Illinois elects the next governor amid veteran honors
The Freeport News-Republican notes that voters face a choice between Atkins and a rival, arguing a veteran general should lead Illinois. It stresses Atkins enlisted at Civil War start and rose to a brigadier general aide, urging the people to elect a worthy old soldier governor and praising General Smith Dy Atking for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Atkins
Ill
Anne
Atking
Aid
Smith Dy
King
Illinois
Lexington
McLeann County
Unit-Journal
Wright
Roosevelt policy and corporate reform in a time of market strain
Henry Clews argues against blaming President Roosevelt for stock market declines and corporate excess. He cites inflation, overprosperity, and widespread dishonesty as core causes, urging firms to comply with the Interstate Commerce and Sherman Antitrust laws, while supporting penalties for the guilty to restore confidence and proper standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Roosevelt
London
Taft
Henry Clews
Landis named for Kenesaw Mountain clash in Civil War
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, born November 20, 1866 in Seven Mile Ohio near Millville, rose from Logansport to Indiana law and politics. His family lore ties his unusual name to Civil War Southern lead from Kenesaw Mountain, and his career included stints in Chicago and Washington as secretary to Secretary of State Walter Gresham and as a trusted ally of President Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Landis
Springfield
Judge Landis
J. A. Kumler
Walden University
Nashville
Charles
Delphi
Ind
Fred
Ohio
Sevenmile
Millville
Indiana
Kenesaw Mountain
Logansport
Baliwick
Logansport Journal
Circuit Court
Lake County
Cincinnati
Chicago
Union College of Law
Cleveland
United States
Walter Q. Gresham
Gresham
Washington
Judge Landis Guided Political Ties and Federal Rise
Judge Landis, attorney for major firms including Grand Trunk and Calumet Electric, backed Frank Lowden in 1904 1906 federal appointment followed. He married Winnifred Reed in 1895 and had two children, Francis Landis and Susan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
Wien
Landis
Chicago
Judge Landis
Grand Trunk Railroad
Calumet Electric Line
Frank O. Lowden
Sprithfield
Lowden
Federal
Misa Winifred Reed
Ottawa
James H. Hekles
Susanna
Deafness Cure Claim Promotes Catarrh Remedy
An old ad declares deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional remedy. It attributes deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube and claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh, offering a hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness cured differently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.j.qheney &O
Toledo
Saturday only Buys corduroy knee pants at 2nc
A brief sale notice announces corduroy knee pants offered Saturday only by Golden Balance, with a value mentioned as 2nc at 8-800. The clipping presents sparse, fragmented text suitable for a local classifieds card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Bance
Brown Doundation School Supplies Offer Prompted Sighs
An unclear OCR fragment suggests an ad line about buying school supplies at Brown & DOLUMEYER'S. The text hints that purchases trigger sighs, with a garbled sequence "828d 1-". No clear event or name beyond the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Dolumeyer’s
Bust Season at Keene’s Factory as Corn Canning Opens
The Keene canning factory enters its second busy period as corn harvest rushes through husking, cutting, cooking, and sealing. About one hundred workers process crates of ears from field to retort, with peas already canned and stored. Weather delays and late crops push timing toward October, while wagons transport corn from farms to dispatch bays for packing and shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene Canning Factory
Keene
Corn Caning Output to Rise With Weather, Keene Plant
Weather will largely decide corn canning yield at Keene factory after last year’s low output. In years past 60 000 cases of corn per year were common, cane in each case. This season pumpkins start after the cold spell, with larger cans used for pumpkin canning. The corn cannery began Thursday but wagon intake is slow, expected to reach full capacity by mid next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene
German Insurance dividend schedule outlined in Chicago
Employees under the receiver for the German Insurance building prepare checks for the first dividend to be paid around September 10. The payout aims at 30 percent of claims with total dividends not exceeding 55 percent and a remaining 25 percent later. About 2,500 checks plus stubs and receipts must be prepared, likely taking ten days. Checks will be written locally and sent to Chicago for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Trainmaster Reports Dixon accident victim still serious
Still critical, Thomas Riley remains in a very serious condition after a fall from a caboose. Doctors cannot yet assess his chances as the injury to the lower spine caused partial paralysis and will delay any prognosis for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin G. Flanagan
Dixon
Thomas Riley
Mr. Riley
Anite
West End Addition Plat Rush Planned for Council Meeting
A plat of the West End addition is being prepared as surveyors lay out the lots. The addition will be known as West End, not Kerrydale, and council will see the plat next meeting. Bids for 21,000 square feet of cement sidewalks are being received and paving will start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Kerrydale
