
Devil’s Island
Loubet
Lusterhazy
Henry
Baron von Schwarzkoppen
Secret Service
Devil's Island
Fleary
Delivery horse injured on Broadway morning run
A delivery horse owned by B. F. Strausbaugh the coffee and tea merchant bolted on Broadway today around 10 am. The weight on its bridle came loose scattering the wagon and injuring the animal’s leg. The driver had left the horse tied while delivering a package. a passerby halted the animal after several blocks. The wagon sustained minor damage.
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B. F. Strausbaugh
Broadway
Preach at Knights of the Globe Hall Sunday
Rev Dr Charles McLean known as Schlatter will preach at 10 am on Sunday at the Knights of the Globe hall. The afternoon sermon will be How Christ Raised the Dead with admission free and a collection taken.
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K. of G. Hall
Charles McLean
Schlatter
Knights of the Globe Hall
Ap. m
Rockey Promoted to Secretary at Dixie Fire Insurance
I W Rockey, former assistant secretary of the Dixie Fire Insurance Company and a Freeport native, was promoted to secretary at a directors meeting. He has many years as an underwriter and is regarded as well qualified for the role.
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Greensboro
Freeport
P. W. Rockey
Union Street
T. W. Rockey
Dixie Fire Insurance Company
Dr Peck in Vienna Devotes Long Hours to Study
Dr W H Peck writing from Vienna says he is taking a postgraduate course in surgery and materia medica and spends twelve to fourteen hours daily in the hospital ward and study. He does not plan much travel, preferring to devote most of his time to his profession.
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W.H. Peck
Vienna
Cuming Events Calendar Announces August Meetings and Openings
The listing outlines August campmeetings at Oakdale park Lenn and Riverside Park, the Brennia reunion for Fortiesixth Regiment, Old settlers reunion at Cedar rail, and a Lincoln Douglas debate. It also notes a fall term opening at Freeport College of Commerce on September 7 and a Tabor day celebration at Highland Park.
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Oakdale Park
Lenn
Brennia
Tyesixth Triois
Cedarraile
Lincoln
Dougina
Riverside Park
Freeport College of Commerce
Highland Park
August Theater Schedule Highlights and Cast Lineups
The notice lists the month by month theater showings including Tempest and Sunshine on August 2, The Yankee Regent matinee and night on August 2 and 27, A Knight for a Day on August 8, Meadowbrook Farm on August 31, Empire Stock Go for one week starting August 31, W. B. Patton in the Blockhead on September 8, and other acts such as As Told in the Tis, Pree Flaming Arrow, The Yankee Doodle Boys, When We Were Friends, Jann Eyre, Harvey Dramatic Co. on various September dates.
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Tempest and Sunshine
Meadowbrook Farm
Empire Stock
W. B. Patton
Jann Eyre
Harvey Dramatic Co
Policeman Duffy Saves Flat Fire On East Fifty Fourth
Policeman John Duffy of Grand Crossing station prevented a possible panic for six families at 904 East Fifty fourth Street by spotting a rear porch blaze on a south side elevated train and returning to extinguish it with a bucket. Duffy, once a Freeport resident, is father in law to Tom Darrah of Chicago.
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John Duffy
Grand Crossing
East Fifty-fourth Street
Duffy
Garfield Boulevard
Chicago American
Freeport
Tom Darrah
Chicago
Mr. Daraah
August Fitz
Katie Darrah
Book of Debates Returns from Chicago with Lincoln Douglas Notes
F C Held arrived from Chicago at noon carrying a book that compiles the Lincoln Douglas debates from fifty years ago. The shorthand notes were taken by the late Hon. Robert R Hitt, and the volume was published in 1860.
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F.C. Held
Chicago
Lincoln
Douglas
Robert R. Hitt
Fireman Scalded On Engine Injures Leg At Work
Charles Sweeney an Illinois Central fireman on the west end was severely scalded in the left leg while at work on his engine Wednesday. The injury is painful and will incapacitate him for several days.
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Charles Sweeney
Illinois Central
West End
Mr. Sweeney
Baby Girls Born to Dawson and Seefeldt Couples
Mr and Mrs J S Dawson of 481 Adama Street welcome a baby daughter. Mr and Mrs Augustus Seefeldt of Lancaster township report the birth of a baby girl.
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J. S. Dawson
Adama St
Augustus Seefeldt
Lancaster Township
Harold Hettinger Improves After Auto Collision
Harold Hettinger, injured Wednesday night in an auto collision, is rapidly improving, with doctors optimistic about full recovery as he regains strength and mobility.
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Harold Hettinger
Market close notes mixed Wheat and corn futures steady
Associated Press reports closing board of trade quotations for September wheat at 93, corn 77, oats 49 cents, pork 14.10, lard 9.12, ribs 8.55. At Union Stock Yards Chicago cattle 500, stead y. beeves 3.75 to 7.65. stockers feeders 2.65 to 4.50. cows heifers 1.85 to 6.00. hogs 9,000 head, figures 6 to 10 lower. light 6.00 to 6.70. mixed 6.10 to 6.85. heavy 6.10 to 6.80. bulk sales 6.40 to 6.65. sheep 1,500 head steady 2.25 to 4.25.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Excellent Health Advice From Mrs Davison On Electric Bitters
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California praises Electric Bitters as a powerful family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She claims a bottle provides more digestive health than any other remedy she knows. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store for 50c.
