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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
3
The Freeport journal is issued a label by the International Union in recognition of its use of union labor in mechanical departments, highlighting the paper's commitment to organized labor practices.
A list of candidates appears under the Republican ticket including C. T, Alexander WL, Hatch Lex, M’ Lean L, Shuman Bran G, Lowdan VP, Gielespis 4 J, Clarity Var Olsen Bld, LH Cooper, and Wenry Ritzman as presented in the fray for forthcoming elections.
Edmund Burt of Shannon and many others are noted as visiting Freeport or passing through. Residents and guests include Samuel Markel returning from Springfield. Dr R S Miller of Shannon. Fred Snyder of Red Oak. mayor C E Botsford of Elgin. E R Cook family of St Louis. Albert Eisenhour to Dixon. Mr and Mrs S Brown of Mt Carroll. Miss Katherine McCarty of Rockford visiting Lena. Theodore Koch visiting Chicago relatives. Deputy Sheriff Steven Moore in Orangeville. Mrs R Pelck and daughters from Rochelle. Mary Burrell of Chicago visiting Freeport. Miss Matilda Straub en route to Chicago. John Schmid Sr from Warren. C A Brothers of Kingston. Dr and Mrs Trickey and Dr and Mrs D C L Mease outing. Mrs Margaret Strong from Sinnissippi farm. Rev and Mrs F M Davis to Rockford. Mrs Fred Brokhausen from Tama. Mr and Mrs George Reiders and daughter Helen visiting Chicago. Pearl City News about Aurand move to Freeport. Miss Ollie Smith returning to Sunbury PA after visit. Mrs Chas Obelander of Rockford and Mrs Victor Johnson of Chicago visiting WW Spangerberg. Mrs P Nilles and children and Mrs Snyder return to Chicago. Paul F Seitz of German Insurance Co. returns from Evansville IN. L E Beckmire on vacation to Cleveland Buffalo and Georgian Bay. Charles Dameter of Newton IN visiting. Mr and Mrs William Ebel en route to Des Moines. Mrs Mary Youngs and daughter Florence return from two months East. Mrs Charles Finney from Pittsburg to stay several weeks.
A Waco Texas resident says Dr King’s New Discovery keeps him well and safe after years of coughs. The ad claims it cures chronic coughs la grippe croup whooping cough and prevents pneumonia. Sold by Joseph Bromert’s drugstore for 50 and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Lena Aug 24 The Anti Saloon League state superintendent Rev J K Shields spoke at Oakdale and Riverside camp meeting urging prohibition. The event featured prayers, scripture reading, and music as crowds heard Shields describe league victories in Illinois and Ohio alongside plans for continued battles at the state level.
Opening services drew a large crowd as Oakdale campmeeting began last night. Forty one tents have been erected with more expected to rise.
Riverside park campmeeting opened last evening with a large attendance, dispelling doubts about success. Most district ministers attended as Presiding Elder W. B. Billing preached the opening service.
The opening sermon on Matth 7 21 declared sincerity not enough for salvation. Rev Rilling warned many professing Christians say Lord Lord yet lack true obedience, urging adherence to God’s will in full. The program includes evening sermons by Rev Blaser and Rev Marth and children’s meetings led by Miss Ott, with out of town ministers in attendance.
Mrs Edna Baker Oyler of Freeport and the Field Englar family staged a recital at The Antlers Brown's Lake near Burlington Wisconsin drawing a large audience from Freeport and lake resorts. Mrs Englar and Mrs Field performed touching readings from Mr Field's poems with several musical numbers by Chicago artists and local talents. A reception followed the program with Mrs Field and Mrs Englar greeting guests and praising Mr Field's poetry and motherhood.
Mary He and Mr. Prideaux presented a program including violin works and poetry. Dvorak pieces were performed with violin obligato by Winfred Vieux. Selections from Winken Blinken and Nod and The Night Wind were read, with Mr. Prideaux and Mrs. Mary Field noted among performers.
Freeport social pages announce Miss Vivian Weinhold engaged to William Buske of Rockford. The couple, to wed August 30 at her parents’ home in Freeport, plan to move to Minneapolis for Buske’s real estate career after he resigns as Rockford central fire station captain.
The Boston Transcript notes that lightning deaths are rare and often misclassified in records. It cites Bertillon registry and state data showing only three cloud-to-ground fatalities in three years, arguing fear of lightning is disproportionate to actual risk compared with diseases and war.
Real estate agents who travel to sell land in the west and southwest face loss of passes and must pay railroad fares after August 27 under a new interstate commerce rule. Illinois Central officials will collect mileage books. other roads may exempt themselves or adjust, but smaller agents may be cut out. Local agents warn hardship for many, though some say it will aid railroads and legitimate dealers by curbing side ventures.
An old advertisement claims the salve relieves sunburn sting and summer discomfort with a generic assurance that the genuine product bears the DeWitt’s name on the box and is sold by all druggists.
During the hot weather I will be at noarket Sunday mornings from 7 to 10 oclock. 38 in A. F. LICieN BERGER.
August brings sneezing and nasal congestion as heat dust and pollen trigger hay fever. Hyomei claims to prevent or cure by inhaling six to seven times daily and rubbing into the nose, with a $1 starter outfit and 60 cent refills. Refund offered if unsatisfied.
Special summer tourist rates via the Nickel Plate road to Canadian and New England points. Fifteen day limit one fare plus $2 from Chicago. Thirty day limit one fare plus $4 from Chicago. On sale September 6 and 19. For sleeping car berths reservations, write or call City Ticket Office 107 Adams Street Chicago. Bawth 17
Major Hamm editor of the Constitutionalist at Eminence Ky recalls a severe attack four years ago and credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing him in ten days. He touts it as the quickest healer for burns sores cuts and wounds, selling for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
A carload of choice upland prairie hay is available at Seri's for ten cents a week. The listing notes it is offered across the city.
The notice states the market will open Sundays from 7 to 10 during warm weather, as announced by Merck & O'Brien. The Journal's want column is cited for reference.
The Charles E Meyer Addition is praised as a premier Freeport district with high dry ground ample light and clean air. It offers large lots strong transportation and a short walk to school or business. the ad promises more details to come.
Investment pitch touts buying lots as safer and more profitable than bank interest. It claims immediate possession, no waste, and strong future value, noting nearby comparable parcels at higher prices and projected gains within five years.
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