Auto Ride for Children for Fresh Air Fund Volunteers
Volunteers F W Hoefer W N Tice Dr K F Snyder A Schulz J B Scot and W T Rawleigh offered cars Friday afternoon to entertain Fresh Air Fund children. At 4 pm the party departed the courthouse and travelled to Globe Park, giving the youngsters a ride through the city’s main business and residential streets for several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Tice
K F. Snyder
A. Schulz
J. B Scot
W. T. Rawleigh
Fresh Air Fund
Court House
Globe Park
Kermess at Grand Opera House Impresses with Noble Cause
The Kermess last night drew a largely parental audience and, despite crude moments from limited training, proved a creditable entertainment. The supportive crowd helped outweigh imperfections, and the show connected with the charitable aim more than with general musical or theatrical appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermess
Grand Opera House
Warning on Kidney Cure Claims by Advertiser
An advertisement warns that without Foley's Kidney Cure, individuals with kidney and bladder trouble will blame themselves for any results. It asserts the product positively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and is signed by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F Jungkuns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F, Jungkuns
Chamberlin Funeral Held For Sherman Chamberlin
Funeral services for the late Sherman Chamberlin, who died Thursday afternoon, were conducted at 2 30 PM from the home of his parents at 211 Elk Street. Burial followed at St Marys cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Sherman Chamberlin
Elk Street
St Mary’s Cemetery
Return from Chicago for Aunt's Funeral in Freeport
Miss Leuella Keeler traveled from Chicago to Freeport to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs. Frank Stonick, formerly Mary Henry, a former Freeport resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert. Nelson
Lena
Freeport
J. J. Gishwiler
G. J. Lillis
Madison
Jennie Grant
Lillis
Agnes Farnum
J. W. Brown
DeKalb
Evelyn Berry
Bessie
Dorothy McCool
Chicago
Leuella Keeler
Frank Stonick
Mary Henry
Charming Reception At Mrs Arnold Home
Mrs B A Arnold and Mrs EB Raines hosted a terze number of ladies from 3 to 6 PM yesterday at Mrs Arnold’s home. Pink and white decorations with towers delighted hundreds of guests while Mesdianes Arnold and Raines were aided by several attendants in the parlor and dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Arnold
EB. Raines
W. M. Sanford
Walter Erfert
Antone Billerbeck
Marion Clark
Clara Ryan
Chrisler
Frappe
Marjorie Verbeck
Lois Brown
Dorris
Phylis Freidag
The Limit of Life and Electric Bitters Claim
The article argues life longevity lies beyond current limits and centers on age 50 to 60 with proper care. It promotes Electric Bitters as Nature’s helper to revitalize body organs, as guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, a druggist, at 0c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Joseph Emmert
Get Your Boy EF W Iron Clad Shoes for a Day
A brief ad offers EF W Iron Clad shoes priced at 1.40 with a 20 day week mention. It targets buyers seeking a short term footwear option for a boy, noting a low daily cost and easy access.
Labor Day Observances Across Illinois and Rockford Parade
Labor Day events draw crowds from Freeport Beloit and Madison to Rockford. The Rockford tri city celebration features a labor parade with 24 unions marching from South Third and Kishwaukee streets, speeches at various parks, athletic events, and a five o clock band parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Rockford
Tri-City
Beloit
Rockford Sons of Toil
Madison
Senators
Canners
Illinois Central
Highland Park
Henney Band
Interurban
George W. McKnight
Freeport Trades and Labor Council
Globe Band
Lathers
Machinists' Union
Tobacco Workers’ Union
Switchmen’s Union
Carpenters and Joiners’ Union
Retail Clerks’ Union
Typographical Union
Tallorge’ Union
Order of
Brotherhood of Railway
Teamsters’ Union
Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers
Blacksmiths’ Union
Journeymen Barber’s Union
Painters and Paperhangers’ Union
Electrical Workers’ Union
Iron Molders’ Union
Boilermakers’ Union
Sheet Metal Workers
Unon
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Musicians’ Union
South Third
Kishwaukee
J. J. Geraghy
Caoteago
Kent
South Main Streets
Rev
O. J. Price
First Baptist Church
Chicago University
Mast Side Park
North First Street
T. C. Collins
Washington, D. C
Haskell Park
North Church Street
Charles L. Brecken
Chicago
Third Avenue
Seventh Street
Grand Consolidated
Daily Journal
Illinois Central Freight House
Highland Park Theatre
New York
Riley & Wheat
Journal
Special sermon on the Church and Labor at Second Presbyterian
Tomorrow morning the Second Presbyterian church will preach a special sermon to laboring people. The subject is the Church and Labor and Mr. Markley is expected to be greeted by a large congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Markley
Second Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Princeton
Pastors Embrace Labor Theme Tradition Continues
A timely note describes how pastors from different churches continue a yearly custom of choosing labor as a theme. The passage mentions Mr. as part of the ongoing discussion about this religious observance and its broad adoption across congregations.