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M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Jos. Emmert’s
Shoes on sale at twenty percent discount
William C. Wright & Co advertises a sale offering 300 pairs of women’s shoes at 20 percent off. Shop details unnamed.
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WM. C. Wright & CO
Daily Journal Delivers Local News Citywide This Week
The Daily Journal announces delivery to every city area for the local week, ensuring residents receive the newspaper at their doorstep with full access to current events and community notices during the period.
Dissolution of Partnership in DuFour and Secker Agency
Public notice states that T A Secker has purchased J B J Dufour's interest in the DuFour and Secker insurance agency and will conduct the business alone. Secker will collect all accounts and pay all liabilities of the former firm as of the date noted. A Becker signs the notice.
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J. B. J. DuFour
DuFour
Denatured alcohol sale terms and prices
Denatured alcohol offered in pints and quarts with pricing. Pints and quarts priced at 20 cents per pint or quart, a quarter gallon at 83 cents, and one gallon at 6 dollars. Includes description Des nrer & Serva s-210 LW.
Freeport Carriage Co Incorporated in Illinois
The Freeport Carriage Company was licensed to incorporate by the secretary of state in Springfield. Capital stock is set at 1000 dollars with the object to manufacture and sell wagons. Incorporators are F. G. Allen A. C. Barber and L. C. Blanding.
Lebkicher Bros Pickles For Sale By Telephone Ad
Local ad offers pickles for sale with contact by telephone Red 612 Lebkicher Bros provided as the business name and phone reference in a compact classified notice.
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Lebkicher Bros
Revolutionary Claims For Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
The article touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for weak stomach dyspepsia catarrh of stomach bile and liver issues chronic bowel diseases and bronchial throat and lung ailments excluding acute colds. It lists eminent physicians endorsing its formula which uses glycerine as a safe solvent and promises no habit forming drugs while inviting readers to request a booklet of authorities.
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Pierce
Fontinues
Bartholow
Jefferson Med. College
Hare
The
Univ. of Pa
Finley Ellingwood
Benn Med. College
Chicago
Johning
Cincinnati
John M. Scudder
Edwin M. Hale
Hahnemann Med. College
Golden Medical Discovery
Rk. V. Pierce
Buffalo
The Motorist's Joys and Road Wisdom
Henry Norman MP cites Matthew Arnold to praise steady driving as seeing the land whole. He calls roads the binding lifeblood of a people and a perpetual teacher, urging readers to study the road's pages. He lauds W. E. Healey's poem on speed and skies, urging faster travel to truly observe all.
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Matthew Arnold
Inmanus
Rome
Faust
W. E. Healey
Gland
William Archer
Itenry Norman, M. P
Scribner's
Humble pie origins in Norman terms and use
The phrase to eat humble pie likely derives from the Norman term umble or numbles for deer entrails, later evolving in English usage. Some claim a snubbed table tradition, but most scholars doubt any real link to salt or second-table service, suggesting a phonetic shift rather than meaning.
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Scotland
Maaglead
Change of address notices for THE JOURNAL readers
The JOURNAL will be mailed on request to subscribers leaving the city in summer. Changes of address require both old and new addresses. Send notices to THE JOURNAL, 07 Chicago Street by mail or phone.
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Journal
THE
Chicago Street
Atkinson Executor Transfers Lincoln Blvd Lot to Wilkins
Helen M. Atkinson by executor's deed transfers lot 6 block 1 Lincoln Boulevard subdivision to O B Wilkins. Public records show a conveyance recorded under real estate transfers and property ownership changes.
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Helen M. Atkinson
O. BE. Wilkins
Lincoln Boulevard
PaperDelivery Favors Notice to Readers
Patrons who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to notify this office to ensure service. The notice requests readers to report missed deliveries so the provider can correct routes and maintain timely distribution.
Assignment of Teachers in Kent Township Schools
Miss Verna Raymer is engaged to teach the Dublin school in Kent township for the coming year. Lloyd Bender will again teach the Boop school in Kent township next year.
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Verna Raymer
Dublin
Kent Township
Lloyd Bender
Boop
Twilight League Result St Johns Defeats English Lutherans
St Johns beat English Lutherans by a score of T to 8 in Twilight League last night, continuing the schedule with a decisive victory and maintaining league momentum.
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St. John’s
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Cyrus Lattig
Anita
J. D. Gingrich
Otto Landeck
Marshall Field & Co
Rev
Mrs
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Loabe
Freeport Loan Co
Stephenson Street
I. W. Rockey
Grand Opera House
Daily Journal
Wumble Pie
Freeport Building and Loan Association
C. F. Hildreth, Sec’y
H. H. Frazee
Robert B. Smith
Raymond Hubbell
Bobby Barry
Elsie Herbert
Gertrude Hutchison
Isabelle Winlocke
Eleanor Irving
Eugene Moulon
James Mcormick
Will Bradley
Sam Austin
Ten Bogush
C. P. Guenther’s
Wednequay
Real Estate
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PO Galena Suet
Orbkint
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Geo. &. Nash
West St
City Hall
Washington St
Edw. Allington, Jr
Freeport, Ill
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the Cable Co
GEO. A. Stemm
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Wm Walton Neph Clothing Department
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