Plated Jewelry and Flatware Choices Spark Debate
A light discussion notes that some people prefer plated items over solid gold jewelry while others opt for plated instead of sterling silverware, highlighting varying value and style preferences.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
1
Investments in business property on Stephenson Street
Two three story brick business properties for sale on Stephenson Street with solid rentals and strong return. Both buildings well located and occupied, price set to attract prompt offers. Contact Cc. F. Hildreth for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Cc. F. Hildreth
Insurgent Forces Face Government near Pinar del Rio
Havana reports a battle may erupt near Pinar del Rio as insurgent leader Pino Guerra moves toward Guanes with units departing San Juan de Hartinez. In Guines, Estramp command clashed with rebels forty-five miles from Havana as rural guards engaged insurgents between Santo Domingo and Colon. arms and ammunition were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Pino Guerra
San Juan de Hartinez
Guanes
New York
Estramp
Guines
Sens Crane
Anta Clara
Manuel Gonazales
Santo Domingo
Colon
Packers Prepare Slips Revealing Ingredients on Labels
Washington August 23 Packers prepare labels for all meat cans and packages to disclose contents under the new pure food law and the meat inspection rules effective October 1. Agencies will enforce the laws and require stating ingredients preservatives and composition such as potted chicken made of pork and potted ham trimmings with clear labeling of cornmeal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureaus of Animal Industry and Chemistry
Seismic Shocks Hit Valparaiso and Santiago Amid Rain
Valparaiso reports two slight earthquake shocks last night as rain resumes and tents shelter thousands facing worsening conditions. Officials fear a serious epidemic if rain persists. In Santiago another severe quake struck at ten o’clock last evening, adding to the distress in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Santiago
Roosevelt Adopts Carnegie Reform Spelling
Oyster Bay August 24 President Roosevelt announced he has adopted the Carnegie reform spelling and instructed the public printer to print all official White House documents and messages per Columbia university spelling reform committee recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
White House
Spelling Reform Committee of
Columbia University
Cuban Candidate in Jail
Cuban candidate Jose Miguel Gomez, who ran for president last fall, was arrested Tuesday at Sancti Spiritus in Santa Clara province and placed in jail in Havana today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Jose Miguel Gomez
Sancti Spiritus
Province of
Santa Clara
Chicago Weather: Showers Tonight Then Cooler
Local showers are forecast in Illinois tonight and Saturday with a cooler spell. The sun rose at 5 17 a m and sets at 6 47 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Closing Market Quotes and Yards Summary
Chicago market report dated August 24 shows the closing quotes for Sept wheat at 7.14, Sept corn 4.34, Sept oats 2.93, Sept pure lard at 8.20, and Sept ribs 8.90. Union Stock Yards activity lists cattle at 2,500 head slow with beeves 3.85 to 3.60, stockers and feeders 2.40 to 4.30, hogs 17,000 steady with mixed butchers 5.90 to 6.50, good heavy 6.05 to 6.40, rough heavy 6.50 to 6.55, lights 5.95 to 6.50, sheep 10,000 strong at 3.50 to 4.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Denatured alcohol plant eyed for Keene Canning site
Keene Canning founder F O Keene leads a government backed study at Hoopston Indiana on denatured alcohol for commercial fuel. If feasible a plant on Monterey street could convert corn cob pea vines and pumpkin waste into cheaper fuel, potentially displacing gasoline and creating hundreds of jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Keene
Keene Canning Company
Hoopston
Hoopston Station
Agricultural Department
Keene
Keene Canning
Monterey Street
Unclear Production Halt Delays Fall to Next June
The text notes that active work stops around October and resumes in June when peas are ready for canting, indicating a typical annual output of at least $100,000 and perhaps up to $150,000. It suggests seasonal stoppage reduces activity between harvests.