Markley’s Dermon Preached Ahead of Labor Day Sun Day
Markley’s sermon will be in Noe as the Presbyterian General Assembly requests pastors to preach on the Sunday before Labor Day. The call emphasizes preparing congregations for the holiday with a focus on Sabbath and work themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markley
Dermon
Presbyterian General Assembly
Twilight league to stage two Labor Day games at Taylor's
Free admission except 1 60c for the two afternoon baseball games at Taylor's. The M. E. face St John in the opener and Second Presbyterian duel Embury in the second. A large crowd is expected as many locals know the players and the holiday draws families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phiog
Twilight Baseball League
Taylor's Spake
M. E
St. John
Second Presbyterian
Embury
Heep
M. E. St. John J. L. Rogers
Eais Os
Wurtzel F.C. Rogers
Bo Ina Bale
P. Wurtzel Bengston
H. Opel
H. Wurtzel O'Neill
Ludolph Sanders
S.e. Reees Moore
Presbyterian Embury
Voss
Pere Han
Sara Pedicle
O'S
Zanoni Demmel
Sevelb
Nestlerode Nicholl
Ee Hauke DeMoura
Kautenberg
Benz
Cece
Davidson Beehan
Thief Eager
Kinley
D. F. Graham
Smith Hartman
Butea Ct Ads Gray
County Fair Week Opens with Preparing Exhibits
The county fair promises a successful exposition as exhibits are readied at Taylor's Park. Monday starts the setup for crowds arriving Tuesday, with busy scenes expected. Friday is children's day, and all under fourteen will be admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor's Park
Trinity Church Resumes Services After Oakdale Campmeeting
After the Oakdale campmeeting, Trinity church at the Y C A auditorium will resume services tomorrow. It marks the first service since the gathering and organizers expect new inspiration for larger and better worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Oakdale
New Mathematics Teacher Arrives in Freeport
Mr. H. T. McMyler from Cleveland Ohio arrived in Freeport last evening and is preparing for the opening of school as the new mathematics teacher at the High School for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. McMyler
Cleveland
Ohio
Freeport
Return from California trip by Dana party
Mrs. E. O. Dana, together with Miss Esther Dana Miss Matilda Frick and Miss Irma Walz, have returned from a two months trip through California. On the coast they visited the principal points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Dana
Esther Dana
Matilda Frick
Irma Walz
California
Otsego Journal Endorses Dr King’s New Discovery
William M. Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertville praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the most popular county remedy. He calls it an infallible cure for coughs and colds and a valuable prescription for lung and throat diseases. Guaranteed to never disappoint. druggist Joseph Emmert sells 50 cent and one dollar bottles with a free trial offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otsego County
Wm. M. Dietz
Otsego
Gilbertaville, N
Joseph Emmert
Real estate transfers in Winneshiek area filed
John F Mayer transfers lots 6 and 9 block 2 Waddell addition for 2000 dollars to Anna C Walker Heirs of Gottlorb Schultz transfer lot 9 block 28 Knowlton second addition for 2000 dollars to Ida Schultz Gustav Dahl transfers lot 10 block 2 Himes subdivision of out lots 6 and 6 Winneshiek addition for 2075 dollars to Henry Heltzman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Mayer
Anna C. Walker
Waddell
Gottlorb Schultz
Ida Schultz
Knowlton
Gustav Dahl
Henry Heltzman
Himes
Winneshiek
Men Past Sixty in Danger and Kidney Cure Claim
An old men health warning cites widespread kidney and bladder disorders among men over sixty linked to prostate enlargement. Foley's Kidney Cure is recommended at early signs, with testimonial from Rodney Burnett of Rockport MO reporting improvement at age 91 after two bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rockport
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Special Saturday Sale on Ve Knee Pants at 26 Cents
Golden Eagle offers a one day event featuring ve knee pants priced at 26 cents at the Bed et location. Limited quantities available, while supplies last. Includes in-store display and promotional signage for shoppers.
School Hooks Now for Brown & DOLUMEYER'S Sale
Urgent notice urging buyers to secure School Hooks without delay. Mentions Brown and DOLUMEYER'S at 828d lw, emphasizing prompt purchase to avoid rush and lock in availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Dolumeyer’s
Hunters Warned About Trespass on Ephriam Dreibielf Farm
Local authorities warn hunters to avoid trespassing on Ephriam Dreibielf’s farm. No dogs or with dogs, trespassers risk legal action and penalties under farm property protections. Investigators emphasize respecting private land and safety concerns for livestock and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephriam Dreibielf
Election of Officers and Committees at Local W C T U
At the W C T U gathering the election of officers took place. Officers include President Mrs Barnett, Recording Secretary Mrs A Alexander, Treasurer Miss Marty Engle. Committees and vice presidents for cooperative church work named. delegates to county convention chosen, with Miss Carrie Musser delivering an address at Lena on September 17 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C
Ifn
Ofe Sie Hb
Barnett
Bartt Oe Dent
Ifge
Mra
P Alexander
Marty Engie
Comeniecee Mey
Perry
D. Alexander
Allee
Brown
Yartlet
Levi Billig
Mias
Ida. Becker
M. L.’ A Nagie
J. Mc Ditzler
Ruth Nagle
Alice S. Brown
Embury M. E
J. P. Kryder
James
M. E
Bickenbach
Dinderman
McGinley
United Brethren
J. B. Fenon
First Presbyterian
Carrie Musser
Adelia Koenig and Frank Godding Wed by Magistrate Bentley
Miss Adelia Koenig of Mazomanie Wisconsin and Frank Godding of Madison were married this morning by Magistrate Bentley. The ceremony formalizes a union reported by local clerical officials and marks a new chapter for the couple in Wisconsin’s capital region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley
Adelia Koenig
Mazomanie
Wis
Frank Godding
Madison
Dehn Transfers Property to Burns in Wright and Purinton’s Addition
George J. Dehn transfers to Robert J. Burns part of lots 6 and 7 in Wright and Purinton's addition block 10. The consideration is two thousand dollars. The deed references the specific lots and block within the subdivision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Dehn
Robert J. Burns
Wright and
Purinton
Adelia Koenig Licensed to Wed Frank Godding Madison
Licensing record lists Adelia C Koenig of Mazonianie and Frank Godding, Madison, as rights holder. The entry includes a date fragment 29 and year 94, indicating an age or year. Both names appear as the principal parties in the license noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Godding
Madison
Adelia C. Koenig
Mazonianie
Ramsey Botdorf Improves After Serious Illness
Ramsey Botdorf, previously gravely ill, shows improvement as doctors report progress. The update follows a period of hospital care with cautious optimism from family and medical staff.
Board of Supervisors Meeting Announcement
The board of supervisors will meet on Monday September 9. The notice states a public session and standard agenda items to be addressed at the county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Ten Years in Bed Kidney Cure Testimony
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana writes that ten years confined to bed with kidney disease left him unable to move at times. After consulting top doctors with no relief, Foley’s Kidney Cure was recommended and proved a God send to him. Signed by H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Bids Sought for School House in District 90 Illinois
The district 90 directors Lan caster township Stephenson County Illinois announce sealed bids for a school house. Specifications on file at J M Hineline Freeport Illinois. Bids to D M Brubaker care journal office due by 12 oclock noon Friday Sept 6. Board may accept or reject any bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Township
Stephenson County
Ilinois
J. M. Hineline
Freeport
D. M. ‘Brubaker
Care Journal
Wa. Sirferman
D. M. Brubaker
J.M. Heinen
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Horace Webster
George Kerns
Nelson Backus
Ralph Teach
Sterling
Joseph Emmett
Miss Campbell
Orangeville
Mesat's
Moyer and Tarp
Mattie Wheistand
Rutter
Cedarville
C.E. Hill
Master Vernon
Gochnaur
Milwaukee
Belle Sweeley
Winslow
Mrs. M. van Sickle
This
City
B. W. Wise
Minneapolis
A.J. McNeil
Polo
B. Evans
Mrs. Evans
D.S. Beard
E. J. Prall
R. R. Prall
Clinton
Paul Schreyer
Charles 8. Kintzel
The
William Rau
Bulletin
Jerome Gibler
Natalie Effert
Mrs. Morgan
Yellowstone Park
Miss Corbett
Miss Goddard
Valparaiso
Samuel Smith
Blanchardville
Steve Berring
Frank P. Banner
Shannon
Monroe
Flemming
Donaldsonville
J. A. Musser
King's Daughters
Barnes
Carroll St
T. O. Widener
Keene's
Sons OF Toil
Wii Picnic
Nual Meeting
Ramsey Botdorf
Patison & Kryder’s
Tam oHering
H. T. Lyon
Lincoln Avenue
Pleasant Street
Lyon
Prica
Matt B
Marvin
Highland
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