Verdict in Leggett death finds natural causes
Dr. W. B. Peck coroner held an inquest at the court house on Joseph Leggett who died in his bed between 9:30 p m Wednesday and 3 a m Thursday. A jury including Henry Hill as foreman declared death due to natural causes. Family testimony noted long illness and heat. funeral held at 8:30 this morning with G A R pallbearers. Remains were moved to Forreston for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Peck
Stephenson County
Court House
Joseph Leggett
Henry Hill
W. F. Foy
John Ohmsgerds
Frank Duke
Henry Kloepping
Leo Bilis
William Leggett
Winneshiek Street
Rev. Bate
F. C. Held
W. G. Ford
Jacob Frey
Henry Keck
G. S
Waterloo to Freeport Rail Upgrade with 800 Class Engines
The Waterloo Courier reports no engineer may operate the 800 class engines until fully familiar with the air apparatus. Firemen say the engines are hotter and harder to fire due to a larger door. Three new engines arrive, eighteen of twenty six ordered so far, to cut time and increase car load between Waterloo and Freeport on the hilly route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Courier
Freeport
Waterloo
Moulders' union caps arrive at Vaupel clothing house
Local note lists several events: Freeport Orioles vs Shannon at Shannon Sunday afternoon, choir practice at Embury 7 45 this evening with all singers invited, and a News paper Reception by First Baptist Primary Workers on Wednesday evening August 29. Ellen O Rourke shows improvement and will leave St Francis hospital for Apple River tonight, planning a visit home before returning to the hospital later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulders’ Union
Vaupel Clothing
Orioles
Freeport
Shannon Baseball
Shannon
Embury
First Baptist Church
Ellen O'Rourke
St. Francis Hospital
J. H. Stealy
Apple River
Highland Park Becomes Ideal Picnic Resort in Neighborhood
The area offers daily picnics with many groups using the grounds for afternoon and evening enjoyments as locals note the site’s appeal. The theatre is running two nightly shows and one matinee weekly, drawing positive attendance and strong bill success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Sweeney Family Expresses Thankful Appreciation
Mrs A J Sweeney and family express heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and aid shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Sweeney
Stukenberg Buys Home on South Galena Avenue
August J. Stukenberg purchased from Mrs. D M Winter a dwelling on South Galena Avenue in the Hawke and Neeterode addition for 3600 dollars, transferring ownership as recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August J. Stukenberg
D. M. Winter
Galena Avenue
Hawke and Neeterode
New Suit Filed Against Casper in Circuit Court
Matthew Marvin files a partition suit in the circuit court against Casper Nehus and others. The action seeks division or sale of property and related relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Marvin
Casper
Nehus Et
Forties Acre Guiteau Addition Now Valued At One Million
The Guiteau addition in Freeport, once forty unimproved acres bought for 44 dollars, has transformed into prime residence land between Union Street and Empire. Purchasers Hart Wagner and Rockey paid 650 per lot for several plots now planned for six modern homes, signaling Freeport’s half century of rapid growth and a current valuation near 1,000,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Circuit Court
Guiteau
M. S. Hart
Wm. Wagner
Thomas Rockey
Minnie G. Barnes
Union
State
Frank Streets
Stephenson
Dixon
Seth Scott
Scott
William Baker
W. Baker
Union Street
Galena Avenue
Prospect Terrace
Float Street
Empire Street
Henney Buggy Factory Closes for Inventory
Henney Buggy company factories will close for the remainder of this week and all of next week to conduct the annual inventory. Thomas Chick, proprietor of the well known hotel bearing his name, visited the city from Rockford. The Woman's Relief corps hosts an ice cream social at Mrs. Yordy's home, 19 Galena Street, Tuesday evening, August 25, with ice cream and cake for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henney Buggy Company
Stovck
Thomas Chick
Rockford
Woman's Relief Corps
Leng Hotel Camp Meeting Show Draws Visitors
Excellent entertainment at the new Leng Hotel for camp meeting visitors on Saturday and Sunday. HakkRY REIDER, Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Leng Hotel
Hakkry Reider
Help Wanted at Shoe Mfg Co Reports Steady Positions
Several young men and women are sought for steady openings at once at the Shoe Manufacturing Company. Applicants should be ready to begin work promptly and bring references. Immediate employment available with good wages and steady hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeport Shoe Mfg
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